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Windows 7 Service Pack 1 - 64 Bit, issues with Windows Update & Boot DVD!
Boggin:
I didn't experience any such issues but if any of those apply to you then follow the steps to see if they resolve.
I still think that you should download a new ISO as that may well be updated so that you can perform a repair install.
GuruSR:
1. The Windows 7 SP1 64bit disc is the latest version (blue sleeve OEM, confirmed by Microsoft as the last run of discs).
2. The DVD was used prior to the Convenience Rollup to Repair the machine to use System Restore to back out of a GPU tweaking software for ASUS with respect to the NVidia card, was BSODing the machine even in Safe Mode.
3. After the Convenience Rollup, I needed to actually boot the machine up using the same DVD as I wanted to restore something again, this time, was instantly told the versions didn't match (no searching for versions, it instantly fails).
4. The group going after finding fixes for the Convenience Rollup are also informed of this, I passed on the information to him, so he could try to track down the issues. There are a bunch of them, which some of which Microsoft has fixed, but don't sound related to my issue.
5. My biggest issues are: The WMI and the Windows Update Settings "Ok" and "Hide Update" are clickable, but don't bring the UAC up, other settings in other control panels do. Windows Update *is* processing updates fine as it did the monthly rollup earlier and a few others.
GuruSR.
Boggin:
Using an OEM version is probably what is causing the problem - I assumed you had a retail copy.
What version of Windows are you using ?
I have a Win 7 x64 SP1 ISO that I downloaded from Digital River before MS put the block on them.
It's for the Pro version but with the eicfg file removed, it turns it into an universal install disk for Starter to Pro and it boots up my Win 7 x64 Home Premium Toshiba laptop just fine.
Depending upon your version I could burn and send you a couple of disks with which you should be able to perform a repair install, but you don't need an install disk to boot up into the Recovery Environment (RE) to use the restore point option.
Booting with a System Repair disk will get you into the RE and you can create one from the same page where you would Create a system image.
PM me your address if the ISO I have will suit your needs.
I could upload the ISO to you using Dropbox but it takes about 5 hours for it to do that and I don't want to reinstall Dropbox again as it was causing me some problems, so out it went.
The product key on your OEM blue sleeve may be initially accepted to activate the repair install, but you could be prompted to activate a few days later, so once the repair install has completed, go Start - type Slui 3 and press enter then insert your product key which should return as activated, but create a system image before you proceed with the repair install.
It won't affect your personal stuff but you'll need to reinstall Windows Updates.
Prior to doing a repair install it's advised to back up your drivers, say onto an USB Flash drive and the three folders can be found at C:\Windows\System32 and then you can drop them back in after the repair.
To do a repair install, boot up - Start - Control Panel - Computer - insert the disk and click on the Setup.exe then sit back.
GuruSR:
Has nothing to do with the OEM or Retail version (I install both on PCs on a regular basis, this issue is aimed at recognizing the version of windows after the Convenience Rollup messed with it), has to actually do with the Convenience Rollup. I was basically asking if anyone else here had used it and run into the same situation. The person who's been working on the Rollup's bugs, has the information I gave him. Try using the Convenience Rollup on an SSD'ed Windows 7 SP1 64bit either OEM or Retail, see if you can get the same result with the boot media failing to recognize it. (English US, default settings on install.)
You can see the results of these issues here: http://windows-update-checker.com/FAQ/ConvenienceRollupKB3125574-Issues.htm. I assume he'll be adding mine to the list.
My biggest issue is the WMI error and the consent requests not showing up with Windows Update Settings or Hide Update.
GuruSR.
Boggin:
Well I have all updates installed except these three that I have hidden - KBs 3020388, 2923545 and 2952664 and my Toshiba Win 7 is in the process of a repair install having passed the compatibility check using my universal Win 7 ISO disk.
The Locale and language is English (UK).
Do you want me to send you a couple of these install disks ?
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