Bug fixes and security patches don't make for the most exciting Windows update, but they're the high points of Windows 7 Service Pack 1, now widely available for download.
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is now available from Microsoft's Website for download, or via Windows Update, and by ordering an installation DVD. Windows 7 SP1 takes roughly 30 minutes to install, and you'll have to restart the computer halfway through. System requirements and detailed installation instructions can also be found on Microsoft's Website.
Here are the most notable changes in SP1:
* A bug fix for HDMI audio devices that stopped working after restarting the computer
* Corrected behavior when printing mixed-orientation XPS documents
* Changed behavior of the 'Restore previous folders at logon' functionality so that all folders are restored to their previous position, rather than in cascading order based on the most recently active folders.
The service pack also includes all previously released security, stability and performance updates for Windows 7. Like I said, not very exciting.
But there is one interesting nugget to note if you're an enterprise user: Microsoft is no longer saying that you'll need Service Pack 1 to install the final version of Internet Explorer 9, whenever it's released. If you don't have the service pack installed, IE9 will take the liberty of installing additional operating system components that are already part of SP1. With IE9's release candidate now available, that's good news for IT pros who may have been reluctant to upgrade in lieu of the service pack.
If you're going to update, Microsoft recommends backing up your computer to an external hard drive, DVD/CD or network location. Don't worry; Windows 7's built-in backup feature is actually decent.
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Hi,
Use the direct link to Download SP1.
Another solution is to download the SP1 and burn the ISO to a disk and then install it.
In fact this method is known to fix a couple of issues, such as the USB bug, that can
affect systems when it is applied via Windows Updates.
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (KB976932)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=C3202CE6-4056-4059-8A1B-3A9B77CDFDDA
Documentation for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (KB976932)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=61924cea-83fe-46e9-96d8-027ae59ddc11&displaylang=en
Troubleshoot problems installing a service pack for Windows 7
http://windows.microsoft.com/troubleshootwindows7sp1
Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)http://windows.microsoft.com/installwindows7sp1
Information about Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2
(How to obtain and support options)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976932
Service Pack Center
http://windows.microsoft.com/windows7sp1
Excellent information on installing SP1 from MVP Andre Da Costa
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_update/service-pack-1-for-windows-7/394c4fa3-2d62-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5
Hope this helps.
If possible, boot into Safe Mode, and do a System Restore before you installed the Service Pack and reference the information I have provided below with instructions about how to install Windows 7 SP1.
Microsoft released the first beta back in June 2010 followed by a Release Candidate late October 2010 and the final RTM availability (February 16 2011 MSDN/TechNet subscribers) and public Availability (February 22 2011). Unlike previous Service Packs, Windows 7 SP1 does not contain any major improvements; it’s basically a rollup of updates that have been released for the operating system since it went to manufacturing July 22 2009. If you have been diligently updating your computer through Windows Update since then, you basically have all that SP1 has to offer.
Windows 7 SP1 is provided in two ways, either as a full .ISO file download weighing in at 2.4 GBs or as an update available through Windows Update. The .ISO file contains SP1 code for different processor architectures such as x86, x86-x64 and Itanium systems. Because I have a mixture of 32 and 64 bit systems, I went with the .ISO file. Whichever method you choose, here are some tips for ensuring a smooth installation.
* Getting Windows Update errors with Windows 7 SP1? MS notes 'inconsistencies,' provides fix: http://is.gd/22brle
* 1. Click on Start > Programs > Accessories, and right-click on Command Prompt.
2. Choose Run As and select an Administrator account.
3. At the command prompt, type net stop cryptsvc and wait for the service to stop.
4. Type CD and press Enter.
5. Type CD windowssystem32 and press Enter.
6. Type ren catroot2 catroot3 and press Enter.
Other solutions:
1. Make sure you install the latest updates for Windows 7, your applications and device drivers. This can ensure a smooth experience I noticed, although Windows 7 SP1 is minor, you don’t want to take any chances. If you are updating through Windows Update, it also guarantees a smaller update since only missing patches will be applied.
2. Backup – you can never go wrong with backing up; this is something you should do often even when you are not making major changes to your computer. Windows 7 has made it very easy tobackup your computer . The built in system imaging and backup and restore center makes it convenient to back up the operating system and all your critical data. In fact, I used this to test the beta and RC releases of SP1 on my production system. This method carried its risks, but at least I knew my RTM installation was safely backed up and tucked away from pre-release code.
http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/24/how-to-backup-your-installation-of-windows-7/
3. Don’t do it during a major project, if you have something you are working on at the moment on your computer or in the middle of an assignment or work related project which you might need your PC for, don’t install the Service Pack right away. Do it in your off time, such as on the weekend or when you know you can leave your PC while it installs itself automatically. My installation took over 2 hours.
4. This brings me to another point, which is, don’t install SP1 on a laptop on battery power, it’s a CPU intensive task and will use up most of your battery power. So make sure your laptop is connected to power. For desktop users, I strongly recommend you have a UPS connected, you just don’t know when the unexpected can occur. You might just be in the last lap of completing the 2 hour installation and lose power.
5. Disable your Antivirus, I remember installing the SP1 beta with Microsoft Security Essentials version 1 installed and received an error that my Antivirus is not compatible. Although this was resolved, your experience might vary. I haven’t experienced the issue in the RTM code although I am running Microsoft Security Essentials version 2. Someone reported receiving an error message about Forefront Client Security not allowing the Service Pack to install. The recommendation is to disable Forefront which is based on the same core scanning engine as MSE or make sure you at least have the latest version of Forefront client security installed.
6. Another thing you should do is a clean boot before installing the Service Pack, you can do this by:
* Click Start, type msconfig in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
* Accept User Account Control permission
* If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
* On the General tab, click Selective Startup.
* Under Selective Startup, click to clear the Load Startup Items check box.
* Click the Services tab, click to select the Hide All Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable All.
* Click OK.
* When you are prompted, click Restart.
* After the computer starts, proceed with the installation.
7. Another task you should try is to check your hard disk for errors:
* Click Start
* Type: CMD, from the results, right click CMD
* Click ‘Run as Administrator’
* At the Command Prompt, type: chkdsk /r /f
When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and attempts will be made to correct them.
Read more: http://notebooks.com/2011/02/22/how-to-install-windows-7-service-pack-1-sp1/#ixzz1ElMQ9YH7
If you are installing through Windows Update, try downloading the full installer instead:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=c3202ce6-4056-4059-8a1b-3a9b77cdfdda#QuickDetails
windows6.1-KB976932-X64.exe
903.2 MB
Recommended updates to apply:
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB947821) [February 2011]
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=914FBC5B-1FBA-4BAE-A7C3-D2C47C6FCFFC
32 bit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=44e15787-66b0-4e9c-9c3b-1fc9ea40f69f&displaylang=en
Also try the following suggested by Jason H. [MS Support]
4. Rename the Software Distribution folder:
Click Start Menu > Type %windir% and Press 'OK'
Locate the SoftwareDistribution folder
Right-click the SoftwareDistribution folder and then right-click > Rename
Type SoftwareDistributionOld Press 'ENTER'
1. Click Start type cmd (you should see the command prompt populate at the top) Right-click it and select Run as Administrator
Inside the prompt type sfc /scannow
*Info on the System File Checker
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833
2. Click: Reset Windows Update Componentsand run the FixIt? in both default and aggressive modes. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058
3. Download / Install / Run theSystem Update Readiness Tool (Links below, please take note and ensure you install the correct 64 or 32bit option for your system)
Download the System Update Readiness Tool (64bit) http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=914FBC5B-1FBA-4BAE-A7C3-D2C47C6FCFFC
Download the System Update Readiness Tool (32bit) http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=44e15787-66b0-4e9c-9c3b-1fc9ea40f69f&displaylang=en
Additional Resources:
Oh dear, installed a beta on a production PC?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/uninstall-sp1
http://windows.microsoft.com/troubleshootwindows7sp1
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Check your hard disk for errors, Another obscure thing you could try is disabling User Account Control temporarily.
Install the drivers for your LAN adapter (Wireless, Ethernet or Bluetooth.
Its possible you might need to do a BIOS update if one is available for your computer. Also, check for any updated chipset drivers.
Also, disconnect any non-essential devices you might have attached to the system.
Its possible the SP1 download might be corrupt, I would download another copy and try again.
How to resolve error 0x80070490:
http://blogs.technet.com/b/asiasupp/archive/2011/06/20/the-error-0x80070490-element-not-found-when-you-are-installing-a-service-pack-or-update.aspx
Can you try the following:
Uninstall all updates for Windows. Go to Control Panel, then Uninstall a Program, then click on View installed updates on the left. One by one, find everything under the 'Microsoft Windows' category that's listed as an 'Update' or 'Security Update', right-click on it and Uninstall (if available). You may need to reboot.
Run the following from an administrator cmd prompt: dism /online /remove-package /packagename:Package_for_KB976932~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.17514
Try to install SP1 again.
If that does not work, try the following:
http://marcin.malkowski.eu/2011/03/02/windows-7-service-pack-1-error_sxs_assembly_missing/
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows7/windows-7-windows-server-2008-r2-service-pack-1-sp1-installation-error-0x800F0A12
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I would suggest you to have a look at following link:
“Windows Update error 800f0829”
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Windows-Update-error-800f0829
Also you can try installing the Updates manually and check if it helps.
Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) follow the link below:
http://windows.microsoft.com/installwindows7sp1
You receive error 0x80070020 when you use the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site to install updates
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883825
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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Windows-Update-error-800B0100
'If the problem persists after you take these steps, go to the Microsoft Update Solution Center website to find more information about the error code or to request support by e‑mail.'
To assist you further, here is the link mentioned on the 'Microsoft Update Solution Center website' -https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527&st=1&wfxredirect=1&sd=gn
---------------How to uninstall Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) contains many updates to improve Windows 7, but if you encounter a problem with hardware or a program after installing the service pack, you might want to temporarily uninstall it to troubleshoot the problem.
Note
If you installed SP1 yourself, you can uninstall it. However, if your computer came with SP1 already installed, it can't be uninstalled.
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Uninstalling SP1 using Programs and Features
The easiest way to uninstall SP1 is using Programs and Features.
Click the Start button , click Control Panel, click Programs, and then clickPrograms and Features.
Click View installed updates.
Click Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB 976932), and then click Uninstall.
If you don't see Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB 976932) in the list of installed updates, your computer likely came with SP1 already installed, and you can't uninstall the service pack. If the service pack is listed but grayed out, you can't uninstall the service pack.
Uninstalling SP1 using the Command Prompt
Click the Start button , and then, in the search box, type Command Prompt.
In the list of results, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Type the following: wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:976932
Press the Enter key.
Windows 7 32 Bit Updates
- Delivery of Windows 7 Professional SP1 64 & 32 Bit download links and License Code – Available For Digital Delivery Only
- Download Software and Receive License Keys Immediately After Checkout(Email Delivery).
- Valid for activation on one (1) PC.
- Product Code is OEM System Builder and will Work To Activate Either 32 & 64 Bit Versions Of This Operating System.
- Download is a .ISO file MUST to be burned to a DVD or USB drive to install (must be 4gb or larger in size).
- We suggest running the Windows 7 Upgrade adviser tool found Here, to see if your system is compatible to run Windows 7 stably.
If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here’s what it takes:
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86)
1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM
16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Additional requirements to use certain features:
Internet access .
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Makes new things possible
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Simple to use
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Manage lots of open programs, documents, and browser windows easily with thumbnail and full-screen previews of open windows.
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Use Web slices to conveniently keep up with changes on frequently updated websites, like eBay auctions or traffic sites, directly from the IE8 toolbar.
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Windows Live Mail
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Resume from sleep
We designed Windows 7 to help PCs sleep and resume from sleep more quickly by improving the way Windows 7 manages drivers, programs, and power.
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Microsoft continuously collects feedback on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems from its customers and partners. This feedback results in enhancements that help improve compatibility, reliability, performance, and user experience. These enhancements are typically made available in the form of regular updates delivered via Windows Update and, in some cases, the Microsoft Download Center.
All updates are then rolled-up, along with additional enhancements, into a single package called a Service Pack . By integrating these updates into a thoroughly tested single service pack, Microsoft aims to provide a single high-quality update that will minimize both deployment and testing complexity for customers.
Service Packs help ensure that your systems are up-to-date. Updates to the Windows operating system, including updates released with bulletins from the Microsoft Security Response Center, are only built for currently-supported service packs. Installing the latest service pack ensures customers have the maximum support lifecycle for their investment.
Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 will include previously released updates and will deliver a number of powerful new features for Windows Server 2008 R2 for virtualization and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
New techniques in memory management with the addition of Dynamic Memory functionality, as well as the ability to deliver full-fidelity graphic experiences in remote and virtualized environments with Microsoft RemoteFX, enable organizations to realize the greatest possible potential from their infrastructure. The resulting increase in efficiency and functionality allows for accelerated server consolidation, a more powerful virtualized desktop infrastructure, and an increased return on technology investments.
The impact of SP1 on the Windows 7 client operating system is considered to be minimal. Included changes are expected to address minor usability issues in specific scenarios, as outlined in this document. Microsoft recommends that organizations do not need to wait for SP1 to begin receiving the value of Windows 7 today as we don’t anticipate the SP1 for Windows 7 to be substantial.
Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 represents Microsoft’s continuing commitment to quality. While many of the updates contained in SP1 are available as individual downloads, the integration of these updates in SP1 enhances the ease of deployment for IT administrators. This functionality, coupled with advanced new virtualization features such as Dynamic Memory and RemoteFX, demonstrates how SP1 will provide the ongoing improvements that customers and organizations alike have grown to expect from Microsoft.
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 helps keep your PCs and servers on the latest support level, provides ongoing improvements to the Windows Operating System (OS), by including previous updates delivered over Windows Update as well as continuing incremental updates to the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 platforms based on customer and partner feedback, and is easy for organizations to deploy a single set of updates.
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 will help you:
* Keep your PCs supported and up-to-date
* Get ongoing updates to the Windows 7 platform
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* Meet your users' demands for greater business mobility
* Provide a comprehensive set of virtualization innovations
* Provide an easier Service Pack deployment model for better IT efficiency