Vista - Removing Service Pack 1 from a HP laptop

SCMaine · 12-27-2008

I just got a HP laptop with Vista Home Premium x64 on it with service pack 1 included. I need to remove the service pack (it is not listed on the programs and features list) so that I can upgrade to Vista Ultimate x64. How do I do it or is their another way to get the Ultimate upgrade to work on the newer version of Home Premium?

**ripbox** · 12-28-2008

I think that because SP1 came pre installed it is not possible to un-install it.
you shouldn't really have any problems to upgrade to X64 as to upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit will require you to format your hard drive thus removing the previously install vista 32 and SP1

**smarteyeball** · 12-28-2008

Have a look here:

How to uninstall Windows Vista SP1 as a troubleshooting step

How to Uninstall Windows Vista SP1

Assuming the manufacturer hasn't already 'cleaned' the SP1 temp files.

**sygnus21** · 12-29-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by SCMaine

I just got a HP laptop with Vista Home Premium x64 on it with service pack 1 included. I need to remove the service pack (it is not listed on the programs and features list) so that I can upgrade to Vista Ultimate x64. How do I do it or is their another way to get the Ultimate upgrade to work on the newer version of Home Premium?

I wasn't aware that you had to uninstall SP1 to do Vista upgrades. Am I missing something?

At any rate here's a few upgrade options to look over.

Vista SP1 Slipstream Installation DVD

Clean Install From Upgrade Vista

Clean Install with a Full Version of Vista

12-27-2008	#1 (permalink)
SCMaine Vista Home Premium x64 1 posts	Removing Service Pack 1 from a HP laptop I just got a HP laptop with Vista Home Premium x64 on it with service pack 1 included. I need to remove the service pack (it is not listed on the programs and features list) so that I can upgrade to Vista Ultimate x64. How do I do it or is their another way to get the Ultimate upgrade to work on the newer version of Home Premium?
My System Specs

12-28-2008	#2 (permalink)
ripbox vista ultamate 64bit 506 posts	Re: Removing Service Pack 1 from a HP laptop I think that because SP1 came pre installed it is not possible to un-install it. you shouldn't really have any problems to upgrade to X64 as to upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit will require you to format your hard drive thus removing the previously install vista 32 and SP1
My System Specs

12-28-2008	#3 (permalink)
smarteyeball Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 : Seven Ultimate x64 1,681 posts	Re: Removing Service Pack 1 from a HP laptop Have a look here: How to uninstall Windows Vista SP1 as a troubleshooting step How to Uninstall Windows Vista SP1 Assuming the manufacturer hasn't already 'cleaned' the SP1 temp files.
My System Specs

12-29-2008	#4 (permalink)
sygnus21 Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 1,025 posts	Re: Removing Service Pack 1 from a HP laptop Quote: Originally Posted by SCMaine I just got a HP laptop with Vista Home Premium x64 on it with service pack 1 included. I need to remove the service pack (it is not listed on the programs and features list) so that I can upgrade to Vista Ultimate x64. How do I do it or is their another way to get the Ultimate upgrade to work on the newer version of Home Premium? I wasn't aware that you had to uninstall SP1 to do Vista upgrades. Am I missing something? At any rate here's a few upgrade options to look over. Vista SP1 Slipstream Installation DVD Clean Install From Upgrade Vista Clean Install with a Full Version of Vista
My System Specs

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