Microsoft finally released the standalone version of the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 for 32-bit and 64-bit systems. Both versions contain five languages which are English, German, French, Spanish and Japanese. The 32-bit Service Pack 1 download has a file size of 434 Megabyte while the 64-bit file size is 726 Megabyte.
This release is intended for system administrators according to Microsoft who wants that “normal” users download the service pack and all other patches through automatic updates and Windows Update. The update should already be available in Windows Update for most users. The download will be smaller than the standalone release because there is obviously only one language that needs to be patched
Users should also take a look at the Knowledge Base article at Microsoft that lists applications that are known to pose problems after installing Windows Vista Service Pack 1.
“Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an update to Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers. In addition to previously released updates, SP1 will contain changes focused on addressing specific reliability, performance, and compatibility issues; supporting new types of hardware; and adding support for several emerging standards.”
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Maybe we should all wait for Vista SP2. XP wasn’t “perfect” till sp2, why would i think that Vista is “perfect” with only SP1. I guess “to each his own” (…Still waiting for XP SP3)
Just tried to install SP1 for my Vista Ultimate edition. It denied it, saying that I have a language pack that is not supported. That’s funny, I didn’t know U.S. English is not supported. I’m going to try it on my MelindaGates hacked version (I have the legit key, just like to play with hacks) later and see what happens.
Just tried it on the Home Premium Edition, and the install also failed. But the Vista Ultimate is a mea-culpa. I checked and found that during one of the Windows Update sessions, I had updated ALL the language packs :) Yes, I have that high a speed in connection that I didn’t noticed the download (shrug) – I’d just selected all available updates, as usual. We’ll see how the hacked version works – it’ll be on the Business Edition.
Hmmmm… Just ran update and it didn’t even find SP1 for Vista on the MS Update website.
Am I missing something somewhere?
Is this some extra special, secretive update/service pack that only a priveledged few will have access to?
Heck, I’m still seeing a lot of problems with my old XP SP2 computer and I have my doubts as to whether or not the fabled SP3 will fix them.
Maybe we’re all just being set up for Windows 7 or whatever they finally decide to name it.
Installed successfully on DELL OEM Vista Ultimate English version with NO other language packs installed, but all other updates installed
To Taulurin, in your Windows Update, click on Check for New Updates. And it’ll refresh. If it doesn’t, than that means you have one of those drivers that won’t work with SP1. If you want the full download, go to http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b0c7136d-5ebb-413b-89c9-cb3d06d12674&DisplayLang=en or http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=874a414b-32b2-41cc-bd8b-d71eda5ec07c&DisplayLang=en but definitely check the list of problem device drivers at http://news.softpedia.com/news/Here-Are-the-Drivers-that-Don-039-t-Play-Well-with-Vista-SP1-RTM-81152.shtml
Also, what problems are you seeing in XP SP2? Mine’s been pretty stable for 2 years.
Installed successfully last night on an Asus G1S w. Vista Home Premium. SP1 wasn’t available until I updated Windows Defender, but once I did that, SP1 became available. Updating a Vista Ultimate PC now…
One thing I noticed, after the upgrade, is that moving/copying files seems faster (haven’t tried it with TeraCopy yet). That was one my 2 big problems with Vista; the other being sporadic network connectivity drops. Time will tell if the latter has been fixed, but so far so good.
To Dante:
It was strange… Tried the windows/microsoft update site like 3 times, finally the Defender update that Scott mentioned installed then about 5 minutes later, SP1 for Vista appeared on the update list. Seems to have installed without any problems, but now my internet explorer is acting a little weird. The regular launch icon pulls up an explorer window that immediately stops responding but my other web short-cut icons connect without any problems.
I’ll probably just make a new IE icon and delete the old one. I’m sure that’ll work.
As for the problems I’ve been having on my other computer running XP SP2, well, 90% of the time the updates will not install and most of the time they won’t even download. Finally had to contact Microsoft tech support and after almost 2 weeks of going back and forth with them and trying every sollution they could think of, I was finally able to get all but Silverlight to install correctly.
I’m passing the XP computer off to my kids but I want it to be working right before I do that. Hopefully it’ll do what it’s supposed to do now. Maybe SP3 will fix it for good or totally crash the dang thing. LOL!
To Taulurin:
Do you have a webpage advisor/antivirus software running? Looks like the patches to Internet Explorer which hooks directly into the OS is being spottily applied.
Also do a google for forums with the following keywords: HighjackThis
And download HighjackThis from http://www.download.com/Trend-Micro-HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html than find the forum you’re comfortable with and post your HighjackThis report for help.
You might also have a bad case of infections.
MelindaGates hack still works with Vista SP1 Enterprise edition. Just make sure you have the latest VM image from China.
To Dante:
All seems to be working perfectly now with the Vista Computer. It was as I suspected and the IE shorcut just got glitched somehow… Bad switch or something. Deleted old IE shorcut and made new one and all is working fine.
Running good Anti-virus and spybot/adbot software and have only ever had 1 infection which was caught as soon as my anti-virus did it’s next update. Believe it or not, I run AVG FREE and it’s caught, blocked, or removed viruses that several of my friend’s PAID anti-virus programs couldn’t/wouldn’t take care of.
XP SP2 computer still acts up from time to time but it’s getting close to the end of it’s days anyway. Usually works fine after a reboot or 2.
I’ll probably just leave well enough alone as long as it holds.