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Old 03-20-2008   #10 (permalink)
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Re: Windows Update does not "see" SP1

All I can say, Zilla, is that I clicked on Windows Update; it said the
download was available; I clicked install, and literally walked away from my
laptop. I didn't have any problems at all. Somewhere in the process -
beginning or end, I can't remember - Update indicated my machine needed
approximately 65 megs. And, that was that. I did visit some MS site
beforehand for standalone stations, where the download for 32 bit Vista was
450 megs. But it advised I use Windows Vista Update, rather than download
the larger version. So, I took their advice.

That's my experience. I do have a newer machine - approximately two months
old - and that may have played a part, I don't know. Others will have to
fill you in on their thoughts. The key, I guess, is to make sure your
drivers are all updated. At least, that's what I've been reading in these
posts.

Hope you find this "comforting".

Take care,

Ernie







"Zilla" <zilla62@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:95077F7E-09D1-4B6E-A3F4-FD169AB76E63@xxxxxx
Quote:

> It sucks if code requires a full moon, Jupiter aligns with Mars,
> while I sacrifice my first born on my birthday.
>
> With all the SP1 troubles I've been reading, I'll stay off it for
> now.
>
> "PaulB" <PaulB@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:8A08A5E8-4642-4E1A-BCB6-A0F1970CB867@xxxxxx
Quote:

>>I was having trouble getting Windows update to provide SP1. I checked all
>>the
>> drivers , etc. Then I found a small note in the SP1 deployment guide that
>> said the Windows update was having trouble scanning if a USB cable to a
>> UPS
>> was plugged in. It suggested unplugging all USB cables. I did this ,
>> except
>> for my mouse and Windows update offered SP1 immediately.
>> --
>> Paul
>>
>>
>> "Zilla" wrote:
>>
Quote:

>>> My Vista Home Premium 32 (OEM) does NOT "see" SP1
>>> as a needed update yet. Is it still unofficial?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>
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