How TO: Install Vista SP1 Final via Windows Update

Thats the joy of working at the Help Desk in my company - I've got a test Vista laptop that I can pretty much beat up (we havent officially converted from XP yet, but there's a few machines with Vista in our environment). I'm going to load this up on my test machine next week and see how it goes

 

hey orion, just curious, how much did your jump? thanks

 

I think, 15 to 20GB.

 

Notes :-

Just attempted to download SP1 using the hack given here
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=215593.
When I downloaded 2 updates about 4 mb each and restarted, windows update said :- no new updates available.
I had to re - apply the hack, and voila, I got the SP1.
I am still downloading, will tell more about it when I complete.

Thanks to Fade to black for the hack.

 

I don't know, does service pack good?
i thought microsoft would say it in the automatic update, then why not do they?
i don't want to screw up the hacking and get my computer in a mess.

 

ok........

 

Using the hack here, I was able to download about 85 mb part I of the SP1. It installed successfully, then asked for a restart. Shutdown took about 7-8 minutes as it did three stage install of sP1.

Then I ran in to trouble.

Computer will not boot, it went into startup repair screen. And going on and on and on.
I manually shut it down using power button, attempted to reboot, same problem.

It did boot on third attempt.
Now I am installing second part of SP1.

Lets see what happens.

 

strange, had 0 problems me and others

good luck

 

Thanks.

Now its downloading the second part of SP1(153 MB). 95% complete.
I think one more part is left.

I still have one question. Initially it said Release Candidate 1, Is it RTM?

 

if it said release candidate, then it's not the final version....

 

I figured so.

Anyway, I will give it a try.

 

No it's not RTM. But RC refresh 2 is supposedly found to be the final RTM.

 

RTM is the final release guys. RTM, release to manufacturing.

Microsoft wouldn't release a Service Pack that is not final to Sony, HP, etc.

 

Hmmm, maybe because they haven't really released this yet and we are using a registry hack to get it??? ...big ol' grin...

Gary

 

hmmm i followed all the steps, installed the 2 required updates that is needed for sp1 and it says no new updates available. Did microsoft remove it?

edit: let me try it again......

 

To sum this all up.

If it was not the final build, you will get that annoying watermark on the bottom of your screen saying build bla bla bla.....but you don't!

This is a very good proof it's final!

 

ok, now downloading the sp1. Thanks maximus777

 

I HOPE I GET MORE BATTERY LIFE. I only get 2hrs on a full 100% charge....

 

I think so, its final.

I had the problems during installation as I told.
I noticed few things and will like to describe.

My zone alarm free firewall stopped working, so I had to reinstall it.
Start up is actually taking more time now.

Will write more>>>>>>>>

 

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,142233/article.html

It is final. i guess the reason it is not showing is because microsoft is planning to release it on the march. (accoring to this article). People that just upgraded could think it as a first person to get it

 

thats what ive been saying from te start

thank u

 

Been playing with Vista for a while. Totally loving the SP1 feel. Great response and handling. Haven't had a slow-down at all. Transferred some files from my laptop over to my external HDD and all went smoothly.

Checked with Windows Update, found no new updates. So I'm assuming my OS is up-to-date.

Oh, and I installed Tune-Up Utilities 2008. It's amazing at how fast windows now pop-up.

My only issue is with my video card driver. Getting weird pixelated dots at random times. If I move my cursor or hover a window screen near it, it disappears. Stupid Nvidia.

 

Which nVIDIA driver are you using? There are many diff version you could try.

You could try the latest Microsoft nVIDIA driver, or you could try the latest laptopvideo2go driver.

Lemme know how it goes I can help u

 

Well i'm well pleased, i've just installed it on my HDX which has 4GB ram, and the 32 bit vista in Computer properties (Control panel/System) now shows the full 4GB, before it showed just over 3GB.

I'm aware that windows will not use all of the Ram because it is impossible for 32bit windows, but it's nice that it now shows it.

 

I'm getting RC1 on my update. Refresh 2 removed the watermark, this may not be RTM according to that logic.

Check it:

 

ok i Copy and Paste everything on the command prompt? OR WHAT!

 

Umm, isn't that what the instructions CLEARLY state?

YES< you just copy the commands in DOS and hit enter, then run windows update then restart then windows update then restart till u get the service pack.

 

installed the 2 required updates that is needed for sp1 and it says no new updates available

 

#1

Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB938371) - v1.025

Installation date: ‎2/‎10/‎2008 12:35 PM

Installation status: Successful

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.

More information:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/bb738089.aspx

Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com




#2


Update for Windows Vista (KB937287) - Build 6001.18000 (x64)

Installation date: ‎2/‎10/‎2008 1:16 PM

Installation status: Successful

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.

More information:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/bb738089

Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com


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I sent u a PM dude, did u check it?

 

no i did Not. Let me see

 

I think the normal people, even if they are having trouble with vista, should wait until it comes out officially. This hack seems legit but i don't want to risk it.

 

I've tried it on many systems dude it's perfect! 0 issues, no watermark. nothing. why wait when it's there just coz u want to get it from Microsoft bro? Trust me on this.......what have u got to lose? rust me dude!

 

iis giveing me this that i need this idk sorry if im a pain in your 878798


C:\Users\JOSE TORIBIO\AppData\Local\Temp\Windows Vista SP1.part3.rar

 

I've got my computer to loose of it doesn't work which is a big enough reason for me. As it's been said before, if it ain't broke don't fix it, and i don't wanna take my unbroken system and (possibly) break it.

 

It means you are missing the file Windows Vista SP1.part3.rar


Make sur you have downloaded it and it is in the same folder as the other RAR files

when all files are in the folder, right click on the first rar file and click extract here

 

plus i've waited this long, might as well wait a few more days or weeks

 

Dude SP1 won't break your computer, you're making it sound like it was a BIOS update. Worst happens, format. Done. and like I said. i guarantee u you won't need to! it's beautiful man! trust me on this one for once

 

I don't have a drive image (Too huge and i have no dvds) and even though it worked for you YMMV. I really want to but i'm fine with waiting.

 

@MaXimus777
works great, was a piece of cake from windows update
after 2 little updates/reboot, sp1 didn't show up - just closed out windows update, reopened and it was there.
Thanks

 

so i have to save all 5 of them?

 

ooo i see was going on sent me the Windows Vista SP1.part3.rar thats all im missing

 

If after the 2 updates WU does not install SP1, just reboot, if you still have problems, do the Command line hack again and keep on rebooting until WU sees the SP1 update, i've done it successfully 3 times this weekend on my laptops.

If your worried about messing up your system, create a system restore point first, plus make sure you have your recovery disc's just in case.

I've had no problems at all, it's improved my laptops in lots of ways.

 

i have a 64 bit os do it still work?

 

Yeah, it still works, SP1 is on my 64-bit.

 

damn im the only one that can't get this to work..

 

is this it?

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 - Build 6001.18000(RTM.080118-1840) 64-bit English

 

installed thru WU yesterday. Everything works good although i didn't have a chance to play around and thoroughly test it. I don't know y people wanna wait ...... it is straight from microsoft final version.........

EDIT: my battery life is the same tho i guess it is the laptop . OH well, i can live with 2hrs of mobility

 

yes.! Here is how i worked out mine. Initially there was a batch file posted in the first post... i ran that then rebooted.. WU showed two required updates for sp1... installed that....... then i did the command promt registry as posted in post1 and ran the update again and VOILA sp1 showed up.

 

I tried 169.25 and the latest 173.65

I first thought my monitor was fooking up (dead pixels and such) but in XP there is nothing that displays this. So I'm assuming it's Nvidia and their no good drivers..