Rumors of upcoming Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 are now officially confirmed as the company posted details of Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, surprisingly Windows 7 SP1 will only include minor updates apart from an updated Remote Desktop client which now takes advantage of RemoteFX technology.

Microsoft however did not provided any release or beta timeline for SP1 and only said :

"Once SP1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is released, the service pack will be delivered through Windows Update and be available on Microsoft Download Center for download as well."

This official announcement from the company will now put an hold to rumors which stated support for future technologies like USB 3.0, enhancements and feature additions to the upcoming Windows 7 Service Pack 1 release.