The first Service Pack for the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system known as Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 7 Service Pack 1, was officially released together with the SP1 for Windows Server 2008 R2. Those who have never installed a service pack before, just know that it is only a large collection of corrections and changes, already published, for the operating system, all included in a single large package, so, for the next Windows 7 installations or reinstallations, the update will be faster. This means that Service Pack 1 does not contain any new or additional features on the system and that it is a package that includes all the security updates released to date.
All those who use a single PC at home or in private offices, should install Windows 7 SP1 using the automatic update of the Windows Update, without downloading the standalone installer and without manually downloading the Service Pack installation file.
Those who have problems, see how to fix the installation error update Service Pack 1 Windows 7 ) while those who need to download the installation file to apply it to other computers, perhaps not connected to the internet, can directly download Windows 7 SP1 .
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Before downloading Service Pack 1, you need to know that, if you download from Windows Update, the procedure will be very fast and it will be enough to have 800 MB of free space. If, on the other hand, you are forced to manually download the SP1, you must consider that you will download a 2 GB file and that it will take at least 4 GB of free disk space.
On the Microsoft website, on the official Italian page of Windows 7 SP1 there are space requirements for each case (32-bit or 63-bit PC) and the download specifications.
To what Microsoft explains it must be added that, before installing the operating system update and even if the installation procedure of the SP1 is absolutely stable and smooth as oil, some precautions must be taken :
- Scan your computer for malware and viruses and make sure your antivirus is up to date before doing so.
- Update device drivers to make sure all devices are compatible with the service pack
- Make a quick backup of important data and files before upgrading to Service Pack 1.
- If you are using a laptop, laptop, netbook or notebook, connect it to a power outlet before starting the installation of the service pack.
Microsoft also recommends disabling antivirus software during installation as it can interfere with the installation.
As a precaution it is advisable to have a Windows 7 installation DVD available which can be used to restore and replace damaged files (it shouldn't happen but you never know).
Where to download Win7 SP1 "> Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (KB976932) and requires Windows validation to verify the original system license.
As mentioned above, this SP 1 is essentially a large rundown of all the security fixes and updates previously released since Windows 7 was released. If therefore you have always proceeded with a Windows update, absolutely nothing new will be installed, not there will be no additional security protection and no performance increase. The installation time from the Windows Update is not very long, between 10 and 30 minutes depending on the Internet connection. The best thing is to start the installation and go and enjoy a coffee without haste.
After installing SP1, you can delete the Service Pack backup files and gain disk space.
After Service Pack 1, instead of using Windows Update to download the hundreds of patches released after 2011, you can update Windows 7 with Service Pack 2
