KB938371 Wont install Tried Loads Of Fixes

[mstaxi]

Hi I have a major headache KB938371 Wont install, its needed for me to upgrade to sp1
I have tried to Rename Software distribution files
delete pending.xml in winsxs
turn off all firewall, AV, internet, and UAC ect no joy
tried to install in safe mode
tried using standalone - No joy
Tried kicking the cat ect still no joy...!!
CAN SOMEONE HELP I GOING MAD.....

 

[amdfangirl]

Fresh Install? Install update, then SP1?

 

[mstaxi]

Have problem the laptop I have this installed on was wiped and the recovery boot sector deleted.
any other ideas

 

[pat mcgroin]

Try this.
It is the standalone service pack.
Its a big download but it should provide anything you need to install the service pack, including the prerequisites.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b0c7136d-5ebb-413b-89c9-cb3d06d12674&DisplayLang=en