Often Windows crashes are related to the unsupported drivers or hardware connected to the pc but it may not be the case all the time. The crash which you may think is because of issue with your PC might the actual bug in Windows. One such Windows 7 Service Pack 1 crashing issue has been identified by Microsoft.

According to Microsoft, Windows 7 SP1 may crash with the following error message,

“Stop 0x0000007E (parameter1, parameter2, parameter3, parameter4) – SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED”

Though error message may vary, depending on the configuration of the computer.  This issue occurs because of a race condition that is triggered when a NULL lease handle is accessed after the lease spinlock is released. Microsoft has released an hotfix (Fix367138) to fix this issue.

If you are the one who is facing Windows 7 Service Pack 1 intermittent crashes may use below link to download hotfix.

Download Fix367138 to fix Windows 7 Sp1 crashes.

If you are among those who are experiencing difficulties in installing Office 2010 Service Pack 1 and are getting one of these two errors; you should fix this by installing the hotfix released by Microsoft.

• Code 78F Windows Update encountered an unknown error

• The installation of this packaged failed

• Error 1935. An error occurred during the installation of assembly component <component GUID> . HRESULT: 0×80131047.

These errors arise due to Officesuitewwsp1-x-none_msplog.log. It is evident by the error message which says “Error 1935. An error occurred during the installation of assembly component. HRESULT: 0×80131047?. This problem is due to reference to a non available drive or removable media device. The fix is simple.

Download and install this update – (64-Bit Package/32-bit Update Package) and then install Office 2010 Service Pack 1.

Office 2010 SP1 includes some improvements too. These include the ‘Open from web’ option in OneNote, which enables you to open notebooks from Windows Live SkyDrive, newly added Office 365 support in Outlook, a new enhancement to Access that integrates community content in the Application Parts gallery, and so on.

In addition to fixes and enhancements, Office 2010 also brings in some improvements in stability, performance, and security. Office 2010 SP 1 comes exactly a year after the release of the productivity suite.

You can get Office 2010 SP1 on your PC either via Windows Update or by manually downloading and installing the service pack yourself.

You can also download and install Office 2010 SP1 from the below links.

Download 64-bit version / 32-bit version of Office 2010 SP 1.

Microsoft has released Documentation for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 and it’s now available for download at the Microsoft Download Centre.
The documentation for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 includes:

- Deployment Guide for Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 and Windows 7 with SP1
- Hotfixes and Security Updates included in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
- Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 (“readme”)
- Release Notes for Windows 7 with SP1
- Release Notes for Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1
- Coming Soon: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Notable Changes

* Deployment Guide for Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 and Windows 7 with SP1.doc (213KB)
* Hotfixes and Security Updates included in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1.xls (465KB)
* Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1.doc (94KB)
* Notable Changes in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1.doc (102KB)
* Release Notes for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1.doc (87KB)
* Release Notes for Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1.doc (87KB)

There could be a case when you are using the older version of windows live messenger or msn messenger, you are happy with the older version and you don’t want to update. But you might see the following prompt which ask you to update to the newer version and you are very much annoyed by this prompt message.

Those users who don’t like WLM 2009 for some reasons won’t be able to downgrade to v8 since it won’t let you to login until you upgrade to WLM 2009. Now here is solution for those users, WLM “no update” patch which will stop Messenger to force you to update.

It works only with v8.5.1302.1018 (the last pre-2009 version) and v8.1.0178.00. The patch is simple and safe, it only changes the version information, making Messenger pretend it’s v2009 so MS leaves you alone.

The patch also includes WLM uninstaller to let you to uninstall & remove WLM. It supports all versions but it’s only really needed for v2009 (earlier versions can be normally removed through Control Panel).

Download WLM No Update Patch

Download Link For SP1 (64 Bit)

The Windows 7 SP1 will be released on February 24th to the public. The service pack will be available via Windows Update or as a standalone download. As suggested, users of single PC or home users should use Windows Update instead of standalone installer whereas customers with multiple PCs should download the update from Microsoft download.

Microsoft released Service Pack 1 final for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems. As the download size of SP1 x86 installer is over 500 MB and x64 is over 900 MB, many users are asking about the free disk space required to install SP1 for Windows 7.

For those concerned about disk space, check out the below chart to know Windows 7 SP1 disk space requirements.

Here are the things you should consider before installing the Windows 7 Service Pack 1:

• Scan the computer for malware and viruses. Make sure your antivirus software is up to date before doing so.
• Backup your important data and files prior to updating to service pack 1.
• Connect a mobile computer, laptop, netbook or notebook to a power outlet before you start the installation of the service pack.
• Make sure you have enough free disk space available for the service pack .
• Microsoft recommends to disable antivirus software during installation as it can interfere with the installation. If one of your system files are corrupted, you can check and fix them with the stf /scannow command on an elevated command prompt. Keep your Windows 7 DVD at hand in case corrupted files need to be replaced.

If your computer is set to automatically install updates, you’ll be prompted by Windows Update to install SP1. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you aren’t prompted to install SP1, follow these steps:

1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
2. Click the Start button , click All Programs, and then click Windows Update.
3. In the left pane, click Check for updates.
4. If any important updates are found, click the link to view available updates. In the list of updates, select Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB976932), and then click OK.
5. Click Install updates. If you’re prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
6. Follow the instructions on your screen.
7. After the installation is complete, log on to your computer at the Windows logon prompt. You might see a notification indicating whether the update was successful.
8. If you disabled your antivirus software, enable it again.

Follow recover lost disk space after installing SP1 guide to free up lost space. Please note that you need to uninstall Service Pack 1 Beta or Release Candidate before installing the final build.

Here are the steps to regain lost disk space after installing SP1 for Windows 7:

1. Open Command Prompt with elevated rights. To do this, type CMD in Start menu search area and hit Ctrl + Shift + Enter. Click Yes for the UAC prompt.

You can also launch the Command Prompt with admin privilege by navigating to Start menu, All Programs, and then Accessories. Here, right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

2. In the Command Prompt, type in the following command and hit Enter key. Wait for a few seconds to see “The operation completed successfully” message.
dism /online /cleanup-image /spsuperseded

3. You are done!

Microsoft released Windows 7 SP1 blocker tool kit which allows to block Windows 7 SP1 update installation without disabling Windows Automatic Updates. Microsoft will automatically upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 7 SP1 through windows automatic updates once SP1 hits RTM milestone.

Microsoft has released a Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit, for organizations that would like to temporarily prevent installation of Service Pack updates through Windows Update. This tool can be used with: Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. It is valid for 12 months following general availability of the service pack.

The tool kit consists of three components: a Microsoft-signed executable, a script, and an ADM template. All of them set or clear a specific registry key that is used to detect and block the Service Pack download from WU. Companies can choose the one that works best with their computer management infrastructure.

Download

Opera is one of the most customizable browsers in the world, with many powerful, built-in features, but that is not enough for us.

Opera extensions allow you to easily equip your Opera browser with extra features. You can get them from our extensions catalog at https://addons.labs.opera.com/Windows/Mac/Linux: Opera’s letting us have a look at how extensions will work in their browser with the Opera 11 Alpha. It’s very Chrome-like and convenient, and the browser itself has picked up a few improvements in this version.

Download Opera 11 Alpha :- Here

Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier.

Download

Download Windows Vista Sp2 x86 Standalone Installer

Download Windows Vista Sp2 x64 Standalone Installer

You must have installed Vista Service Pack 1 before installing SP2.The size of Vista sp2 installer Windows6.0-KB948465-X86.exe is around 350 MB which includes all components.