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    Vista SP1 on Vostro 1400???

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by The Assuager, May 27, 2008.

  1. The Assuager

    The Assuager Notebook Enthusiast

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    For some reason, I haven't received the vista sp1 update through windows update...I'm afraid to download it manually, and just want to use windows update. Anyone have luck updating to SP1 on a vostro??? any input would be greatly appreciated, TY!
     
    The Assuager, May 27, 2008
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  2. KernalPanic

    KernalPanic White Knight

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    Our vostros have upgraded fine, but to be entirely fair all of our vostros are now blanked and re-installed.

    The driver suite and junk they install with their default install causes all sorts of havok so we blank them, install Vista fresh and patch then add the correct drivers.

    That's right... their default install has junk in it which causes blue screens and driver faults...
     
    KernalPanic, May 28, 2008
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  3. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Works fine. :cool:
     
    pixelot, May 28, 2008
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  4. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    If you have intel integrated graphics (x3100) you may need to update the driver.

    Go here: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Product_Filter.aspx?ProductID=2800
    Download the .zip version of the driver, and follow the instructions in the readme file for updating the graphics driver.


    Or alternatively, just use Microsoft's standalone SP1 upgrader. You might have to reinstall a driver or two after upgrading.
     
    swarmer, May 29, 2008
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    When I first got my 1400, Windows Update showed two important updates. I can't remember what they were but after I installed them, then sp1 became available.
     
    roca808, May 29, 2008
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