MS releases SP2 for Windows 7

[Megahertz07]

MS don’t call it SP2, but that what it is.
KB3125574 contains all the security and non-security fixes released since the release of Windows 7 SP1 that are suitable for general distribution, up through April 2016.
It’s single, Multi language, 488MB update file (msu). On a recent installation, you must have first to install KB3020369.
For more information read this article: Simplifying updates for Windows 7 and 8.1 – Windows for IT Pros

Windows update fix KB3172605

On a new Installation:
Go to Services - Windows Update - Manual. On WU page set it to Never check.
If your Win 7 isn't SP1 download it from here Download Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (KB976932) from Official Microsoft Download Center. After installation reboot.
Download and install IE 11 - IE 11
Reboot
Download and install:
KB3020369 is first
KB3125574 is second
KB3172605 is third. (this one is important)
On the sequence:
kb3179573
KB947821
KB2813347

Updates SHA-2 support kB4474419

Servicing Stack Update (SSU) KB4490628 & KB4516655 & KB4550738

Extended Security Updates (ESU) KB4538483

Option one
Go to Services - Windows Update - Enable. On WU page set it to Install WU Automatically.

Option two (recommended)
Leave Services - Windows Update - Manual. On WU page set it to Never check and monthly install the Security ONLY updates. Run WU manually to find updates for Office etc and decide witch one to install.

Security ONLY updates

- October 16 - KB3192391
- November 16 - KB3197867
- December 16 - kb3205394
- January 17 - kb3212642
- March 17 - KB4012212
- April 17 - KB4015546
- May 17 - KB4019263
- June 17 - KB4022722
- July 17 - KB4025337
- August 17 - KB4034679
- September 17 - KB4038779
- October 17 - KB4041678
- November 17 - KB4048960
- December 17 - KB4054521
- January 18 - KB4056897
- February 18 - KB4074587
- March 18 - KB4088878
- April 18 - KB4093108
- May18 - KB4103712
- June 18 - KB4284867
- July 18 - KB4338823
- August 18 - KB4343899
- September 18 - KB4457145
- October 18 - KB4462915
- November 18 - KB4467106
- December 18 - KB4471328
- January 19 - KB4480960
- February 19 - KB4486564
- March 19 - KB4489885
- April 19 - KB4493448
- May 19 - KB4499175
- June 19 - KB4503269
- July 19 - KB4507456
- Aug 19 - KB4512486
- Sept 19 - KB4516033
- Oct 19 - KB4520003 Verify that you have installed the required Prerequisite updates before installing this update.
- Nov 19 - KB4525233 Verify that you have installed the required Prerequisite updates before installing this update.
- Dec 19 - KB4530692 Verify that you have installed the required Prerequisite updates before installing this update.
- Jan 20 - KB4534314Verify that you have installed the required Prerequisite updates before installing this update.
- Feb 20 - KB4537813 Verify that you have installed the required Prerequisite updates before installing this update.
- Mar 20 - KB4541500 Verify that you have installed the required Prerequisite updates before installing this update.
- Apr 20 - KB4550965 Verify that you have installed the required Prerequisite updates before installing this update.

Megahertz07

 

[jsquareg]

Does this update include the Win 10 nagger or whatever you call it?

 

[derekimo]

Also posted here,

http://www.sevenforums.com/news/396236-simplifying-updates-windows-7-8-1-a.html

 

[jorae]

MS don’t call it SP2, but that what it is.
KB3125574 contains all the security and non-security fixes released since the release of Windows 7 SP1 that are suitable for general distribution, up through April 2016.

It’s single, Multi language, 488MB update file (msu). On a recent installation, you must have first to install KB3020369.

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Looks like another day on the computer.

First, I looked up if I have IA-64-based versions...This would be 'hardware' I guess. So I did a search for Gateway NV55C AMD...NOTHING...Then I looked up how to check...NOTHING...So, I am going to ASSUME
I don't have that...

First step:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3020369/april-2015-servicing-stack-update-for-windows-7-and-windows-server-200

Download:

Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB3020369)

Done...no 'restart' needed
================

Next...

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB3125574) Windows 7 Updates 5/16/2016 Microsoft Update Catalog

It's being installed now.....

================

This windows 7 came up Internet Expl ..7 or 8....It has been impossible to move it to I.E. 9, 10 or 11

In the Control Panel...Turn Windows features on or off.. I see one of the boxes does state I.E. 11. I don't use I.E. ... I use Fox Fire. I don't want update for I.E. The box is NOT checked.

You instructions seem to assume I use I.E....Can I:

1. KB3125574 and KB3020369 install

2. Do a 'restart'

3. Go to the list of available 'updates' and hide everything on that list before April 2016

 

[torchwood]

The important lines in your post

This windows 7 came up Internet Expl ..7 or 8....It has been impossible to move it to I.E. 9, 10 or 11
In the Control Panel...Turn Windows features on or off.. I see one of the boxes does state I.E. 11

your contradicting yourself

SP2 requires SP1 ---- IE8 comes prior to SP1 so i have to assume youve NOT got SP1

Updates do NOT require any further IE upgrades
(my mrs lappy only has IE8, turned OFF, still updates)


Roy

 

[jorae]

Roy:

I tried for one day...July12...to use the I.E.(8?) that 're-installing' gave me. I was constantly directed by the sites to get a newer I.E.

I tried...Microsoft I.E. 9, 10 ...download failed...failed failed.

In the Control Panel ... under "Turn Windows features on or off." I decided to turn it off...it was not on I.E. 11 at that time...I had put on Fox Fire before I broke off the only browers I had..I.E. 8.

Today, after reading what I needed to do, I went back to "Turning Windows features on and off'...it was still 'unchecked' but the words next to the box were I.E. 11.

So...it is unclear how I.E. 11 became an option in my 'Turning Windows Features' But it has been in the 'uncheck' position since July 12... It was 'on' for about a day...and to the best of my knowledge..'on' as I.E. 8 or 9.

It comes down to..I don't want I.E. anything...

1. I want to keep "it" turned off under the Windows Features.

2. With the two recommended uploads now on my computer...can I stop uploading updates, except for ones dated April 2016?


BTW...both the two Updates mentioned have been successfully downloaded ( KB3125574 and KB3020369 install) and the last one installed required a 'reboot'

After it rebooted, I looked at New Windows update...and the list has not changed...the number is now 113 since I hid a few and download a few...since my reinstall had shown 200.

Can I hide all these now that I have the two above?


Roy:


" I can only assume, you do not have SP 1"...per Roy


Me:
I go to Start
I chose Computer
I 'right click' properties

It says:

Windows 7 Home Premium
Copyright 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved

Service Pack 1

 

[jorae]

I'm Happy!

1. I will look for these update...and install them:

Security ONLY updates

- October 16 - Microsoft Update Catalog
- November 16 - Microsoft Update Catalog
- December 16 - Microsoft Update Catalog
- January 17 - Microsoft Update Catalog
- March 17 - Microsoft Update Catalog
- April 17 - Microsoft Update Catalog
- May 17 - Microsoft Update Catalog
- June 17 - Microsoft Update Catalog
- July - Microsoft Update Catalog

2. When that is done...I will hide anything left in 'new update'


YEA!

 

[file3456]

This might be of use to some. 4 Tools to Update Windows Offline and install Hotfixes from a Local Source • Raymond.CC

 

[Owdrtn]

MS don’t call it SP2, but that what it is.
[...]
On a new Installation:
[...]

Hi Megahertz07
First, a quick thank for you to keep this thread up-to-date !


Question for you regarding KB3125574 (aka SP2),
On my W7x64SP1 machine, I've recently noticed Windows Update pushes me many "supposedly SP2-superseded" updates ("pushes" as in "it list them as KB to be installed")


How can I fix this ? Reinstalling KB3125574 ?

 

[Megahertz07]

The KB3125574 is a single file that contain all updates since Win 7 released to April 2016. (security and non security updates)
From April 2016 to today, many other updates has been released, in monthly packages Rollup and security only updates. To avoid telemetry and unnecessary updates, I have set Services - Windows Update - Manual. On WU page I have set it to Never check and monthly I install the Security ONLY updates. I then run WU manually to find updates for Office etc and decide witch one to install.

As an alternative, my suggestion is to set Services - Windows Update - Manual and on WU page set it to Never check.
Then run UpdatePack7R2 to download an up to date Simplix file.
Simplix is a single file (850MB) that contain all updates since Win 7 released up to date. It has all security and non security updates without the trash (telemetry and tracking). Very good.
Then run WU manually to find updates for Office etc and decide witch one to install.

To uninstall the telemetry, run cmd file to uninstall those KB files.
kb_spy.cmd.txt
Rename it as KB_Spy.cmd and run it.

 

[NoN]

Thanks Megahertz07, Worth have that UpdatePack7R2 file just in case.

 

[RoWin7]

...and without the updates forcing Win10 on us?

 

[msalton1]

As an alternative, my suggestion is to set Services - Windows Update - Manual and on WU page set it to Never check.
Then run UpdatePack7R2
Simplix is a single file (750MB) that contain all updates since Win 7 released up to date. It has all security and non security updates without the trash (telemetry and tracking). Very good.

I notice that this is a Russian site. Have there been any issues with downloads from there?

 

[SIW2]

What do you mean by that?

 

[msalton1]

Well, presumably, it's safe, but one always wonders about Russian sites. BTW, I tried downloading from the link in thread, but 4 hours was the DL time. It downloaded in 3 mins from here:


Набор обновлений UpdatePack7R2 для Windows 7 SP1 и Server 2008 R2 SP1 — simplix.info

 

[Megahertz07]

On the link you've posted it has the same link I posted.

 

[SIW2]

It needs patching

link for UpdatePack7R2-19.11.15

https://update7.simplix.info/UpdatePack7R2-19.11.15.exe


Patch to UpdatePack7R2-19.11.18

https://update7.simplix.info/UpdatePatch-19.11.18.exe

 

[msalton1]

On the link you've posted it has the same link I posted.

Yes it does. I've downloaded both the update and the patch. Thanks to both you and SIW2 for posting those, and also the listing in your OP. I haven't decided which method to use yet. I'll likely download those you list from the MS catalog as well, and get whatever hardware I decide on. Then it's just a matter of setting aside time to build and install.


Would I be correct in thinking that, while the update pack is convenient for installing updates on an installed win 7, the separate files are useful also for integration into an install disk? Is there a link for a good primer for doing so?

 

[SIW2]

You can do it yourself e.g.

UpdatePack7R2-19.11.18.exe /ie11 /WimFile="path_to_Install.wim" /Index=3

 

[msalton1]

You can do it yourself e.g.

UpdatePack7R2-19.11.18.exe /ie11 /WimFile="path_to_Install.wim" /Index=3

Thanks. For clarification, isn't 19.11.18.exe a patch for 19.11.15? How would that work?