Windows 7 SP1 discs.

[Denithor]

Anyone have any idea when we could expect to see these in the retail channel? I have yet to take the 7 plunge, now that SP1 is out would prefer to just wait until I don't have to deal with downloading 1GB of data and all the installation issues some people have experienced.

Thanks!

 

[Chiefcrowe]

I'd recommend slipstreaming it.

 

[Denithor]

You're missing the point - I haven't bought it yet, wonder when discs with SP1 already applied will be available for sale.

 

[hclarkjr]

i would say 1 month or so, just a guess though.

 

[Denithor]

Thanks, guess I'll just wait and see. Kinda wondered if there was an official release date or something.

 

[Chiefcrowe]

sorry I misread it. There is not official release date that I know but it will probably be at least a couple months, that's my guess anyway

 

[wirednuts]

its not even on technet yet, letalone windows update.... itll be a while longer.

 

[RavenSEAL]

its not even on technet yet, letalone windows update.... itll be a while longer.

? It was on windows update...like last week.

 

[hclarkjr]

its not even on technet yet, letalone windows update.... itll be a while longer.

images were posted on the 16th to technet

 

[corkyg]

its not even on technet yet, letalone windows update.... itll be a while longer.

Au contraire. It is available right now in TechNet's ISO downloads. Example:

File Name: en_windows_7_ultimate_with_sp1_x64_dvd_618240.iso
Date Published (UTC): 2/16/2011 8:50:21 AM Last Updated (UTC): 2/24/2011 8:47:53 AM

 

[bruceb]

Some info here say manufacturers will have it around end of March.
Expect retail stores a little bit later.

Release Names:
MICROSOFT.WINDOWS.7.ULTIMATE.RTM.WITH.SP1.X86.RETAIL.ENGLISH.DVD-WZT

MICROSOFT.WINDOWS.7.ULTIMATE.RTM.WITH.SP1.X64.RETAIL.ENGLISH.DVD-WZT

Size: 2.39 GB (32bit), 3.09 GB (64bit)


http://thetechjournal.com/electronics/computer/software/windows-7-service-pack-1-rtm-leaked.xhtml