Microsoft confirms Windows 7 SP1 RTM, released to OEMs today

mickey megabyte · 15 Jan 2011

have you got the recent windows update (KB976902) which refers to service pack files?

This article describes the software update that applies to versions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that are mentioned in the "Applies to" section. This software update will be a prerequisite to install service packs. Additionally, this update improves reliability when you install or remove Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 updates and service packs.

don't know why it's an optional update - seems quite important

Zen00 · 15 Jan 2011

Nope, I thought I'd installed all updates last Thursday, but somehow that one slipped in under the radar. It's installing now.

Still get the error though.

Ex_Brit · 15 Jan 2011

Total said:

A pm with a link to the sp would be appreciated ..

Disregard -- Did a google search ..

Done.

johnwillyums · 15 Jan 2011

Noob question here. The package I've downloaded contains:

MICROSOFT.7.AND.SERVER.2008.R2.SERVICE.PACK-1.RTM.X64.WAVE1.RIP.DVD plus Windows6.1-KB976932-X64 plus Windows6.1-KB766932-X64.exe

I have tried to burn this as an ISO using Infra Recorder and Easy CD/DA converter and I can't seem to do it. I assumed as it said DVD rip that it would just burn as an ISO and then I could install from that.
Can someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks, John:)

Zen00 · 15 Jan 2011

So, is it better to use the .iso version, or the .exe version? Is there a difference?

Tews · 15 Jan 2011

I just use the .exe file .. less trouble..

xxxdannyxxx · 15 Jan 2011

Zen00 said:

So, is it better to use the .iso version, or the .exe version? Is there a difference?

A pm for the link to the .exe download would be appreciated i can only find the ISO ones god knows where you guys are looking

Thamkyou

johnwillyums · 15 Jan 2011

But the exe. file won't open in Windows. Don't I need to get the whole lot onto a disk?

Ex_Brit · 15 Jan 2011

xxxdannyxxx said:

Zen00 said:

So, is it better to use the .iso version, or the .exe version? Is there a difference?

A pm for the link to the .exe download would be appreciated i can only find the ISO ones god knows where you guys are looking

Thamkyou

Done.

derekimo · 15 Jan 2011

mickey megabyte said:

have you got the recent windows update (KB976902) which refers to service pack files?

This article describes the software update that applies to versions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that are mentioned in the "Applies to" section. This software update will be a prerequisite to install service packs. Additionally, this update improves reliability when you install or remove Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 updates and service packs.

don't know why it's an optional update - seems quite important

Mine says important.