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If that describes your setup, I strongly recommend reading this thread before starting an SP1 update. Fortunately, that type of error seems to be extremely rare. The more common and still rare outcome is an SP1 installation that fails to complete, leaving the system unchanged and still usable. This happened to one of my readers, who noted that she received error 0xf at the end of the installation process. A quick search of the TechNet forums finds other reports of this specific error , which has been associated with Vista service packs as well.
This error reportedly occurs on some systems where the third-party DriverSweeper utility has been used. If you encounter this issue you might be able to fix it by running the System Update Readiness Tool and then reattempting the SP1 installation. According to Microsoft, this tool is automatically offered to machines where the Service Pack installer detects inconsistencies such as store corruption. Should you avoid Service Pack 1?
For network administrators who want to continue testing before deploying SP1, use the official SP1 Blocker toolkit from Microsoft to prevent SP1 from being delivered through Windows Update. Note that this toolkit blocks the SP1 files from being offered through Windows Update until February 22, You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.
After SP1 is installed, sign in to your PC. You might see a notification indicating whether the update was successful. If you disabled your antivirus software before the installation, make sure you turn it back on.
Go to the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 download page on the Microsoft website. Select Install Instructions to see which packages are available for download, and make note of the one that you need. Select the appropriate language from the drop-down list, and then select Download.
Select the packages you need to install, select Next , and then follow the instructions to install SP1. Your PC might restart a few times during the installation. Select the link in the table that corresponds with the version of Windows running on your PC. On the Microsoft Download Center page, select your language and then select Download. It might take a few minutes for the tool to download and install. To do this, visit the following Microsoft website:. Microsoft Community.
Technet forums - Windows 7 IT Pro. Note For online help with troubleshooting SP1 installation issues, visit the following Microsoft website:. Troubleshoot problems installing a service pack for Windows 7 or Windows Server R2.
To view a list of hotfixes and security updates that are included in SP1, visit the following Microsoft website:. Windows 7 and Windows Server R2 SP1 hotfixes and security updates Note Currently, the list of hotfixes and security updates is available only in English.
Consumer end-users can find information about what is included in Windows 7 SP1 at the following Microsoft website:. What is included in Windows 7 SP1 IT professionals and advanced users can find more information, such as release notes and the SP1 deployment guide, at the following Microsoft TechNet websites:.
For more information about KB , click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:.
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