Windows Vista Vista Service Pack 1 installation problem

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I have tried many, many times to install Vista Service Pack 1. I can download it and it installs to the point where it reboots and tries to do the configuration. Unfortunately it stops when it reaches 8% and tells me that the installaion has been unsuccessful. I have gone so far as to uninstall my firewall and anti-virus and to go into MSCONFIG , Services then hide all Microsoft Services, Disable All and Startup Disable All but without success.

I am working with Microsoft (which provides free help) but thought that perhaps someone else may have some helpful advice.
 
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Hello,

I would keep trying what Microsoft say, if they are unable to help then I'm sure we can try to help.

Welcome to PC Review.

wizkid
 

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Sounds as if you may have a corrupt download, try downloading it again.

I'm surporised Microsoft haven't suggested that.

It would help, of course, if Microsoft provided an md5 sum checking service for their large downloads.
 
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Thanks! I am following Microsoft's instructions and hopefully they will eventually come up with a solution. Floppybootstomp, they have recommended re-downloading SP1 (eg after removing security, making changes in MSCONFIG, etc.) I've downloaded SP! so many times that I've already used a fair bit of my 7gb monthly download limit!
 

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Then possibly you have some drivers, software or hardware that clashes with SP1.

Have Microsft asked you those details?

Other than that, I'm clueless :confused:
 
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Format C ha

Best speaking to Microsoft over this really. I'm assuming it is to do with drivers.
 

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