Comments on: Download Windows Vista SP1 RC1 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/ A technology blog covering software, mobile phones, gadgets, security, the Internet and other relevant areas. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:44:10 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 KB936330 install failed at Networknet.nl http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-297141 Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 KB936330 install failed at Networknet.nl Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:05:29 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-297141 [...] Thanks to www.ghack.net and their post here  you can download this cmd script which removes couple of registery entires Windows Vista SP1 [...] [...] Thanks to http://www.ghack.net and their post here  you can download this cmd script which removes couple of registery entires Windows Vista SP1 [...]

]]> By: Monkey http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-236556 Monkey Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:50:34 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-236556 Yeah installing rc1 was a big mistake it didn't allow me to access my network printer or control panel. Any of you guys know how to access the "view installed updates" through command console or otherwise because the rc1 doesn't open the "view installed updates" so i can't remove it and i forgot to backup my os before installing. Yeah installing rc1 was a big mistake it didn’t allow me to access my network printer or control panel. Any of you guys know how to access the “view installed updates” through command console or otherwise because the rc1 doesn’t open the “view installed updates” so i can’t remove it and i forgot to backup my os before installing.

]]> By: shyden http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-235139 shyden Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:21:14 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-235139 Only thing i can suggest is a backup of your stuff and a clean install of the operating system. I know its a real ache with the sp1 at the moment and i've come across a problem with it which seems to affect the internet conncetion sharing between two computers. i dont know if any1 else has found this problem...? I removed the SP1 RC1 using the installed updates link in programs and features and was successfull. The moment i put it back in it happens all over again. I have even tried a clean install on both computers and still no luck, only happens with the SP1. i hope Microsoft sort this issue out before they release the service pack to the public or theres gunna be a lot of trouble lol. but if you cant install or uninstall the service pack and has caused unwanted changes to your system i recommend a system restore then full backup and clean install. I hope an RC2 does come out soon and that these problems have been dealt with because, in my opinion, releasing the service pack as it is now is only going to cause Windows Vista more agro. if anybody needs any 1 to 1 help just add me onto windows live messenger and i'll be happy to help ssteberis@hotmail.co.uk Only thing i can suggest is a backup of your stuff and a clean install of the operating system.

I know its a real ache with the sp1 at the moment and i’ve come across a problem with it which seems to affect the internet conncetion sharing between two computers. i dont know if any1 else has found this problem…?

I removed the SP1 RC1 using the installed updates link in programs and features and was successfull.

The moment i put it back in it happens all over again.

I have even tried a clean install on both computers and still no luck, only happens with the SP1. i hope Microsoft sort this issue out before they release the service pack to the public or theres gunna be a lot of trouble lol.

but if you cant install or uninstall the service pack and has caused unwanted changes to your system i recommend a system restore then full backup and clean install.

I hope an RC2 does come out soon and that these problems have been dealt with because, in my opinion, releasing the service pack as it is now is only going to cause Windows Vista more agro.

if anybody needs any 1 to 1 help just add me onto windows live messenger and i’ll be happy to help ssteberis@hotmail.co.uk

]]> By: John L. Galt http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-234479 John L. Galt Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:01:02 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-234479 I had heard an RC2 was coming first, so I am not sure - but RC1 is definitely off my list. I had heard an RC2 was coming first, so I am not sure – but RC1 is definitely off my list.

]]> By: Juicy http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-234417 Juicy Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:57:24 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-234417 John L Gault wrote "I did that. I still had the same problems as before. I installed it both times the correct way and uninstalled it both times the correct way." The full version is supposed to be out the 3rd week of January...if you can wait maybe that will fix the problem for you. John L Gault wrote “I did that. I still had the same problems as before. I installed it both times the correct way and uninstalled it both times the correct way.”

The full version is supposed to be out the 3rd week of January…if you can wait maybe that will fix the problem for you.

]]> By: Juicy http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-234414 Juicy Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:54:47 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-234414 I restored windows to what I had previously before the update then I "Hid the Update" like suggested above and it seemed to work. I called Gateway(because I have free support through them and Microsoft charges) and they said they've had a lot of inquiries about the same issues I was having and there wasn't much they could do and to contact Microsoft. That's why I came here because I wasn't going to pay Microsoft for a issue that was their fault. I restored windows to what I had previously before the update then I “Hid the Update” like suggested above and it seemed to work. I called Gateway(because I have free support through them and Microsoft charges) and they said they’ve had a lot of inquiries about the same issues I was having and there wasn’t much they could do and to contact Microsoft. That’s why I came here because I wasn’t going to pay Microsoft for a issue that was their fault.

]]> By: John L. Galt http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-234383 John L. Galt Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:38:15 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-234383 Shyden wrote "NO! you will have to install it first then remove it. if after you have removed it, it re-appears in windows update. just right click it and choose hide update. this will stop it being automatically installed when auto updates are turned on." I did that. I still had the same problems as before. I installed it both times the correct way and uninstalled it both times the correct way. Shyden wrote “NO! you will have to install it first then remove it. if after you have removed it, it re-appears in windows update. just right click it and choose hide update. this will stop it being automatically installed when auto updates are turned on.”

I did that. I still had the same problems as before. I installed it both times the correct way and uninstalled it both times the correct way.

]]> By: shyden http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-234052 shyden Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:15:43 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-234052 NO! you will have to install it first then remove it. if after you have removed it, it re-appears in windows update. just right click it and choose hide update. this will stop it being automatically installed when auto updates are turned on. NO! you will have to install it first then remove it. if after you have removed it, it re-appears in windows update. just right click it and choose hide update. this will stop it being automatically installed when auto updates are turned on.

]]> By: John L. Galt http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-233905 John L. Galt Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:47:31 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-233905 @Invisible - System Restore is ***not*** the way to do it - you still have the files there and will likely hose your system if you cannot restore *back* to after the SP1 install. To uninstall the SP1, you go to Control Panel --> Programs and Features --> Installed Updates (left hand navigation area) and then select Service Pack (KB936330). See http://www.windowsvistaplace.com/how-to-uninstall-vista-sp1-beta/windows-vista-tips for a more detailed explanation. @Bucfan - haven't seen that one before - did you try installing it again? @Juicy - you need to hide that update. Go to Windows Update, search for updates, then when it lists all the updates, right click the Service Pack update and select Hide select updates. Then install the rest and then turn on automatic updates again. Also, if you are using System Restore to remove the update, don't - use the instructions I posted above to *remove* SP1. @all - I tried the SP1 a second time, and I had the same experiences as Juicy - absolute terrible slow down in boot time and shutdown time, and various other issues as well. I have uninstalled it a second time and will not install RC1 again. @Invisible – System Restore is ***not*** the way to do it – you still have the files there and will likely hose your system if you cannot restore *back* to after the SP1 install.

To uninstall the SP1, you go to Control Panel –> Programs and Features –> Installed Updates (left hand navigation area) and then select Service Pack (KB936330).

See http://www.windowsvistaplace.com/how-to-uninstall-vista-sp1-beta/windows-vista-tips for a more detailed explanation.

@Bucfan – haven’t seen that one before – did you try installing it again?

@Juicy – you need to hide that update. Go to Windows Update, search for updates, then when it lists all the updates, right click the Service Pack update and select Hide select updates. Then install the rest and then turn on automatic updates again. Also, if you are using System Restore to remove the update, don’t – use the instructions I posted above to *remove* SP1.

@all – I tried the SP1 a second time, and I had the same experiences as Juicy – absolute terrible slow down in boot time and shutdown time, and various other issues as well. I have uninstalled it a second time and will not install RC1 again.

]]> By: Juicy http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-233856 Juicy Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:06:30 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-233856 I hope someone can help me. I downloaded and installed the update. It messed my computer up a lot. Everything was slow boot time was 10-20 minutes. My computer is brand new, I have a 64 bit processor and 4gb ram(but I only have 32bit windows as of now) so I restored windows to the way it was previously and told myself I wouldn't make the mistake again. I woke up in the morning and it was install again because I forgot to turn auto updates off. So i restored windows to the previous form again and turned updates off. Now I have 7 updates ready to install but everytime I install one it asks to reboot my computer and when I reboot the installation of sp1 starts. Is there a way to delete the downloaded update? It is sitting in my windows update waiting to be installed. I want to delete what has been downloaded... I hope someone can help me. I downloaded and installed the update. It messed my computer up a lot. Everything was slow boot time was 10-20 minutes. My computer is brand new, I have a 64 bit processor and 4gb ram(but I only have 32bit windows as of now) so I restored windows to the way it was previously and told myself I wouldn’t make the mistake again. I woke up in the morning and it was install again because I forgot to turn auto updates off. So i restored windows to the previous form again and turned updates off. Now I have 7 updates ready to install but everytime I install one it asks to reboot my computer and when I reboot the installation of sp1 starts. Is there a way to delete the downloaded update? It is sitting in my windows update waiting to be installed. I want to delete what has been downloaded…

]]> By: Bucfan http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-228588 Bucfan Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:54:33 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-228588 I installed the Releaser Candidate, sort of. It goes through the whole install. All 3 steps. Then it tells me it was not installed and it is reverting to the previous version. What is that about? I installed the Releaser Candidate, sort of.

It goes through the whole install. All 3 steps. Then it tells me it was not installed and it is reverting to the previous version. What is that about?

]]> By: Invisible http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-227872 Invisible Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:44:07 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-227872 well I just installed SP1, and now Control Panel won't open [found a way of opening it :)], and the Properties window won't open too :( I've tried removing the SP with System Restore but it isn't working too :/ anyone knows how I can remove it? Thanks well I just installed SP1, and now Control Panel won’t open [found a way of opening it :)], and the Properties window won’t open too :(

I’ve tried removing the SP with System Restore but it isn’t working too :/ anyone knows how I can remove it?

Thanks

]]> By: shyden http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-227037 shyden Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:58:08 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-227037 Ye. One thing i can say I have learnt from Microsoft is that thier software is quite unpredictable. I'm always one for never giving up and messing about with thier software so when things mess up, i just do it again... and again... and again... untill i get bored lol Ye. One thing i can say I have learnt from Microsoft is that thier software is quite unpredictable.

I’m always one for never giving up and messing about with thier software so when things mess up, i just do it again… and again… and again… untill i get bored lol

]]> By: John L. Galt http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-226940 John L. Galt Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:44:17 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-226940 Hmm, you think so? I have access to another system, but was loathe to try it on that system for fear of the same thing happening. But, now that you mention it, I do believe there was a problem installing it the first time, and after a reboot I had to restart the installation it hung somewhere in the middle of either downloading it or installing it.... I suppose I will have another go at it sometime in the next week. BTW - added you. Hmm, you think so? I have access to another system, but was loathe to try it on that system for fear of the same thing happening.

But, now that you mention it, I do believe there was a problem installing it the first time, and after a reboot I had to restart the installation it hung somewhere in the middle of either downloading it or installing it….

I suppose I will have another go at it sometime in the next week.

BTW – added you.

]]> By: shyden http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-226443 shyden Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:04:39 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-226443 That a new one on me... I've heard of it de-activating windows, oads of features suddenly dissapearing and the dreaded BSOD after install but not that... it obv didn't install correctly. Well its due to be released in the first quarter on 2008 so we havn't got that long to wait. I have many guinea pigs i keep installing this service pack onto and i will keep ou updated on its results. if you need any help dont hesitate to ask... if you have windows live messenger you can add me on that ssteberis@hotmail.co.uk That a new one on me… I’ve heard of it de-activating windows, oads of features suddenly dissapearing and the dreaded BSOD after install but not that… it obv didn’t install correctly.

Well its due to be released in the first quarter on 2008 so we havn’t got that long to wait.

I have many guinea pigs i keep installing this service pack onto and i will keep ou updated on its results.

if you need any help dont hesitate to ask…

if you have windows live messenger you can add me on that ssteberis@hotmail.co.uk

]]> By: John L. Galt http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-226373 John L. Galt Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:37:58 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-226373 I had to uninstall it - for some reason after installing the SP1 RC1 my system took an inordinate amount of time to boot - 5-7 minutes versus usually no more than a minute pre SP1. Same thing on shutdown. As soon as I uninstalled the SP1 my boot times went back to normal. I had to uninstall it – for some reason after installing the SP1 RC1 my system took an inordinate amount of time to boot – 5-7 minutes versus usually no more than a minute pre SP1. Same thing on shutdown.

As soon as I uninstalled the SP1 my boot times went back to normal.

]]> By: shyden http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-226296 shyden Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:43:19 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-226296 Just to let you know, i downloaded the service pack using this hack since the thread started, i have just done it again today on another persons pc and i can confirm ... IT IS STILL WORKING :D Just to let you know, i downloaded the service pack using this hack since the thread started, i have just done it again today on another persons pc and i can confirm …

IT IS STILL WORKING :D

]]> By: Jeff Edberg http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-219118 Jeff Edberg Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:53:58 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-219118 I have tried several times to install SP1 rc1, but the installation fails. When I download the file driectly from MS, it goes through and hour of install then fails. Via MS Windows Update, I ran your .bat file, then went to Windows Update and started the install. All looks well until I get an error code 80073712. I have Vista Business, did not install the beta sp1, and am dying to get a more stable Vista. Any ideas? I have tried several times to install SP1 rc1, but the installation fails. When I download the file driectly from MS, it goes through and hour of install then fails. Via MS Windows Update, I ran your .bat file, then went to Windows Update and started the install. All looks well until I get an error code 80073712. I have Vista Business, did not install the beta sp1, and am dying to get a more stable Vista. Any ideas?

]]> By: John L. Galt http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-217461 John L. Galt Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:12:30 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-217461 Nah, I forgot to post back - I simply restarted the install and it completed this time - now running SP1 v0.668. A few minor annoyances for right now, but I ma still testing it. Nah, I forgot to post back – I simply restarted the install and it completed this time – now running SP1 v0.668.

A few minor annoyances for right now, but I ma still testing it.

]]> By: Sean http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-217407 Sean Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:41:14 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2007/12/06/download-windows-vista-sp1-rc1/#comment-217407 Hey, move on over to betanews.com and look round, the public rc is around, and its the only one to date that has installed AND downloaded for me. Works great! Hey, move on over to betanews.com and look round, the public rc is around, and its the only one to date that has installed AND downloaded for me. Works great!

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