Download Windows Vista SP1 Beta through Windows Update again

Download Windows Vista SP1 Beta through Windows Update again

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This makes Vista Ultimate what RTM should have been.. smooth, feels good, and Fassssst. 17603 is the way to go… it can only get better.
Thanks to GHacks for the patch….

When I did this windows update never showed KB935509, but it downloaded the other updates and SP1. Is this pack no longer necessary?

I have downloaded SP1 Beta, thanks gHacks.
All 3 updates after the registry hack were downloaded and installed 1 by 1 and after this the SP1 - It showed up from the 2nd check.

This SP1 - is not that good, the activation is not accepted there ! Shit… I needed System Restore to do for taht.

Listen to Mihail. I have two machines that I installed this beta on, and only one of them still boots. I don’t know what would cause the activation to mess up, but they are both LEGIT copies of Vista Business. The broken machine will boot to the activation screen, but when I attempt to activate, it says Unable, so I re-entered the key and went to it again. Still failed. I went to the phone option, and there are NO NUMBERS where the activation code should be. (the number you read to the automated phone system) - BEWARE!

Then you have a non-compatibly problem boot to DVD -> command prompt -> type”rstrui.exe /offline:c:\windows” wait a bit and the last known good image will restore.

v.17042 patch still works as of 11:15 last nite. and cmd restore line was tested in SP1-B v.17036.. after ea patch recommend you make a restore 17042.final then you know its there. Seems not every install makes a Restore after final..

ohh god… my thing comes up in the updates
but it just wont download…
any ideas on that one guys?

Welp, I’ve tried again with the new stuff for the new SP1 Beta, and the first update works fine, but yet again KB938371 (the second update on this round), does the SAME EXACT THING it did before… Something on my laptop is preventing that very 3.1mb update from working! ARGH!!!

JB, sorry it does not work.. but a simply question is your version Full. RTM or OEM or Retail.. the black, blue and fast versions do not work.
Soul must have a weird version also…I;m quite happy with the SP1’s that I have tried,
currently 17042… but hey \just a thought you might clean the BUFFER - Cache and all cookies then retry.. also I had one system that after ea KB I found the only was to REBOOT then look for #2 reboot then #3 then etc etc etc.

Um…I have version 6.0.6000.16509 retail.

Not sure what the deal was but, it was a total disaster.

What version do you have, Pirate?

did anyone else only have to update once, before having sp1 display, only to have it stop downloading at 8% ??

sorry scratch that, microsoft is just uploading EXTREEMLY slow. (what is this, the file is only 50 MEGS??¨)

only the first update file showed up

rebooted and then no new updates

Probably Microsoft closed down this hole too. I will wait for the official SP1, so there will be a crack and It will work best with no BSODs or all other staff like that.

well…the file did download, and it installed, but upon reboot it gets passed the microsoft green loading bar, then it starts this file check with a total of 68627 files and gets to the 67733 file and stops telling me “!! 0xc0000034 !!” its listed as (\registry\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Win…) and thats all it gives me. ive tryed to load in safe mode (all of them) and it never gets passed the file load! try to repair os from install cd, to no avail, it shows me a restore point of microsoft sp1 but it only can get to the point “finalizing restore”

i cant get my sytem to boot no mater what i do, CAN ANYONE PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE FOR HOW TO GET VISTA BACK UP AGAIN!!!!!

…oh ya and i have an oem copy (home premo 32bit), dont know if that should make a diffrence

gnugeek, if might be nice if you READ the instructions… it does say reboot then manually ask for updates…
rechik your error normally = INACCESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE -

Pirate, I am using the OEM version of 32-bit UIltimate that came with my computer. I’m thinking it’s either a Dell issue, or maybe one of my programs (Comodo? NOD32? SpySweeper?).

Either way, if the final SP1 requires that same download, looks like I may be boned… :o\

yea sry

finally installed latest sp1 now

kinda no hassles

windows remained activated

JB, only other thing I can think is
rename edb.log and remove cat2 from windows/system32. Instruction on the MS site for how to if you have problems..
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798

had to use this several time on old XP…

After uninstalling the old SP1 Beta, the update worked like a charm. However some of the Patch updates where a little different in their versions (since I am running 64 bit). Also, once SP1 is install my version is listed as: Service Pack 1, v.658

Wonder if that is due to me also being 64 bit…

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I have just followed the steps given here and my first update has just shown up in windows update. got to restart my computer now but just wanted to say thnx and give a big thumbs up

Odie, v.17036 was changed to v.17042 so you have the correct version… has nothing to do with X64 or X32. Service Pack 1, v.658
is RC1 Review.

Thanks Pirate for the link. I tried everything I could on that Microsoft page, and nothing worked.

Basically, I install, restart, get to the “Configuring Updates” part (which takes a minute or two), then it goes immediately to “Shutting Down”. Then upon restart, Startup Repair is launched. Looking at the “Startup Repair” details, it says “Boot Manager failed to find OS loader.”

After Startup Repair, all is well, but the update fails with an Error “Code 80004005″.

Not sure WTF is up. Any other ideas guys?

Installed the 3 updates but service pack 1 doesn’t come up in win update.

Pale you have to reboot after every KB is installed.. failure to reboot fails the next step. then you should as the instructions say. manually check for updates… duh.
instructions:
Please check for updates in Windows Update.
Right click on sp1_rc_17036_v652_web_updater.cmd file and click on “Run as Administrator�.
Log off from Vista system and then log in again.(REBOOT-1)
Open Windows Update and check for updates.
Install Update for Windows Vista (KB935509) - v1.005, and reboot-2 the system.
Open Windows Update and check for updates again.
Install Update for Windows vista (KB937287) - Build 6001.17036 (x86 or x64).(reboot-3)
In Windows Update, check for updates again.
Install Update for Windows Vista (KB938371) - v1.018, and then restart the computer.(reboot-4)
Wait for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Open Windows Update and check for update again. Repeatitively(this means manually check) check for updates until Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Beta - Build 6001.17036 (x86 or x64) is shown.
Install Windows vista Service Pack 1 Beta - Build 6001.17036 (x86 or x64).
REBOOT-5

Yep Pirate, did that. And 3 hours later and a couple of reboots, still no servicepack.

Thx for the help.

Guys, have been checking with others.. couple have had same prob. CLEAN the cookies to MS..
all the MS cookies.. If the cookies show any SP pack prior to then it thinks you have it..
not sure why.. after you clear the cookies, reboot… wait 3 min…(you do know how to manually check the MS cookies) then manual check for SP1 pack… confirmed 1 UK,1 SP, 2 US stating - OK it now works.. one from TX-US stated he only had 2 KB’s then SP1

Raytheon117X !
All I can say again is [B]READ the INFO[/B].

Hey, at least you can install them… :oP

I sincerely hope I don’t have to reformat… It takes WEEKS to get all my stuff downloaded, installed, updated, tweaked, refined, sped-up, set-up, transferred, blah blah blah…

Ya know, I’ve NEVER had ANY of these stupid problems like I’ve had with Windows over the years with ANY Mac OS (except OS 9, which sucked, LOL).

…:::sigh:::…

:o\

Yay. This is just awesome now. Basically, i have the SP1 link in Windows Update, but guess what? It freezes at 12% with a fail error 80073712.

I had only installed the third KB and then the second KB and then SP1 popped in (no mention of the first KB in that list no matter what). Im thinking my download of SP1 is corrupted, but how do I clear the Windows Update cache? Or wherever it stores its stupid temporary files?

I have cleaned the comp manually and with ccleaner and VistaManager, rebooted. And servicepack just won’t show in win update.

The 3 updates KB935509,KB937287 and KB938371 is installed. I did run SP1Beta_Hack.cmd before I saw that it was a new file (the .bat file). Can that have something to do with SP beta not showing??

I give up. I checked out the files i notepad and looked trough the registry, looked like it should. Even tried change language from swedish to English in windows and no luck. Searched Google…

Ah damn this s**t.

I’m having the same problem as Pale. I’ve installed the updates (KB937287 and KB938371 - KB935509 didn’t show up) and Service Pack 1 is still not listed when I search for updates…

Since so many ppl are now not able to get v.17042, seems that MS has removed the DL. I’m sure they set the counter for 15K plus. Rumors are they simply removed the SP1 RC so they could put up the next new RC.

So if you want to test this version you will have to download the full “standalone.iso”.

Yea, I only had two updates, not 3. The SP1 is not available in updates currently. Atlease I have the updates required to install sp1 when it comes.

JB your not alone, I am also failing on that same KB with the same error.

Getting the same messages as you. System Reboots - Configuration Updates - Shutting Down - I login only to find the update has failed.

I dont get the repair thing like you do though so im not sure whats up with that.

I also have a Dell Laptop 1730

Hm, sounds like this could be a Dell laptop problem. Dammit Dell… Like I said before, I sure as hell hope the updates required for the final SP1 aren’t the same, because then we’re pretty boned. :o\

well for one i must say that the beta works great. two followed the instructions and no problems what so ever. Three why the hell is everyone having a problem with the SP1 Beta, all you need is the system requirements and a legit copy of windows ex.. OEM, Purchased ect… and blamo you have one smooth running OS Nice;) thanks Pirate! Installed on my Inspiron 1520, 7200, 2gb Ram Runs like a charm… Kinda funny because it runs better now than ever.. Cheers Mate !

Sorry and thanks to you too JB!

I got a copy to run on my second partition for Vista x64. Mine was legal, but it was giving trouble to install on my primary partition. Wonder if x64 does something weird with the 2 update thing… Or maybe this partition im on is just messed haha.

In any case, Beta is nice. It certainly shuts down much faster. However, that copy of Vista is now a timebomb! It reset my activation. But i’ll just uninstall it in 27 days, and then install it again and ill get 30 more days to use it :).

lol, in all honestly the windows update would update your 64x or even my 32x based OS, windows update would download the approprate update regards if you have 64x or 32x… i don’t know Worked fine for me and my windows is still activated… crazy i don’t know. I guess it’s like playing a game of rulet, gotta love beta’s

JB what model dell laptop do you have?

Btest says he got it on his inspiron 1520, i have the xps 1730, maybe we can narrow down the problem.

I actually believe my version of x64 is corrupted to some extent. It really does the most random things! It never keeps my folder view settings and it really makes me angry with this and many other quirks it’s been having lately. Wonder if I do a reformat if everything will be fine?

Silly error 0×80073712 ….

Like I said B, I have an XPS1710.

Could be an XPS problem for all we know.

I dont think it is a dell problem, I am getting the 80004005 with a homebuilt pc.. it doesnt screw anything up, but it always does it on stage 3, so I have to wait to see the failure every time, kinda annoying.

Sean, so you’re also unable to get the same update due to the same error?

Hm, we need to narrow this thing down. B, Sean, what kinds of protection (firewall, antivirus, antispyware, etc) do you guys run?

I have nod32, SpySweeper, Comodo, Spyware Blaster, Ad-Aware 2007, and Spybot S&D. Maybe one of these are interfering?

I am using the built in firewall, defender, and Kaspersky Antivirus, I have tried with kaspersky disabled, but not with the firewall or defender disabled. I have tried clearing my download cache and making it redownload it, no good. Still fails on stage 3 after it hits 100% complete, then I get “Service Pack Did not install, Reverting changes” which takes a year, then it reboots, does that again, then lets me login with nothing changed, and only that message 80004005 (I have been going through the logs with a fine tooth comb, its the only one coming up at all so far) will post more as I get more time with it tomorrow.

im running avg free edition.

i have SQL Express Installed & a few other games & programming tools & office 2007, not much else other than that.

here is my update log… looks like its failing at the keyboard driver? not sure though.

1056 fb0 Agent Attempt 0 to obtain post-reboot results.
2007-11-25 12:19:11:859 1056 fb0 Handler Post-reboot status for package Package_for_KB938371~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.18: 0×80071aa7.
2007-11-25 12:19:11:859 1056 fb0 Handler WARNING: Got extended error: “POQ Operation HardLinkFile OperationData \SystemRoot\WinSxS\x86_keyboard.inf.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.16582_en-us_2c6e12316f76b8c6\i8042prt.sys.mui, \??\C:\Windows\System32\drivers\en-US\i8042prt.sys.mui”
2007-11-25 12:19:12:002 1056 fb0 AU ########### AU: Initializing Automatic Updates ###########
2007-11-25 12:19:12:020 1056 fb0 AU # Approval type: Scheduled (User preference)
2007-11-25 12:19:12:020 1056 fb0 AU # Scheduled install day/time: Every day at 3:00
2007-11-25 12:19:12:020 1056 fb0 AU # Auto-install minor updates: Yes (User preference)
2007-11-25 12:19:12:021 1056 fb0 AU Setting AU scheduled install time to 2007-11-26 08:00:00
2007-11-25 12:19:12:021 1056 fb0 AU WARNING: GetPostRebootResults failed, error = 0×80070005
2007-11-25 12:19:12:022 1056 fb0 AU AU finished delayed initialization

OK, so we can safely rule out Antispyware/Firewall/Antivirus, as each of us seem to be running completely different programs. :o\

Startup Repair tells me that Boot Manager cannot find the OS loader — nothing about keyboard drivers.

Wait a minute. Do you guys still have the Dell partitions they stick on their systems for things like backup and/or MediaDirect? I tried deleting/formatting these partitions, but they WILL NOT merge into my other partitions for some annoying reason. They have given me other problems as well.

i dont get the boot manager just a couple restarts then the failure.

what version of vista are u running, i have home premium 32 bit.

can you guys post the logs where the failure happens? look in c:\windows\windowsupdate.log

Nah, i did not do anything to my HDD, partitions are still there i just followed the instructions to a tea. Using bit defender, also have spy bot. Wireless router as well searousely i have no answers to any of these issues give me a day to brainstorm see if i can come up with any ideas. now some of these problems could be caused my lac or no memory everyones running at least 1gm ram? because vista is crap with 512 and in my opinoion should be outlawed if your only using that much. i see on a daily basis troubles with that

Nah, did not do anything with my partishions. now i do have a wireless router, useing Bitdefender, have used Kaspersky but it boged down my notebook,. give me a day to brainstorm. Everyones useing at least 1gm ram right vista HATES only 512 . that could be an issue look into that as well.

Have you read the instruction sheet… REMOVE your AV’s.. yes remove them. 99% of the AV will not allow some updates…”• Update your antivirus program (if needed), run it, and then disable it. After you install Windows, remember to enable the antivirus program, or install new antivirus software that works with Windows Vista.”(I recommend removal of. I use a wireless router- has not interfered. Remove AV, Remove-disable F.W.(Vista FW is ok and Bitdefender is OK, and REMOVE ADOBE. Remember when you think it is STUCK, it is not stuck..its working..check the HDD lite. get drunk, get laid, it might take upto or over 1h30m to 2h to complete…

hmmm, seems kinda extreme for a service pack, I have tryed disabling antivirus, firewall would affect this if it had troubles downloading, which is not the case, it is well downloaded by the time it fails. And the Antivirus is not even loaded at the point it fails, since it is at stage 3 that starts before you even log in. I am ok with the time it takes, it does not hang up, and surprisingly it doesnt trash my system when it fails, it just reverts back for another 2 reboots. tried reinstalling prerequisite packs, no go. Will look in log again later, wanna try this out!

i uninstalled my virus scan software and still no go.

why uninstall Adobe? and which Adobe, PDF, dreamweaver, photoshop? I dont think it would be failing on one of those to tell you the truth.

I’m going to try and make a full backup of my system and revert back to a clean install to see if it goes through then.

Somehow I seriously doubt that my Adobe Master Collection could be causing any of these problems… And my AV is nod32 3.0.563.0, which works with Vista. I tried disabling all my stuff and it makes no difference, and there’s no way I am uninstalling them.

I have Vista Ultimate 32-bit, and I also have 4GB of RAM, so that isn’t the issue for sure.

I’m interested to see if the clean install works for you b.

no way,
only the service pack 1 seems to be removed.
I followed the instructions (installed all the 3 updates and rebooted after each one) but I can’t see the service pack 1 update.

I have no antivirus at all or other programs that can block it…

so I think they removed it another time…

ive been scouring the internet for every error message ive seen in the log and none of them make any since for what is actually happening, or they are dummy errors that dont mean anything, or they pertain to packages that have nothing to do with sp1 (such as office 2007 etc.) this is kinda puzzling…

I figured it out!

Run chkdsk (check disk) on your system drives. I did this and for some reason it found the entire drivers folder corrupted. It repaired it in about 1 minute and I was able to install SP1, thank god i dont have to do a re install!

hope this helps you guys out!

i also just realize i had plugged in a network cable at the same time… that may have made a difference not being on wireless. just in case.

Followed your instructions, SP1 downloaded and installed, all 4 gig of RAM correctly reported from system information. (still incorrectly shows 3.25 from task manager)

Thank you for sharing, very much appreciated.

Foy

Strange that some can install SP1.

Well, b, I ran chkdsk 3 times, and it found nothing wrong every time. I also tried using LAN instead of wireless, and it didn’t help — same thing as always. :o(

Glad you could at least get things working. :::sigh:::

1. x86 Vista which is limited to 3GB usable RAM… x64 Vista will use upto 8GB but you need the patch for memory…x86 is limited to 3GB - that is a XP and VISTA problem unless x64.Fox says (still incorrectly shows 3.25 from task manager)guess he failed to read x86 is not 4GB enabled.PS: XP is the same way…
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I do not find it strange that many can not install SP1, failure to read the instructions, failure to read the MS lit, failure to understand it must BE FULL install, nlite and other 3rd party removal screws it up, the fast, blue & black versions will not work,they are modified too much…

Well, anyway, rumors are the v17042 has been pulled, and the next version is going online. v17051 or v17052…

Not sure which one…

some of us did read the instructions, word for word, reboot for reboot, it just doesnt work for some.. which is why it is not final yet Im sure.

why not post the section in your logs where it fails? Maybe someone can help you trouble shoot it

That is what led me to fix my issue and get it installed.

The logs tell you exactly what went wrong with a little research.

I found the solution for those who can’t see the Service Pack after the other updates.

To install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (works on the latest SP1 v.652 release) on non-English non-supported language edition, perform following steps before hacking the registry.

Download and install Windows Vista English MUI (Multilingual User Interface) Language Pack.
Run Registry Editor (regedit.exe).
Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Nls\Language

Backup the Language registry key by right click on it, then click on “Export�. Save the registry file with a filename in a safe location.
In the right pane, locate the registry value named InstallLanguage and Default. Double click on them one by one, and change the value data to 0409 (represent English, the original value varies depends on the language locale of your Vista, such as 0504 in Simplified Chinese).

Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\MUI\UILanguages

Backup the UILanguages registry key by right click on it, then click on “Export�. Save the registry file in with a filename a safe location. Do not overwrite previous saved registry file.
Expand UILanguages branch in the left pane, and you should see another registry key that has the name that represent Vista system language locale. For example, zh-CN for Simplified Chinese, zh-TW for Traditional Chinese, pt-PT for Portuguese, da-DK for Danish and etc.
Delete the language locale registry key, i.e. delete zh-CN, pt-PT and etc by right click on it, and select “Delete�.

Above steps will hide and mark the actual system language from Microsoft. Now perform the registry hack steps to download and install Vista SP1 beta.
After installing Vista SP1, and if you want your system to revert back to its original display language setting, double click on the previously saved registry files from steps above to merge back the original values to the registry. Then go to Control Panel Regional and Language Options to set the display language back to your own language locale.
Note that after installing SP1 with procedure above and switch back to non-supported language locale, some system components that are using the language packs may fail or prompt out run-time error dialog box, such as when using Group Policy. However it shouldn’t affect general usage of Windows Vista.

It works for me!

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/11/12/force-vista-sp1-beta-to-show-up-and-available-for-install-in-wu-of-non-supported-languages-locale/

There are plenty of errors, none clearly state why, nor are the error codes specific, most of which are not even known to be codes that windows update uses. With the only hits coming up on search engine pointing to fixes that dont work, or are irrelevant, since they are only suppost to be codes pertaining to a certain product, or the server update service, which doesnt do much for me. I will wait for a later build, I highly doubt this is a mal-configuration on my end since plenty of updates have installed since then, and im not gonna go breaking my system trying to get sp1 to work. Its obvious MS has some more time to spend on the installation process.

I would post the error codes, but they are nearly all the same 3 codes, and they all tell me nothing whatsoever, and reference to fixes suggested by tweakers who cant believe it when thier workaround doesnt work for everybody. The file is enormous as well.. Oh well.. I can wait for final,,, or another build

I havent recieved any update in win update since I did this. I installed the 3 updates but the service pack dont show up, so it is NOT installed.

But I just wonder if it messed up now. Have anyone had an update the last 2 weeks in win update?

I had some strange updates right after I had uninstalled the service pack that did not appear on any of my other computers/hard drives that don’t have those 3 beta updates.

That is all I know right now for sure as I haven’t used that hard drive much since I tried the SP1 beta.

The SP1 beta is no longer available, take a look at Download Windows Vista SP1 RC1 for the newest working hack.

http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/

I have followed the instructions, and have download and installed KB938371 and KB935509, but KB937287 doesn’t show up no matter how many times I refresh. Any ideas anyone?

hi friend,
i bought laptop in france and its OS is windows vista family premium edition & it is in french. can i update it with English?
Please help me regarding this.