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Recommendations Before Installing Windows 7 SP1
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<blockquote data-quote="Jack" data-source="post: 685" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>Windows 7 <strong> SP 1 </strong> was launched on <strong>February 22nd, 2011</strong> so here are some tips and recommendations from <a href="http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2011/02/16/windows-7-sp1-follow-up.aspx" target="_blank">Microsoft</a> before moving forward with their installation:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">First off – for those of you simply looking to update a single PC or your home PCs, it's recommended using Windows Update instead of downloading the standalone installer (or Network Installation Package) from the Microsoft Download Center. Windows Update will provide the best installation experience for you.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Before installing Windows 7 SP1, please backup your PC (and important files) to an external hard drive, DVD/CD or network location. It is best practice to regularly backup your PC and important files. Windows 7 has impressive built-in backup capabilities which you can <a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-your-files" target="_blank">learn about here</a>.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Make sure your device drivers are up to date. You can do this through <a href="http://malwaretips.com/Thread-How-To-Automatically-Update-drivers-using-Windows%E2%80%99-Device-Manager" target="_blank">Windows Update</a> or device <a href="http://malwaretips.com/Thread-Lisft-of-Computer-Manufacturer-Web-Sites-Support-and-Drivers" target="_blank">manufacturer's websites.</a><br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Check your PC for any known malware and viruses before installing Windows 7 SP1.<br /> We recommend that you do a scan with the following anti-malware products :<br /> <a href="http://www.malwarebytes.org/" target="_blank">Malwarebytes Anti-Malware</a><br /> <a href="http://www.surfright.nl/en/downloads" target="_blank">Hitman Pro</a><br /> <a href="http://www.superantispyware.com/index.html" target="_blank">SuperAntiSpyware</a><br /> If you experience any problems completing this scans , please start a new thread in <a href="http://malwaretips.com/Forum-Malware-Removal" target="_blank">here</a><br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">When installing Windows 7 SP1 on a laptop PC, make sure it’s plugged in to an electrical outlet (AC)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Your PC will need to reboot after installing Windows 7 SP1 so make sure you save all your work and close your applications before you begin your installation.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Installing Windows 7 SP1 will require a bit more hard drive space so if you don’t have enough, I recommend running <a href="http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner" target="_blank">Ccleaner </a>to assist in freeing up hard drive space.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jack, post: 685, member: 1"] Windows 7 [b] SP 1 [/b] was launched on [b]February 22nd, 2011[/b] so here are some tips and recommendations from [url=http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2011/02/16/windows-7-sp1-follow-up.aspx]Microsoft[/url] before moving forward with their installation: [list][*]First off – for those of you simply looking to update a single PC or your home PCs, it's recommended using Windows Update instead of downloading the standalone installer (or Network Installation Package) from the Microsoft Download Center. Windows Update will provide the best installation experience for you. [*]Before installing Windows 7 SP1, please backup your PC (and important files) to an external hard drive, DVD/CD or network location. It is best practice to regularly backup your PC and important files. Windows 7 has impressive built-in backup capabilities which you can [url=http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-your-files]learn about here[/url]. [*]Make sure your device drivers are up to date. You can do this through [url=http://malwaretips.com/Thread-How-To-Automatically-Update-drivers-using-Windows%E2%80%99-Device-Manager]Windows Update[/url] or device [url=http://malwaretips.com/Thread-Lisft-of-Computer-Manufacturer-Web-Sites-Support-and-Drivers]manufacturer's websites.[/url] [*] Check your PC for any known malware and viruses before installing Windows 7 SP1. We recommend that you do a scan with the following anti-malware products : [url=http://www.malwarebytes.org/]Malwarebytes Anti-Malware[/url] [url=http://www.surfright.nl/en/downloads]Hitman Pro[/url] [url=http://www.superantispyware.com/index.html]SuperAntiSpyware[/url] If you experience any problems completing this scans , please start a new thread in [url=http://malwaretips.com/Forum-Malware-Removal]here[/url] [*]When installing Windows 7 SP1 on a laptop PC, make sure it’s plugged in to an electrical outlet (AC) [*]Your PC will need to reboot after installing Windows 7 SP1 so make sure you save all your work and close your applications before you begin your installation. [*]Installing Windows 7 SP1 will require a bit more hard drive space so if you don’t have enough, I recommend running [url=http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner]Ccleaner [/url]to assist in freeing up hard drive space.[/list] [/QUOTE]
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