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    Quickest way to update to SP1?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Specialista, Mar 13, 2009.

  1. Specialista

    Specialista Notebook Geek

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    I just did a clean install of Vista. What is the fastest way to update it to Service Pack 1 (SP1) without going through all the smaller updates leading up to SP1? My understanding is that all of these are included in SP1 anyway, so why is Windows Update not smart enough to reflect this?

    Please help.
     
    Specialista, Mar 13, 2009
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  2. Hirohata

    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    I think there's a standalone Vista SP1 pack somewhere on the Microsoft website. Then there are the small updates using Windows Update I suppose~
     
    Hirohata, Mar 13, 2009
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  3. jeremysdad

    jeremysdad Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, just go to microsoft.com, and open the downloads section. Search for "Vista SP1 standalone". Download and install. My advice would be to save the file to some preservable media for future use.

    Edit: In a good mood cause my new computer came, so here you go: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...6d-5ebb-413b-89c9-cb3d06d12674&DisplayLang=en

    Good luck!

    Superedit: You can order a standalone SP1 dvd for free from MS, as well. Obviously, not immediate.
     
    jeremysdad, Mar 13, 2009
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  4. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    just know that the sp1 install does take a little while so make sure you have a bit of time lol..
     
    zfactor, Mar 13, 2009
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Yup...that it does..I did a bit of *multi-tasking* whilst it was taking care of business :D But when it was done, it was worth the wait!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Mar 13, 2009
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