Introduction

If you’re using Windows 7, there’s an update available that can significantly improve your system’s performance. This update contains important files that are designed to enhance various aspects of your operating system. In this article, we’ll explore the details of this update and how it can benefit your Windows 7 experience.

Understanding the Update

Windows 7 File Information and Notes

To begin, let’s delve into the specifics of this update. The files included in this update are categorized based on product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR). By examining the file version numbers, we can identify the files that apply to a specific category. Here’s a breakdown:

• Version: 6.1.7601.18xxx
• Product: Windows 7
• Milestone: SP1
• Service branch: GDR

Essential Files

There are two types of files that are crucial for maintaining the state of your updated components: the MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum). These files, along with the associated security catalog (.cat) files, play a crucial role in preserving the integrity of the updated components. It’s important to note that the security catalog files are signed with a Microsoft digital signature, ensuring their authenticity and trustworthiness.

Update Details

Now let’s dive into the specifics of the update for different versions of Windows 7.

For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7

File Details:

• Core-fundamentals-clientperformance-perftrack.ptxml

  • File Version: Not applicable
  • File Size: 2,688 bytes
  • Date: 13-Jul-2009
  • Time: 20:28

• Perftrack.dll

  • File Version: 6.1.7601.18700
  • File Size: 635,904 bytes
  • Date: 12-Dec-2014
  • Time: 05:07

• Powertracker.dll

  • File Version: 6.1.7601.18700
  • File Size: 27,136 bytes
  • Date: 12-Dec-2014
  • Time: 05:07

• Wdi.dll

  • File Version: 6.1.7601.18700
  • File Size: 76,800 bytes
  • Date: 12-Dec-2014
  • Time: 05:07

For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7

File Details:

• Core-fundamentals-clientperformance-perftrack.ptxml

  • File Version: Not applicable
  • File Size: 2,688 bytes
  • Date: 13-Jul-2009
  • Time: 20:22

• Perftrack.dll

  • File Version: 6.1.7601.18700
  • File Size: 950,272 bytes
  • Date: 12-Dec-2014
  • Time: 05:31

• Powertracker.dll

  • File Version: 6.1.7601.18700
  • File Size: 29,696 bytes
  • Date: 12-Dec-2014
  • Time: 05:31

• Wdi.dll (x64)

  • File Version: 6.1.7601.18700
  • File Size: 91,136 bytes
  • Date: 12-Dec-2014
  • Time: 05:31

• Wdi.dll (x86)

  • File Version: 6.1.7601.18700
  • File Size: 76,800 bytes
  • Date: 12-Dec-2014
  • Time: 05:07

Conclusion

Updating your Windows 7 operating system to Service Pack 1 (SP1) can greatly enhance its performance. The files included in this update are specifically designed to optimize various aspects of your Windows 7 experience. By installing this update, you can ensure that your system operates efficiently and smoothly.

So, don’t wait any longer! Take advantage of this update and give your Windows 7 a performance boost!