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Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is here

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Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is here

[quote=What's included in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)]Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an important update that includes previously released security, performance, and stability updates for Windows 7. SP1 also includes new improvements to features and services in Windows 7, such as improved reliability when connecting to HDMI audio devices, printing using the XPS Viewer, and restoring previous folders in Windows Explorer after restarting.
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pierre_pierre
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Re: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is here

just done my update and the 44M service pack was an option, just two the smaller packs, so did not do the SP1
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Re: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is here

Yes, if you've done all the previous updates and everything is working fine then it just doesn't seem worth getting the Service Pack.
Will probably download and burn to disc ready in case I re-install W7 any time soon.

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Re: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is here

Does anyone see anything apart from Blank Page when following the link to Windows 7 SP1 resources page on Technet in the quote below Undecided
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For technical information about SP1, such as release notes and the SP1 deployment guide, go to the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 resources webpage on the Microsoft TechNet website.
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Nothing here Strat, Just that blank page Sad
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Re: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is here

Probably blank because there's nothing in SP1 of any interest Sad
Ah well my shiny new 64 bit machine is on it's way so that should be fun Undecided
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Re: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is here

Grin
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Re: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is here

Well yesterday I downloaded the ISO and burned a DVD for "backup".
And today I let Windows Update do its thing - 87MB of SP1 (x64 version).
Funny thing is the system now feels a bit faster.  Huh
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Re: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is here

I ran the performance tool after installation but didn't expect any change....I wasn't disappointed.
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Quote from: HPsauce
Funny thing is the system now feels a bit faster.  Huh
I've read that on a few forums lately, Sadly mines feels just the same, Spot on!! Wink
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Re: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is here

Grrrrrrr.....
The update of the integration features for the Windows Virtual XP PC went wrong.
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/fi-FI/w7itprovirt/thread/1e2d0e4b-0c08-422e-9e27-79fda7f8... is allowing some progress but it still isn't working correctly  Angry
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Re: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is here

http://forums.thinkbroadband.com/windows/f/3970874-windows-7-and-windows-server-2008-r2-service-pack... for some problems.
I have marked the update as hidden for the present
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Re: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is here

Ditto...so have I  Smiley
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Re: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is here

Reminder to self - run full Acronis backup before installing http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/03/14/microsoft_windows_7_sp1_fatal_error/