
Microsoft has confirmed the RTM build number is 7sp1_rtm.101119-1850 and we now have the highest level of certainty that these files are Windows 7 Service Pack 1 "Release to Manufacturer" (RTM), as we previously announced on January 14th. Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Windows 7 SP1 was released to manufacturers ("RTM") on February 9, 2011. The release to manufacturer build contains the final bits which will ultimately be sent to MSDN customers, TechNet subscribers, Volume License Holders, and the general public. The official Windows Team Blog confirmed authenticity of build 1850 as the final RTM ("release to manufacturer") bits after much delay, debate, and discussion across the Internet. The build had leaked to the Internet around January 14th. If it doesn’t, you need to install Service Pack 1.Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1), or KB976932, was confirmed as being pre-released to OEM manufacturers on February 9, 2011.

If it says “Service Pack 1” in the window, you have Service Pack 1. If you’re not sure whether you have Windows 7 Service Pack 1 installed, open the Start menu, type “winver” into the search box, and press Enter. You can also download Service Pack 1 directly from Microsoft and install it without going through Windows Update. Launch Windows Update, check for updates, and install the “Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB976932)” update to install it. Download and Install SP1 Separately: If you installed from an older Windows 7 disc without SP1 integrated, you’ll need to install Service Pack 1 afterwards.These ISO images have Service Pack 1 integrated, so you’ll already have Service Pack 1 after installing from them. Install From an Disc or ISO That Contains Service Pack 1: Microsoft offers Windows 7 ISO images for download.The Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Convenience Rollup requires you already have Service Pack 1 installed. If you’re installing Windows 7 from scratch, you can get this in one of two ways:


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Step One: Install Service Pack 1, If You Don’t Have It Already
