VIDEO Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Download Available

[Mike]

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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[seven]

Excellent news, thanks for the reminder.

 

[dobbino]

I have the same problem both with the X64 and X86 Files. I have followed the instructions re the "update ready" update, disabled Norton 360 etc, but am unable to install the Service Pack. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[nitewulf]

Installed SP1 from Softpedia on 2 Win 7 64 machines, but the 3rd is getting the 0x800f0826 error code.
The CBS log indicates a couple of errors such as:
2011-01-21 22:12:25, Error CBS SPI: (CheckForPendingFlag:90)Failed to open component hive at C:\Windows\System32\config\components er=0x0
2011-01-21 22:12:25, Error CBS SPI: (SPIRegQueryDWORDValue:413)Failed to query registry value: ComponentsRemoved er=0x2

All windows updates through today have been installed. I tried all the usual steps I could find on this and other forums such as running the diagnostic tool, changing certain services from manual to automatic, stopping AV, installing as admin., etc., etc.

I guess a repair install would solve the problem, but was just curious if anyone else had run into this problem. Since SP1 basically just includes all updates to date and no real enhancements, I suppose I can do without.

 

[Mike]

The version of SP1 on Softpedia.com is now the release candidate build and not what is believed to be the final RTM build. For the record, at this time, Softpedia.com is no longer hosting 7601.17514.win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850. Instead, they are diverting their visitors to the page for the Release Candidate build, which is older, and a completely different version released some time ago for public testing.

As for whether or not this would solve your problem, I do not know. As stated in our podcast meeting, one of our Microsoft MVPs did contact a MVP lead on Monday about this build. We have received no request to remove the links. To confirm your version, please follow these instructions:

To identify the Windows 7 build string from the registry:

• Click Start, type regedit and press Enter to open the Windows registry
• Navigate to the registry key – HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
• As of this date, you will see something like the image below (x64):

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[nitewulf]

Thanks Mike,
The version that installed correctly on 2 machines matches your string above. The 3rd machine obviously has issues that I will deal with.
Thanks again for your help.

 

[gardnerman]

Once again thanks for the total lack of response, I assume I've offended everyone.
No point being here.

 

[Highwayman]

Hi everyone
Please forgive my ignorance but I've looked through this thread and I'm unsure of things.
Firstly can someone say in the most simple terms possible what the upside of installing SP1 and what's the down side.
The issue of auto updating, I have my settings set to inform me when windows update are available and I decide when it installs, are we saying this update sets everything to automatically update?

It would be fairly clear after reading through the many posts since this question as to not require a direct response, but since you asked for one, upside of SP1 is it's a single shot update that covers all previous windows updates since release, which not everyone does, beyond that it doesnt offer new features. Waiting for the windows update to prompt you will be a few months down the line in all likelyness and this sp1 update is merely a advanced issue for the more well informed that dont rely on windows update alone.

 

[gardnerman]

It would be fairly clear after reading through the many posts since this question as to not require a direct response, but since you asked for one, upside of SP1 is it's a single shot update that covers all previous windows updates since release, which not everyone does, beyond that it doesnt offer new features. Waiting for the windows update to prompt you will be a few months down the line in all likelyness and this sp1 update is merely a advanced issue for the more well informed that dont rely on windows update alone.

Thank you
I'm most definitely ignorant but the first line is a question as I quoted reading the posts but was still not clear.

 

[stueycaster]

Thank you
I'm most definitely ignorant but the first line is a question as I quoted reading the posts but was still not clear.

This thread has definitely switched back and forth a lot. If I hadn't been one of the first ones to get it I would be confused too. It went well for me and I think it went well for the vast majority of people who installed it.

 

[stueycaster]

I can't advise one way or the other though.

 

[Highwayman]

Such is the plight for the early adopters

 

[Gambler]

I had to do an upgrade re-install of Windows 7 before SP1 would install. Windows Update offered 59 updates which I turned down believing SP1 would have them. Of course SP1 only contains updates to 2010-11-19.

I use a free program called Belarc Advisor which creates a profile of your system. Amongst a wealth of other information it includes a list of your installed updates with a direct Microsoft download link beside each one. The report appears in your browser and can be saved.

My system was missing 10 post SP1 updates which I have identified and manually downloaded.

Is Windows Update ignoring systems with SP1 installed?

 

[jrealing]

I installed Win 7 SP1 2 days ago and I have not had any problems so far, the installation went with out any problem at all.

 

[Josephur]

Gambler: Can you please tell us which updates were shown missing?

 

[Super Sarge]

The version of SP1 on Softpedia.com is now the release candidate build and not what is believed to be the final RTM build. For the record, at this time, Softpedia.com is no longer hosting 7601.17514.win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850. Instead, they are diverting their visitors to the page for the Release Candidate build, which is older, and a completely different version released some time ago for public testing.

As for whether or not this would solve your problem, I do not know. As stated in our podcast meeting, one of our Microsoft MVPs did contact a MVP lead on Monday about this build. We have received no request to remove the links. To confirm your version, please follow these instructions:

To identify the Windows 7 build string from the registry:

• Click Start, type regedit and press Enter to open the Windows registry
• Navigate to the registry key – HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
• As of this date, you will see something like the image below (x64):

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I got luck I got my SP1 from Softpedia before they changed over to the older one, How do I know this I ran Regedit as shown and my build lab shows 7601.win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850
My buildlabEx shows 7601.17514amd64fre.win7sp1_rtm.rtm101119-1850
Just like Mike has posted.
Yes I re-installed SP1 again this time I am not going to remove the backup files. I still will keep a Pre SP1 image on hand just in case.

 

[Gambler]

Gambler: Can you please tell us which updates were shown missing?

Only 1 of the 10 post SP1 updates would install

Windows6.1-KB2305420-x64.msu vulnerbility in task schedular
The other nine produced this error message:

error msg: this update is not applicable to this computer

Windows6.1-KB2296199-x64.msu
Windows6.1-KB2385678-x64.msu
Windows6.1-KB2419640-x64.msu
Windows6.1-KB2423089-x64.msu
Windows6.1-KB2436673-x64.msu
Windows6.1-KB2442962-x64.msu
Windows6.1-KB2443685-x64.msu
Windows6.1-KB2454826-x64.msu
Windows6.1-KB2467659-x64.msu

 

[win7demon]

First post so hi to all.

Quick question as to this download, have downloaded and installed, everything seems fine. I am curious as to why i can't check the digital signature of the file, everytime i do the file locks up and stops responding.??
Thanks

 

[julio99]

I had to do an upgrade re-install of Windows 7 before SP1 would install. Windows Update offered 59 updates which I turned down believing SP1 would have them. Of course SP1 only contains updates to 2010-11-19.

I use a free program called Belarc Advisor which creates a profile of your system. Amongst a wealth of other information it includes a list of your installed updates with a direct Microsoft download link beside each one. The report appears in your browser and can be saved.



My system was missing 10 post SP1 updates which I have identified and manually downloaded.

Is Windows Update ignoring systems with SP1 installed?

The free program you mentioned,"Belarc Advisor" is one of the best free utilities around. I had this installed when I learned computers on Vista when it came out. It always kept me up to date on what I had and didn't have. Great little program to follow you up on your post.

 

[julio99]

I had to do an upgrade re-install of Windows 7 before SP1 would install. Windows Update offered 59 updates which I turned down believing SP1 would have them. Of course SP1 only contains updates to 2010-11-19.

I use a free program called Belarc Advisor which creates a profile of your system. Amongst a wealth of other information it includes a list of your installed updates with a direct Microsoft download link beside each one. The report appears in your browser and can be saved.

My system was missing 10 post SP1 updates which I have identified and manually downloaded.

Is Windows Update ignoring systems with SP1 installed?

The free program you mentioned,"Belarc Advisor" is one of the best free utilities around. I had this installed when I learned computers on Vista when it came out. It always kept me up to date on what I had and didn't have. Great little program to follow you up on your post.

 

[julio99]

I was just wondering as to why is it when you google this update KB976932 it comes up as the SP1 Beta release and it says further down on MS page that it has to be un-installed before the final release. This is the SP1 update that I installed from this site on the night that it came out. I also went in to the registry and looked at the string to compare it to the string you have posted on a previous page and it matches up perfectly. Is this going to have to be taken off when the Official release comes out? I did an Acronis image backup the day before this went in, but I'm running out of room to do more incremental backups, so I'm going to have to make a decision on what to do with all my January and Dec. Acronis backups. Any help on this will be greatly appreciated.