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Saturday, February 16, 2008

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 download - FINALLY

Yesterday I had the chance to download the new and shiny Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista which had been released as a RTM (Release to Manufacturing) version a few days ago.
The download package is about 1.3 GB big in case you download the version that includes the x64 and the x86 Service Pack.
The x86 version just alone, is about 600 MB big and the installation on my laptop took about 30 minutes.
Well so far I haven't noticed many differences but two.
First, the file transfer rate really has increased :)
Second, the remote desktop client now offers the option not to see the "the client you are connecting to doesn't use Windows Vista" anytime you take control of an remote PC or Server.
All in all I am happy about these changes, but I really hope there's more than just these few features...
By the way: The official release date for this major update is March 2008.
In case you already want to receive it via Windows Update here's a nifty little trick, but be warned before because you have to restart your system about 4 times:
  • First of all check your version of Windows Vista. An easy way for that is to input "winver" into your startmenu. If you already installed a Release Candidate before, it is now time to uninstall it. After the uninstall don't forget to restart your PC.
  • Now check your current installed updates. KB935509 must be installed so far, because it reconfigures the bootloader. Without that, installation of the Service Pack 1 is impossible.
  • Install all the "important" and "recommended" marked updates. KB935509 can be one of them.
  • Download the Vista Registry Hack here. This .cmd file's code isn't really complicated. It simply deletes two keys in the registry that prevent your PC from downloading the update automatically, and starts the 'wuapp.exe'.
  • Right-click the just downloaded 'vista-reg-hack.cmd' and select 'run as admin'
  • The command prompt should open now, Windows Update should give a life sign and asks you to restart your system. Listen to your PC ;-)
  • After the restart, start 'Windows Update' and install the newly appeared 'KB938371'. Again you have to restart your PC.
  • Another new update appears now: 'KB937287'. Simply install that aswell.
  • What comes now? You guessed right: RESTART.
  • After four restarts, it is now time to start 'Windows Update' one last time. Oh look what's there: 'KB936330' aka Windows Vista Service Pack 1 :)
  • In case the Service Pack does not appear at the first try, simply click on 'search for updates' for several times. The download size can vary between 60-600 MB.
  • All you have to do now is to follow the instruction that will appear on your screen.
  • Et voila, that's it.
Have fun :o)

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1 Comments:

At Fri Oct 24, 04:10:00 AM 2008, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks for writing this.

 

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