I tried to install SP1 on my desktop numerous times and every time it failed at stage 3: always showing Stage 3 of 3 0%, then reboot, then failed again.
The error code 80070246
Thanks for any help.
I tried to install SP1 on my desktop numerous times and every time it failed at stage 3: always showing Stage 3 of 3 0%, then reboot, then failed again.
The error code 80070246
Thanks for any help.

Hi BigG! You may find the answer in older threads on the forum.
Last edited by johngalt; 26 Nov 2008 at 03:09 PM. Reason: spell checked
Hi, BigG, and welcome to the forums.
Submarine is correct - please search the forums and see the previous discussions for a variety of possible fixes and if you're still unable to resolve the issue, please post back, including detailing what attempts you have used to fix and the results of said attempts.
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