What is Simplix UpdatePack 7 / 2008 R2?

Simplix UpdatePack 7 / 2008 R2

Simplix UpdatePack 7 / 2008 R2 is here to help you out! Even though Windows 7 is reaching its end of life in January 2020, it still has a ton of users who are not ready to jump to Windows 10 just yet. On the same day, Microsoft is also discontinuing support for Windows Server 2008 R2. It's definitely a big change!

Why Use Simplix UpdatePack?

So, you might wonder why you need Simplix UpdatePack. Well, even though there haven't been many feature updates lately, your OS is still getting security updates. But if you're doing a fresh installation of Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008, applying all those updates can be a real headache!

Cumulative Updates Made Easy

Back in May 2016, Microsoft released an Update Rollup, which included all patches from the release of Windows 7 SP1 up until April 2016. Since October 2016, security updates became cumulative too. While this means fewer files to download, you still have quite a lot on your plate.

The Power of Integration

This is where Simplix UpdatePack shines! It bundles all these updates into one installer for every security update that Microsoft has rolled out so far. Plus, it's super handy because it lets you integrate these updates into your Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 installations.

Command Prompt Parameters for Control

If you're feeling techy and want to run it from an elevated Command Prompt, there are some cool parameters you can use:

• /Reboot: Reboots your system automatically if needed.


• /S: Silent installation - no fuss!


• /Silent: Passive installation where you can see progress but it runs automatically.


• /IE11: Installs Internet Explorer 11 with localization.


• /Temp: You can choose where temporary files go.


• /NoSpace: Skip checking free space on the system drive.


• /NoUSB: Disables USB integration in the package.


• /NVMe: Integrates NVMe support for better performance.


• /FixOn: Enables or disables Spectre and Meltdown protection (default is off for Windows 7).

Integrating Updates Made Simple!

If you're looking to integrate those updates into a Windows distribution file (WIM), here's how:

• /Wim