Quote: Originally Posted by
kword88 
after uninstall, you would run "windows update" to determine which updates you need
Yes, I would suggest you the following:
1.Uninstall SP1 and re-boot.
2.Stop any third party Anti Virus programs.
3.Install all important updates in Windows Update.
4.Get the standalone download of SP1 from:
Download details: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone (KB936330)
I found standalone download is trouble free but it's up to you whether you prefer WU or standalone package.
5.Re-boot and find new updates in WU,install all important updates(you may get IE8 update as important but if you do not want it now, you can untick IE8)
6.Get the SP2 download from here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
and install.
7.Re-boot and find new updates and install them.
when you finish remember to activate your Anti virus prog.
Hope this helps to resolve your issues.