You do not have to manually run this tool. Microsoft released the System Update Readiness Tool to resolve certain conditions that could cause installing updates and other software not to work. Right click on Command Prompt option and select 'Run as administrator'.Īt the command prompt enter: SFC /SCANNOW This will check and repair if necessary any critical Windows system files prior to installing SP1.Ĭlick on Start/All programs/Accessories then Don’t forget to enable active scanning after installing SP1. Most AV software will have a menu / settings option to disable real time or active scanning. If you are running CrossFire or SLI, temporarily drop back to a single card and monitor.įirst run a “Full Scan” of the Windows partition and then if your Anti-Virus software supports ‘Active scanning’, temporarily disable it. Go to the manufactures support web site and download the Windows 7 drivers to a folder on your PC and then start by installing the chipset/motherboard drivers, followed by the USB, SATA, LAN, Audio and all remaining drivers.Ĭheck the Graphics card manufacture's download site for the most recent Windows 7 drivers for your card. This backup can be your ticket back to a fully functional version of Windows should you encounter problems when installing Service Pack 1.ĥ) Install the Windows 7 device drivers for your make and model: Click ‘Close’ after the restore point is created and ‘OK’.Ĥ) If at all possible create an Image Backup of the Windows drive or partition. Enter a description (Example: Prior to installing SP1) and click ‘Create’. Select ‘Create a restore point’ at the top of list of options and from the ‘System Properties’ Window click on the ‘Create’ button located in the lower right corner.

Place check marks in at least the following options: Temporary Internet Files, Recycle Bin, Temporary filesģ) Create a new System Restore point just prior to installing SP1.Ĭlick ‘Start’ and enter: Create a system restore

Start/All programs/Accessories/System Tools/Disk Cleanup. Note: I would be more inclined to use the following values when using Windows update: 32-Bit / X86-based: 1.5 GB, 64-Bit / X64-based: 2.6 GB Installing SP1 using Windows Update: X86-based: 750 MB 21 st.ġ) Check you available disk space - For now the best information available is as follows: Note: This link has been updated to the RTM (final) system requirements and available as of Feb. How to increase you chances of installing Service Pack 1 successfully.

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