Windows 7 SP1 Installation Errors and Solution

As you would ask s few days ago, since last February 22 you have available for download Service Pack 1 (SP1) update for Windows 7 that is recommendable in any case and that more than one has given him problems installation. Most of them are old and can be caused by various reasons, let's see how to fix them.

Error 800F0A12:

The first and one of the most common is 0x800F0A12 error code means that the installation of SP1 system can not access the system partition. This partition is the one that usually contains the Windows boot files and may have been blocked if the partition will not mount automatically or if using a third-party boot system, for example, the GRUB popular for use with Linux.

Usually we can resolve this error by enabling the automatic mounting of new volumes. To do this we must use the command prompt in administrator mode, so you know, type in start> find the word cmd, click the right mouse button on the shortcut menu and choose Run as Administrator, then type in the command window that opens, the order mountvol / E

If you have Linux installed and the system partition is not active, you have to enable it to temporarily resolve this installation error. This procedure can take place using the Disk Manager. The steps are:

• Start menu> right-click Computer, and the context menu select the Manage option.
• In the Storage section and select Disk Management in the right pane, which shows the partitions, seek your system partition or boot and mark, click the right button on it and then select mark as active.
• Reboot and try again to install the Service Pack 1.

These are the most common solutions to resolve the error 0x800F0A12 but there are more possible causes, and of course more solutions. In this technical note from Microsoft there are more possible solutions to resolve this particular problem.

Error FFFFFFFE:

This error code means that our machine is envirusada and malware or malicious software on our team is preventing us from carrying out the installation. In this technical note from Microsoft shows how to solve it. The solution given is to format the entire computer and reinstall Windows 7 again.


Error 80073712:

This error is already an old acquaintance of this page, we even have an article about him and how to fix it. The error means that some of the files that are essential for the proper operation of Windows Update is corrupt or invalid. In the article we indicated we give you some solutions. Probeis also want to resolve any inconsistencies in the Windows Update files by running this tool from microsoft.

Error 800706be:

This error means RPC_S_CALL_FAILED, ie the system can not communicate with Windows Update servers. This error is usually caused by a failure in service Windows Module Installer is responsible for updating key operating system files and the reason may be either a system corruption or interference with third-party security software, firewall, antivirus or antispyware. Remember that this kind of software should deshabiltarlo before carrying out the installation of SP1.

To fix it try running the Troubleshooter Windows Update and if still not resolved, try using the tool System Update Readiness that you pointed out in the previous error

Error 8024200D:

This error means WU_E_UH_NEEDANOTHERDOWNLOAD, or whatever it is, it is necessary to install a major update before proceeding with the installation of Service Pack. This problem may occur because there is corruption in the files of our team who keep the history of facilities to solve this problem you can view this article on our website and if it does not solve it tested with the System Update Readiness tool.

Error c000009a:

Some users have experienced a BSOD or blue screen after completing the installation of SP1 and reboot. SEC_E_INSUFFICIENT_MEMORY This error means or what is the same as not enough resources for installation. However, it seems that the solution is on the other side and that in some systems there is a conflict to have language packs installed, the solution is to remove such language packs and try to install again.

So far the list of mistakes I've seen related to the installation of SP1 for Windows 7 if I skipped one, or what I indiquéis sruego the comments and try to resolve it together.