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Installing Windows Service Packs

Service packs are updates to the Windows 7 operating system that

include bug ﬁxes and product enhancements. Some of the options that

might be included in service packs are security ﬁxes or updated versions

of software, such as Internet Explorer.

Perform the following steps prior to installing a service pack:

1. Back up your computer.

2. Check your computer to ensure that it is not running any malware

or other unwanted software.

3. Check with your computer manufacturer to see whether there are

any special instructions for your computer prior to installing the

service pack.

You can download service packs from Microsoft’s website, receive ser-

vice packs via Windows Update, or pay for a copy of the service pack to be

mailed to you on disk. Before you install a service pack, read the Release

Note that is provided for each service pack on Microsoft’s website.

Installation

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