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SP1 for individual users is out

by Steven Haninger Feb 23, 2011 5:09AM PST

I downloaded the full DVD ISO (over 1gb) as the MS update process failed. EC received was 80200053 after about 18% of download complete. MS social site seems to suggest this is common right now. Anyway, the DVD worked and nothing looks to be broken yet. Google will find the proper site if you need the full download.

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Interesting.
by MarkFlax Forum moderator Feb 23, 2011 5:17AM PST

I've been offered the Windows Update download today but haven't accepted it yet.

Have you installed yet?

If not, have a look at Windows 7 Service Pack 1 fails with error code 0x8004a029 before you install.

{Courtesy of Carol from Security and Viruses forum}

It mentions a possible registry change needed. I checked mine and I had the value that needed to be changed. I've changed it and rebooted since and no effect, so I am hopeful the install will go smoothly.

Let us know how it goes.

Mark

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I googled the error I gave in my post and found
by Steven Haninger Feb 23, 2011 5:35AM PST

plenty of company. It's not unique to Win 7 updates. I already downloaded the DVD iso and burned it to disk for possible future use anyway and used that for the installation. I walked away when it said it might take over an hour so don't know the actual duration. I made a complete HD image prior to installing the service pack so no problems if I become dissatisfied. No obvious changes or new "features" do I see yet.

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Here's the DVD ISO file
by Steven Haninger Feb 23, 2011 6:40AM PST

You'll need to download a validation tool and run it first.

Windows 7 SP1

It's quite large at almost 2 gb so solid broadband is nice. Those on dial up won't live long enough to see it complete.

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(NT) Yep, Already Posted In The Sticky Above
by Grif Thomas Forum moderator Feb 23, 2011 11:34AM PST
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Sticky? You know no one looks at these. (-:
by Steven Haninger Feb 23, 2011 7:34PM PST

Thanks and please delete my post.

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(NT) It's a Good Post.. Let's Leave It..
by Grif Thomas Forum moderator Feb 24, 2011 12:30AM PST
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Just A Reminder
by JasonWinTeam Feb 24, 2011 4:40AM PST

Just a reminder before updating Windows 7 with SP1. If you have any prerelease versions of SP1 installed, uninstall them before installing the final release version. Also, some antivirus software might prevent SP1 from installing, or might slow down the installation. You can try temporarily disabling your antivirus software. If you do so, be sure to re-enable it after the service pack is installed.

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