Win 7, Should I install SP1?

N8N8N8 · Apr 7, 2011

Should I install service pack 1 update on win 7? Im always kind of skeptical about installing service packs. What are the advantages if everything is working fine?

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G33K454URU5 R3X · Apr 7, 2011

Sure you can give it a shot; make sure you have system restore enabled so you may create a restore point, and you can always roll back if you need to.

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Abyssal Angel · Apr 7, 2011

Working fine here! Can't tell what the advantages are, haven't taken the time to find out

psionic98 · Apr 7, 2011

I've had SP1 since it's been out. No issues to date.. though I don't bench etc.. perhaps there are some memory hogging add-ins I didn't see.

nd4spdbh2 · Apr 7, 2011

no issues here with sp1... with already integrated sp1 install iso's updates after install are quick.

and on comps that havnt been updated in awhile i just install sp1, then do updates instead of having to do like 150 updates lol.

SteveLord · Apr 8, 2011

It doesn't really do anything for the common man compared to service packs of the past. At a minimum, it reduces the download mess a little.

c627627 · Apr 8, 2011

Standard precautions apply as every time before you install any driver update or any minor Windows update: drive image your operating system partition so that you can image it right back in case anything goes wrong.

stunt · Apr 15, 2011

Sp1 will set a restore point when it installs. Just make sure you ONLY install SP1 with no other updates. I have seen it come grouped with other updates lately and it will crash the install if not done alone. M$ says they are fixing this problem but I wouldn't hold my breath.

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