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Title: Windows 7 SP1 (RC) anyone using it yet?
Post by: Heater on November 03, 2010, 04:33:39 PM

As the subject states...

Anyone tried it yet ? if so any issues etc...

Cheers

Title: Re: Windows 7 SP1 (RC) anyone using it yet?
Post by: 1Boner on November 03, 2010, 04:39:31 PM

I use Windows 7 with no issues.

Not sure what the "sp1 (rc)" means though.

Title: Re: Windows 7 SP1 (RC) anyone using it yet?
Post by: Tigger29 on November 03, 2010, 04:45:17 PM

SP1 = Service Pack 1

RC = Release Candidate...


Basically, it's a BETA version of Service Pack 1.

I have not tried it, heck this is the first I've even heard of it.

Title: Re: Windows 7 SP1 (RC) anyone using it yet?
Post by: guncrasher on November 03, 2010, 05:58:11 PM

Read in some forums that you will have to uninstall it when the final version is released which will mess up a lot of people.  Better create an image backup just in case.

Semp

Title: Re: Windows 7 SP1 (RC) anyone using it yet?
Post by: Bino on November 03, 2010, 06:35:19 PM

No Microsoft Betas for me, thanks!  <shudder!> Windows 7 Pro 64-bit works fine for me with the current updates, though.

Title: Re: Windows 7 SP1 (RC) anyone using it yet?
Post by: Irwink! on November 03, 2010, 08:16:47 PM

I installed sp1 beta (pre rc1) on a test rig and saw no difference in anything. I uninstalled it a few days ago in anticiapation of the final release. I more than likely won't install the rc and just wait for the rtm.

Title: Re: Windows 7 SP1 (RC) anyone using it yet?
Post by: Chalenge on November 03, 2010, 11:54:34 PM

I believe (EDIT: confirmed) that Thurott said the SP1 was basically all the patches bundled into one so if you have kept up on updates and security issues then it shouldnt make a difference except for a minor change in the remote desktop.

http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/paul-thurrotts-wininfo/Microsoft-Quietly-Delivers-SP1-RC1-for-Windows-7-Server-2008-R2.aspx

Title: Re: Windows 7 SP1 (RC) anyone using it yet?
Post by: Tigger29 on November 04, 2010, 01:46:46 PM

Quote from: Chalenge on November 03, 2010, 11:54:34 PM

I believe (EDIT: confirmed) that Thurott said the SP1 was basically all the patches bundled into one so if you have kept up on updates and security issues then it shouldnt make a difference except for a minor change in the remote desktop.

http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/paul-thurrotts-wininfo/Microsoft-Quietly-Delivers-SP1-RC1-for-Windows-7-Server-2008-R2.aspx

Well really typically that's what a SP usually is, at least the biggest part of it.

Sometimes they'll add a couple of features, and change the default behavior of a few things... but it's kind of like a official point in which new disk images can be made for retail releases.

Because of this, I don't really see much point in trying a Release Candidate of a Service Pack.  If I were having specific issues that the SP was supposed to correct maybe, but for maintenance reasons I don't see the point.. at least not until the RC is out of beta.

Besides, Windows 7 really is just a "Service Pack" of Vista, right?  heh

Title: Re: Windows 7 SP1 (RC) anyone using it yet?
Post by: Chalenge on November 04, 2010, 04:40:02 PM

Correct!  :)

The service packs are a great time to wipe the hard drive and reinstall. Or if you havent bought Windows 7 yet it looks like spring time will be a good time next year.

Title: Re: Windows 7 SP1 (RC) anyone using it yet?
Post by: vafiii on November 04, 2010, 04:44:08 PM

I've had no problems with Windows 7.