How to install windows 7 service pack 1

Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020

We recommend you move to a Windows 11 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft.

The recommended (and easiest) way to get SP1 is to turn 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 7 SP1 is already installed on your PC, select the Start button, right-click Computer, and then select Properties.

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

Before you begin

Check if your PC is 32-bit 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 then select Properties. The version of Windows 7 is displayed next to System type.

Disk space requirements

Check to make sure your PC has enough free disk space to install SP1.

Estimated amount of free disk space needed

x86-based (32-bit): 750 MB

x64-based (64-bit): 1050 MB

Downloading SP1 from the Microsoft website

x86-based (32-bit): 4100 MB

x64-based (64-bit): 7400 MB

Back up important files

It’s a good idea to back up your important files, photos, and videos to an external hard disk, USB flash drive, or the cloud before installing the update.

Plug in and connect to the Internet

Make sure your PC is plugged in to power and you’re connected to the Internet.

Disable antivirus software

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

Installing Windows 7 SP1 using Windows Update (recommended)

If your PC is set 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 important 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 need to install some other updates before installing SP1. Install any important updates and then follow these steps 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.

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.

Downloading and installing Windows SP1 from the Microsoft Update Catalog

If you’re unable to install SP1 from Windows Update, you can download the installation package from the Microsoft Update Catalog and then install SP1 manually.

Go to the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 download page on the Microsoft website.

Select the Download link that corresponds to your version of Windows 7.

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.

Troubleshoot problems installing Windows SP1

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

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

Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

If your PC isn’t able to find or install updates, the Windows Update troubleshooter might be able to fix the problem.

Select the Start button, and then select Control Panel.

In the search box, enter troubleshooter and then select Troubleshooting from the list of results.

Under System and Security, select Fix problems with Windows Update and then follow the instructions.

After the troubleshooter is done, try installing the service pack again.

Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020

We recommend you move to a Windows 11 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft.

The recommended (and easiest) way to get SP1 is to turn 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 7 SP1 is already installed on your PC, select the Start button, right-click Computer, and then select Properties.

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

Before you begin

Check if your PC is 32-bit 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 then select Properties. The version of Windows 7 is displayed next to System type.

Disk space requirements

Check to make sure your PC has enough free disk space to install SP1.

Estimated amount of free disk space needed

x86-based (32-bit): 750 MB

x64-based (64-bit): 1050 MB

Downloading SP1 from the Microsoft website

x86-based (32-bit): 4100 MB

x64-based (64-bit): 7400 MB

Back up important files

It’s a good idea to back up your important files, photos, and videos to an external hard disk, USB flash drive, or the cloud before installing the update.

Plug in and connect to the Internet

Make sure your PC is plugged in to power and you’re connected to the Internet.

Disable antivirus software

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

Installing Windows 7 SP1 using Windows Update (recommended)

If your PC is set 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 important 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 need to install some other updates before installing SP1. Install any important updates and then follow these steps 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.

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.

Downloading and installing Windows SP1 from the Microsoft Update Catalog

If you’re unable to install SP1 from Windows Update, you can download the installation package from the Microsoft Update Catalog and then install SP1 manually.

Go to the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 download page on the Microsoft website.

Select the Download link that corresponds to your version of Windows 7.

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.

Troubleshoot problems installing Windows SP1

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

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

Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

If your PC isn’t able to find or install updates, the Windows Update troubleshooter might be able to fix the problem.

Select the Start button, and then select Control Panel.

In the search box, enter troubleshooter and then select Troubleshooting from the list of results.

Under System and Security, select Fix problems with Windows Update and then follow the instructions.

After the troubleshooter is done, try installing the service pack again.

Troubleshoot issues installing Windows 7 Service Pack 1

Summary

Uninstall display languages

Uninstall display languages that you do not use

Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

Click Clock, Language, and Region.

Under Regional and Language, click Install or uninstall display languages.

In the Install or uninstall languages to display window, click Uninstall display languages.

Select the languages that are installed but do not correspond to the language that you use on your computer, and then click Next.

After you uninstall the display languages, try installing Windows 7 SP1.

Note: If you are asked for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Install Windows 7 SP1.

System Restore

Use System Restore to return your system files and settings to an earlier point in time

You can use System Restore to fix Error C0000034 or other issues that may prevent Windows 7 SP1 from installing. This tool uses restore points to return the operating system to an earlier point in time, before the problem started.

Note Running system restore removes any programs and updates that you installed after the restore point date.

To restore the operating system to an earlier point in time, follow these steps:

Click Start, type system restore in the search box, and then click System Restore in the Programs list.

In the System Restore window, click Next.

Select the Show more restore points check box, select the most recent restore point that was created before the problem started, and then click Next.

The computer then restarts and System Restore returns your computer to the state that it was in before the restore point that you chose.
Note If you are asked for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Install Windows 7 SP1.

Resolve Error 0x80073701, Error 0x800f0a136, or Error 0x800f0826

Use the Microsoft System Update Readiness Tool

The System Update Readiness Tool can help fix problems that might prevent Windows updates and service packs from installing. For example, an update might not install if a damaged system file prevents the update from recognizing the version of Windows that’s running on your computer. If your computer is having problems installing an update or a service pack, download and install the tool, which runs automatically. Then, try installing the update or service pack again.

Go to the What is the System Update Readiness Tool? article, and then follow the instructions to download and install the Microsoft System Update Readiness Tool for your version of Windows.

After the installation completes, click Start, type cmd in the search box, and then click cmd in the Programs list.

At the command prompt, type sfc/scannow, press ENTER, and then wait for the process to finish.

Restart the System Update Readiness Tool to make sure that there are no more error logs. To do this, type sfc/scannow, press ENTER, and then wait for the process to finish.

Install Windows 7 SP1.

Resolve Error 0x800F0A12

Resolution 1 for Error 0x800F0A12

Error 0x800F0A12 can occur if Windows 7 is not on an active partition. The Windows 7 SP1 installation program performs a test to verify that Windows 7 can start itself from the active partition. To resolve this error, follow these steps:

Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

Click System and Security.

Click Administrative Tools.

Click Computer Management.

In the navigation pane, under Storage, click Disk Management.

Right-click the disk partition where Windows 7 is installed, and then click Mark Partition as Active.

Install Windows 7 SP1.

Resolution 2 for Error 0x800F0A12

If the system partition is not mounted during startup, you can use mountvol in a command prompt to re-enable automatic mounting of all volumes.

Note Before continuing, contact the system administrator to learn why the access to the system partition is disabled.

Click Start, type Command Prompt in the search box. Then, right-click command prompt, and then click Run as administrator.

Note If you are asked for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

At the command prompt, type mountvol/E, and then press ENTER.

Restart the computer.

Install Windows 7 SP1.

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Steps to follow before you install Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 from the Microsoft Download Center

Summary

Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 are updates to Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that contains previously released fixes to specific reliability, performance, and compatibility issues. There are certain steps that should be taken before installing Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 to help make sure that you will have a successful installation. The suggested preparation steps are as follows:

Back up your important data (this step should always be done prior to installing a major update of any software)

Update your hardware drivers (the main drivers to update are your video driver, printer Driver, network card driver)

Check for Viruses and Malware

Run Windows Update and install Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Or
Install Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 from the Microsoft Download Center

For more information on performing these steps, see the detailed steps listed in the More Information section of this KB article.

More Information

Important: Before you install SP1 make sure that you follow these steps.

Step 1: Back up your important files

Back up your files to an external hard disk, DVD or CD, USB flash drive, or network folder. For information about how to back up your files, see Back up your files.

Step 2: Update device drivers

Update device drivers as necessary. You can do this by using Windows Update in Control Panel or by going to the device manufacturer’s website.

Important: If you are using an Intel integrated graphics device, there are known issues with certain versions of the Intel integrated graphics device driver and with D2D enabled applications, such as certain versions of Windows Mail.

Step 3: Visit Windows Update and Install Windows Updates KB2454826, KB2534366, or KB2533552 if offered

Run Windows Update and if you are offered the option to install update KB2454826, KB2534366, or KB2533552, install them. If you install the service pack from the Microsoft Download Center and do not install these updates, you could encounter a Stop error in Windows in rare cases.

These updates will automatically be installed when you install the service pack by using Windows Update. However, these updates are not automatically installed when you install the service pack from the Microsoft Download Center.

Step 4: Check for Virus and Malware

Check your computer for malware by using antivirus software. If you do not currently have Virus or Malware software installed on your computer, Microsoft offers Microsoft Security Essentials, free antivirus software that you can download from the Microsoft Security Essentials.

You can also visit the Microsoft Consumer security software providers webpage to find third-party antivirus software.

Important If your computer is infected with malware and you install SP1, you could encounter blue screens or a Windows Update error such as 8007f0f4 or FFFFFFFF. If malware is detected, Windows Update will be unable to install SP1.

Step 5: Install Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

Visit Windows Update and install Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1If Windows Update does not offer you the option to install the service pack, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2498452. If you are encountering a problem when you install the service pack from Windows Update, see Troubleshoot problems installing a service pack for Windows 7. For more information about how to install SP1 by using Windows Update, see How to install Windows 7 SP1.

Install Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 from the Microsoft Download Center. The Download Center offers the Windows 7 SP1 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers.

More installation notes

If you are using a portable computer, make sure that you connect it to an electrical outlet. And, do not unplug or restart the computer during the installation.

You will be prompted to restart your computer. Therefore, make sure that you save your work and close all open programs before you begin.

Installing the service pack from the Microsoft Download Center will require slightly more hard disk space than installing the service pack from Windows Update. If you have insufficient hard disk space to install the service pack, you will be prompted to free up additional hard disk space.

Known Issues

Intel integrated graphics device drivers. The versions of the Intel integrated graphics device driver that are known to be problematic are Igdkmd32.sys and Igdkmd64.sys versions 8.15.10.2104 through 8.15.10.2141. For more information about a known issue with these drivers and with Windows Mail, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 13785.

To check whether you are using the Intel integrated graphics device driver Igdkmd32.sys or Igdkmd64.sys versions 8.15.10.2104 through 8.15.10.2141, follow these steps:

Start DirectX Diagnostic Tool. To do this, click Start, type dxdiag in the Search programs and files box, and then press Enter.

Click the Display tab.

Note the driver and driver version.

If you have the Intel integrated graphics driver Igdkmd32.sys or Igdkmd64.sys versions 8.15.10.2104 through 8.15.10.2141, visit the computer manufacturer’s website to see whether a newer driver is available, and then download and install that driver.

More Resources

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

971759 How to back up or transfer your data on a Windows-based computer

Установка Service Pack 1 на Windows 7 – пошаговая инструкция

Если у Вас установлена RTM версия операционной системы Windows 7, то Вам необходимо (рекомендовано) обновить ее до Service Pack 1, поэтому в сегодняшнем материале я подробно расскажу и покажу, как это можно сделать и для чего это вообще нужно.

Прежде чем переходить к рассмотрению процесса установки Service Pack 1 на Windows 7, я хочу начать с ответов на такие вопросы (если они у Вас возникли) как: Что подразумевается под RTM версией? Что такое Service Pack? Как узнать установлен ли он у меня? Зачем нужен Service Pack, и нужно ли его устанавливать?

Что такое RTM версия Windows 7?

RTM (Release To Manufacturing) — это финальная версия программного продукта, т.е. это версия, которая готова к распространению.

В процессе разработки программное проходит несколько стадий и обычно к названию программы на каждой из этих стадий добавляют префикс, который обозначает текущую версию, т.е. стадию, для того чтобы пользователи знали, какую версию они используют, т.е. полностью доработанную или предварительную, которая будет еще дорабатываться. Например, существуют следующие стадии:

Другими словами, Windows 7 RTM — это та версия, которая поступила в продажу сразу после объявления о готовности Windows 7 к выпуску, т.е. чистая Windows 7 без всяких обновлений.

Что такое Service Pack?

Service Pack (SP) – это пакет обновлений, исправлений и улучшений программы, который выпускается в виде единого установочного файла. Обычно Service Pack выпускают тогда, когда накапливается достаточно большое количество обновлений, которые оказывают значительное влияние на безопасность, производительность и стабильность работы программного обеспечения.

У пакета обновления есть номер, и чем он выше, тем новее и лучше программа. Пакеты обновлений обычно обозначаются как SP1, SP2, SP3 и так далее.

Зачем нужен Service Pack в Windows 7, и нужно ли его устанавливать?

Service Pack в Windows 7 нужен для поддержания всех компонентов операционной системы в актуальном состоянии. Другими словами, установив Service Pack, Вы обновите все компоненты операционной системы до последних версий (на момент выхода Service Pack), а также добавите новый функционал. Если отвечать на вопрос «Нужно ли его устанавливать?» то ответ, конечно же, нужно, так как установка Service Pack повышает безопасность и стабильность работы операционной системы. Также многие современные программы для установки на ОС Windows 7 требуют, чтобы она была с установленным Пакетом обновления 1, иначе программа просто не установится, например, это относится к Internet Explorer 11 (это последняя версия браузера Internet Explorer).

Еще хочу отметить то, что поддержка Windows 7 RTM, т.е. без Service Pack 1 уже завершена (начиная с 9 апреля 2013 года) и поэтому если Вы хотите получать обновления безопасности, то необходимо обязательно установить Service Pack 1.

К сведению! Основная поддержка Windows 7 даже с Service Pack 1 была завершена 13 января 2015 года, а расширенная поддержка, в которую как раз и входят обновления безопасности, продлится до 14 января 2020 года.

Как узнать какой у меня Service Pack?

Узнать номер Service Pack, а также установлен ли он у Вас вообще можно несколькими способами, сейчас мы их рассмотрим.

Узнаем версию Windows и номер Service Pack с помощью окна «Система»

Наверное, самый простой способ — это вызвать окно «Система», в котором можно увидеть установлен ли Service Pack и если да, то какой. Для этого можно нажать правой кнопкой мыши по ярлыку «Компьютер» на рабочем столе и выбрать «Свойства»

или также можно открыть «Панель управления» (например, также с рабочего стола), затем найти и открыть категорию «Система и безопасность», а после нажать на пункт «Система»

Примечание! Если у Вас на рабочем столе не отображается ярлык «Компьютер» или «Панель управления», то можете использовать меню «Пуск» или прочитать материал «Как отобразить ярлыки Компьютер, Панель управления, Корзина на рабочем столе в Windows?». Если у Вас в меню «Пуск» нет этих ярлыков, то поместить их туда Вам поможет материал «Как добавить новые пункты в меню Пуск Windows?».

После этих действий у Вас откроется окно «Система», в котором будет отображена информация о версии и редакции Windows.

Редакция Windows 7 Максимальная без установленного Service Pack

Редакция Windows 7 Максимальная с установленным Service Pack 1

Узнаем версию Windows и номер Service Pack с помощью встроенной программы WinVer

Откроется окно, в котором мы увидим версию Windows (в примере ниже она с Service Pack 1)

Если надписи Service Pack 1 нет, значит, Пакет обновления 1 у Вас в Windows 7 не установлен.

Узнаем версию Windows и номер Service Pack, используя окно «Сведения о системе»

Где скачать Service Pack 1 для Windows 7?

Существует несколько способов установить Service Pack 1 на Windows 7, а именно используя «Центр обновления Windows» (он в самой операционной системе) или скачать самим необходимый пакет (бесплатно), т.е. своего рода дистрибутив и установить его вручную. В этом материале я покажу, как установить Service Pack 1 вручную, т.е. мы его сначала скачаем с официального центра загрузки Microsoft, а затем выполним установку (это на самом деле не сложно).

Для того чтобы загрузить Service Pack 1 для Windows 7, переходим в центр загрузки Microsoft по следующей ссылке — https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/download/details.aspx?id=5842 и нажимаем «Скачать»

Затем я выбираю файл windows6.1-KB976932-X86.exe (т.е. ставлю галочку), так как у меня 32 разрядная версия операционной системы, но если у Вас 64 разрядная, то выбирайте файл windows6.1-KB976932-X64.exe. Если вдруг Вы не знаете, какая разрядность у Вашей Windows 7, то это можно легко посмотреть в окне «Система», т.е. там же, где мы смотрели наличие Service Pack (самый первый способ только пункт «Тип системы»). И жмем «Next».

В итоге загрузится файл windows6.1-KB976932-X86.exe размером 537,8 мегабайт.

Установка Service Pack 1 на Windows 7

Для установки SP1 потребуется как минимум 4 гигабайта свободного пространства на системном диске (обычно диск C), поэтому перед установкой рекомендую проверить есть ли у Вас свободное место на этом диске.

Запускаем файл windows6.1-KB976932-X86.exe. Откроется окно, в котором мы нажимаем «Далее»

Затем жмем «Установить»

В итоге начнется установка Service Pack 1.

Установка будет завершена, когда перезагрузится компьютер и появится следующее окно

Теперь у нас операционная система Windows 7 с установленным Пакетом обновления 1.