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If it says 'Service Pack 1' in the window, you have Service Pack 1. If you're not sure whether you have Windows 7 Service Pack 1 installed, open the Start menu, type 'winver' into the search box, and press Enter. You can also download Service Pack 1 directly from Microsoft and install it without going through Windows Update. Launch Windows Update, check for updates, and install the 'Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB976932)' update to install it.

Download and Install SP1 Separately: If you installed from an older Windows 7 disc without SP1 integrated, you'll need to install Service Pack 1 afterwards.

These ISO images have Service Pack 1 integrated, so you'll already have Service Pack 1 after installing from them.

Install From an Disc or ISO That Contains Service Pack 1: Microsoft offers Windows 7 ISO images for download.

The Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Convenience Rollup requires you already have Service Pack 1 installed. If you're installing Windows 7 from scratch, you can get this in one of two ways: Related: Where to Download Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 ISOs Legally Step One: Install Service Pack 1, If You Don't Have It Already Here's how to download and install the Convenience Rollup so you don't have to do it the hard way.

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