How To Update Windows Installer Windows 7

Support for Windows 7 ended on January xiv, 2022

We recommend you move to a Windows 11 PC to keep to receive security updates from Microsoft.

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The recommended (and easiest) way to get SP1 is to plough on automatic updating in Windows Update in Control Panel and wait for Windows seven to notify yous that SP1 is fix to install. It takes about 30 minutes to install, and you lot'll need to restart your computer about halfway through the installation.

To check if Windows 7 SP1 is already installed on your PC, select the Start button, right-click Figurer, and and so select Backdrop.

If Service Pack 1 is listed nether Windows edition, SP1 is already installed on your PC.

Before you begin

Bank check if your PC is 32-bit or 64-bit

Y'all'll need to know if your PC is running a 32-scrap (x86) or 64-bit (x64) version of Windows 7. Select the Start push button, correct-click Computer, so select Properties. The version of Windows 7 is displayed next to System type.

Disk space requirements

Bank check to make sure your PC has enough free disk space to install SP1.

Installation method	Estimated amount of gratis disk space needed
Windows update	x86-based (32-chip): 750 MB x64-based (64-bit): 1050 MB
Downloading SP1 from the Microsoft website	x86-based (32-bit): 4100 MB x64-based (64-scrap): 7400 MB

Installation method

Estimated amount of gratis disk space needed

Windows update

x86-based (32-chip): 750 MB

x64-based (64-bit): 1050 MB

Downloading SP1 from the Microsoft website

x86-based (32-bit): 4100 MB

x64-based (64-scrap): 7400 MB

Back up important files

It's a good idea to support your important files, photos, and videos to an external hard disk, USB flash drive, or the cloud before installing the update.

Plug in and connect to the Internet

Make sure your PC is plugged in to ability and you're connected to the Internet.

Disable antivirus software

Some antivirus software might forbid SP1 from installing or tiresome downwardly the installation. You can temporarily disable your antivirus software before the installation. If you do so, make sure you're aware of the risks that might be involved and re-enable the antivirus software as presently as SP1 is washed installing.

Installing Windows 7 SP1 using Windows Update (recommended)

If your PC is set to automatically install updates, you'll be prompted by Windows Update to install SP1. Follow the instructions to install the update.

To manually install SP1 from Windows Update:

Select the Start push > All programs > Windows Update.
In the left pane, select Check for updates.
If any important updates are found, select the link to view available updates. In the list of updates, select Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB976932) and then select OK.

Note:If SP1 isn't listed, you might demand to install some other updates before installing SP1. Install whatever important updates and and then follow these steps once again to check for SP1.
Select Install updates. You might exist asked for an admin countersign or to confirm your choice.
Follow the instructions to install SP1.
Later on SP1 is installed, sign in to your PC. You might run into a notification indicating whether the update was successful. If y'all disabled your antivirus software before the installation, make sure yous plough it back on.

Downloading and installing Windows SP1 from the Microsoft Download Eye

If yous're unable to install SP1 from Windows Update, you can download the installation package from the Microsoft Download Middle and then install SP1 manually.

Go to the Windows vii Service Pack ane download page on the Microsoft website.
Select Install Instructions to encounter which packages are available for download, and brand note of the one that you need.
Select the appropriate linguistic communication from the drop-downwards list, and and then select Download.
Select the packages you need to install, select Side by side, and then follow the instructions to install SP1. Your PC might restart a few times during the installation.
Afterward SP1 is installed, sign in to your PC. You might see a notification indicating whether the update was successful. If yous disabled your antivirus software before the installation, make sure you turn information technology back on.

Troubleshoot issues installing Windows SP1

If you endeavour to install SP1 and run across an error message that the installation wasn't successful, this might exist because there's a problem with the Windows Servicing Store that is used to install updates or because your antivirus software is preventing the update from existence installed.

To try and set up the problem, follow these steps and and then endeavor to install SP1 again.

Download and run the System Update Readiness Tool

Select the link in the tabular array that corresponds with the version of Windows running on your PC.

Windows version	Link to Microsoft Download Centre
Windows 7 32-bit (x86)	Download
Windows 7 64-scrap (x64)	Download

On the Microsoft Download Center folio, select your linguistic communication and then select Download. It might take a few minutes for the tool to download and install.

To install the tool immediately, select Open or Run and and so follow the instructions. To use the tool later, select Save and download the installation files to your PC.
On the Windows Update Standalone Installer screen, select Yes or OK.
On the Installation consummate screen, select Close.
Try installing the service pack again.

Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

If your PC isn't able to notice or install updates, the Windows Update troubleshooter might be able to set the problem.

Select the Start button, then select Command Console.
In the search box, enter troubleshooter then select Troubleshooting from the list of results.
Under System and Security, select Gear up problems with Windows Update and then follow the instructions.
Afterward the troubleshooter is done, try installing the service pack over again.