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    HELP! I installed the Vista Beta SP1 and I now get a message I have to re-install Windows!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by theoak1, Mar 27, 2008.

  1. theoak1

    theoak1 Notebook Consultant

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    I purchased a notebook with Vista Home Premium last October. I was unhappy with some of Vista's quirks, so I created that ini file that tricks Windows Update into installing the Beta SP1.

    Everything was fine, however I just received a mesage advising me that I have 11 days to back up my files an re-install Windows. Is there any way around this without having to re-install? The copy of Vista on my notebook is a legitimate OEM version.
     
    theoak1, Mar 27, 2008
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  2. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Check to see if you have a restore point that should have been created when you installed Vista SP1 beta.
     
    Rodster, Mar 27, 2008
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    Can you uninstall the beta and install the RTM?
     
    ttupa, Mar 27, 2008
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  4. theoak1

    theoak1 Notebook Consultant

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    Can I uninstall the beta without losing the contents of my HD?
     
    theoak1, Mar 27, 2008
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  5. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Yes you can. :)

    Link to SP1 RTM.
     
    talin, Mar 27, 2008
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  6. theoak1

    theoak1 Notebook Consultant

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    I can delete the Beta SP1 without having to do a system restore; or without having to format my HD and re-install windows?

    What's the easiest way to solve the problem?

    I wouldn't have installed the Beta SP1 if I know this would happen...
     
    theoak1, Mar 27, 2008
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    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    delete old beta sp1 and install the standalone sp1...
     
    McGrady, Mar 27, 2008
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  8. theoak1

    theoak1 Notebook Consultant

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    How do you delete the Beta SP1?

    I looked in the Control Panel/Programs and Features however I couldn't find the Beta SP1 listed...

    Should I do a system restore?
     
    theoak1, Mar 28, 2008
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  9. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Go to add/remove programs & check ''show updates''. Then find SP1.
     
    Thomas, Mar 28, 2008
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