What Is Windows 7 Sp1

Support for Windows 7 concluded on January xiv, 2020

Nosotros recommend yous motion to a Windows 11 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft.

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The recommended (and easiest) style to get SP1 is to plow on automatic updating in Windows Update in Control Panel and wait for Windows 7 to notify you that SP1 is ready to install. It takes about 30 minutes to install, and you'll need to restart your computer about halfway through the installation.

To check if Windows vii SP1 is already installed on your PC, select the Starting time button, correct-click Computer, then select Properties.

If Service Pack 1 is listed nether Windows edition, SP1 is already installed on your PC.

Before yous begin

Cheque if your PC is 32-flake or 64-bit

You'll need to know if your PC is running a 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) version of Windows 7. Select the Start button, right-click Computer, and and then select Backdrop. The version of Windows 7 is displayed adjacent to Arrangement type.

Disk space requirements

Check to brand certain your PC has enough free disk infinite to install SP1.

Installation method	Estimated corporeality of free disk space needed
Windows update	x86-based (32-fleck): 750 MB x64-based (64-fleck): 1050 MB
Downloading SP1 from the Microsoft website	x86-based (32-bit): 4100 MB x64-based (64-bit): 7400 MB

Installation method

Estimated corporeality of free disk space needed

Windows update

x86-based (32-fleck): 750 MB

x64-based (64-fleck): 1050 MB

Downloading SP1 from the Microsoft website

x86-based (32-bit): 4100 MB

x64-based (64-bit): 7400 MB

Back up of import files

It's a practiced idea to back up your important files, photos, and videos to an external hard disk, USB wink drive, or the deject before installing the update.

Plug in and connect to the Cyberspace

Make certain your PC is plugged in to power and you lot're connected to the Internet.

Disable antivirus software

Some antivirus software might foreclose SP1 from installing or slow down the installation. Yous can temporarily disable your antivirus software before the installation. If you do so, make sure you lot're aware of the risks that might be involved and re-enable the antivirus software equally soon as SP1 is done installing.

Installing Windows 7 SP1 using Windows Update (recommended)

If your PC is ready to automatically install updates, you'll be prompted by Windows Update to install SP1. Follow the instructions to install the update.

To manually install SP1 from Windows Update:

Select the Start button > All programs > Windows Update.
In the left pane, select Check for updates.
If any of import updates are found, select the link to view available updates. In the list of updates, select Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB976932) and then select OK.

Note:If SP1 isn't listed, you might demand to install another updates before installing SP1. Install whatsoever important updates and then follow these steps once again to check for SP1.
Select Install updates. You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.
Follow the instructions to install SP1.
Afterwards 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 lot turn it dorsum on.

Downloading and installing Windows SP1 from the Microsoft Download Centre

If you're unable to install SP1 from Windows Update, you can download the installation bundle from the Microsoft Download Center and then install SP1 manually.

Go to the Windows 7 Service Pack one download page on the Microsoft website.
Select Install Instructions to see which packages are available for download, and brand note of the one that you lot need.
Select the appropriate language from the drop-downwards list, so select Download.
Select the packages you demand to install, select Side by side, and and so follow the instructions to install SP1. Your PC might restart a few times during the installation.
Afterward SP1 is installed, sign in to your PC. Y'all might see a notification indicating whether the update was successful. If you disabled your antivirus software before the installation, make sure y'all turn it back on.

Troubleshoot problems installing Windows SP1

If you try to install SP1 and encounter an error message that the installation wasn't successful, this might exist because there's a problem with the Windows Servicing Shop that is used to install updates or because your antivirus software is preventing the update from being installed.

To effort and fix the problem, follow these steps and so try to install SP1 again.

Download and run the System Update Readiness Tool

Select the link in the table that corresponds with the version of Windows running on your PC.

Windows version	Link to Microsoft Download Center
Windows 7 32-fleck (x86)	Download
Windows 7 64-bit (x64)	Download

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 install the tool immediately, select Open or Run and and so follow the instructions. To use the tool later, select Save and download the installation files to your PC.
On the Windows Update Standalone Installer screen, select Yes or OK.
On the Installation consummate screen, select Close.
Endeavour installing the service pack again.

Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

If your PC isn't able to detect or install updates, the Windows Update troubleshooter might exist able to fix the problem.

Select the Start button, then select Command Console.
In the search box, enter troubleshooter and so select Troubleshooting from the list of results.
Nether System and Security, select Set bug with Windows Update and and then follow the instructions.
After the troubleshooter is done, try installing the service pack again.

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