Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is finally available. You can download it from Microsoft's website right now.
It's a big download - over 400MB. If you'd prefer to use Windows Update to install Windows Vista SP1, you can get away with a much faster download. Either way gives you the same result - it's up to. Some people prefer to download the entire file so they can install it later.
Be sure to read all the documentation that comes along with this update. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 could cause problems with some of your software, but of course it could fix some issues you're having too.
It's a big download - over 400MB. If you'd prefer to use Windows Update to install Windows Vista SP1, you can get away with a much faster download. Either way gives you the same result - it's up to. Some people prefer to download the entire file so they can install it later.
Be sure to read all the documentation that comes along with this update. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 could cause problems with some of your software, but of course it could fix some issues you're having too.
Having read your article about Windows Vista SP1 I have downloaded and installed the SP1 today, but after re-starting my PC I’ve found it has no sound, I have the Realtek soundcard, but can’t find anything wrong with the driver!!
Can you help?
Kind Regards,
John G Byrne
Hi, I had very bad experience installing service pack 1. I downloaded the entire file (400MB) and then started to intall. I was getting error, then went to microsoft website and they gave a list to check. I was stupid I did all. Finally I thought, its a problem with my hard drive. I formatted my drive. Still no luck.
Then I dont know, next day i woke up. Opened my pc. Ran that service pack from online. It worked! MY BAD LUCK
Now i cannot install any other applications like yahoo messanger or any other simple applications… even direct X..
So my advice.. wait for SP2, its coming soon…!
Abdul
Abdul,
I agree – I’m sure SP2 is well into development right now. Vista has been plagued with problems for many people.
Help Please !
I have a Preloaded with Vista Toshiba Satellite laptop..
I have tried to download Vista SP1 from Windows update about 11 times..
It Won’t Download !
And,I have Authentic Windows,32bit system..
What can I do ?
And,have you heard of this problem with Toshiba Satellite Laptops before ?
Thank you,Michael..
Help! Ever since I got my computer back from **** to get a new hard drive, my sound is gone until I download the new updates. tonight when I turned it on there was no sound AGAIN, but I have updated my computer. Why is this happening???? This is very annoying.
I need help!
I’ve been trying to install windows sp1 vista for my gateway laptop M series since august. No luck, I get an error message. All my drivers are properly installed and up to date. Please help!!!!!!
Jackie – What error message are you getting? You might try posting in the forums here for more help.
http://forums.about.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=ab-pcsupport
The following may solve your no sound problem after installing vista sp1:
1. Use device manager to check your driver is ok and speaker icon is there. 2.Use control panel and select sound & headware to reset your headphone, microphone, speaker and volume.
HELP!!! At the windows download page, i click download and it goes through to the ‘thank you for downloading’ page but when it attempts to connect to download the file it says page cannot be displayed. It happens with all microsoft.com files and in 2 different browsers. Other files from other sites download fine though…
I tried to download SP 1 assisted by microsoft technician it failed twice . We will try again today . It cost me $25 for wireless broadband so far .
As with Michael, I too have a Thshiba Satellite laptop and have attempted to download Vista SP1 on a number of occasions, but without success.
Have you been able to help Michael? If so, please let me have the solution too.
Les, what sort of problem are you having, specifically? An error message? Some other kind of failure?
I tried downloading SP1 because it kept failing from windows update. The download stops frequently and won’t restart. I am now using Free Download manger to do the download. It is still stopping but at least I can restart without going back to the beginning.
I’ve got downloaded Windows Vista SP2 and Internet Explorer 8 on a Toshiba lap top. While I’m working on the internet, IE8 crashes, over and over again. It will restart for a short period of time but then locks again. Has anyone heard of this problem? I’m not laptop savvy; help!
@codyzmama: Have you tried another browser like Firefox?
windows up to date ask me to install a 1.9mb vista SP1 frequently without
asking for restart. I have installed it seven times and restart myself but its asked again. please somebody help or tell me what is the mater? Thanks
@Shahram: Windows Vista SP1 is much larger tan 1.9 MB. Are you sure that’s what it says?