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I downloaded it from here, Windows Download Center: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=5842#

I'm back from downloading Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 and burning it to dvd with imgburn. Another failure. Same error code: E_FAIL(0x80004005)

Thanks Joe. Will do. Before I do, however, I've got a couple of questions for you. The only ISO/SP 1 downloads I could find open up to NTI Media Maker 8. Is it possible to download the file without the NTI Media Maker involved? I ask this because I saved the file rather than just opening it and...

I have another question. If I upgrade to Windows 9 when it comes out, would I be able to avoid this entire issue with SP 1? By the way, I would still prefer installing SP 1 into my existing Windows 7 if anyone has any other ideas. I'd be willing to try anything my meager expertise would allow...

Hi David. I did download the NTI Media Maker and burned the dvd using the link you supplied. If you check the very start of this thread, I lead off by saying I did download the Media Maker and burned the dvd. That failed.

When I bought this laptop, new, from Staples it had no Windows 7 disc. Windows 7 Home Premium was already installed. I had to generate discs for Acer drivers, 3 Acer recovery discs, a backup disc, and a system repair disc. No other discs were involved in order to get it up and running.

Ok, please excuse my computer ignorance but, are you saying that I have to purchase the dvd version of the original Windows 7 dvd first? If not, how do I obtain it? I assume when you refer to the "original version of Windows 7" you mean Windows 7 without SP 1 integrated with it already, as it...

Thanks, Mike. In watching the video I've come up with a question: When he browses for the file after choosing OS path, he goes to his dvd drive and selects the file. From where does that file come? I assume it's contained on a dvd which is in the drive but from where does the dvd come? I'm...

I knew this would happen. Not being a tech, I got lost immediately. I downloaded RT Seven Lite (a beta edition, v2.6, I believe). I hit the BROWSE button and got two choices, Select OS path and Select ISO file. I selected ISO file as they did in the tutorial. When the box opened up it said...

Thanks, Mike. I'll try it and I'll come back and let you know how I made out.

When I say, "I have already tried it numerous times adhering to the list I posted earlier, to no avail, including another futile attempt last evening", I meant trying to install it from the Microsoft Download Center via a dvd which I burned, myself, of course.

I'm considering buying it with SP-1 already integrated with Windows 7 but I'm wondering if it actually would be more palatable to my laptop or if I would still encounter problems. I have already tried it numerous times adhering to the list I posted earlier, to no avail, including another futile...

I appreciate that you're trying to save me money, I really do, and I sincerely appreciate everyone's input. I'm sorry about my attitude. It's a product of the frustration I feel from trying to get SP 1 into my laptop for two years and following everyone's advice to no avail.. The problem is that...

thanks, everyone, but I just want an answer to a simple question: If I re-buy Windows 7, will it come with SP 1 already installed? This is a yes or no question.