Windows 7 (no service pack) will not update, and kb3138612 is not compatible.

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So I just installed a fresh copy of Windows 7 Home Premium, and I tried to update it. It failed with error code "80072EFE", which according to people online means that the update client was outdated. I tried installing KB3138612, but it said it wasn't compatible with the system. I check about computer, and it never mentioned Service Pack 1. Now i'm stuck.

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