Installing Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 2. What to do?

There is not Windows 7 Service Pack 2 for Windows 7. The latest Service Pack for Windows 7 is Service Pack 1.

Microsoft released the first beta back in June 2010 followed by a Release Candidate late October 2010 and the final RTM availability (February 16 2011 MSDN/TechNet subscribers) and public Availability (February 22 2011). Unlike previous Service Packs, Windows 7 SP1 does not contain any major improvements; it’s basically a rollup of updates that have been released for the operating system since it went to manufacturing July 22 2009. If you have been diligently updating your computer through Windows Update since then, you basically have all that SP1 has to offer.

Windows 7 SP1 is provided in two ways, either as a full .ISO file download weighing in at 2.4 GBs or as an update available through Windows Update. The .ISO file contains SP1 code for different processor architectures such as x86, x86-x64 and Itanium systems. Because I have a mixture of 32 and 64 bit systems, I went with the .ISO file. Whichever method you choose, here are some tips for ensuring a smooth installation.

* Getting Windows Update errors with Windows 7 SP1? MS notes «inconsistencies,» provides fix:

* 1. Click on Start > Programs > Accessories, and right-click on Command Prompt.

2. Choose Run As and select an Administrator account.

3. At the command prompt, type net stop cryptsvc and wait for the service to stop.

4. Type CD\ and press Enter.

5. Type CD windows\system32 and press Enter.

6. Type ren catroot2 catroot3 and press Enter.

1. Make sure you install the latest updates for Windows 7, your applications and device drivers. This can ensure a smooth experience I noticed, although Windows 7 SP1 is minor, you don’t want to take any chances. If you are updating through Windows Update, it also guarantees a smaller update since only missing patches will be applied.

2. Backup – you can never go wrong with backing up; this is something you should do often even when you are not making major changes to your computer. Windows 7 has made it very easy tobackup your computer . The built in system imaging and backup and restore center makes it convenient to back up the operating system and all your critical data. In fact, I used this to test the beta and RC releases of SP1 on my production system. This method carried its risks, but at least I knew my RTM installation was safely backed up and tucked away from pre-release code.

3. Don’t do it during a major project, if you have something you are working on at the moment on your computer or in the middle of an assignment or work related project which you might need your PC for, don’t install the Service Pack right away. Do it in your off time, such as on the weekend or when you know you can leave your PC while it installs itself automatically. My installation took over 2 hours.

4. This brings me to another point, which is, don’t install SP1 on a laptop on battery power, it’s a CPU intensive task and will use up most of your battery power. So make sure your laptop is connected to power. For desktop users, I strongly recommend you have a UPS connected, you just don’t know when the unexpected can occur. You might just be in the last lap of completing the 2 hour installation and lose power.

5. Disable your Antivirus, I remember installing the SP1 beta with Microsoft Security Essentials version 1 installed and received an error that my Antivirus is not compatible. Although this was resolved, your experience might vary. I haven’t experienced the issue in the RTM code although I am running Microsoft Security Essentials version 2. Someone reported receiving an error message about Forefront Client Security not allowing the Service Pack to install. The recommendation is to disable Forefront which is based on the same core scanning engine as MSE or make sure you at least have the latest version of Forefront client security installed.

6. Another thing you should do is a clean boot before installing the Service Pack, you can do this by:

* Click Start, type msconfig in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.

* Accept User Account Control permission

* If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.

* On the General tab, click Selective Startup.

* Under Selective Startup, click to clear the Load Startup Items check box.

* Click the Services tab, click to select the Hide All Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable All.

* When you are prompted, click Restart.

* After the computer starts, proceed with the installation.

7. Another task you should try is to check your hard disk for errors:

* Type: CMD, from the results, right click CMD

* Click ‘Run as Administrator’

* At the Command Prompt, type: chkdsk /r /f

When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and attempts will be made to correct them.

If you are installing through Windows Update, try downloading the full installer instead:

Recommended updates to apply:

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB947821) [February 2011]

Also try the following suggested by Jason H. [MS Support]

4. Rename the Software Distribution folder:

Click Start Menu > Type %windir% and Press ‘OK’

Locate the SoftwareDistribution folder

Right-click the SoftwareDistribution folder and then right-click > Rename

Type SoftwareDistributionOld Press ‘ENTER’

1. Click Start type cmd (you should see the command prompt populate at the top) Right-click it and select Run as Administrator

Inside the prompt type sfc /scannow

*Info on the System File Checker

2. Click: Reset Windows Update Componentsand run the FixIt? in both default and aggressive modes.

3. Download / Install / Run theSystem Update Readiness Tool (Links below, please take note and ensure you install the correct 64 or 32bit option for your system)

Download the System Update Readiness Tool (64bit)

Download the System Update Readiness Tool (32bit)

Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020

We recommend you move to a Windows 10 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft.

The recommended (and easiest) way to get SP1 is to turn on automatic updating in Windows Update in Control Panel and wait for Windows 7 to notify you that SP1 is ready to install. It takes about 30 minutes to install, and you’ll need to restart your computer about halfway through the installation.

To check if Windows 7 SP1 is already installed on your PC, select the Start button, right-click Computer, and then select Properties.

If Service Pack 1 is listed under Windows edition, SP1 is already installed on your PC.

Before you begin

Check if your PC is 32-bit or 64-bit

You’ll need to know if your PC is running a 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) version of Windows 7. Select the Start button, right-click Computer, and then select Properties. The version of Windows 7 is displayed next to System type.

Disk space requirements

Check to make sure your PC has enough free disk space to install SP1.

Estimated amount of free disk space needed

x86-based (32-bit): 750 MB

x64-based (64-bit): 1050 MB

Downloading SP1 from the Microsoft website

x86-based (32-bit): 4100 MB

x64-based (64-bit): 7400 MB

Back up important files

It’s a good idea to back up your important files, photos, and videos to an external hard disk, USB flash drive, or the cloud before installing the update.

Plug in and connect to the Internet

Make sure your PC is plugged in to power and you’re connected to the Internet.

Disable antivirus software

Some antivirus software might prevent SP1 from installing or slow down the installation. You can temporarily disable your antivirus software before the installation. If you do so, make sure you’re aware of the risks that might be involved and re-enable the antivirus software as soon as SP1 is done installing.

Installing Windows 7 SP1 using Windows Update (recommended)

If your PC is set to automatically install updates, you’ll be prompted by Windows Update to install SP1. Follow the instructions to install the update.

To manually install SP1 from Windows Update:

Select the Start button > All programs > Windows Update.

In the left pane, select Check for updates.

If any important updates are found, select the link to view available updates. In the list of updates, select Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB976932) and then select OK.

Note: If SP1 isn’t listed, you might need to install some other updates before installing SP1. Install any important updates and then follow these steps again to check for SP1.

Select Install updates. You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.

Follow the instructions to install SP1.

After SP1 is installed, sign in to your PC. You might see a notification indicating whether the update was successful. If you disabled your antivirus software before the installation, make sure you turn it back on.

Downloading and installing Windows SP1 from the Microsoft Download Center

If you’re unable to install SP1 from Windows Update, you can download the installation package from the Microsoft Download Center and then install SP1 manually.

Go to the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 download page on the Microsoft website.

Select Install Instructions to see which packages are available for download, and make note of the one that you need.

Select the appropriate language from the drop-down list, and then select Download.

Select the packages you need to install, select Next, and then follow the instructions to install SP1. Your PC might restart a few times during the installation.

After SP1 is installed, sign in to your PC. You might see a notification indicating whether the update was successful. If you disabled your antivirus software before the installation, make sure you turn it back on.

Troubleshoot problems installing Windows SP1

If you try to install SP1 and see an error message that the installation wasn’t successful, this might be because there’s a problem with the Windows Servicing Store that is used to install updates or because your antivirus software is preventing the update from being installed.

To try and fix the problem, follow these steps and then try to install SP1 again.

Download and run the System Update Readiness Tool

Select the link in the table that corresponds with the version of Windows running on your PC.

Link to Microsoft Download Center

Windows 7 32-bit (x86)

Windows 7 64-bit (x64)

On the Microsoft Download Center page, select your language and then select Download. It might take a few minutes for the tool to download and install.

To install the tool immediately, select Open or Run and then follow the instructions. To use the tool later, select Save and download the installation files to your PC.

On the Windows Update Standalone Installer screen, select Yes or OK.

On the Installation complete screen, select Close.

Try installing the service pack again.

Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

If your PC isn’t able to find or install updates, the Windows Update troubleshooter might be able to fix the problem.

Select the Start button, and then select Control Panel.

In the search box, enter troubleshooter and then select Troubleshooting from the list of results.

Under System and Security, select Fix problems with Windows Update and then follow the instructions.

After the troubleshooter is done, try installing the service pack again.

Сведения о пакете обновления 1 (SP1) для Windows 7 и Windows Server 2008 R2

ВВЕДЕНИЕ

Пакет обновления 1 (SP1) для Windows 7 и Windows Server 2008 R2 теперь доступен. Этот пакет обновления содержит обновления для Windows 7 и Windows Server 2008 R2 этого адреса клиента отзывы пользователей и партнеров. Для Windows 7 и Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 является совокупность рекомендуемых обновлений и улучшений в Windows, объединяются в одно обновление установки. Windows 7 с пакетом обновления 1 может помочь сделать компьютер более безопасным и надежным. Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 предоставляет полный набор инновационных возможностей для виртуализации корпоративного класса. Это включает новые возможности виртуализации с динамической памяти и Microsoft RemoteFX. Конечные пользователи потребителя можно найти общие сведения о Windows 7 с пакетом обновления 1 на следующий веб-узел корпорации Майкрософт:

Дополнительная информация

Как получить Пакет обновления 1

Windows 7 с пакетом обновления 1

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Windows 2008 R2 Пакет обновления 1

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Как получить поддержку Пакет обновления 1

Поддержка для Windows 7 Пакет обновления 1

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Примечание. Для получения интерактивной справки по устранению неполадок проблемы установки пакета обновления 1 посетите следующий веб-узел корпорации Майкрософт:

Средства поддержки для Windows Server 2008 R2 Пакет обновления 1

ИТ-специалистов можно использовать на форуме Windows 7 ИТ-специалистов, чтобы обсуждать проблемы, относящиеся к Windows Server 2008 R2 с пакетом обновления 1. Чтобы сделать это, посетите следующий веб-узел корпорации Майкрософт:

Получение сведений об обновлениях безопасности и исправлениях, включенных в Пакет обновления 1

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Примечание. В настоящее время список исправлений и обновлений безопасности доступна только на английском языке.

Дополнительные сведения о Пакет обновления 1

Конечных пользователей потребителя можно найти сведения об устройствах Windows 7 с пакетом обновления 1 на следующий веб-узел корпорации Майкрософт:

ИТ-специалистам и опытным пользователям можно найти дополнительные сведения, такие как заметки о выпуске и руководства по развертыванию пакета обновления 1 на следующих веб-узлах Microsoft TechNet:

Примечание После установки Пакет обновления 1 параметр запуска служба DHCP-клиента изменений от отключено автоматически. Чтобы избежать этого, установите исправление, описанное в статье базы знаний Майкрософт (KB) 2684965. Дополнительные сведения о 2684965 КБ щелкните следующий номер статьи базы знаний Майкрософт:

свойство тип запуска службы клиента DHCP изменяется автоматически в Windows 7 или Windows Server 2008 R2