Windows update and SP1

[Bob Eyster]

FYI,

SP1 would not appear for me in the Windows Update even though all hardware
and software met MS' spec's for Vista. I did upgrade my sound card and
software in order to meet spec's.

I decided to download SP1 from MS download page to get the standalone
version. After waiting a couple weeks and reading this and other NG's I
decided to install SP1. It installed with out a hitch. I didn't need to
un-hook USB devices as was recommended in these NG's and I didn't need to
disconnect my UPS. Mater of fact SP1 recommends that you connect to a UPS so
you won't lose power while installing.

The only things I did disable where Windows Defender Fire walls and Virus
autoscan protection. Every thing else was left as is.

 

[John Barnett MVP]

I'm glad to hear that the standalone version of SP1 installed with a hitch;
I've installed it twice so far without any problems. As for the UPS David
(in his post) has pointed out that it is the serial cable between the UPS
and the Computer that is in need of disconnection not the UPS itself.

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[AJR]

John - "...standalone version of SP1 installed with a hitch;..." ?

 

[John Barnett MVP]

Thanks for that AJR, the gremlins are creeping in gain Should have read:
"standalone version of SP1 installed without a hitch"

My apologies

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[Bob Eyster]

I don't have a serial cable, mine uses the USB port

 

[Bob Eyster]

Mine has a USB connection and it stayed connected

 

[Lang Murphy]

FYI,

SP1 would not appear for me in the Windows Update even though all hardware
and software met MS' spec's for Vista. I did upgrade my sound card and
software in order to meet spec's.

I decided to download SP1 from MS download page to get the standalone
version. After waiting a couple weeks and reading this and other NG's I
decided to install SP1. It installed with out a hitch. I didn't need to
un-hook USB devices as was recommended in these NG's and I didn't need to
disconnect my UPS. Mater of fact SP1 recommends that you connect to a UPS
so you won't lose power while installing.

The only things I did disable where Windows Defender Fire walls and Virus
autoscan protection. Every thing else was left as is.

Bob,

I've installed SP1 on three boxes; two PC's and one Mac. Didn't disconnect
anything and didn't disable anything and all upgraded without issue and are
running fine now.

Lang

 

[swiftflo]

I too d/loaded SP1 and installed without disconnecting anything, all went
well and is now running perfectly. Am I one of the lucky ones, "blessed with
a sound pc".

 

[Bob Eyster]

I guess we are blessed.

I use all brand-named hardware and always have. Maybe this is the key to
success...

 

[Bob Eyster]

Glad to hear that all went well.