Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2 is now available. This service pack is an update to Windows 7 and to Windows Server 2008 R2 that addresses customer and partner feedback. SP1 for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2 is a recommended collection of updates and improvements to Windows that are combined into a single installable update. Windows 7 SP1 can help make your computer safer and more reliable. Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 provides a comprehensive set of innovations for enterprise-class virtualization. This includes new virtualization capabilities with Dynamic Memory and Microsoft RemoteFX. Consumer end-users can find general information about Windows 7 SP1 at the following Microsoft website: Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) More Information How to obtain Service Pack 1 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 To obtain Windows 7 SP1, visit the following Microsoft website: Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Windows 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 To obtain Windows 2008 R2 SP1, visit the following Microsoft website: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (KB976932) How to obtain support for Service Pack 1 Support for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Consumer end-users can use Microsoft Community to discuss issues that concern Windows 7 SP1. To do this, visit the following Microsoft website: Microsoft Community IT professionals can use the Windows 7 IT pro forum to discuss issues that concern Windows 7 SP1. To do this, visit the following Microsoft website: Technet forums - Windows 7 IT Pro Note For online help with troubleshooting SP1 installation issues, visit the following Microsoft website: Troubleshoot problems installing a service pack for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 Support options for Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 IT professionals can use the Windows 7 IT Pro forum to discuss issues that concern Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. To do this, visit the following Microsoft website: Technet forums - Windows 7 IT Pro

How to obtain information about hotfixes and security updates that are included in Service Pack 1 To view a list of hotfixes and security updates that are included in SP1, visit the following Microsoft website: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 hotfixes and security updates Note Currently, the list of hotfixes and security updates is available only in English. More information about Service Pack 1 Consumer end-users can find information about what is included in Windows 7 SP1 at the following Microsoft website: What is included in Windows 7 SP1 IT professionals and advanced users can find more information, such as release notes and the SP1 deployment guide, at the following Microsoft TechNet websites: Windows 7 SP1 page on TechNet Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 page on TechNet Note After you apply Service Pack 1, the startup setting of the DHCP Client Service changes from disabled to automatic. To avoid this, apply the hotfix that is described in Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) article 2684965. For more information about KB 2684965, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 2684965 Startup Type property in the DHCP Client service is changed to Automatic in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2 Need more help? Want more options? Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more. Microsoft 365 subscription benefits Microsoft 365 training Microsoft security Accessibility center Communities help you ask and answer questions, give feedback, and hear from experts with rich knowledge. Ask the Microsoft Community Microsoft Tech Community Windows Insiders Microsoft 365 Insiders Thank you for your feedback!