How to remove Windows 7 SP1 Beta

Microsoft has officially announced and began the public availability of Windows 7 SP1 Beta and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta in the Worldwide Partner Conference 2010. Service Pack 1 of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 share the same setup and installation can only be applied on a system running the RTM versions of Windows operating systems.

Although SP1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 is now publicly available, note that Microsoft does not offer this early release of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta for home users, and installation is not supported by Microsoft. However, everyone who wants to download and install the beta version of SP1, can register for TechNet and be available for download.

The official version of Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta and Windows 7 SP1 Beta is the same version with the leak of Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 SP1 Beta Build 7601,16562. Registrars have two options to download SP1, either via Windows Update or download the ISO, which contains both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.



Register and download Windows 7 SP1 Beta and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta on TechNet Evaluation Center.

To register, you must fill out a questionnaire, which has more to do with IT professionals. Users who want to skip the registration process to download SP1 Beta just can use the following direct download links to download the official SP1 Beta to server Microsoft.

Windows 7 SP1 Beta 32-bit (x86) edition (updated through Windows): WUSignUpTool_x86.exe
Windows 7 SP1 Beta 64-bit (x64) edition (updated through Windows): WUSignUpTool_x64.exe

Windows 7 SP1 Beta ISO: 7601.16562.100603-1800_Update_Sp_Wave0-B1SP1.0_DVD.iso

ISO has Windows6.1-KB976932-x86-INTL.exe (32-bit), Windows6.1-KB976932-x64-INTL (64-bit), and Windows6.1-KB976932-ia64-INTL.exe (IA-64 ), and runs on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

Note: The link to download the update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta

Note that Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta is available only in English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. After installing the beta version, the system will expire on June 30, 2011, where by that time, users must upgrade to a newer or final assembly, or remove the SP1 beta.

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 includes updates to bring personal computers and servers to the latest level of support ensures continuous improvement of Windows Operating System (OS), including previous system upgrade through Windows Update, as well as continued incremental updates to Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 platform, based on feedback from customers and partners, and is easy for organizations to deploy a single set of updates. For detailed changes and additional improvements in SP1, check the significant changes in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 document, SP1 Beta FAQ and documentation for the SP1 Beta.

And, there is a guide to remove the Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta is for people who want to remove and get rid of SP1.