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Time: 07:59 EST/12:59 GMT | News Source: The Register | Posted By: Chris Hedlund

Microsoft has prepped its Windows Service Pack blocker tool kit to include its upcoming service packs for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. The SP1s for both operating systems hit Release Candidate status late last month, but they’re not expected to reach manufacturers until early next year.
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