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    XPS15 win7 fresh install - Apply SP1 or use routine updates?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by css_jay99, Apr 26, 2011.

  1. css_jay99

    css_jay99 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi Guys,

    I have just received my XPS15 (L502x).
    full spec ... but the thing is kinda heavy !. Feels almost as big as my previous 17" Sony.
    any way...
    I am about to zapp the HDD and do a fresh windows 7 re-install. Once done I will need to apply all windows update either by

    1) Applying windows 7 service pack 1 + other updates from MS website?
    or
    2) apply all updates from MS website instead of using sp1 package?

    Which of the two update methods is best?

    cheers

    css_jay99
     
    css_jay99, Apr 26, 2011
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  2. NoAirBanding

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    Get the media that has SP1 integrated and do a fresh install from that.
     
    NoAirBanding, Apr 26, 2011
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    +1

    What I did, worked like a charm.
     
    ollie2001, Apr 26, 2011
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    But there's really nothing wrong with applying updates after the fact. I would download the stand-alone Service Pack 1 installer and keep it around for the future. Install that, then any patches on top of it.

    However be aware that it is possible you might need an initial update before Service Pack 1 can be installed. The way to tell is if Windows Update doesn't even show SP1 as an option. The KB for this is 976902 if you need it.
     
    DakkonA, Apr 26, 2011
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    Double Post
     
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    On a clean install, it will save you alot of time to install sp1 first. Then apply the Critical updates of Windows Update.

    As long you have drivers that has no dependency on pre sp1, it is ok to install them after the sp1 update. Saves even more time.


    Or use a SP1 integrated W7 disk.
     
    Falco152, Apr 26, 2011
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    The same answer as NoAirBanding & ollie2001.
     
    nader_rizk2003, Apr 26, 2011
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    cheers guys,

    can i slipstream sp1 into the dell win 7 oem disc?
     
    css_jay99, Apr 27, 2011
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    I had a look and they gave the following tips below :-

    You cannot use a slipstream Windows 7 installation disc to do a repair install with on a currently installed Windows 7 SP1.
    You cannot use a slipstream Windows 7 installation disc to do a repair install with on a currently installed slipstream Windows 7 SP1.
    You can use a Windows 7 SP1 installation disc (ex: Technet (available), MSDN (available), or retail (when available)) to do a repair install with on a currently installed slipstream Windows 7 SP1.


    That kind of makes the disk pretyy much useless if you cant use it to fix windows issues?

    css_jay99
     
    css_jay99, Apr 27, 2011
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