I'm trying to install SP1 in Windows 7, but every time I start the computer after I installed SP1 it just say "failure configuring service pack" when it gets to 11%. It is the first time I install Win7 on a SSD, and it is a brand new. I have all of the updates that Windows update can find, and I downloaded some PATCH from Microsoft that was suppose to HELP with this issue.

I have renamed the "SoftwareDistribution" folder, I tried the "System Update Readiness Tool" and it always "Fixes" 2 problems, I have 20gig of free space, no errors on "SFC /SCANNOW" command, I downloaded the 2gig SP1 file from Microsoft and tried that.

Anyone know any fix, or should I just reformat Win7 again? Sounds like you had a faulty update. More than likely, ONE that got hung up. What I would do is reset the factory settings. That will in turn, reset all the system updates done. Now, re-install your new internet browser (IE9) and then the Service pack. Just In Case:

Steps to take before INSTALLING Windows 7 Service Pack 1
How to increase your chances of installing Service Pack 1 successfully.
http://www.pagestart.com/win7sp1steps021611.html

Run the System Update Readiness Tool:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821/en-us

Try Renamng the 'Software Distribution folder':
Click the Start Menu and enter: %windir% then press 'OK'
Next: Locate the SoftwareDistribution folder
Right click on the 'SoftwareDistribution' folder and then select the 'Rename' option.
Rename the folder to: SoftwareDistributionOld and press the 'ENTER' key.
Windows will create a new 'SoftwareDistribution' folder when needed.

Also: Steps to take before installing Win7 SP1
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505743

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Windows 7 - Service Pack 1 – How to install Step by Step
http://www.pagestart.com/win7sp1sbs02201101.html

Learn how to install Win 7 SP1
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/learn-how-to-install-windows-7-service-pack-1-sp1

Win7 SP1: Installation tips
http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2011/02/16/windows-7-sp1-follow-up.aspx

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Instead of using Windows Update try the SP1 Download:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=c3202ce6-4056-4059-8a1b-3a9b77cdfdda

For 32-Bit Windows 7 download: windows6.1-KB976932-X86.exe
For 64-Bit Windows 7 download: windows6.1-KB976932-X64.exe

Windows 7 - Service Pack 1 – How to install Step by Step
http://www.pagestart.com/win7sp1sbs02201101.html

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