Posted by Regeneration
on June 24th, 2010, 09:21 PM
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 includes previously released updates and delivers 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 RemoteFX, enable organizations to realize the greatest possible potential from their infrastructure.
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.
Bug fixes, not features, is a sufficient reason to install it on Win7. Surely also some pertaining to performance. It went on smoothly here. In the System32 directory alone there are 700 updated files. There are nearly 500 documented hotfixes and security updates (far more than ever released in Windows Update), and more that have never been released elsewhere even as standalone hotfixes which remain undocumented until final.
Thanks for posting it here, btw.
Last edited by rseiler; June 25th, 2010 at 07:54 AM..
Bug fixes, not features, is a sufficient reason to install it on Win7. Surely also some pertaining to performance. It went on smoothly here. In the System32 directory alone there are 700 updated files. There are nearly 500 documented hotfixes and security updates (far more than ever released in Windows Update), and more that have never been released elsewhere even as standalone hotfixes which remain undocumented until final.
Thanks for posting it here, btw.
Yep. The only exception was SP3 for XP which added some more features. Usually Service Packs should be as they are - cumulative hotfix packages without any new features added (and IF these are there then they should be threated as a bonus).
Oh and SP1 Beta is stable and safe. And if anyone wants to then there is an option to uninstall it.
What exactly makes it worth installing if all your updates are up to date? Its pointless, typically service packs contain extra features and enhancements, not just the updates that you can already get, otherwise whats the point?
What exactly makes it worth installing if all your updates are up to date? Its pointless, typically service packs contain extra features and enhancements, not just the updates that you can already get, otherwise whats the point?
It includes updates/fixes that are not yet obtianable via WU (or never will via WU and only incorporated in SP's).
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It includes updates/fixes that are not yet obtianable via WU (or never will via WU and only incorporated in SP's).
How do you figure that? there is no mention of any new updates that are not already available, in fact microsofts own description said its just all of the already available updates
I installed this, and then shit hit the fan. For some reason there was a problem with explorer.exe and most programs didn't work. It was like a bad virus. I uninstalled it but no dice, explorer.exe was fucked. Then I tried to reinstall Windows 7 but my DVD drive didn't want to read the disc. It read it fine if I boot from DVD drive but the installation didn't start. With pure luck I managed to make the DVD drive recognize the disc. I was finally able to reinstall it after 3 hours. Most of these Windows 7 updates did nothing anyway so I figure it's best if I never install another update from Microsoft again.
Any idea why this happened? I have a genuine copy of Windows 7 ultimate 32bit.
If Machine has other languages in , Hebrew, Chienese, Japense, Portulgese, than 5 Language pack supports, won't Install. Plus 266 MB Downlaod actually is Less than SP1, which Is 400 MB. Might be better waiting til Oct '010, when Public release comes.
I installed this, and then shit hit the fan. For some reason there was a problem with explorer.exe and most programs didn't work. It was like a bad virus. I uninstalled it but no dice, explorer.exe was fucked. Then I tried to reinstall Windows 7 but my DVD drive didn't want to read the disc. It read it fine if I boot from DVD drive but the installation didn't start. With pure luck I managed to make the DVD drive recognize the disc. I was finally able to reinstall it after 3 hours. Most of these Windows 7 updates did nothing anyway so I figure it's best if I never install another update from Microsoft again.
Any idea why this happened? I have a genuine copy of Windows 7 ultimate 32bit.
you forgot the golden rule; never be a free beta tester for ms...
What exactly makes it worth installing if all your updates are up to date? Its pointless, typically service packs contain extra features and enhancements, not just the updates that you can already get, otherwise whats the point?
There are numerous windows updates that were only made available on request through that will be installed with SP1.
available on request? meaning what? they werent part of the "Critical" updates? If so then you could have still downloaded them yourself, still rendering this whole thing pointless
These updates were only meant to fix specific issues and were not pushed via WU until it was verified they would also not create issues for those who's machines already worked.
They were not available for download from any site, bar links obtained via emails from microsoft.
How do you figure that? there is no mention of any new updates that are not already available, in fact microsofts own description said its just all of the already available updates
Example - there are far over 300 updates for x64, 3/4 of them were not released to WU.
These are included in the SP1.
You can google for 'Zuko Bonus' or 'SoloR updates' - these are two people who released update packs with unofficial (but genuine) MS updates.
I used to use them myself till the official SP1 Beta.
But as one earlier said - 1 SP is better (more compact, offers all in one, and the updated files are from the same GDR/LDR branch).
Successfully downloaded after earlier disruption and after getting home from work, I was able to get this installed. But, it sent me through a few hoops first. I had to get a special Upgrade Tool downloaded from Microsoft and then run the Genuine Check.
Also, had to uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials.
Afterward, it installed within about 25 minutes.
Just did get the system back up and running so don't have anything to offer at the moment in the way of feedback.
Just did get the system back up and running so don't have anything to offer at the moment in the way of feedback.
Well to be honest - if you have already installed some un-official (not obtainable via WU) updates, then you won't see any virtual change.
If you haven't then you will see/feel a slight (minimal) better performance/responsiveness.
Oh and after you've installed SP1 you can re-install MS Sec Ess.
Well to be honest - if you have already installed some un-official (not obtainable via WU) updates, then you won't see any virtual change.
If you haven't then you will see/feel a slight (minimal) better performance/responsiveness.
Oh and after you've installed SP1 you can re-install MS Sec Ess.
So does this work good? No big problems? Like what that other guy said about explorer.exe not working and programs not working. I have a genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit Build 7600, and I'm sure this will work. Please reply! I don't want to mess up my computer!
So does this work good? No big problems? Like what that other guy said about explorer.exe not working and programs not working. I have a genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit Build 7600, and I'm sure this will work. Please reply! I don't want to mess up my computer!
All I can tell you is that it works on my Windows 7 x64 Professional just fine.
But, that's not to say that it will work without any hitch on yours. This IS, afterall, a BETA product. So, if you can't afford to risk problems, wait for the official release.
i am currently stuck on "stage 3 of 3 100% do not turn off your computer" my laptop is on a contant loop shuts down and the same thing, i am on another computer trying to find a solution, i dont want to loose any data so have know idea what the heck im supposed to do. the laptop has been like this for over a day and my laptop didnt come with a vista disc.
