Windows 7 service pack checker

Can you help us improve? Resolved my issue. Clear instructions. Easy to follow. No jargon. Pictures helped. Didn't match my screen. Incorrect instructions. Too technical. Not enough information. Not enough pictures. Any additional feedback? Before downloading and installing SP1 for Windows 7, you need to check if it is already installed or not. This article will show you two methods to verify if SP1 is installed or not. To check if Windows 7 SP1 is already installed, follow the below steps:.

Click the Start button , right-click Computer , and then click Properties. For example, in the below snapshot, you can see that Windows 7 SP1 is not installed, as the Windows edition is only Windows 7 Ultimate. Some antivirus software might prevent SP1 from installing or slow down the installation. You can temporarily disable your antivirus software before the installation. Follow the instructions to install the update. If any important updates are found, select the link to view available updates.

Install any important updates and then follow these steps again to check for SP1. Select Install updates. You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice. After SP1 is installed, sign in to your PC. You might see a notification indicating whether the update was successful.

If you disabled your antivirus software before the installation, make sure you turn it back on. Go to the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 download page on the Microsoft website. Select Install Instructions to see which packages are available for download, and make note of the one that you need. Select the appropriate language from the drop-down list, and then select Download.

Select the packages you need to install, select Next , and then follow the instructions to install SP1. Your PC might restart a few times during the installation. Select the link in the table that corresponds with the version of Windows running on your PC. On the Microsoft Download Center page, select your language and then select Download.