How-To: Install Microsoft Service Packs

Microsoft Service Packs

A service pack (SP) is a Microsoft update for Windows or Office, often combining previously released updates, that helps make Windows and Office more reliable. Service packs, which are provided free of charge from Microsoft, can include security and performance improvements and support for new types of hardware. Make sure you install the latest service pack to help keep Windows and Office up to date. Service packs take about 30 minutes to install.

Windows Service Packs

Our Better Faster Solutions add-ons, like Clipboard for Outlook, require the latest service packs for Windows. Download and install Windows service packs for free from Microsoft.

Get Windows Service Packs

Office 2007 Service Pack 3

All Better Faster Solutions add-ins require the Service Pack 3 (SP3) for Outlook 2007. If you have Outlook 2007, download and install Office SP3 for free from Microsoft. If you are unsure of your Outlook version, see the What's my Outlook version? article.

Get Office Service Pack 3

It's highly recommended to Enable Automatic Microsoft Updates, so you always have the latest patches and security updates.