Sp1 failed vista

There is a downloadable registry fix that will enable SP1 through windows update. Search this forum for the SP1 thread. If you're using Comodo Firewall, make certain you have the latest version, as the first release caused Windows Update installs even standalones from what I understand to fail.

It also helps to disable antivirus programs so they don't interfere with the installation. Did you by any chance install beta versions of Service Pack 1, or a beta version of the performance and reliability updates from a few months ago? I'm not running that firewall. I disabled AV. No beta service packs. Hotfix s : 63 Hotfix s Installed. That's unpossible! Do you mean royal. I know people who had that installed, and sp1 installed fine, it just deactivated vista afterwards.

Um, so you hacked your vista to bypass activation and now you complain when a SP fails and don't even bother to mention that in the OP? Stand-alone download managers also are available, including the Microsoft Download Manager. The Microsoft Download Manager solves these potential problems. It gives you the ability to download multiple files at one time and download large files quickly and reliably. It also allows you to suspend active downloads and resume downloads that have failed.

Microsoft Download Manager is free and available for download now. KB Articles: KB Warning: This site requires the use of scripts, which your browser does not currently allow. See how to enable scripts. Select Language:. Microsoft recommends you install a download manager. Microsoft Download Manager. According to the Microsoft support website , there are 8 causes for Service Pack 1 update problems.

The causes are numbered in order from least complicated to most complicated. The download links are below. Update: Seems like Microsoft is offering free support for SP1. Then give the Update Manager a minute or two to refresh its contents. Once its finished, Service Pack should be available as an update.

After that you may choose to download the standalones:. Get to the third tab that says Keyboard and Languages, and choose one of the support languages in the drop down Menu. How do you check? Simply press Start, right click Computer, and choose Properties. Look under Windows Edition. To do this, open your Start Menu and type in Windows Update. Click on Installed Updates in the bottom left corner.

Then look for the Service Pack under M. Right click it and choose Uninstall. It will take some time but after you Uninstall, open Windows Update. Make sure to click Check for Updates and you should be able to install the Service Pack.