RTM of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Leaked- Available for Download
I think release of a Windows 7 service pack doesn’t worrying you too much because the original Windows 7 RTM is good enough for the users. And frequent 
release of updates make Windows 7 even more stronger than other operating systems. But its more than 15 months after the release of original Windows 7, so the time is arrived for Microsoft guys to make an exclusive update of Windows 7 without effecting the system's integrity. They released the beta and RC of Windows 7 service pack 1 few months ago but then we heard nothing from them. But last week it seems that various torrent sites give the users Windows 7 Service Pack 1 RTM for downloading. The Windows 7 SP1 build number is 7601.17514.101119-1850, the download size is 538 Megabytes for Windows 7 SP1 32-bit and 903 Megabytes for Windows 7 SP1 64-bit. Where original Windows 7 build number is 7600.16385.090713-1255.
And from our experience about Windows 7 pre-release time we can easily clarify that this Windows 7 SP1 build is original. Another well-known download portal, Softpedia also offers download links for both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the service pack 1. The downloads are hosted on the Softpedia server which means that the files are free from any kind of viruses.
The Windows 7 Service Pack 1 will introduce a few new features to the original operating system, Such as:
The service pack can only be installed on Windows 7 systems that do not have another version of the service pack installed. Users need to uninstall beta and release candidates(RC) of the service pack before they can install the RTM release. The service pack can also only be installed on RTM versions of Windows 7.
If you are interested to download original release candidate of Windows 7 SP 1 then you can check Microsoft site now.
Frequently Asked Questuions About Windows 7 SP1 RC ( From Microsoft):
Q. What is Windows 7 SP1?
A. Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is an update for consumers and IT Pros that helps keep your PCs supported, provides ongoing improvement to the operating system, includes previous updates delivered over Windows Update as well as continuing incremental updates to the Windows 7 platform based on customer and partner feedback, and is easy for organizations to deploy a single set of updates.
Q. What are the system requirements for the Service Pack 1 RC?
A. Your current operating system must be the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) version of Windows.
Q. Can I install the Release Candidate over the Beta of SP1?
A. No. You must uninstall the beta.
Q. Can I install the RC on an evaluation version of Windows 7?
A. Yes. The RC of SP1 can install on RTM evaluation versions of Windows 7.
Q: When will SP1 be released?
A: Service Pack 1 will be released within the first half of calendar year 2011.
Q: Who should download and install the RC?
A: The RC is best suited for IT Pros, tech enthusiasts, and developers who need to test the service pack in their organization or with the software they are developing. The final release of Service Pack 1 will be available through Windows Update for consumers when it is ready.
Q: There are several downloads available. Which one should I choose?
A: There are two ways you can obtain the service pack RC. You can download a special key to enable Windows Update to offer you the service pack RC, or you can download the service pack directly. For each download method, you should choose the correct download for your platform (x86, IA64 or x64).
Q. What languages will be released at RC?
A. For RC, we will release English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.
Q. Will I be able to uninstall the service pack RC?
A. Yes, you will be able to uninstall the service pack RC if you need to.
Q. Will the RC stop functioning after a certain amount of time?
A. Yes. You will be reminded beginning August 30, 2011. The RC will expire on November 30, 2011. You will have to upgrade to a newer build or uninstall and return to the RTM build by that time.
release of updates make Windows 7 even more stronger than other operating systems. But its more than 15 months after the release of original Windows 7, so the time is arrived for Microsoft guys to make an exclusive update of Windows 7 without effecting the system's integrity. They released the beta and RC of Windows 7 service pack 1 few months ago but then we heard nothing from them. But last week it seems that various torrent sites give the users Windows 7 Service Pack 1 RTM for downloading. The Windows 7 SP1 build number is 7601.17514.101119-1850, the download size is 538 Megabytes for Windows 7 SP1 32-bit and 903 Megabytes for Windows 7 SP1 64-bit. Where original Windows 7 build number is 7600.16385.090713-1255. And from our experience about Windows 7 pre-release time we can easily clarify that this Windows 7 SP1 build is original. Another well-known download portal, Softpedia also offers download links for both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the service pack 1. The downloads are hosted on the Softpedia server which means that the files are free from any kind of viruses.
The Windows 7 Service Pack 1 will introduce a few new features to the original operating system, Such as:
- Additional support for communication with third-party federation services
- Improved HDMI audio device performance
- Corrected behavior when printing mixed-orientation XPS documents
- Enhanced support for additional identities in RRAS and IPsec
- Support for Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
- Change to behavior of “Restore previous folders at logon” functionality.
The service pack can only be installed on Windows 7 systems that do not have another version of the service pack installed. Users need to uninstall beta and release candidates(RC) of the service pack before they can install the RTM release. The service pack can also only be installed on RTM versions of Windows 7.
If you are interested to download original release candidate of Windows 7 SP 1 then you can check Microsoft site now.
Frequently Asked Questuions About Windows 7 SP1 RC ( From Microsoft):
Q. What is Windows 7 SP1?
A. Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is an update for consumers and IT Pros that helps keep your PCs supported, provides ongoing improvement to the operating system, includes previous updates delivered over Windows Update as well as continuing incremental updates to the Windows 7 platform based on customer and partner feedback, and is easy for organizations to deploy a single set of updates.
Q. What are the system requirements for the Service Pack 1 RC?
A. Your current operating system must be the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) version of Windows.
Q. Can I install the Release Candidate over the Beta of SP1?
A. No. You must uninstall the beta.
Q. Can I install the RC on an evaluation version of Windows 7?
A. Yes. The RC of SP1 can install on RTM evaluation versions of Windows 7.
Q: When will SP1 be released?
A: Service Pack 1 will be released within the first half of calendar year 2011.
Q: Who should download and install the RC?
A: The RC is best suited for IT Pros, tech enthusiasts, and developers who need to test the service pack in their organization or with the software they are developing. The final release of Service Pack 1 will be available through Windows Update for consumers when it is ready.
Q: There are several downloads available. Which one should I choose?
A: There are two ways you can obtain the service pack RC. You can download a special key to enable Windows Update to offer you the service pack RC, or you can download the service pack directly. For each download method, you should choose the correct download for your platform (x86, IA64 or x64).
Q. What languages will be released at RC?
A. For RC, we will release English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.
Q. Will I be able to uninstall the service pack RC?
A. Yes, you will be able to uninstall the service pack RC if you need to.
Q. Will the RC stop functioning after a certain amount of time?
A. Yes. You will be reminded beginning August 30, 2011. The RC will expire on November 30, 2011. You will have to upgrade to a newer build or uninstall and return to the RTM build by that time.
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