Testers get first Windows 7 SP1 beta build

[JMH]

After sending out invites to test Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 last week, Microsoft has given its beta testers their first build of SP1. The build number is 7601.16562.100603-1800, meaning it was compiled on June 3, 2010 at 6pm, according to the German enthusiast website WinFuture. The last build that we got wind of leaked in May, and was compiled on April 21, 2010. Broader testing of SP1 should begin later next month.

This particular build, which weighs in at 1.22GB, is available in English, German, Japanese, French, and Spanish. The public SP1 beta will also likely arrive in these five languages, according to to SP1 documentation that we discovered. The Windows 7 section on Microsoft.com's Help & How-to website has a webpage titled Why am I receiving a message that "Windows has detected unsupported languages files" when installing SP1 Beta for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2? which confirms it. Three more newly posted articles further talk about SP1 beta: Troubleshoot problems installing a service pack for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, Why am I receiving a message about Microsoft Security Essentials or Microsoft Forefront Client Security when installing a service pack?, and Strategies for freeing disk space.

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Testers get first Windows 7 SP1 beta build

 

[blackroseMD1]

Thanks for the heads up JMH. Should be in my hands soon, I hope.

 

[BCXtreme]

Hopefully enough people on this forum will test it, that we'll know all about it by the time it hits the public.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

I'd like a chance at it.

 

[kodi]

Has anyone heard of a possible public release date?

 

[Night Hawk]

The beta testers will likely be seeing it by the end of next month according to report pointed to by an MS MVP at answers. Windows 7 Service Pack 1 beta coming by the end of July | TechConnect Magazine

I'll be looking for a chance here to run trial testing with the beta version. I ran with SP1 for Vista when that was first available back then. The SP1 for 7 will be including a new remote desktop feature as well as some 25 updates seen since the 10/22/09 launch.

 

[Abhishek Ghosh]

Guys! I am feeling like those beta days! one year and 3 months back! Hope, to get an official beta sp1.
What about torrent sp1 (if available) ? Will be safe?

 

[CarlTR6]

Guys! I am feeling like those beta days! one year and 3 months back! Hope, to get an official beta sp1.
What about torrent sp1 (if available) ? Will be safe?

I would not trust it unless I was 100% sure of the original source.

 

[johnwillyums]

Even if our Russian friend leaked it I don't think I'd bother. Everything is cool I can wait. It's not going to change anything I need from what I hear.
Now Windows 8. That would be a different matter.:drool:

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Now Windows 8. That would be a different matter.:drool:

+1
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[Win7User512]

I would not test it on my machines. Don't have one to spare.

 

[Night Hawk]

The only betas I even bother with come from MS servers! Sorry! Those are pretested and ready for human consumption! This other stuff found elsewhere is .... always suspect! and certainly nothing to bother with.

Last year I ran one 64bit RC install on one drive from the May release of that until November and not one problem! The SP2 beta for Vista ran nicely for six months until the RCs took over last summer!

I will be waiting more likely for the final SP1 since it won't be adding anything but the 25 updates seen so far and some new support for remote desktops. Like someone pointed out 7 was the first to come out of the box without a need to rush at a service pack! Works for me!

 

[pparks1]

Yeah, i'm not experiencing any issues and I don't have any interest in getting to SP1. I'll likely hold off for awhile once it's actually released just to make sure it's fine.

 

[MCleveland]

I'm excited for the official release, and that is it. I usually try out betas for software, but not for an OS that can wreck everything.

 

[FerchogtX]

I hope this SP1 will not screw up performance and usability of the current build... I really like W7 as it is now. Maybe it includes fixes for USB devices (lke some USB sticks) that would be nice...

See ya!!!

 

[Night Hawk]

Once the beta becomes generally available you will likely see one or more regular updates out by that time. One or two a month as well as more details on just what will be seen in the final SP1 will be known then. The recent indications point mostly at the usual roll up of updates and some additional support for remote desktops.

 

[adamsuail]

you can get the beta from nzbindex.nl if you have a usenet account, i already got it few days back, but dont feel like installing it

 

[Smithyy]

I'll look forward to the Service pack

 

[CarlTR6]

Yeah, i'm not experiencing any issues and I don't have any interest in getting to SP1. I'll likely hold off for awhile once it's actually released just to make sure it's fine.

+1. My thoughts exactly.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

I've already had a go at one of the "releases" and had no noticeable issues with it, though I'm now going to wait until it's offered on TechNet as a Windows 7 / SP1 integrated ISO and then I'll just do a clean install with that.