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Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1

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    #11
    Thinking about going into work tomorrow to fire up the PCs up and let 'em whirl to make it easier on everyone on Monday.
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      #12
      Originally posted by PAH View Post
      I've only read a brief summary of it but isn't it just a roll-up of all the Windows Update releases to date and not much else of significance?

      I saw mention that it was up to 2gb in size (if you hadn't installed any windows updates previously), with my PC showing a download size of '44 to 533mb'. Quite some difference.
      My download was ~60Mb but Win 7 was upto date before this release. I agree, MS servers were very slow downloading it.
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        #13
        Here's one reason I won't upgrade yet. Breaking change in MDAC ADODB COM components in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (repost with MSDN liveID)

        Brilliance by the boys at Redmond, they really know how to F**K you up.
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          #14
          Originally posted by lilelvis2000 View Post
          Here's one reason I won't upgrade yet. Breaking change in MDAC ADODB COM components in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (repost with MSDN liveID)

          Brilliance by the boys at Redmond, they really know how to F**K you up.
          Crikey grandad, someone still using MDAC from 10 years ago!

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            #15
            "SP1 is fubared admit M$"

            Windows 7 customers hit by service pack 1 install 'fatal error' flaws ? The Register

            My favourite bits:

            The Register has heard from lots of disgruntled readers who are wasting precious time having to rebuild their machines after the service pack had led to fatal flaws in the OS.

            "Best thing is, SP1 deletes restore points prior to installing!!!!"

            But with Microsoft unable to pinpoint the exact cause of the problem, users are suggesting the only way to avoid the problem is switch off WSUS



            Only a mug would have Windows [snip here Linux/OSX fanboys] Automatic Updates set to 'yes please fookup my PC without asking me first' mode.
            Last edited by PAH; 14 March 2011, 16:30. Reason: Too busy rolling on the floor to highlight the juicy bits.
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              #16
              Mine is sitting there with the box unchecked. I will let a few more of you install it I think.
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                #17
                Not there on mine, though there is IE9 Release Candidate.
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                  #18
                  I see SP1 is in my list of new updates, but the box isn't checked by default. Is that normal or have they done something to try and stop it getting installed by accident until finding the problem?
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                    #19
                    Originally posted by PAH View Post
                    "SP1 is fubared admit M$"

                    Windows 7 customers hit by service pack 1 install 'fatal error' flaws ? The Register

                    My favourite bits:

                    The Register has heard from lots of disgruntled readers who are wasting precious time having to rebuild their machines after the service pack had led to fatal flaws in the OS.

                    "Best thing is, SP1 deletes restore points prior to installing!!!!"

                    But with Microsoft unable to pinpoint the exact cause of the problem, users are suggesting the only way to avoid the problem is switch off WSUS



                    Only a mug would have Windows [snip here Linux/OSX fanboys] Automatic Updates set to 'yes please fookup my PC without asking me first' mode.
                    Windows complains (by default) if the automatic update isn't the default option. I think they need to review that belief.
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                      #20
                      Originally posted by pmeswani View Post
                      Windows complains (by default) if the automatic update isn't the default option. I think they need to review that belief.
                      It complains about a security risk IIRC if you turn it off automatic but that doesn't mean you have to apply updates automatically. You can set it to download them automatically or listen for new updates and then it simply lets you know updates are available.
                      Originally posted by MaryPoppins
                      I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
                      Originally posted by vetran
                      Urine is quite nourishing

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