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Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1), or KB976932, was confirmed as being pre-released to OEM manufacturers on February 9, 2011. The build had leaked to the Internet around January 14th. The official Windows Team Blog confirmed authenticity of build 1850 as the final RTM ("release to manufacturer") bits after much delay, debate, and discussion across the Internet. The release to manufacturer build contains the final bits which will ultimately be sent to MSDN customers, TechNet subscribers, Volume License Holders, and the general public. Before that, it is sent to OEMs. ("original equipment manufacturers").

Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Windows 7 SP1 was released to manufacturers ("RTM") on February 9, 2011.

Microsoft has confirmed the RTM build number is 7601.17514.win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850 and we now have the highest level of certainty that these files are Windows 7 Service Pack 1 "Release to Manufacturer" (RTM), as we previously announced on January 14th. Microsoft TechNet Russia initially identified this build as the release to manufacturer version on January 14, 2011, but issued a warning that it had not yet been released to OEM partners.

Although the files have already leaked, we now have dates for the official release timetable:

TechNet/MSDN/Volume Licenses: February 16, 2011
Official Public Availability: February 22, 2011

The 32-bit and 64-bit versions are compatible with all languages. The 64-bit version also includes the Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 RTM. Here is the following information:

We recommend that you:

  • Download any files at your own risk. We are not responsible for lost data or damage.
  • Observe best practices, including backing up your data prior to the installation of any operating system updates or modifications.
  • We, again, strongly recommend that you thoroughly backup your system prior to the installation of any operating system update.
These files have been digitally signed by Microsoft, preventing unauthorized tampering or modification at the time of signing. The digital certificates have not been altered or tampered with.

The files have been tested on various types of hardware, without problem or difficulty. This does not guarantee that Service Pack 1 will work for you.

Temporarily disable your anti-virus, save all of your work, and turn off all programs before running the installer. This will improve the likelihood of a proper installation. Follow all on-screen instructions.

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Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) 32-bit
Filename: windows6.1-KB976932-X86.exe
Filesize: 563,934,504 bytes
File Verification:
MD5 Checksum: 4bf28fc00d86c936c89e2d91ef46758b
SHA-1: C3516BC5C9E69FEE6D9AC4F981F5B95977A8A2FA
CRC: 5EB0FA87
Build Version: 7601.17514.101119-1850
Release Version: 7601.17514.win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850
Digitally Signed by Microsoft Corporation: ‎Sunday, ‎November ‎21, ‎2010 5:40:14 AM

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) 64-bit
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Filename: windows6.1-KB976932-X64.exe
Filesize: 947,070,088 bytes
File Verification:
MD5 Checksum: 28d3932f714bf71d78e75d36aa2e0fb8
SHA-1: 74865EF2562006E51D7F9333B4A8D45B7A749DAB
CRC: 068C79C6
Build Version: 7601.17514.101119-1cdn850
Release Version: 7601.17514.win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850
Digitally Signed by Microsoft Corporation: ‎Monday, ‎November ‎22, ‎2010 8:57:13 PM
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One the most prominent features of Service Pack 1 is a new feature known as RemoteFX, more information on RemoteFX here. Service Pack 1 is completely compatible with the recent February Patch Tuesday updates.

How To Reduce Disk Space by Removing the Uninstall Files
Once Service Pack 1 is installed you may opt to remove old information regarding old hot fixes and the SP1 un-installation tool as well. Note that if you perform this step you can NEVER remove SP1! This is NOT recommended. On most systems you should expect between 500MB and 1.5GB of space recovered by running this program. To run you must launch a command prompt with Administrator privileges, then execute the following command:

dism /online /cleanup-image /spsuperseded

This command will take between 5 and 15 minutes to complete, when completed you will now have SP1 fully integrated with no un-installation option. Enjoy the reclaimed disk space!

Blocking SP1 from automatically installing
Prior to any installation, if you find that you wish to block the installation of SP1 automatically via Windows Update, please see the Link Removed. This will block the Service Pack from installing "valid for 12 months following general availability of the Service Pack".

How To Integrate or Slipstream Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Into Installation DVD, ISO
To create an ISO or new DVD that includes Service Pack 1 as a slipstreamed (seamless) installation you can follow the tutorial here, please note that this tutorial is not an "official" method for creating a bootable SP1 installation media... however users have reported that this method works.

Additional Official Documentation (Requires Microsoft Link Removed and Link Removed Viewer):

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Our Video Review of Windows 7 Service Pack 1:

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I agree with Bill, I would not use this one. I am going to waait until M$ makes it oficial and I can get from them or MS Technet, not some torrent site that is putting out a pirated copy of dubious nature. so as the say for those that download it buyer beware!!!!!!
 
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I was able to install SP1 for Windows 64, and my computer is no worse for it. However, when I tried to run the "cleanup old hot fix information after installing SP1" using the CMD line with Adminstrator privileges, The CMD line wouldn't preform the operation. The reason given was because it didn't recognize the "/spsuperseded" command at the end of the cmd line. I wonder if I miss spelled that part of the cmd line, I thought I copied it correctly. (I even did a copy & paste, and it still wouldn't take).
 
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Mike,
I wonder why one might change the settings in Windows update to not install any updates until one gives allows rather than
adding something in the registry to block. Sometimes that feature is used by any of us checking a problem. Lastly,
if one has already installed sp1, this update should catch that and not reinstall. Right?
 
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Like a lot of people I was skeptical at first, but I did some research and found no real reason not to believe this was safe. The first night I tried downloading it it dropped out like others have said. I installed the torrent from the forum post, downloaded SP1 then tried the install. I turned off my anti-virus and all programs; at first it seemed OK but didn't reboot, it seemed locked up. I rebooted and got the system recovery mode. Undeterred, I tried again only this time I turned off my anti-virus and firewall and turned on Norton silent mode, (no background applications) turned off all programs and it installed just fine. The cleanup tool worked the first time also giving back 2 gig. I updated my laptop after seeing everything was fine. The cleanup tool didn't work by typing in the command so I cut and past like I did for my desktop and worked fine, (not sure what I was doing wrong there). I let the torrent run all night to seed. I think this site is great and I trust Mike ....
 
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No problem with sp1 download worked like a charm. MY QUESTION IS TO MIKE:
WHY RUN THE BLOCK SP1 UPDATE? SEEMS LIKE WINDOWS UPGRADE AUTOMATICALLY SHOULD
PREVENT TRYING TO REINSTALL. RIGHT?
 
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aggieoo7 said:
No problem with sp1 download worked like a charm. MY QUESTION IS TO MIKE:
WHY RUN THE BLOCK SP1 UPDATE? SEEMS LIKE WINDOWS UPGRADE AUTOMATICALLY SHOULD
PREVENT TRYING TO REINSTALL. RIGHT?
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The Windows Service Pack Blocker is mainly for businesses that do not want to have Service Pack 1 installed on more computers than they can handle at the same time. It has nothing to do with SP1 if you installed it.
 
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aggieoo7 said:
No problem with sp1 download worked like a charm. MY QUESTION IS TO MIKE:
WHY RUN THE BLOCK SP1 UPDATE? SEEMS LIKE WINDOWS UPGRADE AUTOMATICALLY SHOULD
PREVENT TRYING TO REINSTALL. RIGHT?
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Thanks Mike! One more question: If I installed the blocker, should I delete it from the registry or just leave it.
 
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I would carefully try to uninstall the blocker if you have somehow managed to install both. These types of scenarios and possibilities are why you absolutely must back up everything prior to taking any action regarding these files.
 
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Thank you Mike hope this fixes alot of things, I might wait to I guess until Microsoft releases it.

Here is the link for the official version, I think

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Digerati said:
From the same Windows 7 New & Tips site cited earlier, Why You Shouldn’t be Installing Windows 7 SP1 RTM | Windows 7 News
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The article referenced above states hackers are trying to insert viruses, malware, and trojans into the original RTM release. If you ran the MD5 check-sum program as I did I would think this would prevent you from downloading a program with anything added or deleted from the original values posted on the 1st page of this thread. Just my uneducated guess?
 
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Correct. Unless the D\L was infected already and the posted MD5 sum was generated from that.
 
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Lucasz said:
Thank you Mike hope this fixes alot of things, I might wait to I guess until Microsoft releases it.

Here is the link for the official version, I think
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Nope - note the date of 10/26/2010.

Correct. Unless the D\L was infected already and the posted MD5 sum was generated from that.
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And since this came from an unauthorized Russian site, the concern is how can anyone be sure it has not been tampered with from the start? Certainly the Russian site claims it is safe, but where's the validation from Microsoft? It's not there and while it may be perfectly safe and legit, there's no way at this time to verify that.
 
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I'm 80% sure this is final, the checksum looks ok, the digital certificate looks ok, and it is NOT infected. There is no watermark or timebomb built into the package as previous versions have had. So we will wait and see.
 
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It was installed on mine before people started expressing doubts and my system is running just as sweet as it always did. It has shown me no reason to doubt it at all.

I thought that if it came from the good people here at this forum it had to be allright.
 
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I installed SP 1, about 3 hours ago and every thing is running fine so far. I'm going to wait awhile longer be for I'm satisfied that every thing is running OK! Report back later.
 
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Downloading service pack 1, think I'll wait a week to install it! LOL

Hi

I'm downloading as I type.
But I think I'll wait a week before I install in on my computers.

Especially my wifes, she will freak if I do something to it and it doesn't work right afterwards.

If she couldn't get into e-bay she would go crazy.
She spent today photographing clothes and putting them on sale.

I will watch for comments about how everyone is doing with the service pack before I go ahead with it, if there are some peculiarities I'd like to know about them ahead of time.

Mike
 
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