Erlis Dhima asks:
Some time ago a Windows update appeared to update to Windows 7 SP1! I hid the update since I was unsure if I should apply it or not. What would you suggest?
I don’t want my programs or anything to get messed up. Is it like an upgrade from a version of Windows to another (like from Vista to 7) where I need to install my programs again… Does it affect my files?
Thanks in advance!
12 Answers -
Alan Wade
November 15, 2012You can safely upgrade to SP1 without any loss of data, files, programs etc.
Thanks Alan! I really appreciate your answer! I will do the update then!
November 15, 2012Terafall
November 15, 2012Usually it is safe to update to SP1 but backup in case something went wrong
Thanks for your suggestion!
November 15, 2012Bruce Epper
November 15, 2012Updating your system with a service pack does not affect your programs and data. It is merely a bundle of all of the released hotfixes and patches up to the release date of the service pack that are all installed at the same time. If you have been keeping your system up-to-date with all of the previous patches, the service pack won’t even be changing many of the operating system files anyway.BTW, upgrading from Vista to 7 in most cases does not require reinstallation of your programs either unless you are shifting from 32-bit to 64-bit or vice versa or going from a more expansive edition to a lesser one (Professional or Ultimate to Home Premium for example).
I’ve done all the lasted updates. But I will try do install this update too!
November 15, 2012Owaseye ILEMOBAYO
November 15, 2012yes
Jan Fritsch
November 15, 2012Usually neither an update nor upgrade requires the reinstallation of software – only if the installed version is incompatible with the newer system.
As for the Service Pack 1 it should be safe to install without having to do any reinstallation or updating of other software. Basically a service pack is a like the last 100+ security updates and a bunch of new updates packaged into a single installation.
Not messing things up or losing data is another topic – it’s a risk with any and everything you install. If your system is already “full of bugs and errors” the update could fail and render your system unbootable. If you never faced any issues until now SP1 should install without any problem.
My windows os doesn’t have any bugs ’till now, so I should probably install this update!
Thanks for your answer!
November 15, 2012Stanimir Mihov
November 15, 2012Its not usual for data loss to occur during a Service Pack Update
Thanks for your comment!
November 15, 2012Lisa Santika Onggrid
November 15, 2012You can upgrade without losing anything. I was reluctant too but then I tried my luck. It’ll ask for reboot but that’s all. Go on and update:)
Thanks! I will do this update!
November 15, 2012Nikhil Chandak
November 15, 2012Yes u can !
Rakesh Mishra
November 15, 2012u can upgrade only your instALLED software will be lost
No installed software will be lost with a normal upgrade.
November 15, 2012Don’t worry! I did the upgrade and everything went fine!
November 16, 2012Glad it went well
November 16, 2012Yogiraj Mishra
November 16, 2012Yes You can ! there is no probs in that its fully safe.
Qin Tang
November 19, 2012It’s better to backup your data before updating your system.
prasad kondaveti
December 4, 2012you can upgrade