
Windows Community forums suggest turning off ALL AV programs prior to installation attempts. This has happened every time I have attempted an installation.

Check of Update list indicates: 'FAILED'. Cancelled 'installation'.Īttempts at installing 'Windows 7 Service Pack 1 for 圆4-based Systems (KB976932)': download appeared successful, automatically restarting twice after 'preparing to configure windows', BUT: 'configuring windows updates' STOPS at the 35% mark. 'Installing Hotfix for Windows (KB947821): (1 of 1)', however, after more than ~ 60 mins, the installation bar indicated nothing, no progress. Message: 'Initializing Installation: done!'

Have been prompted often to upgrade to Explorer 11 after getting 'your browser is out of date' messages.Īttempts to download Explorer 11: 'you need Win 7 SP1 or Server 2008 R2 SP1 to install Exp 11'.įollowed directions given for this question in Microsoft Community.Īttempted download of 'System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 for 圆4-based Systems (KB947821)' This enables organizations to deploy a single set of updates.Running Windows 7 Professional 64x in an HP Probook 4530s, Explorer 9, Microsoft Security Essentials, Malwarebytes, SpyBot.

It also provides ongoing improvements to the Windows Operating System (OS) by including previous updates delivered over Windows Update and continuing incremental updates to the Windows 7 platforms based on customer and partner feedback.

Windows 7 SP1 helps keep your PCs and servers on the latest support level. Installing SP1 helps keep Windows 7 up to date. SP1 also includes new improvements to features and services in Windows 7, such as improved reliability when connecting to HDMI audio devices, printing using the XPS Viewer, and restoring previous folders in Windows Explorer after restarting. Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) 64-Bit is an important update that includes previously released security, performance, and stability updates for Windows 7.
