
With SP1, Microsoft further improved security, stability, and performance, giving Windows 7 users an even better experience. Its reworked Taskbar reduced clutter, previews were slicker and System Tray is easier to control, making it more convenient for users. Windows 7 was already a popular upgrade from Vista. Windows Service Packs often combine previous updates and sometimes can offer new features to the operating system they’re made for.



Microsoft released a major update for Windows 7, called Service Pack 1 (SP1), in February 2011.
