There have not been many complaints yet from users who have installed the service pack update on their Windows PCs. Still, there are always some cases where users want to uninstall the update again, likely because it is causing instabilities or other problems on the system that were not experienced before. Those users need to [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
- Comments: 72
Remove Windows 7 SP1 Backups To Free Up Disk Space
The first service pack for the Windows 7 operating system has been released yesterday (see Windows 7 Service Pack Update Downloads Live) and it seems as if most Windows 7 users did not have troubles installing the update. Service packs are installed with an option to uninstall them again, which is helpful if incompatibilities or [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
- Comments: 11
Windows 7 Service Pack Update Downloads Live
Microsoft has just released the first service pack for the Windows 7 operating system. The update, which has been made available earlier this month to OEM partners and MSDN and Technet subscribers is now available for all Windows 7 users. Users have the option to download the Windows 7 Service Pack from Microsoft’s Download Center [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
- Comments: 10
Windows 7 SP1, All You Need To Know, And Do
The first service pack for Microsoft’s operating system Windows 7, known as Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 7 Service Pack 1, is just around the corner for all users of the operating system. Microsoft shipped the service pack first to its OEM partners before making it available to subscribers of its MSDN or Technet service [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
- Comments: 5
Windows 7 Navigation Pane Customizer
The default file browser Windows Explorer under Windows 7 displays several sidebar items by default which link to libraries, user favorites, Homegroup and connected hard drives and optical drives. While those guarantee quick access to files and folders, they often display at least some folders and links that users do not need. A Windows 7 [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
- Comments: 5
Windows 7 The Pocket Guide, Free Offer
Windows 7 has been out for more than 12 months and it is already clear that it is a huge success, not only for Microsoft but also for users who switch to the new operating system. The majority of computer users are still using a different system, and it will take additional time before they [...]
- Author: Mike Halsey MVP
- Comments: 7
Competition! Win “Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out” in Paperback
I love competitions and I’ve got another copy of my book “Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out” from Microsoft Press to give away :) And who better to give it to than a gHacks reader, because you’re all brilliant! The ultimate, in-depth reference for troubleshooting Windows 7 — from the inside out! This supremely organized book [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
- Comments: 15
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Download
If you cannot wait to get your hands on the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 release you may now download it from reputable sites such as Softpedia. There is still no official confirmation that the download offered is indeed the RTM version of the service pack that Microsoft intends to distribute to Windows 7 users [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
- Comments: 11
Microsoft: Windows 7 SP1 RTM Ready, IE9 RC Modifications
Windows 7 News is reporting that Microsoft has compiled the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 RTM release. The build number of that release is 7601.17514.101119-1850 which means that it has already been compiled last year. The build appears to have passed the quality control and is now on road to become the Windows 7 Service [...]
