Aside from the time required installations have been smooth and error-free. This was confirmed through several installations I have done. Installation times may vary from 30 – 60 minutes on average depending on your computer’s performance. If you would like to download the service pack directly from Microsoft’s website you can follow this link: Using the Windows Update service is the recommended method for installing SP1. When installing through the Microsoft Update process the size of the Service Pack will vary depending on the Windows 7 updates that have previously been installed. For direct download the Service Pack comes in a file over 500MB in size. There are two options for installing SP1: Download the pack directly from Microsoft or wait for Microsoft to download the service pack directly to your computer as part of the standard Windows Update process. For example, it is now possible to change the “Restore previous folders at logon” function that is governed by the Folder Options Explorer dialog. That behavior changes in SP1 so that all folders are restored to their previous positions. Prior to SP1, previous folders would be restored in a cascaded position based on the location of the most recently active folder. Problems with printing when using the XPS Viewer have also been fixed.Īnother fix included in SP1 is the way that Windows 7 restores folders after logging on. There have been a lot of reports about the loss of HDMI audio devices after rebooting a computer.
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is a healthy dose of security fixes and minor updates rolled into a single installation package.Ī notable fix in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is the HDMI audio problem that some people have experienced.
In reality SP1 does not contain a huge number of changes for computers that have been downloading and installing the monthly updates that Microsoft sends out regularly. Released to the general public on February 22, 2011, Windows 7 SP1 is a rollup of security patches, minor bug fixes along with a few tweaks that improve existing features. Windows 7 SP1 is available for all editions of Windows 7 including Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate.
Initially available through direct download, Microsoft is now including Windows 7 SP1 as part of the regular Windows Update service that automatically downloads and installs priority updates for Microsoft products. Microsoft recently began shipping Windows 7 Service Pack 1.
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