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The Windows 7 RC has been available since late October, but a leaked copy of the official release has us fairly convinced we can expect to see Windows Update pushing out the final build by the end of the month. Microsoft confirmed on Friday that it completed the RTM version of SP1, and it had been shipped out to its closest OEM partners for integration into new PC’s.
Before you get too excited however, we would remind you that there isn’t much new here. If you’re the diligent type or have Windows Update enabled and set to automatic, you probably already have 95 percent of what is being offered anyway.
A quick search on my local torrent tracker has confirmed the existence of 7601.17514.win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850 in the wild, but we highly recommend you wait for the official release. Even if this is the final version, you have no idea what other “goodies” might have been salted into the code.
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wrightdamon
February 11, 2011 at 10:25am
Spend some time surfing for the latest drivers for these devices. You might not actually need the drivers, since Windows 7 comes with the best driver support of any previous version of the operating system, but you won't really know until you install Windows 7. XP or Vista drivers will probably work if you can't find drivers that specifically say they are compatible with Windows 7.
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BRKKAB
January 17, 2011 at 10:21am
Found out about it through Windows 7 Forums on Saturday (www.w7forums.com). They listed a legitimate link. Downloaded 900 mbs. file with uTorrent. Installed in about 10 minutes on my fully updated Windows 7 Professional x64 pc. Secunia PSI 2.0 only listed 4 added updates by the Service Pack. Note for people using Media Center for Live TV watching/Recording. After you install SP1 uninstall PlayReady then click on Live TV in WMC, as there's a obvious PlayReady update for SP1 that will refuse to install until you uninstall the old PlayReady. Other than that issue my pc is running terrific.
Lord Omega
January 17, 2011 at 1:35am
And so far everything is running great. I have yet to see any issues.
windbane
January 16, 2011 at 7:32pm
Probably why MS Update had a new important update, that allows you to recieve all future updates. Must have something to do with the release of SP1, think they did this with Vista before SP1 came out.
I Jedi
January 16, 2011 at 5:13pm
"goodies"
Did someone say, "Goodies"???? I love goodies! Oh, wait, you're being sarcastic, aren't you? :( Anyway, it is great to know that Microsoft is pushing out the update to SP1.
