Vista - SERVICE PACK 1 INSTALL

10-28-2008

Microsoft offered the Vista SP1 update to me via Automatic Updates a few
weeks ago. After reading posts about other folks difficulties with it, I
opted to wait. However, I'd like to give it a shot now. Is the install
still difficult, or has it been 'fixed'?

I recall one (or more) of the MSVP's referring to a link to 'ease the pain'
of the update. Problem is, I no longer see it. Can someone direct me to a
link(s) and/or provide other information to make the install relatively
uneventful?

I need to put it on two machines, one using Vista Office, the other
Ultimate.

Thanks.

Toyman
___________________________________________

10-28-2008

Toyman wrote:

Quote:

> Microsoft offered the Vista SP1 update to me via Automatic Updates a few
> weeks ago. After reading posts about other folks difficulties with it, I
> opted to wait. However, I'd like to give it a shot now. Is the install
> still difficult, or has it been 'fixed'?
>
> I recall one (or more) of the MSVP's referring to a link to 'ease the
> pain'
> of the update. Problem is, I no longer see it. Can someone direct me to
> a link(s) and/or provide other information to make the install relatively
> uneventful?
>
> I need to put it on two machines, one using Vista Office, the other
> Ultimate.

I've done numerous SP1 updates for clients (and one for myself) and have had
zero problems. Of course, success always depends on having a machine in
tip-top shape, completely virus/malware-free, and all data backed up Just
In Case.

Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (MS site) -
http://tinyurl.com/2rvqk5

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (All Languages) - Unlimited installation and
compatibility support is available at no charge until March 18, 2009 (MS
site)
http://tinyurl.com/2hlmzv

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Support -
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc295800.aspx

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

12-04-2008

Thanks for the input. I reviewed the links you included, updated a couple
of drivers, deactivated Avast, and ran the install on the laptop. All went
well. The desktop needs more preparation, but I'll get there.

Toyman
___________________________________

"Malke" <malke@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:uaGCCQQOJHA.1172@xxxxxx
Toyman wrote:

Quote:

> Microsoft offered the Vista SP1 update to me via Automatic Updates a few
> weeks ago. After reading posts about other folks difficulties with it, I
> opted to wait. However, I'd like to give it a shot now. Is the install
> still difficult, or has it been 'fixed'?
>
> I recall one (or more) of the MSVP's referring to a link to 'ease the
> pain'
> of the update. Problem is, I no longer see it. Can someone direct me to
> a link(s) and/or provide other information to make the install relatively
> uneventful?
>
> I need to put it on two machines, one using Vista Office, the other
> Ultimate.

I've done numerous SP1 updates for clients (and one for myself) and have had
zero problems. Of course, success always depends on having a machine in
tip-top shape, completely virus/malware-free, and all data backed up Just
In Case.

Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (MS site) -
http://tinyurl.com/2rvqk5

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (All Languages) - Unlimited installation and
compatibility support is available at no charge until March 18, 2009 (MS
site)
http://tinyurl.com/2hlmzv

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Support -
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc295800.aspx

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

10-28-2008	#1 (permalink)
Toyman n/a posts	SERVICE PACK 1 INSTALL Microsoft offered the Vista SP1 update to me via Automatic Updates a few weeks ago. After reading posts about other folks difficulties with it, I opted to wait. However, I'd like to give it a shot now. Is the install still difficult, or has it been 'fixed'? I recall one (or more) of the MSVP's referring to a link to 'ease the pain' of the update. Problem is, I no longer see it. Can someone direct me to a link(s) and/or provide other information to make the install relatively uneventful? I need to put it on two machines, one using Vista Office, the other Ultimate. Thanks. Toyman ___________________________________________
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10-28-2008	#2 (permalink)
Malke n/a posts	Re: SERVICE PACK 1 INSTALL Toyman wrote: Quote: > Microsoft offered the Vista SP1 update to me via Automatic Updates a few > weeks ago. After reading posts about other folks difficulties with it, I > opted to wait. However, I'd like to give it a shot now. Is the install > still difficult, or has it been 'fixed'? > > I recall one (or more) of the MSVP's referring to a link to 'ease the > pain' > of the update. Problem is, I no longer see it. Can someone direct me to > a link(s) and/or provide other information to make the install relatively > uneventful? > > I need to put it on two machines, one using Vista Office, the other > Ultimate. I've done numerous SP1 updates for clients (and one for myself) and have had zero problems. Of course, success always depends on having a machine in tip-top shape, completely virus/malware-free, and all data backed up Just In Case. Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (MS site) - http://tinyurl.com/2rvqk5 Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (All Languages) - Unlimited installation and compatibility support is available at no charge until March 18, 2009 (MS site) http://tinyurl.com/2hlmzv Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Support - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc295800.aspx Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
My System Specs

12-04-2008	#3 (permalink)
Toyman n/a posts	Re: SERVICE PACK 1 INSTALL Thanks for the input. I reviewed the links you included, updated a couple of drivers, deactivated Avast, and ran the install on the laptop. All went well. The desktop needs more preparation, but I'll get there. Toyman ___________________________________ "Malke" <malke@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uaGCCQQOJHA.1172@xxxxxx Toyman wrote: Quote: > Microsoft offered the Vista SP1 update to me via Automatic Updates a few > weeks ago. After reading posts about other folks difficulties with it, I > opted to wait. However, I'd like to give it a shot now. Is the install > still difficult, or has it been 'fixed'? > > I recall one (or more) of the MSVP's referring to a link to 'ease the > pain' > of the update. Problem is, I no longer see it. Can someone direct me to > a link(s) and/or provide other information to make the install relatively > uneventful? > > I need to put it on two machines, one using Vista Office, the other > Ultimate. I've done numerous SP1 updates for clients (and one for myself) and have had zero problems. Of course, success always depends on having a machine in tip-top shape, completely virus/malware-free, and all data backed up Just In Case. Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (MS site) - http://tinyurl.com/2rvqk5 Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (All Languages) - Unlimited installation and compatibility support is available at no charge until March 18, 2009 (MS site) http://tinyurl.com/2hlmzv Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Support - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc295800.aspx Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
My System Specs

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