You need Windows 7 Service Pack 1 - but beware!

You need it! It's a "Critical Upgrade," not optional. It's Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows 7 - you need it installed to upgrade and protect your computer from attacks.

But there's a catch, that can cause you to disable programs and services unless you do this step first . . .

You've seen this scenario before, and it's here again for the Windows 7 SP 1 upgrade. But then, if you hadn't read this article, you may have listened to your neighbor or grandchild telling you to just go right ahead and install the Service Pack before doing the research to make sure your install is successful and doesn't cause other problems to your computer.

But CyberSmart Computers will get you through this upgrade successfully - and safely. Look to the end of this article to get all the details about how to do the necessary upgrade - with no worries about your computer's safety!

It turns out that the pre-install download you need doesn't show up on the updates feature until AFTER you do the Service Pack install. The only reason we can come up with is that the SP1 release is just out, and programmers have not made the change to put the pre-install file into the proper order with the SP.

If you don't do the pre-install, you are asking for trouble. According to Microsoft, "an error may occur in the x86-based applications or services, which causes the application or service to stop unexpectedly. This behavior may cause data loss.

"Important You must install this update on your computer or server before you install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1). This update will not resolve this issue if you install this update on a computer that has Windows 7 SP1 or on a server that has Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 already installed."

If you aren't in the tech loop, you wouldn't have any way of knowing this prior to installing the necessary SP1 upgrade.

The SP contains all the updates and upgrades you need to keep your computer secure,and adds some operational improvements such as how your HDMI interface works with Windows, changes in the way physical memory is handled in virtual devices, changes the way your computer prints Microsoft's XPS documents (Microsoft's rival to Adobe's Acrobat Reader), enhances the handling of large size hard drives, and a number of other new or improved features.

But it's the security features that are most important to you. Over time, hackers discover new ways to get into your computer, and Microsoft fix the holes. If you don't keep up with the fixes, your computer becomes a prime target for criminals. SP1 puts all the updates into one package that you need installed for your own safety.

CyberSmart Computers, and non-CyberSmart Computers owners, can get their computer upgraded with all the right files installed in the proper order for just our minimum bench charge: $65 for desktops, and $80 for laptops. In addition to the upgrade, you'll get a complete tune-up, physical vacuuming of the computer interior, dust blow-out for the heat sinks and power supply, and cleaning out old and unnecessary files to lessen hard derive seek and retrieve times.

You need SP1! It will become required for installing new software with Windows 7 - SP1 includes a new installer file that will not allow non-SP1 computers to install files).

We also need to note that our policy is that we do not do upgrades on infected computers. If you are running toolbars, coupon programs, various game programs and such, it's highly likely you are infected with spyware or malware. If you are, then you will need to have the hard drive disinfected first before you can do the upgrade. CyberSmart can provide that service to you.

Don't wait! You need Windows 7 Service Pack 1 installed on your computer. Get it now by calling CyberSmart and book a day to bring your computer in for this vital upgrade!