[SOLVED] Win7 update experience

fullandby

fullandby

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So, I originally joined this community because I was having a problem with updating my Win7 laptop. This all began with the bluekeep patch. Another forum I was on took me through some steps which did not correct the situation. That left me with the advice to reinstall the OS. I finally was able to get to doing this over the past few days. It has still been a struggle getting patchs to install, but I managed to get everything installed but one important patch and one optional patch. While searching for a remedy for this I came across this forum. I joined and followed the instructions for what to do before posting. I ran through the procedure to the SFCF.exe step. I ended up getting a "SURT total detected corruption count: 98" in the results. I then ran through the procedure again and the SFCF generated "SUMMARY: No corruptions were detected., AutoAnalysis:: directive completed successfully." Okay?? I tried doing the update and they still failed. So, I decided to download the update to do a stand alone installation, as I had success with that. When I went to the info for the update, I caught information noting to insure that certain other updates were installed first, which were the SSU and the SHA-2 updates. Now, I had already updated the SSU according to this MS page. When I compared them, they were different release dates, with the one I had installed already be the newer. Well I decided to download the files that was requested for the update in question, KB4516065, and installed them. Once that happened, everything took off on me with the remaining updates. Also, I started seeing other updates showing up. All those have installed without any issue and now my Windows Update says it is up to date! So, I guess I don't have a problem any more and it is solved. I guess it pays to read! Hopefully, this may help someone else, which is why I am posting this experience. I am of the mind that I probably didn't need to reinstall my OS. Oh well, live and learn. Perhaps, the SFCF.exe helped as well. If so, thanks for the help!!
 
Hi!

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We are always happy to hear that someone was able to resolve their issue. I'd recommend you switch to Windows 10 as Windows 7 support is ending pretty soon. :-)
 
I worry the upgrade may cause problems with the older laptop. I am already dealing with my father's computer that they hoodwinked him into upgrading when 10 came out.
 
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