Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Now Available

If you’ve been anticipating the public release of SP1 for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2, the wait is over. Last week, Microsoft made SP1 available for TechNet and MSDN subscribers, but it’s now available to the general public in either a (gasp!) 2GB ISO file, or via Windows Update. If you’re going for speed … Continue reading Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Now Available →

Windows 7 SP1 RTM Available for TechNet and MSDN

Yesterday, Microsoft made available the final Windows 7 RTM bits for MSDN and TechNet users (along with, it seems, volume licensing partners as well). There isn’t a whole lot to talk about with the Windows 7 SP1, of course, there’s a lot more on the Server end. However, I finally got around to installing it … Continue reading Windows 7 SP1 RTM Available for TechNet and MSDN →

Microsoft Releases Update to Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool

Microsoft recently released an anticipated update to its Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool to include Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1. The Blocker Tool allows IT admins (and other Windows Techies) to block Service Packs from being installed on machines either in a network or separately for up to one year … Continue reading Microsoft Releases Update to Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool →