Several suggestions for installation of Microsoft Windows 7 SP1

MSDN and TechNet subscribers and volume authorized customers already have access to Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and next week, February 22, ordinary users can go to Microsoft Download Center Microsoft Download Center download, or through Windows Update automatic access. Microsoft today made a few suggestions, will be installed SP1 users can refer to.

First, if you're just upgrading a PC or your home PC, Microsoft recommends you get SP1 push via Windows Update instead of downloading or using an online installation package at Microsoft Download Center. Windows Update will provide you with the best installation experience.

Second, before installing Windows 7 SP1, it's a good idea to back up your PC or important files to an external hard drive, DVD/CD, or network.

Third, you'd better make sure your device drivers are up to date;

Four, before the installation of the machine to antivirus, which is very important, if your machine is infected with the virus, then this will affect your SP1 installation and future upgrades;

Some other points to note:

-Make sure it is connected to the power supply when you install Windows 7 SP1 on your notebook;

-windows 7 SP1 After installation needs to reboot;

-windows 7 SP1 installation requires more hard disk space, and if there is not enough space, you can use the Windows 7 built-in Disk Cleanup tool to get more space;

To conserve disk space, after installing Windows 7 SP1 (preferably a few weeks later), you can use the Disk Cleanup tool to remove the SP installation files, open the Disk Cleanup tool, and select Service Pack Backup files in the Purge system files ( However, the consequence is that you will not be able to remove Windows 7 SP1 from your PC in the future.