Win7 SP1 released to public

It's no different than before.

This is how the Computer Properties looks on a 32-bit machine with SP1:

alphanumeric said:

I just thought of something else that might need mentioning. If you have tweaked/ modified/customized your system what you did may prevent SP1 from installing. More specifically, if you have modified some system files to say change the start orb, modify icons to remove the shortcut arrow, modded themes, modded your start menu etc, that could cause the SP1 install to fail. The installer may not be able to cope with the modified files. Changing folder permissions would be another deal breaker I would think. Just something to keep in mind if you encounter problems trying to install SP1.

What I did to ensure a successful SP1 installation was to run the SFC /SCANNOW Command before installing SP 1 and even returned log in screen to default wallpaper. Afterword you should be able to re-enable/re-install your customizations.

sygnus21 said:

All I did was install on Windows as is on two different machines. No resetting anything. On the flip side I never "tweak" Windows anyway, just run as meant to be.

About 5 months ago I was experimenting with custom themes and tinkering with system files which resulted in the " your windows may not be genuine message " so after a restoring from a good image I now only make minor changes/tweaks (that are not harmful but do change system files) such as " show drive letter first " or " hide libraries in navagation pane " also I change the log on screen (can't stand the default wallpaper).

I just ran the sfc/scannow command to return system files to normal as a precaution to ensure successful installation.

As far as the 4gb of ram you are seeing listed the 32bit Windows is simply reporting the full amount of physical memory installed not what is available to the 32bit Windows itself. With Vista once SP1 was on it would then display the total physical memory installed whether 4gb, 6gb, 8gb while the 32bit kernel seemed limited to the 3.571gb approx. seen at the time.

Now for installation hangs and fails after a reboot note the link on the error screen. MS now updated the information for what steps to take for a particular error. If you have ever restored a system image open an elevated command prompt and type "mountvol /E" and restart the system after exiting the prompt. WHAMO! SP1 goes right on!

It seems the installer plays stubborn at read and access of existing primaries. Here that fact about restored images was never seen until the finished SP was out. Likewise look over the MS page to see what steps are listed for seeing the SP go on without fuss.

If you don't have anything to lose wiping a drive on the other hand a clean install can also solve any problems. But if you have a lot tied up in softwares and can't have the down time to start everything over fresh the error page will now likely have a few things to try out.