Cannot install SP1

[ITSupport]

Hi

I have a VistaUltimate 64 installation that had SP RC1 installed. I duly
uninstalled it, apparently successfully, but I cannot install SP1 either
from the standalone download or WU. I get the message SP1 is already
installed.

I still have the evaluation copy text on my screen. There is no entry
anymore in program settings regarding SP1 RC1.

Is there a workaround for this. I do not want to rebuild this PC.

Thanks

Steve

 

[AJR]

At one time Vista (32 and 64) was available (TechNet/MSDN) with SP1
included - if your 64 version is one - SP1 RC cannot be uninstalled.
Since the RC is valid until June (or July) I would expect Microsoft to
release a "patch".

Meanwhile check out the following:

Unlimited installation and compatibility support at no charge until March
18, 2009.
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11274&gprid=500921

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Please see: http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=2993059&SiteID=17

Free SP1 technical support from Microsoft:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&x=8&y=7&prid=11274&gprid=500921

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows System & Performance

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Hi

I have a VistaUltimate 64 installation that had SP RC1 installed. I duly
uninstalled it, apparently successfully, but I cannot install SP1 either
from the standalone download or WU. I get the message SP1 is already
installed.

I still have the evaluation copy text on my screen. There is no entry
anymore in program settings regarding SP1 RC1.

Is there a workaround for this. I do not want to rebuild this PC.

Thanks

Steve

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

You could call them.
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Support:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/cc295800.aspx

If you find a reg hack for it, post back.

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[Mark Veldhuis]

ITSupport presented the following explanation :

I still have the evaluation copy text on my screen. There is no entry anymore
in program settings regarding SP1 RC1.

Did you reboot after uninstalling SP1 RC1? That text will go away after
one or two reboots after you uninstalled the RC.
Not sure if you'll be able to install the SP RTM then, but it's worth a
try...