Windows 7 (KB976902) to enable future updates.

Anonymous
2010-10-27T01:37:32+00:00

Today I saw an update on my windows 7 laptop with kb 976902.  It said that it is to allow future updates to install correctly and that after it was installed, I could not remove it.  I looked on Knowledge Base for the article about it and it comes back with no results.  I have read at some places that it is used by SP1 beta.  I do not have SP1 Beta installed on my system.

Does anybody know what this update is for?

Thank you in advance,

vader95

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Anonymous
2010-10-27T09:45:34+00:00

This isn't SP1 or beta software or even malware (perplexed9, use some common sense). It's an update that readies the system for when the service pack is released. This occured with the service packs for Vista too.

However this update should not have been released without proper documentation so it wouldn't surprise me if people hold off until there are notes available.

*UPDATE* - Documentation has been released - http://support.microsoft.com/KB/976902

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2010-10-29T13:17:02+00:00

We have publiced the corresponding KB article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976902

KB976902 is the update to the servicing stackcomponent, same purpose with this update: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937287

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-01-16T21:37:51+00:00

    Its more like around the corner, no longer in the formative stages as KB976902 is now available on Windows update.

    As for the comment about "leaked" versions, unless you want a security leak I'd stay well away from any of those downloads.

    Also if your smart, when SP1 does become available, monitor this forum to see what if any problems arise. In other words, look before you leap.

    JS

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    Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world available to help.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-01-16T21:11:38+00:00

    When is the Service Pack scheduled to be released?

    When it's ready.

    ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (IE, Mail, Security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ Disclaimer: MS MVPs neither represent nor work for Microsoft

    I thought maybe someone might know if SP1 is around the corner or if it's still in the formative stage.  Your answer seemed a little flippant.

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-01-16T21:09:11+00:00

    Microsoft has reportedly begun distribution of the first service pack for Windows 7...

    A posting to the company's Russian-language TechNet page indicates...

    I'm sorry but that's pure FUD, Davy-D.

    MS has confirmed that Win7/Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 has NOT gone RTM yet.

    The posting was in a Russian-language blog hosted on TechNet, not a "TechNet page."

    See...

    Leaked "Official" Windows 7 Service Pack 1

    http://securitygarden.blogspot.com/2011/01/leaked-official-windows-7-service-pack.html

    ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (IE, Mail, Security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ Disclaimer: MS MVPs neither represent nor work for Microsoft

    Are you sure about that PA Bear? http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itproSP/thread/3b0acd6b-f182-47cd-87d1-03984776589c

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