Does service pack 1 replace the preceeding updates?

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  1. Posts : 41
    Windows 7 Pro. 64b.
       #1

    Does service pack 1 replace the preceeding updates?


    "Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an important update that includes previously released security, performance, and stability updates for Windows 7."
    So says Microsoft.

    Does it mean that an OS which has never been updated does not need preceding updates if SP1 is now installed?

    My Windows 7 has never been updated since its installation. It needs be updated for the use of a particular program. Every time update was run, it ended up with total failure.

    If SP1 "includes previously released security, performance, and stability updates for Windows 7," then, there is no need to update if only SP1 is installed.
    Is this correct?

    Please correct me.

    Thanks!
    Kuenph
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  2. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #2

    If you install SP1, there will be no requirement to install updates preceding the service pack, as these updates will be taken care of when SP1 has been installed.

    If possible, I would advise you to download SP1 as a standalone update rather than get it through Windows Updates, as it seems to cause less problems that way.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/installwindows7sp1

    You may also want to consider installing the Windows Updates Readiness Tool first.

    http://www.microsoft.com/download/en...ng=en&id=20858
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  3. Posts : 3,302
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1
       #3

    It would also be worth running the update readiness tool before hand for a successful install - What is the System Update Readiness Tool?

    Danny
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  4. Posts : 41
    Windows 7 Pro. 64b.
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Mr. Seavixen32

    Thank you for helping again!
    I'll certainly try it.

    Does it require any prerequisites for installing SP1?
    Somewhere I glanced "Before you install Service Pack 1, ...." on Microsoft websie. So, I am thinking there might be something prerequisites for installing SP1.

    Thanks, Mr. Seavixen32!

    Kuenph
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  5. Posts : 41
    Windows 7 Pro. 64b.
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Mr. Danny

    Thank you!

    Have tried and failed with this tool as hereunder:
    "System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB947821)."
    Is the one you have suggested different from the one I have tried already?

    Really appreciate!

    Kuenph
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 6,349
    Windows7 Pro 64bit SP-1; Windows XP Pro 32bit
       #6

    As others stated go to this link> What is the System Update Readiness Tool?

    Written directions are under the download link above starting at Step 2.
      1. On the Microsoft Download Center webpage, click Download.
      2. If you see a message indicating that validation is required, click Continue and follow the instructions on your screen. Then, click Download.
      1. Do one of the following:
      2. To install the program immediately, click Open or Run, and then follow the instructions on your screen.

      • To install the program later, click Save, and then download the installation file to your computer. When you're ready to install the tool, double-click the file.
      1. In the Windows Update Standalone Installer dialog box, click Yes or OK.
      2. In the Installation complete dialog box, click Close.
      3. Try installing the update or service pack you were trying to install previously.




    Select your version of Win 7 download the tool and it will give you everything need for SP1 to install properly. Just follow the prompts.
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  7. Posts : 3,302
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1
       #7

    hkuenph said:
    Mr. Danny

    Thank you!

    Have tried and failed with this tool as hereunder:
    "System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB947821)."
    Is the one you have suggested different from the one I have tried already?

    Really appreciate!

    Kuenph
    No they are the same just different links. Follow hopalong,s procedure above or on the links page. If you are getting an error post that error here so we can look at it.

    Regards Danny
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  8. Posts : 41
    Windows 7 Pro. 64b.
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Mr. Hopalong X

    Thank you!

    Have tried and even tired the Microsoft fix it and .NET framework 4.
    Did not make any difference. Just failed.

    Appreciate your goodwill!

    Kuenph
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 41
    Windows 7 Pro. 64b.
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Mr. Danny

    Thank you again!

    Have already tried Mr. Hopalong's advice and even tired Microsoft fix it and .NET framework 4.
    All ended up with failures.

    Thanks, Mr. Danny!

    Kuenph
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #10

    Have you validated your system with a legal product key? You stated in your first post that this will be your first update. Press the Windows Flag and Pause post a picture here please.
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