Windows 7 SP1 sent to OEMs

Windows 7 service pack sent to OEMs

Following is some news info from several Windows 7 websites:

The leaks are available on several websites and forums. Google it and you'll find it.

There are rumors going around that MS will release the RTM or GOLD version to the Windows 7 Update website this next Tuesday, 1-18-2011. That remains to be seen however.

I told you all a few days ago (Update Tuesday), that one particular update (KB976902) was the setup for this. I believe that TM thought it had to do with anti-piracy issues, but that update that allows you to install future updates was the dead giveaway.

We that installed the beta and RC versions of SP1 had to install this same update. Unless you have an earlier system image, it cannot be removed.

Having tested the beta and RC of Win7 SP1, as long as you're legit, you'll have no problems at all.

Cat

I think the only problem downloaders/installers might have is total boredom in trying to see what the SP has actually done. There is little innovative and, as we have frequently been advised, it is mostly an update string.

I'm installing the service pack now, I'll use my notebook for a bit. I've already been through the install of the beta and RC three times, so I knew what to expect. A long waiting period. At least I have that experience to know what's going on. It's a good thing that I uninstalled the RC as soon as that update was released last Tuesday, I felt that the showdown was near. Oh well, for many of those who bought keys online from unauthorized sources, such as eBay, and are uninformed, should they install this, it's over. Probably like with XP, they'll probably have a black screen, once it's done.

Cat

Well, it's over with. SP1 is installed, and it installed the same as the RC did. Normally, when you update, it goes to 30% and restarts, but it hung at 15% for a few minutes, then went it's normal way. I'm glad it's over.

As has been posted in many articles, and on this forum, there is no noticeable change at all. A little different from XP.

I just wonder, how this will install through Automatic Updates. You would most certainly have to postpone it to a time of your schedule, as it takes a while.

Cat

Good point, Cat. Tip to users. switch off your automatic updates in advance of the SP1 release. It could tie you down a while!

Microsoft have acted quickly. Most of the forum links to downloads have been closed. One or two sites with the download links have actually (temporarily I hope) closed down.

Thanks Clifford. Just installed SP1 x64. 2 hour download and 10 minutes to install.

Does anybody know how many of these updates listed weren't given to us from Automatic Updates ? Also, does anyone know the Adminstrative Command Prompt command for removing the unneccessary leftover files after installing Windows 7 SP1 ?