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A few days ago i noticed an update for Windows 7 Service Pack 1. I tried to install it today, it worked fine right up to the moment it asks to reboot the computer. Then after rebooting it starts up as normal update procedure however as it gets to 99% on Configuring Service Pack, it fails and I am left stuck at "Failure Configuring Service Pack, reverting changes. Please do not turn off your computer" for over 10 minutes then shuts down. Then on Bootup i notice nothing has changed and the same thing repeats. Please Help
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Ok guys after weeks of not replying back after i forgot bout this question, i have managed to get it working, but that was a few months after my laptop broke in which i had to reset to factory settings, which reset all the system updates done to the laptop, then when i tried installing IE 9 and Windows 7 service pack 1 they both succeeded without issues. Guess the whole problem the entire time was a faulty update
Hi CVHorie,
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I had this issue for the longest time, and I was sick of my Windows Updates history filled with failed updates, the only real solution to this problem is reformatting. Sorry, but it's true.
Reformatted, updates work now without a hitch
You owe me 1 laptop computer. twice now auto update downloaded service pack and crashed my computer. Your update!!!!!. My files are on this laptop and wont get past start up repair. Please kill this update as it messes up computers as is evidence by the forum. My mobile number is +447702550577. please call me to arrange delivery of my new laptop. I'm not happy, this upgrade is responsible.
Martin Crane Milton Keynes UK. In contact with lawyer as we speak.
we are having this same problem...except mine actually finished the verification...but cant open findstr...everything i find says to repair the windows update...everything windows has that i can find goes back to these steps but doesnt fix it...plz microsoft help us locate the right area to fix this or find a fix...thank you
