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In May 2016, Microsoft released a new cumulative update for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (32bit and 64bit) and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (64bit). Formally, the promise made in 2012 has been fulfilled: this service pack is called not Service Pack 2, but “Convenience rollup update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1”. But this package is very much like SP2. The number of this update is KB3125574... This update is not downloaded via Windows Update, it has many very important updates and can only be downloaded via IE.
This update is not available in Windows Update; to install it, you must manually download the software package from the official Microsoft Update Catalog website ( Microsoft Update Catalog). It should be noted that Microsoft has acted in its own style: you can enter the Microsoft Update Catalog website only from a browser. MicrosoftInternet Explorer 6.0 or later.
Therefore, if you are not using a browserInternet Explorer, I recommend downloading this large service pack from the direct links below:
KB3125574-v4-x86 - for Windows 7 SP1 x86 (32 bit).
KB3125574-v4-x64 - forWindows 7 SP1 x64 and Windows Server 2008 R2 x86-64.
The download size of the update is 316 MB for 32-bit editions of Windows 7 and 477 MB (becomes 476 MB after downloading to your computer) for 64-bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Note # 1.
Your Windows 7 must be SP1 or KB3125574 will not install! In addition, before installing KB3125574, you must have installed another small update - KB3020369, otherwise KB3125574 will not be installed either.
Note # 2.
Please note that this package does not include some previously released "patches", but includes several "spy" updates, which are adding telemetry functionality and preparing the 7 for the transition to Windows 10.
For example, these are:
KB3068708- installs the telemetry service, prepares the system for an upgrade to Windows 10, implements the "Software Quality Improvement Program" (CEIP) Win7, Win8.1, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012 R2.
KB3075249- adds telemetry to consent.exe (UAC tracking) Win7, Win8.1, RT8.1, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012 R2.
KB3080149- time zone fixes, even more telemetry, possibly CEIP in Win7 SP1, 8.1, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012 R2.
After installing the large update package KB3125574, you can get rid of unwanted spyware updates by uninstalling them through the command line. Enter the following commands at the command prompt and press Enter:
wusa.exe / kb: 3080149 / uninstall / quiet / norestart
Instead of / kb: 3080149, specify the required update number to uninstall, then restart your computer. Tip: it is more convenient and faster to copy and paste these codes using the mouse than to enter them on the keyboard.
Installing KB3125574 takes approximately 15 minutes (on a system with a 4-core processor, 16GB DDR3 RAM, and 120GB SSD), during which two reboots are performed. On weaker computers, installation can take from half an hour to an hour. The version of the seven does not change: "build 7601, Service Pack 1".
Let's summarize.
Should I install this big KB3125574 update (a la Service Pack 2) at all? Definitely worth it if Windows Update 7 you have disabled at all and previously you have not installed almost a single update (or, very rarely, you have installed selective updates). Indeed, many Windows 7 users prefer to disable the Update Center and not install everything in the system. KB3125574 contains many important updates that improve the stability of Windows 7, fix several bugs and patch some security holes.
If your Update Center works in automatic mode, then most of these updates are probably already installed on your system.
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While this figure may vary depending on research, it becomes clear that Windows 7 is a popular choice among users. The reasons are good: stable operation of the system even on old computers, pleasant appearance and full support for modern software.
If you are using Windows 7, then you are faced with one serious problem: system updates.
Windows 7 was released in October 2009 and since then, users have to update their computers every month. If automatic updates were disabled, then getting all the latest updates was like a nightmare - the computer downloaded hundreds of updates, constantly rebooted, and all this took a decent amount of time.
Microsoft addressed this issue in February 2011 with Service Pack 1, which included all previous updates and patches. Users could now install all updates in one go, without having to go through a lengthy phased update process.
Since then, many users expected the second service pack, but Microsoft had other plans for that.
Hundreds of updates for a clean install of Windows 7
If you are performing a clean install of Windows 7 today, then you probably noticed that in order to get a fully up-to-date version of the OS, you need to install two hundred updates. This process can take at best a couple of hours. This is because Microsoft has no longer released cumulative updates for Windows 7 since Service Pack 1 was released in February 2011, so it had to get piece by piece of updates that were released in 5 years.
Microsoft solved this problem with Windows 10 by releasing cumulative updates (which include all previous patches and installing a cumulative update installs all available updates), and now this work is being done with Windows 7. However, without the release of Service Pack 2.
Redmond recently released a Convenience rollup update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (KB3125574). The update includes all updates released between the release of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and April 2016. To get the most current version of the OS, you need to install updates released after this date.
To install the Convenience rollup update, you must first install the Service Stack Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB3020369). This is a prerequisite in order to see the download. To install the update, you will need at least 4 gigabytes of disk space.
What's in store for Windows 7 users? It's hard to predict, but don't expect a new cumulative update anytime soon. Microsoft has promised to release non-security service packs for Windows 7 and 8.1 every month, but did not provide information on cumulative updates.
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Despite the fact that versions of Windows such as the eighth or tenth have been released for quite some time, XP still remains popular for many users. Unfortunately, Microsoft has stopped supporting it, but it is possible that someone does not already have the latest version of the OS.
This article will show you how to upgrade from Windows XP SP2 to SP3. This procedure is not at all complicated, but with our instructions it will take a little time. Also at the end of the article we will talk about how to upgrade XP to Windows 7.
Preparatory activities
Before you upgrade from Windows XP SP2 to SP3, you should prepare your computer and configure yourself. First, download the update package itself. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to find it on the official website of the company, but there is a corresponding archive on Yandex.Disk.
Having downloaded the package, it's too early to move on to upgrading Windows XP to SP3, you still need to prepare the system.
- You need to check your computer for the Sharing Toolkit and Multilingual Interface Pack updates and, if they are, uninstall them. To do this, in the "Control Panel" open the "Add or Remove Programs" application, select the "Show updates" checkbox, view the previously indicated updates in the list and remove them if found.
- Also check the status of your antiviruses - they must be disabled, otherwise problems may arise when updating the XP version.
- It doesn't hurt to create a restore point yet. If you do this, then in the event of a malfunction in the new version of the OS, you can "roll back" back to the stable SP2.
Having prepared the system, you can go directly to the story about how to upgrade Windows XP SP2 to SP3.
Installation inside the operating system
As stated at the beginning of this article, there are two ways to update. The first one implies installation inside the operating system, it is about him that will be discussed now, the second one requires launching the installer through BIOS, which will be discussed a little later.
Before upgrading Windows XP SP2 to SP3, I want to say that this process is similar to installing any other software, so for most users it will be understandable, but for the rest, detailed instructions are provided below:
- Run the update installer file downloaded from Yandex.Disk.
- The unpacking of the installer files into a temporary folder will begin. Wait for this process to finish.
- In the welcome window, which will then open, you need to click "Next".
- The text of the license agreement appears. To continue installing the update, you need to read and accept it. To do this, check the box next to "I Agree" and click "Next".
- The process of installing all update files on the computer will start. By the way, this process does not last long.
- After its completion, the last window of the installer will appear. It will tell you that you need to restart your computer to complete the installation. You can do this right now by clicking the "Finish" button. Otherwise, check the "Postpone restart" checkbox and click "Finish" - the installer window will be closed and you can finish all work on the computer.
- But you still need to restart your computer. After that, the message "Please wait" will appear during the boot process of the operating system - at this time the update installation process is being completed.
- As a result, a window for subscribing to automatic updates will appear. Select the desired answer and click "Next".
This is the first way, how to upgrade Windows XP SP2 to SP3, now let's move on to the second.
Installation via BIOS
Installing an update via BIOS means using the nLite program, so first download and install it on your computer, and then proceed to the instructions.
- Insert the Windows XP disc into your floppy drive and move all the files stored on it to any folder convenient for you, but make sure that there are no Russian letters on the way to it.
- Open the nLite application and in the first window select the Russian language from the list and click "Next".
- Click "Browse" and in the window that appears, select the folder where the files were copied from the disk.
- Click Next.
- In the next window, also click "Next".
- From the list of tasks, select "Service Pack" and "Bootable ISO Image", then click "Next".
- At this stage, click "Select", and in the window that appears, "Yes".
- Click "OK" in the other window.
- In the window that appears, specify the file downloaded from Yandex.Disk.
- After waiting for the completion of adding this file, click "OK", then "Next".
- Click "Create ISO" and select the folder where the image will be placed.
- Wait for the end of the image creation process and close the application.
The Windows XP SP3 image has been created, all you have to do is write it to a USB flash drive and boot the computer from it, and then install the OS.
Upgrading to newer versions of Windows
Many users, when thinking of upgrading Windows XP to a newer version, want to install the seventh or eighth. Unfortunately, this will not be possible, since the presented editions must be downloaded separately. Therefore, you can upgrade Windows XP to Windows 8 only by purchasing a disc with this OS or downloading an image from the site.
Conclusion
In the end, you know two ways to upgrade Windows XP SP2 to SP3, each of them has distinctive features, but all of them equally achieve the desired result.
provides support for new types of equipment, as well as several of the latest standards. This service pack includes all updates delivered since the release .Service Pack 2 (SP2) for is available free of charge and comes with free installation help.
SP2 package can be used to update all editions (Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, Ultimate).
How to install Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2)
- use Windows Update or download SP2 package(for example, visit the page Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, select and download the package for your OS version);
- create a restore point;
- run the file Windows6.0-KB948465 - ***. Exe;
- in the window Installing Service Pack 2 for click Further(the update installer will check for free disk space, and if there is not enough free space to install the service pack, it will display a message that you need to free up space);
- in the next window, read the terms of the license agreement, check the box I accept the license terms and press Further;
- in the next window with a message “Save your details, close all programs and click the Install button. Installation may take over an hour. You cannot use your computer during installation. The computer will restart several times " click Install;
- the installation of the update package will start;
- after installing the package, a window will appear Installation was successful with the message "Windows Vista Service Pack 2 is installed on your computer", click Ready.
Notes (edit)
1. To install Service Pack 2 (SP2) for required to be installed previously .
2. If you install SP2 on the , connect it to the mains, as may not be enough for the entire update process.
3. Do not turn off the power or turn off in the process of installing the update!
4. Before loading SP2 select the version you want SP2: for 32-bit version or 64-bit.
To check the OS version, click the button Start, right click paragraph Computer and select the command Properties... In chapter System the operating system type is indicated (in the group System type).
5. Before installation SP2 close all open files and programs.
6. Before starting the update, back up your files to an external hard drive, DVD- or , or in a network folder.
7. If the configuration of the anti-virus software does not allow changing some system files, the installation may fail. SP2... Try disabling your antivirus software temporarily. To do this, right-click on the antivirus program icon (which is usually displayed in the notification area Taskbars in the lower right corner of the screen) and select the command Disable.
8. If you disabled your antivirus software before installing the service pack, re-enable it after installation.
9. When installing SP2 strictly follow the instructions on the screen.
10. During installation SP2 can be rebooted several times.
11. The duration of the service pack installation process is 1 hour (or a little more).
12. If you are going to install SP2 through the built-in system Windows Update, the size of the downloaded update will be significantly smaller (than if you download it separately).
13. After installation Service Pack 2 (SP2) audio device and some other devices may not work. In this case, you need to install updated drivers for these devices.
How to remove a package SP 2
For removing SP2 and restore the previous state of the system, you can use the Control Panel component Programs and Features:
- press the button Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features(or press the button Start -> in line To start searching enter appwiz.cpl, click Enter);
- on the menu Tasks(left) click View installed updates;
- in the window Removing an update click Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB948465) -> Uninstall;
- in the window Removing an update with a message "Are you sure you want to remove this update?" click Yes;
- follow the instructions on the screen.
Post-installation problems Windows Vista SP2
Immediately after installation Windows Vista SP2 sometimes freezes occur when starting the system.
Also, there are often problems with sound (see. ) .
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Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
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