LiLmEgZ Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Microsoft has announced that Windows 7 SP1 will begin rolling out to consumers via Windows Update starting tomorrow. Windows 7 SP1 is over two years old and if you haven’t upgraded by now, Microsoft will do you a favor and apply it to your machine for you.Not all PCs running Windows 7 RTM (RTM will no longer be supported after April 9th, 2013) will receive the update as those machines that are managed by a Microsoft management tool such as Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) or WSUS Server will be able to void SP1 if necessary.Seeing that SP1 includes many security enhancements and general bug fixes for the OS, it’s hard to find a reason why the average consumer would not want the update on their machine.The rollout, like all other large updates from Microsoft, will be released gradually over the coming weeks and you should be prepared for the update to take a bit of time to install.If you do not currently have SP1 installed, be on the lookout in the near future as Microsoft is about to install it on your machine to make sure you have the latest goods to keep your computer running smoothly.This update only applies to Windows 7 consumer PCs that are not managed by a Microsoft management tool such as Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) or WSUS Server. SCCM and WSUS administrators still have full control over the release of Service Pack 1. This remains unchanged.As mentioned by Stephen Rose here on the Springboard Series Blog - Windows 7 RTM (with no service pack) will no longer be supported as of April 9th, 2013.If you have any issues with the installation of Windows 7 SP1 through Windows Update, please visit this support page on Windows.com or our Microsoft Community forum for Windows 7.News Source: http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2013/03/18/windows-7-sp1-to-start-rolling-out-on-windows-update.aspxOriginal Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Orus Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 TnK yOu.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASIO Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 thank you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted March 18, 2013 Administrator Share Posted March 18, 2013 Added original article (NeoWin) and re-hosted the image to Imgur as NeoWin doesn't allow hotlinking. ;)One of the few Microsoft's actions I don't mind. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLmEgZ Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Added original article (NeoWin) and re-hosted the image to Imgur as NeoWin doesn't allow hotlinking. ;)One of the few Microsoft's actions I don't mind. :dunno:Good thinking on the image part :)It's good to know that MS is actually doing this because alot of people are just simply ignorant to install security updates themselves... SP1 resolves alot of this stupidity ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorty6100 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Unless there's a compatibility issue between your PC and a specific software(s), why would you NOT upgrade to SP1....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manju Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 that shure is a good move by microsoft ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demoneye Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Not all PCs running Windows 7 RTM (RTM will no longer be supported after April 9th, 2013)this part most annoy me , does Rtm loose support faster / earlier than lets say retail version ?? :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calguyhunk Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 this part most annoy me , does Rtm loose support faster / earlier than lets say retail version ?? :huh:RTM is the "Release To Manufacturing" version. That's the original released version of the product. All retail and volume versions originally released are referred to as RTM.That version losing support means both the originally released retail and volume versions will no longer be supported after the designated date. SP1 versions of both however will be :)In short, it's not RTM vs. Retail. It's RTM vs. Beta and Volume vs. Retail ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknownasphyxiated Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 right now, it's RTM vs RTM SP1 :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyman Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 right now, it's RTM vs RTM SP1 :lol:Looks like it :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeSmithG Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I just downloaded I believe over a year ago 7 pro eng sp1 burnt it to disk and did a reinstall upgrade from desk top.I still believe people that don't pass a simple test should not be allowed to use computers and the internet if they can't be arsed to keep their systemup-to-date.It's not hard at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLmEgZ Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 I still believe people that don't pass a simple test should not be allowed to use computers and the internet if they can't be arsed to keep their systemup-to-date.It's not hard at all!Yep its not all that hard... I agree... people should ALWAYS keep the latest patches installed irregardless of which version of Windows they may be using... its like more important than one may think... I guess they think "Oh I'm safe bro! I don't need no damn Windows Patches and Updates!!" and so on.... please tell me another horror story :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calguyhunk Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I still believe people that don't pass a simple test should not be allowed to use computers and the internet if they can't be arsed to keep their system up-to-date.... I agree...Most people have double digit or low triple digit IQ. That makes them less inquisitive by nature :( Hence, they couldn't care less 'bout tech ;)I bet a lot of people look at us and think "OMG! Those people shouldn't be allowed to walk out in those clothes or that hairdo" :P The lesson? To each their own. :yes: Judge not lest ye be judged :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLmEgZ Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Well Calguy... its fairly dumb to leave a computer unpatched... so many vulnerabilities and exploits exist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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