

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is a healthy dose of security fixes and minor updates rolled into a single installation package.Ī notable fix in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is the HDMI audio problem that some people have experienced. In reality SP1 does not contain a huge number of changes for computers that have been downloading and installing the monthly updates that Microsoft sends out regularly.

Released to the general public on February 22, 2011, Windows 7 SP1 is a rollup of security patches, minor bug fixes along with a few tweaks that improve existing features. Windows 7 SP1 is available for all editions of Windows 7 including Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate. Initially available through direct download, Microsoft is now including Windows 7 SP1 as part of the regular Windows Update service that automatically downloads and installs priority updates for Microsoft products. Microsoft recently began shipping Windows 7 Service Pack 1.
