What to Know BEFORE Upgrading to Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
With Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) due to be released "soon" -- Microsoft has updated information to help you prepare for their upcoming Service Pack. (Thanks Rob)
THREE PRE-UPGRADE TIPS:
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Uninstall your AntiVirus program (i.e. Microsoft's Security Essentials & Forefront Client Security)
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Foreign Language Support: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) only supports German, Spanish, French, English, & Japanese version of Windows 7
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Ensure you have enough disk space! -- (32-bit (x86-based) = 600 MB -- 64-bit (x64-based) = 900 MB of free space)
BEFORE Upgrading run the Windows 7 System Update Readiness Tool
Download --> System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 32-bit (x86)
Download --> System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 64-bit (x64)
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