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Is There Windows 7 Service Pack 3? Get the Answer Now!
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Is there Windows 7 Service Pack 3? Where to find Windows 7 Service Pack 3? Can you download Windows 7 Service Pack 3? Maybe you are looking for the answers to the above questions. This post from MiniTool gives details.
Although Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 ends on January 14, 2020, some users still using it and want to find some security updates. In our previous posts, we have introduced Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and Windows 7 Service Pack 2. Many Windows 7 users want to know is there Windows 7 Service Pack 3.
Recently I restored my computer to a factory state. According to the information in «Installed Updates» W7 Service Pack 3 is installed on my computer, but when I check the computer info in Properties, it doesn’t say Service Pack 3 under the text «Windows 7 Home Premium…Copyright, etc…». I also can’t install Internet Explorer 11 because apparently I SP1 is required but I don’t have it installed. I could use some help.Microsoft
There is no official Service Pack 3 security update for Windows 7. According to the Microsoft Update Catalog, there are Service Pack 3 for Microsoft XML Core Services 4 and Microsoft Office. Before installing them, you should install Windows 7 Service Pack 3 manually since it doesn’t do it automatically.
Change Windows 7 Service Pack 1 to Windows 7 Service Pack 3
If you still want to find Windows Service Pack 3, you can try the following unofficial method to do that.
1. Check your current running service pack. Go to Control Panel > System and Security > System. Under Windows edition, you can check the service pack. If it is Service Pack 1, you can continue to follow the steps.
2. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialogue box. Type regedit in it and click OK.
3. Go to the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > ControlSet001 > Control > Windows
4. In the right panel, find CSDVersion and double-click it to change its value from 100 to 300.
5. Go to the following paths and repeat the above instructions to change the CSDVersion‘s value to 300 respectively.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > ControlSet002 > Control > Windows
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Control > Windows
6. Restart your PC and your service pack has changed to Windows 7 Service Pack 3.
Upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10/11
Since Windows 7 has ended the support, you had better upgrade your Windows 7 to 10 or 11. You can continue to receive the security updates after updating. If your Windows 7 computers are not eligible for Windows 11, you can update it to Windows 10.
Since a Windows 11/10 clean install will remove all contents from your computer, you need to back up your data to an external hard drive in advance. After that, you can perform a Windows 11/10 clean install without data loss.
Even if you don’t want to update to Windows 10/11, it’s also recommended to back up your Windows 7 regularly to avoid it getting lost by accident. The above task can be finished by the Windows backup software – MiniTool ShadowMaker. It supports Windows 11/10/8/7.
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Having been an editor at MiniTool since graduating college as an English major, Daisy specializes in writing about data backups, disk cloning, and file syncing as well as general computer knowledge and issues. In her free time, Daisy enjoys running and going with friends to the amusement park.
Are you looking for a comprehensive guide to installing Windows 7 Service Pack 3 (SP3) on your PC? In this article, we’ll provide you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips so that you can quickly and safely install this important update. Get ready to learn everything you need to know about SP3 installation today!
What is a Service Pack?
A service pack is a cumulative collection of updates and fixes for a software program. Service packs are usually released on a regular basis by the software manufacturer to address specific problems or add new features to the program. For example, Microsoft releases service packs for Windows and Office on a fairly regular basis.
Installing a service pack is generally a straightforward process. In most cases, you can simply download the service pack from the software manufacturer’s website and install it like you would any other software program. However, in some cases, you may need to uninstall the previous service pack before installing the new one.
How to Install Windows 7 Service Pack 3
Assuming you have a Windows 7 SP3 ISO image, you can install it in one of two ways: either burn it to a DVD and boot from that, or use a virtualization program like VirtualBox and mount the ISO file.
If you choose to burn the ISO to a DVD, insert the disc into your computer and restart. The installer should start automatically; if not, navigate to your CD/DVD drive and double-click on the Setup file.
The process is largely automatic from here; just follow the prompts. You will be asked if you want to keep your personal files or not; choose whichever option you prefer. Once installation is complete, your computer will restart and you will be running Windows 7 SP3!
If you opt to use VirtualBox, open the program and click “New.” Give your virtual machine a name (e.g., “Windows 7 SP3”) and select “Windows” as the operating system type. Choose how much memory you want to allocate to the VM; for Windows 7, 1GB is plenty.
Click “Next” and then “Create.” On the next screen, select “Use an existing virtual hard disk file” and browse to your Windows 7 SP3 ISO file. Click “Create” again and then “Start.” The installer will start up just as it would if you were installing on real hardware.
| Size | 475MB, 316MB |
| Name | windows6.1-kb3125574-v4-x64 |
| Released date | July 22, 2009 |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| License | Freeware |
| Platform | 32/64Bit |
| Update | No future updates |
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Windows 7 Service Pack 2 (SP2) Download (32/64Bit)
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Download ISO (32/64-Bit)
Important things to know before installing service pack 3
If you’re running Windows XP, it’s important to install Service Pack 3 before continuing. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Make sure all of your personal data is backed up before proceeding.
- Service pack 3 is not compatible with certain older versions of software, so be prepared to update your programs as well.
- The installation process can take some time, so be patient and don’t interrupt it.
Other Windows:
- Windows 10 Version 2004 Download ISO (32/64Bit)
- Windows 10 22H2 Download ISO File Activated (32/64Bit)
- Windows 11 All-In-One Free ISO Download (64-Bit)
To obtain updates from this website, scripting must be enabled.
To use this site to find and download updates, you need to change your security settings to allow ActiveX controls and active scripting. To get updates but allow your security settings to continue blocking potentially harmful ActiveX controls and scripting from other sites, make this site a trusted website:
In Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
On the Security tab, click the Trusted Sites icon.
Click Sites and then add these website addresses one at a time to the list:
You can only add one address at a time and you must click Add after each one:
http://*.update.microsoft.com
https://*.update.microsoft.com
http://download.windowsupdate.com
Note:
You might have to uncheck the Require server verification (https:) for all sites in the zone option to enter all the addresses.
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Маленькая заметка для системных администраторов, которые пользуются Windows и беспокоятся о своевременных обновлениях. Речь идёт об оффлайновых наборах обновлений для самых распространённых клиентских систем. На рабочих компьютерах с доступным интернетом однозначно лучше использовать Windows Update, но бывают ситуации, когда обновить систему нужно, а интернет дорогой/медленный/отсутствует, либо нужно обновить сам дистрибутив с системой, которая затем будет установлена на множество компьютеров — тогда набор обновлений использовать предпочтительнее, этим будет значительно сэкономлено ваше время.
На данный момент мною поддерживаются наборы обновлений для двух систем:
Windows XP SP3 x86 Rus
Пакет предназначен для интеграции обновлений в дистрибутив Windows XP, при этом интегрируются непосредственно файлы, извлеченные из хотфиксов, тем самым экономя время и место на CD-диске. Версия для установки на живую систему дополнительно содержит обновления для всех версий WMP и IE.
Список обновлений | История изменений
Страница и загрузка набора для интеграции в дистрибутив
Страница и загрузка набора для установки на рабочую систему
Windows 7 SP1 x86-x64 Multilingual
Набор позволяет обновлять рабочую систему Windows 7, а также интегрировать обновления в дистрибутив. Может быть установлен на любую редакцию Windows 7, любой разрядости и любого языка. Включены обновления для всех версий Internet Explorer, все критические, рекомендуемые и обновления безопасности.
Список обновлений | История изменений
Страница и загрузка набора для интеграции в дистрибутив и для установки на рабочую систему
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Contains applicable previously released Windows XP security updates, hotfixes and select out-of-band releases.
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Date Published:
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4/18/2013
File name:
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WindowsXP-KB958255-ENU.exe
183.1 MB
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This download is a Service Pack 3 (SP3) update for Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs (WinFLP). This SP3 update includes all previously released Windows XP security updates, hotfixes, and select out-of-band releases that are applicable to systems running the WinFLP operating systems.
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System Requirements
Supported Operating System
Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs
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Disk Space Requirements
- Things to know before you download
- Overview of Windows XP SP3
- Significant changes in Windows XP SP3
This SP3 Update for WinFLP can take up to 750MB of disk space; this includes the installation files, and backup files to support uninstalling the update.
When installing this Service Pack update from the web, a folder is created in your Windows directory called ServicePackFiles. This folder is 375MB in size for this SP3 update for WinFLP.
The WinFLP installation, depending on your configuration, will have an uninstall folder of up to 300 MB in size.
Insufficient Disk Space
If there is insufficient free space on the system drive, you can use a USB flash drive to install the SP3 package. Please see the Knowledge Base article «You receive error messages if there is insufficient free disk space on the system drive to install the Windows XP Service Pack 3 package» and follow the instructions to install the SP3 Update for WinFLP on systems with low available disk space.Problems that are fixed in Windows XP SP3
To view a list of problems that are fixed in Windows XP SP3, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article «List of fixes included in Windows XP Service Pack 3».
NOTE: This information applies to the SP3 Update for WinFLP with the exception that if the binaries or technologies do not exist within WinFLP , or if they are not installed as part of your WinFLP image, then they will not be installed or updated by the SP3 Update.More information for advanced users
See the release notes for Windows XP SP3. This information includes the following:NOTE: This information applies to the SP3 Update for WinFLP with the exception that if the binaries or technologies do not exist within WinFLP, or if they are not installed as part of your WinFLP image, then they will not be installed or updated by the SP3 Update.
How to obtain a white paper for Windows XP SP3
To obtain a white paper that describes what is new in Windows XP SP3 and that discusses how customers can deploy the service pack, visit here.
NOTE: This information applies to the SP3 Update for WinFLP with the exception that if the binaries or technologies do not exist within WinFLP, or if they are not installed as part of your WinFLP image, then they will not be installed or updated by the SP3 Update. -
Install Instructions
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To start the download, click the Download button and then do one of the following:
Click Run to start the installation immediately.
Click Save to copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time.
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Additional Information
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Updating WinFLP systems should be done under the guidance of the OEM who supports the WinFLP image.
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