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Installing this Release of Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1.......................................2
Before you start installing the Service Pack................................................................................2
Installing and uninstalling the Service Pack.................................................................................3
Copyright..................................................................................................................................... 3

Installing this Release of Windows Server

2008 R2 with Service Pack 1
This document provides information about the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system with
Service Pack 1, including steps to take prior to installation, installing the Service Pack, and how to
uninstall the Service Pack. The Service Pack installation wizard guides you through the actual
installation steps. This Service Pack updates all editions of Windows Server 2008 R2.

Before you start installing the Service Pack

Before you install Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1, follow the steps in this section to
prepare for the installation.

Ensure that your hard drive has enough free space for the installation. Refer to the following
chart for required disk space and download package sizes. Because disk space usage varies
greatly depending on a number of factors unique to your deployment, you should consider
these values an absolute minimum. Additional disk space may be required if you have
installed language packs. Other factors that may require more disk space include the amount
of RAM installed, servicing requirements (that is, the number and frequency of updates you
plan to install), and the number and type of non-Microsoft drivers or tools.
Installation method

Approximate disk

Download size for

Download size for

space requirements

Windows Update

standalone package

package

Stand-alone
installation

Windows Update

x64-based: 7.4 GB

Not applicable

Itanium-based: 3.6
GB

Not applicable

x64-based: 850
MB

Itanium-based: not
applicable

x64-based: 95.7
MB

X64-based: 903
MB

Itanium-based:
511 MB

Not applicable

Not applicable

Itanium-based:
not applicable

Use an administrator account. Log on to your computer using an administrator account,

make sure all other users are logged off the computer, and close all open programs.

Disconnect UPS devices. If you have an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) connected to
your destination computer, disconnect the serial cable before installing the Service Pack.
Setup automatically attempts to detect devices that are connected to serial ports, and UPS
equipment can cause issues with the detection process.

Ensure availability of power. If you're using a laptop computer, connect it to an AC electrical

outlet and dont unplug or restart the computer during installation.
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Update any device drivers as necessary. You can do this by using Windows Update in
Control Panel, or by going to the device manufacturer's website.

Back up your servers. Your backup should include all data and configuration information
that is necessary for the computer to function. It is important to perform a backup of
configuration information for servers, especially those that provide network infrastructure,
such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) servers. When you perform the
backup, be sure to include the boot and system partitions and the system state data. Another
way to back up configuration information is to create a backup set for Automated System
Recovery.

Disable your virus protection software. Virus protection software can interfere with
installation. For example, it can make installation much slower by scanning every file that is
copied locally to your computer.

Installing and uninstalling the Service Pack

Choose the installer appropriate to your computer, whether it is x64-based or Itanium-based.
1. On the Install Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 page, click Next.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen. The computer might restart as part of the
installation. Do not unplug or shut down the computer during the installation.
3. Once the installation is complete, reactivate antivirus protection.
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Programs.
2. Under Programs and Features, click View installed updates.
3. On the Uninstall an update page, click Service Pack for Microsoft Windows
(KB976932), and then click Uninstall.
4. Follow the instructions on your screen.

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