Found this in c:\Vista SP1\
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3. Install Update for Windows (KB937287).
• Update for Windows (KB937287) it does not require a reboot. This is the
“installer†code for the service pack.
4. Install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (KB936330).
• Wait for 10-15 minutes prior to checking for updates again, to enable the
installer to complete its self installation.
• Check for updates on Windows Update again. Windows Vista Service Pack 1
KB936330) should be available.
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Since I have Vista Ultimate:
• If you have Windows Vista Ultimate, or Windows Vista Enterprise, Update
for Windows (KB935509) should be in this list.
Both KB935509 and KB937287 is oresent.
KB936330 is not listed.
When rightclicking on any of those two, nothing happens.
Seems unable to uninstall!
What can I do?
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Regards
Zadig Galbaras
(nick)
www.tresfjording.com
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Carey Frisch said:
You need to check and see if you have an old
beta version of Service Pack 1 installed. If you
do, you then need to uninstall it, then download
and install the final version of SP1.
Uninstall Vista Service Pack 1 Beta
http://vistasupport.mvps.org/uninstall_sp1_beta.htm
Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/Help/133c8953-c9cd-4fa5-8883-03e91bb6f2021033.mspx
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Standalone (KB936330)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...6d-5ebb-413b-89c9-cb3d06d12674&DisplayLang=en
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast
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I heard the expression in a western movie, where somebody told someone
about
something he had said to an other guy, and on the question about how he'd
took it, the answer was; He went flying off the wall, meaning he got mad,
or
angry or a little of both, I think.
Here in Norway we have a similar expression, "to fly into the walls",
meaning your so bored you start jumping onto the walls.
But enough said, I followed the advice of Carey Frisch with the rank of
MVP,
which outrank any VIP I guess, to reactivate my Vista, but now the same
message popped up again. Only, this time I've only got a lousy 13 days
left.
Should I start panicking now?!?
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Regards
Zadig Galbaras
(nick)
www.tresfjording.com
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Charlie Tame said:
Isn't that a Cheshire expression or something?
Earle said:
Then dance widdershins around the terminal. You never answered the OP's
most important question:
«Are those guy at MS completely gone off the walls?»
I would say "yes".
Cheers,
Earle
Restart your computer two (2) times.
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast
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Hi and thank you, Carey F.
Followed the instructions, and got all the numbers down.
Seems like I got it right too.
But the watermark down to the right remains.
Tried a registry tweak:
[HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG\System\CurrentControlSet\SERVICES\TSDDD\DEVICE0]
"Attach.ToDesktop"=dword:00000000
After reboot the value of the key was reset to 1 !?!
Dows this mean that my reactivation of Vista did not work?
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Regards
Zadig Galbaras
(nick)
www.tresfjording.com
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"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <
[email protected]> skrev i melding
You can reset your Windows Vista activation by performing the
following:
1. Click on the Start button and in the Start Search box type in:
slui.exe 4
2. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.
3. Select your Country.
4. Follow the instructions for phone activation (no charge).
5. Once completed, restart your computer.
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast
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Hi...
Suddenly tonight my Windows Vista Ultimate OS stated that I had only
fourteen days left of my evaluation period.
This is crazy, because I bought this full version earlier this year,
and I
am 100% sure I activated it over the net.
When slipping the computer the original disk, after a while I says
that
upgrade is disabled, and that I have to do a clean install.
Are those guy at MS completely gone off the walls?
Is there a way I can reactivate it?
Does anyone know what might have happened?
I can vaguely remember some downloading from a MS site to try out
something,
and after that the message came low and right on my screen stating
"Windows
Vista (TM) Evaluation version. Build 6001"
I can't do a clean install now!
I fought for months to get everything to work.
Damned if I go through that again!
Of course it is my fault. I should have read the small print (if there
was
any?!).
But changing a legit version into a evaluation version without any
proper
repetitive warnings, is absurd!
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Regards
Zadig Galbaras
(nick)
www.tresfjording.com
