Solved Vista build 6002 service pack 1Đ ?

[X-AMP]

I've had this problem for a long time now. it seems my service pack isn't quite service pack 2. Now i cant update to Internet explorer 9 and I'm unable to reinstall the service pack or the prerequisites for IE9. Im stumped.

 

[kesume]

Hi welcome to the forum.
Sorry you are having problems with SP2.
The links below may give you some assistance in overcoming your problem.
Hope they are helpful.
How to uninstall Windows Vista service packs as a troubleshooting step
Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Not sure why you are unable to reinstall.
Please check the links. Let us know progress.Please.

 

[t-4-2]

I've had this problem for a long time now. it seems my service pack isn't quite service pack 2. Now i cant update to Internet explorer 9 and I'm unable to reinstall the service pack or the prerequisites for IE9. Im stumped.

1. >>>> it seems my service pack isn't quite service pack 2

Do you not know which SP level you have ?
If you don't know for sure......
Start button > Computer > tool bar, System Properties > under Windows Edition, it tells you which service pack level you have.

If you do need SP2, here is the download link :
Download details: Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - ALL Language Standalone (KB948465)

If you fail to install SP2, consider posting to this Tech forum :
Windows Vista IT Pro forum - Windows Vista Service packs
Windows Vista Service Packs/Windows Server 2008 Service Packs Forum

2. I started with IE7, then IE8, and now IE9 final version.
Personally, I don't see any advantage IE9 has offered.
To me, it is not any more faster than IE8, as most IE9 users claim.
My point ? You don't really miss much without IE9.

That said, you should have your SP2 installed, IE9 or no IE9.

 

[kesume]

Thank you t-4-2, I am glad you concur.
I think you will find that link:-
Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Covers very well the above, with all it's associated links.
Thank you for your input.

 

[X-AMP]

Here's the problem, I've already tried all of microsoft methods on uninstalling service pack 2 (which is the service pack I curently have) but none seem to work. I use belarc and it tells me that I'm missing 11 updates all of which windows says does not apply to my system. I downloaded the prerequisite updates and both say that I don't need them.

 

[kesume]

Hi we do seem to come across barriers, despite our efforts. However,we will continue to try & find an answer.
Have you considered this as a possible course of action:-
Windows Update - Reset - Windows 7 Forums

 

[X-AMP]

tried it and it didnt change anything

 

[t-4-2]

tried it and it didnt change anything

X-AMP,
Whenever there are multiple people responding to your post, and you want to reply to one of them, please do one of the following :

1. Start with the person's name, then your reply..... or,
2. click the " Quote " button under that person's post, then reply. Just like what I did here.

That way, we know to whom you are addressing.
Why ?
It is because if you are replying to Kesume, I will not butt in and answer. I'll wait for Kesume to respond first.
Thank you.

Your reply " tried it and it didnt change anything " did not indicate which person you were replying to.

 

[kesume]

Excellent post t-4-2,
It sure is confusing to me sometimes, who the response is intended for, but I just take it generally!
If that suits you, good idea t-4-2.

 

[NICK ADSL UK]

I've had this problem for a long time now. it seems my service pack isn't quite service pack 2. Now i cant update to Internet explorer 9 and I'm unable to reinstall the service pack or the prerequisites for IE9. Im stumped.

Hi
When you download service pack 2 and try to install it what is the error message that you get ?

 

[X-AMP]

I've had this problem for a long time now. it seems my service pack isn't quite service pack 2. Now i cant update to Internet explorer 9 and I'm unable to reinstall the service pack or the prerequisites for IE9. Im stumped.

Hi
When you download service pack 2 and try to install it what is the error message that you get ?

"Windows Vista Service Pack 2 is already installed"
thats what it tells me.
yes my last post was in response to kesume's suggestion. sorry for not specifying.

theres no error message but i checked the event viewer and found this error code
0x800f0a03

 

[NICK ADSL UK]

I've had this problem for a long time now. it seems my service pack isn't quite service pack 2. Now i cant update to Internet explorer 9 and I'm unable to reinstall the service pack or the prerequisites for IE9. Im stumped.

Hi
When you download service pack 2 and try to install it what is the error message that you get ?

"Windows Vista Service Pack 2 is already installed"
thats what it tells me.
yes my last post was in response to kesume's suggestion. sorry for not specifying.

theres no error message but i checked the event viewer and found this error code
0x800f0a03

Can you check this link out and see if the information provided helps ?
How to troubleshoot Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 service pack installation issues

 

[roy69]

How to troubleshoot Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 service pack installation issues

read and try some of the suggestions here.

 

[X-AMP]

Roy69 I've try those already, resolution 3 ended with "update doesn't apply to your system". Here's the thing, I see service pack 2 in updates installed but the option to uninstall is not available. Some how I have a feeling this may have something to do with the beta all those years ago

 

[t-4-2]

Roy69 I've try those already, resolution 3 ended with "update doesn't apply to your system". Here's the thing, I see service pack 2 in updates installed but the option to uninstall is not available. Some how I have a feeling this may have something to do with the beta all those years ago

>>>>I see service pack 2 in updates installed
Mark down the date SP2 was installed.

>>>> the option to uninstall is not available.

To uninstall SP2......

Open Features and Programs > left column, View Installed Updates > wait for loading > scroll down to find " Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB948465) > right click > Uninstall.

Mine was installed on 8/17/2009. Using the date as reference, I can find mine in View Installed Updates window......

 

[X-AMP]

T-4-2, that's what I was trying to explain, I can't do that because the option to uninstall is unavailable, the button is greyed out and when I right click I get no options.

 

[t-4-2]

T-4-2, that's what I was trying to explain, I can't do that because the option to uninstall is unavailable, the button is greyed out and when I right click I get no options.

Might have corrupted files.

Run system file check. See if it finds any corrupted files, and if found, it will try to repair them.


Start button > search box type cmd > look up, RIGHT click on cmd.exe > click Run As Administrator > in that black and white cmd window, type at the flashing prompt sfc /scannow > press ENTER key.
Note : there is a Space between "sfc" and "/".
Sit back and wait. It will take some time.
When done, it will tell you the score.
It will tell you either your system has no integrity violation, or that it finds corrupted files but unable to repair them.
Exit cmd window.
Reboot ( re-start your computer )

Try to see if the " uninstall " option is still grayed out.

 

[X-AMP]

T-4-2, done that already, didn't need anything repaired.

 

[kesume]

Hi, we seem to go in circles! t-4-2 suggestion was a good one.
I wonder, other than what you have mentioned so far, what have you tried?
So that we have an idea what not to recommend!
You have tried sfc /scannow, have you tried a clean boot? Etc
Let us know roughly the items you tried like sfc, please.
It would help me & I am sure t-4-2, or any other member who is looking on to narrow our searches for the conclusion.
Thank you.

 

[X-AMP]

pretty much everything thats been suggested so far had been done.