Yesterday i updated (which released 10/13) my Windows Vista Ultimate X64 then i restarted my PC,to install updates , after this Vista loaded correctly but i saw warning on shutdown icon which means i should reset Windows for installing updates.
after i did it, Vista want install updates but after about 20Sec. windows being restarted automatically.
i tried each option in F8 boot menu, but not works.my Vista disk is SP1 but i updated my Windows to SP2 & now repairing it with Vista disk is impossible & says insert correct disk.
i installed another Vista but i need previuos one, what can i do?
+Thanks in advance

Remove this key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\RebootRequired

and reset the whole WU How do I reset Windows Update components?

Originally Posted by Flavius

Remove this key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\RebootRequired

and reset the whole WU How do I reset Windows Update components?

I've not access to that windows & it's registry to remove that key

Originally Posted by 347

Originally Posted by Flavius

Remove this key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\RebootRequired

and reset the whole WU How do I reset Windows Update components?

I've not access to that windows & it's registry to remove that key

If you don't have accesss to windows that you have another issue and you can forget about repair install.There are three below options for you: The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista

Originally Posted by Flavius

Originally Posted by 347

Originally Posted by Flavius

Remove this key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\RebootRequired

and reset the whole WU How do I reset Windows Update components?

I've not access to that windows & it's registry to remove that key

If you don't have accesss to windows that you have another issue and you can forget about repair install.There are three below options for you: The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista

Thanks,
I tried these methods:
Method 1. i upgrade my SP1 to SP2 & windows couldn't repaired with Vista SP1 DVD
Method 2. after selecting safe mode & "please wait" page , nothing happens.
Method 3. same as method 1 issue.

Can i repaire my win. Vista ultimate X64 SP2 by buying a Vista SP2 DVD?

Grateful,
Farzin

Originally Posted by 347

I tried these methods:
Method 1. i upgrade my SP1 to SP2 & windows couldn't repaired with Vista SP1 DVD
Method 2. after selecting safe mode & "please wait" page , nothing happens.
Method 3. same as method 1 issue.

Really?

If read point 1 thoroughly you see this:

Start Windows Vista:

1. Insert the Windows Vista installation disc in the drive, and then restart the computer.
2. When you are prompted to start from the disc, press any key.
3. When you are prompted, configure the Language to install, Time and currency format, and Keyboard or input method options that you want, and then click Next.
4. On the next page, click Repair your computer.

Select a restore point:

1. On the System Recovery Options page, click the version of the Windows Vista operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
2. On the System Recovery Options page, click System Restore.
3. On the System Restore page, click Next.
4. Select a restore point at which you know that the operating system was working, and then click Next.
   
   The restore point should be a date before the first time that you experienced the problem that is described in the "Symptoms" section. To select a date, use the Choose a different restore point option, and then click Next.
5. If you are prompted to specify which disk to restore, select the hard disk on which the operating system is installed, and then click Next.
6. On the Confirm your restore point page, click Finish.
7. When the restoration process is complete, click Restart.

1. Method 1 is not repair install! This is using System Restore from WinRE -the same method is here System Restore - Undo(option one)

Originally Posted by Flavius

Originally Posted by 347

I tried these methods:
Method 1. i upgrade my SP1 to SP2 & windows couldn't repaired with Vista SP1 DVD
Method 2. after selecting safe mode & "please wait" page , nothing happens.
Method 3. same as method 1 issue.

Really?

If read point 1 thoroughly you see this:

Start Windows Vista:

1. Insert the Windows Vista installation disc in the drive, and then restart the computer.
2. When you are prompted to start from the disc, press any key.
3. When you are prompted, configure the Language to install, Time and currency format, and Keyboard or input method options that you want, and then click Next.
4. On the next page, click Repair your computer.

Select a restore point:

1. On the System Recovery Options page, click the version of the Windows Vista operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
2. On the System Recovery Options page, click System Restore.
3. On the System Restore page, click Next.
4. Select a restore point at which you know that the operating system was working, and then click Next.
   
   The restore point should be a date before the first time that you experienced the problem that is described in the "Symptoms" section. To select a date, use the Choose a different restore point option, and then click Next.
5. If you are prompted to specify which disk to restore, select the hard disk on which the operating system is installed, and then click Next.
6. On the Confirm your restore point page, click Finish.
7. When the restoration process is complete, click Restart.

1. Method 1 is not repair install! This is using System Restore from WinRE -the same method is here System Restore - Undo(option one)

I mean that, after in this step "

1. On the System Recovery Options page, click the version of the Windows Vista operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.

"
windows says insert correct disk. i think it happens 'cause i upgrade SP1 to SP2. can i do this by buying SP2?

Grateful,
Farzin

Originally Posted by 347

I mean that, after in this step "

1. On the System Recovery Options page, click the version of the Windows Vista operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.

"
windows says insert correct disk. i think it happens 'cause i upgrade SP1 to SP2. can i do this by buying SP2?

Grateful,
Farzin

System Restore should work even if you use DVD without any service pack ...
Repair Install even using DVD Vista with integrated SP2 is only possible if you have access to Windows in normal mode...