Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 service pack available now

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Microsoft says the release will enable better virtual desktop rollouts

Microsoft has made service pack 1 (SP1) for both Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server R2 operating systems generally available from today. The 1.9GB service pack is a multi-language (36) download a...

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