kb976902 the "black hole" update

[kword88]

just got this link from microsoft:
Description of the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 installation software feature update

 

[WiFi Ed]

Hmmm, does this mean that a service pack is on its way sooner than expected?

 

[Lee]

The SP is already available. . .already downloaded and installed.

 

[marsmimar]

The SP is already available. . .already downloaded and installed.

The newly available download is a release candidate. A step higher than a beta but not the final public release (also called RTM - release to manufacturer.)

The software will stop running on November 30, 2011. You may not receive any other notice. You may not be able to access data used with the software when it stops running. It is important to note that you must uninstall the Service Pack 1 Release Candidate prior to installing future builds, including the final release, of the Service Pack.Upgrades from the beta or release candidate will not be supported.

Source: Download details: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Release Candidate (KB976932)