Windows 7 SP1 ISO files go missing from Microsoft servers

Posted on 27 March 2014

Users who may have decided to move away from Windows XP and install Windows 7 on their production systems may be in for a bit of trouble as official ISO files of Windows 7 SP1 have gone missing from Microsoft servers since a couple of days.

None of the ISO files for Windows 7 SP1 – no matter the version or the language or architecture – are present on Microsoft servers and the links are simply returning 404 page not found errors.

There is a way out for users to first install the operation system through non-service pack ISO files and then install the SP1 through Windows Update. However, this is a longer route and those looking to migrate quickly may find it a little frustrating.

The missing Windows 7 SP1 ISO files are important during this particular period considering how Microsoft is campaigning to move users away from Windows XP onto newer platforms including Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Missing Windows 7 SP1 ISO files will not only increase the work on system administrators and migrators around the world, but will also prove to be damaging for Microsoft’s reputation.

Below are the links, which were active a couple of days back:

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