How TO: Install Vista SP1 Final via Windows Update

Well I don't think i'm doing anything illegal since I'm not linking to any external website hosting the final SP1.

This is just a command prompt hack that allows Vista to see the final build of the SP1 via Windows Update:

1) Run command prompt as an administrator.

2) Paste the following commands and hit enter:

• reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\VistaSp1 /f > NUL 2>&1
  
  
• reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\VistaSP1 /f > NUL 2>&1
  
  
• reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\VistaSp1 /v Beta1 /t REG_SZ /d dcf99ef8-d784-414e-b411-81a910d2761d /f

3) Reboot

4) Run Windows update, you will find an update, install then reboot again.

5) Run windows update, you find another update, install then reboot.

6) Run Windows update, you will find the final version of SP1.

 

pal, you mean it is already hosted on WU?

why is it 'invisible' then? still don't get it...

And what are the two updates mentioned in #4 and #5?

 

those 2 should be the small updates before the big update.
MS did that in SP1 RC
you have to install some updates before getting the SP

 

I'm going to wait for some more people do it before I try...I hate touching the registry.

 

Ah you're not changing anything drastic dude! All you are doing is a little reg tweak for Windows update to see those hidden updates.

I cannot try it over here because we have a major internet problem all over the middleeast due to some cable in the sea being disconnected somewhere in Egypt or India. I can see the update through Windows update but the downloading process is actually about 1 KB/S due to this problem.

 

Question: "How To Install Vista SP1 Final via Windows Update"

Answer: Wait for it to appear.

 

I'm not saying it doesn't work, I just don't see the point to it. Vista works fine right now and whenever SP1 shows up on Windows Update, I'll install it. That's just my take on it. I don't feel the need to spend my time hacking my system to get something a few weeks earlier if everything works fine now.

 

yeah I see no point in "hacking" for an update, if its not public yet there is a reason no matter how small or stupid it may be.

Plus I have been using Vista for so long with no issues, I infact wont update right away even when it IS availble just to see the feedback from others.

The saying goes "if it aint broke dont fix it" and it holds very true often times in situations like this.

 

It's a little faster. Anyway, it's the final build, the RTM.

 

I know it's the final build. Anyways, it's good to hear that Vista runs a little faster with it. That's pretty similar to what people were saying when SP1 RC was released: that Vista seemed a little more responsive than before.

 

There was no need for that. I suggest you delete your post. Don't worry, I'll delete the quote if you do.

I have nothing wrong with this hack, I was simply saying that although it could be available for me now, I personally will wait until it becomes available for Windows Update. In no way was I saying that the hack is useless. In fact, I think it's good that you posted about it so others can use it. However, this is a forum and I was stating my opinion that I personally don't see a reason to use it. Others might. No problem with that at all.

 

Ummm, my post was directed towards the jerk Fade To Black, not you dude. You expressed your opinion with respect. unlike that jerk who doesn't like my threads apparantely

 

Oh ok. Sorry I misinterpreted your post.

 

Besides the fact that you might have copied it from my hack I see no point in you getting so worked up. I have posted it before and now all you wanna do is get credit for it. That's it. And watch your language.

 

It's cool dude, rep point added for u

 

Say something now, don't just stand there...
PS: So that you know, when you make a thread here it becomes public, so everyone can post. This is a public forum, not your forum.

 

Both of you stop getting so worked up, this is not new even from the guy who says he posted it first, we had this information months ago!

We even had people test it and had negative feedback and thats why I wont d/l it even if it says final, untill its public even a final build can be revised or changed. Also those who had the problems had a really hard time rolling back from the changes.

 

I did not copy this from your thread nor did I even know you had it posted.

I got it from here yesterday:

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/...l-windows-vista-sp1-rc1-via-windows-update/2/

 

I see. It wasn't clear when I was reading through that first post that the link was referring to a registry hack.

 

I don't like manually doing stuff, so I like it done for me. Anyone can see what's inside the hack, so no risks there (it will not mess with your files or screw something up).

 

@OP : Thanks for the post, I didn't see the tweak in the other threads.

 

What I meant is that with a little bit of formatting you can make it much clearer in your first post that SP1 is available via Windows Update through a registry hack.

To exemplify this:

 

Yeah, OK, will do.
People don't see because they don't want to .

 

Posted a response in your SP1 thread, but long story short, thanks for editing your first post.

 

This thread has nothing to do with release dates nor did I even mention anything about it. Simply says how to get Windows Update to show the final release of Vista SP1.

kthxbye

 

It is invisible coz Microsoft doesn't want to release it to the public yet. They only released it to the OEM Manufacturers (example, SONY, HP, etc) so that they can preinstall Vista SP1 on the systems they will sell. It is final, yet not released. it's called SP1 RTM (Release ot Manufacturing)

This hack will allow your Operating System to see the update

 

Oh, almost forgot what I wanted to ask:

I want to format my laptop, to be honest I have been putting it off so I can install SP1. I don't feel like waiting another couple of weeks.... would this give me the final SP1 build? The same exact copy that I will be getting in a few weeks automatically? I don't want to format and go through everything and find out I got a boned copy of SP1 that doesn't have all the updates. But if its going to be the same exact copy, then I will just go ahead and do it now.... thanks. Oh and this have the build number in the corner and **** and whatever.... or is the final copy period...... thanks

 

Yes this will give you the final sp1 build Just go ahead and install it... I'm gonna do the same, after a format!

 

Again I repeat, this is the final version that have been releaseed to OEM Manufacturers so they can preinstall on the new systems they sell. We got a way to get ahold of it that's all.

About the little annoying watermark that appears in the bottom corner, I am not sure, as I am still downloading the SP (very slow internet due to a major area problem), once I install I will confirm this.

But even if let's say the annoying water mark did appear. I know just the perfect way to remove it Fear not!

 

I installed sp1 using this method, complete success no water mark

 

you should read these 1st ad have a good read, it doesnt sound like its the final release and is a betre testing pre release ??? im no expert mind

http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=1992&SiteID=17

http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsvista/en/library/417467e7-7845-46d4-85f1-dd471fbc0de91033.mspx?mfr=true

 

AWESOME News!! thanks! Installing now!

 

Let us know how it is with you Max!

 

let us know if you have any probs

i did the 1st 2 updates earlier,then the sp1 came up in the updates,but ive not doenloaded or installed it yet and im not sure weather to or not ?

 

Everyone cool it in here, I had to delete, oh, about two pages worth of posts. Seriously, that's not mature.

 

Perfect guys!! everyone install!!!!! woo hooo at last

 

hey. what exactly are the two updates that are necessary before you're able to see sp1? can give me the kb numbers?

 

just follow the 1st post of this thread !

 

They are:

Update for Windows Vista (KB938371) - v1.025

Update type: Important

Install this update to enable future updates to install more efficiently on Windows Vista. This update is required before Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) can be installed. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.

and:

Update for Windows Vista (KB937287) - Build 6001.18000 (x86)

Update type: Important

Install this update to enable future updates to install more efficiently on Windows Vista. This update may be required before certain future updates can be installed. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.


Not sure of the size, but they were both fairly small.

 

I installed both updates, restarted, but it says no new updates :[

 

Did you do the registry hack in the first post of this thread?

SP1 has NOT been released publicly yet via Windows Update. It is currently only available on Windows Update via the registry hack.

 

run update and search for new updates again,mine shows on the 2nd time !

ive not installed it yet tho

 

Or maybe you should just read this post, this is explaining how and where to get the release, not on WU, but separately, as a standalone update...

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=214718

It's somewhere on page 4, and on page 5 you can find a post of mine proving that this is the real deal (with a MD5 checksum).

 

if u get this now, will u have to uninstall and reinstall the SP1 again when its officially released?

 

This is the official release (to manufacturers ).

 

Here is a direct link to YOUR message:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=2968589#post2968589

Gary

 

I understand what it is, regardless still curious about my question.

 

Wait, what language?

Yes but it has rules & if it is a public forum he can say anything he wants(thats not against forum rules).

So true......


Thanks for posting

 

His "language" posts were deleted.

 

I see, but I understand why he resorted to language.
Try being nicer Fade To Black.