joanev Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 I have W7 Ultimate 32bit and SP1 is not going any further at 8%. I tried "safe mode - working latest configuration". After reeboot the screen was "Configurate SP 8%". My idea was to get back to normal Windows and start from the beginning. One idea that I have is to make "Upgrade" from my DVD and get a fresh installtion. How can I get back to Windows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 I never understand why users are so keen to install these service packs the instant they become available.Microsoft has a very poor record in issuing updates and tweaks that, at best don't work or at worst, wreck your system.I do realise that this service pack has been on test for some time but the number of users taking part in the testing work is very limited compared with the number of people that actually use the operating system and, inevitably there will still be things that aren't right for some users.My suggestion would be to leave your system as it was for a while so that any niggles can be ironed out by other users - ones with more experience than you or I to rescue things when they go wrong.Have a look at:/>http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=c3202ce6-4056-4059-8a1b-3a9b77cdfdda especially in the overview about half way through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)Before you install SP1, we recommend you do the following: If you have any prerelease versions of SP1 installed, uninstall them before installing the final release version of SP1. To do this, follow the instructions in "Uninstalling SP1" in this topic. Back up your important files to an external location, such as an external hard disk, DVD or CD, USB flash drive, or network folder. For more information, search "Backing up files and folders" in Help and Support. If you're using a laptop computer, connect it to an AC electrical outlet and don't unplug or restart the computer during installation. Some antivirus software might prevent SP1 from installing, or might slow down the installation. You can try temporarily disabling your antivirus software. If you do so, be sure that you're aware of the risks involved, and be sure to re-enable it after the service pack is installed. I realise that this doesn't answer your question directly, but it might help when you are ready to install SP1 again, when you have resolved your present issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 I rarely get any problems with IE8 and Windows 7, however I could not persuade SP1 to download at all. I visited the Microsoft site and downloaded it from there. It went almost through to installation process but eventually failed. My computer was then considerably slower. The only reason that I install these updates right away is that I always have an Acronis mirror image on my plug in hard drive. I installed this and SP1 then installed with no bother at all. The computer is now completely back to normal.BIG LESSON LEARNT, use Acronis or similar.Personally, I would never wait several months before installing a critical update, as it has been supplied for a good reason. This is just my personal opinion of course. USE A BACK UP PROGRAM.B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Updates/upgrades like this usually make a Restore Point before the installation. Have you checked on System Restore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Well, I've done it on one machine without any problems at all.I made certain I had a fresh Acronis backup beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rong Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 It does start with making a backup of your system (don't know where it puts it though)on my laptop it went through the download to about 30+% and then stopped for ages, the whole thing took a couple of hours to complete with the laptop on mains power,I have my shut down settings set at around 2 hours on mains so it wasn't that that made it slow. It also seamed to slow the laptop down allot so I did a Cclean and this morning it seams ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanev Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Updates/upgrades like this usually make a Restore Point before the installation. Have you checked on System Restore?My question was how to do that? In safe mode I did mark the last working configuration. Reeboot and at start up there is only the action "configuration SP. How can I get to a sytem retsore point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanev Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 I rarely get any problems with IE8 and Windows 7, however I could not persuade SP1 to download at all. I visited the Microsoft site and downloaded it from there. It went almost through to installation process but eventually failed. My computer was then considerably slower. The only reason that I install these updates right away is that I always have an Acronis mirror image on my plug in hard drive. I installed this and SP1 then installed with no bother at all. The computer is now completely back to normal.BIG LESSON LEARNT, use Acronis or similar.Personally, I would never wait several months before installing a critical update, as it has been supplied for a good reason. This is just my personal opinion of course. USE A BACK UP PROGRAM.B)Thar was my question. How can I do that?joanev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANEMAN Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Hi Joan.As already stated, the SP1 installation should have made a "Restore Point"To use "System Restore" on your computer please click on the following link: **Using System Restore For Windows 7** Hopefully that will get you back to a point in time before you started the installation of SP1..=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.As others have pointed out, it would be a good idea for the future if you used some kind of 3rd party "Disk Imaging" software.Most popular is "Acronis".If money is tight however "Macrium Free Edition" does an excellent job also.I would also suggest installing "ERUNT" once you have your current problem out of the way. (Not a Disk Imaging Software) A piece of free software that backs up your registry automatically on a daily basis, and can offer similar "Back in Time" capabilities.Come back and let us know how you are getting on Joan.John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanev Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Hi Joan.As already stated, the SP1 installation should have made a "Restore Point"To use "System Restore" on your computer please click on the following link: **Using System Restore For Windows 7** Hopefully that will get you back to a point in time before you started the installation of SP1..=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.As others have pointed out, it would be a good idea for the future if you used some kind of 3rd party "Disk Imaging" software.Most popular is "Acronis".If money is tight however "Macrium Free Edition" does an excellent job also.I would also suggest installing "ERUNT" once you have your current problem out of the way. (Not a Disk Imaging Software) A piece of free software that backs up your registry automatically on a daily basis, and can offer similar "Back in Time" capabilities.Come back and let us know how you are getting on Joan.John. My question was really how to get to system Restore <point when the machim is booting up to run Config SP. How can pass that action and get to Windows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 I have W7 Ultimate 32bit and SP1 is not going any further at 8%. I tried "safe mode - working latest configuration". After reeboot the screen was "Configurate SP 8%". My idea was to get back to normal Windows and start from the beginning. One idea that I have is to make "Upgrade" from my DVD and get a fresh installtion. How can I get back to Windows?joanev, I think you might find some help in the following: HEREJust touch my (HERE) link above and then "Show All" to expand the instructions... Good luck! Please post back with results. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digerati Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 I never understand why users are so keen to install these service packs the instant they become available. It's available via Windows Update so not sure impatience is the problem here. Those that hopped on the unauthorized leaked version last month are the ones I wonder about.Note that 10s of millions of Windows 7 users have already successfully upgraded to SP1 with no problems whatsoever. I have upgraded 5 PCs and 1 notebook, including 1 32-bit version, all via WU, with no problems - except one. And that was not really a SP1 problem but the KB2488113 update that was installed with it. My computer would crash when going to sleep. Uninstalling that KB2488113 resolved that. Happy users don't complain so it is easy to lose site of the real world when the forums often seem full of unhappy users. I have no reservations recommending installing SP1 - just make sure the system is running fine first. Installing a major patch is pretty close to a "fresh install" and may correct some issues just by booting to updated, thus re-registered files. But SP1 is not intended to fix a broken Win7. If there are problems with the machine, they should be resolved first. And if using WU, install the patch by itself, without other updates that might be present. Of course, if like most users, you still have WU on full automatic and it will be done for you. ;)I will say this however - while SP1 is more than just a roll up of all updates since Win7 came out, there is nothing in SP1 that is a "gotta have now" feature or improvement. That's actually a testament to Microsoft for rolling out and maintaining a solid product in the first place. So if you have been keeping your system properly updated, there's no rush. But part of "practicing safe computing" is to keep our systems updated and patched on a timely basis so don't put it off for long. Don't be disappointed if performance seems to take a hit after installing SP1. As soon as the prefetch learns your habits again, it will speed back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 I never understand why users are so keen to install these service packs the instant they become available. It's available via Windows Update so not sure impatience is the problem here. Those that hopped on the unauthorized leaked version last month are the ones I wonder about.Note that 10s of millions of Windows 7 users have already successfully upgraded to SP1 with no problems whatsoever. I have upgraded 5 PCs and 1 notebook, including 1 32-bit version, all via WU, with no problems - except one. And that was not really a SP1 problem but the KB2488113 update that was installed with it. My computer would crash when going to sleep. Uninstalling that KB2488113 resolved that. Happy users don't complain so it is easy to lose site of the real world when the forums often seem full of unhappy users. I have no reservations recommending installing SP1 - just make sure the system is running fine first. Installing a major patch is pretty close to a "fresh install" and may correct some issues just by booting to updated, thus re-registered files. But SP1 is not intended to fix a broken Win7. If there are problems with the machine, they should be resolved first. And if using WU, install the patch by itself, without other updates that might be present. Of course, if like most users, you still have WU on full automatic and it will be done for you. ;)I will say this however - while SP1 is more than just a roll up of all updates since Win7 came out, there is nothing in SP1 that is a "gotta have now" feature or improvement. That's actually a testament to Microsoft for rolling out and maintaining a solid product in the first place. So if you have been keeping your system properly updated, there's no rush. But part of "practicing safe computing" is to keep our systems updated and patched on a timely basis so don't put it off for long. Don't be disappointed if performance seems to take a hit after installing SP1. As soon as the prefetch learns your habits again, it will speed back up.Funny, but that one fled in at breakneck speed with no problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanev Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Hello all.Irene came with the answer and the problem of 8% is now solved.I am very grateful to Irene.Thank you all.joanev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Hello all.Irene came with the answer and the problem of 8% is now solved.I am very grateful to Irene.Thank you all.joanevGreat news, joanev. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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