Question About Vista SPs

drwho · Mar 15, 2011, 03:36 AM

Sigh! Well my son has screwed his computer up again, so I'm wondering if the SP for Vista are available. I read somewhere recently that Vista SP1 was no longer supported by MS. The Vista Ultimate disk I have is dated back in 2006. Just wondering if I'll have any problems with Window's Update? I am contemplating upgrading him to Win 7 Home Premium but but really don't have the cash to spend right now.

Takaharu · Mar 15, 2011, 07:53 AM

SP2 is still available, only SP1 has had its support stopped. You shouldn't have any problems with Windows Update; if you don't have a service pack installed or you have SP1 installed then the update service will update Windows automatically to the latest service pack and all of its corresponding patches.

SP1 no longer being supported by Microsoft simply means that they want you to update Windows to SP2; you won't loose anything.

drwho · Mar 15, 2011, 04:42 PM

Thank you, Sir. Appreciate the response.

Judas · Mar 15, 2011, 05:54 PM

I recommend you disconnect from the internet first.. reinstall vista fresh..

and if you can.. download from another machine... OR PRIOR to install fresh vista.... the SP1 full pack (standalone) as well as SP2..

Then after installing vista fresh.. install SP1 first.. wait till it's completed... then install SP2... and wait till it's done.. then plug the computer into the internet and let it download the latest... THIS will be much much faster and easier.. less troublesome..

you can get SP1 standalone here

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) | Download, Deploy, Support

and SP2 standalone here

Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows Vista SP2 | Download Service Pack | TechNet

Make sure you select the 32bit (x86) or the 64bit (x64) version that your running... as you cannot install x64 onto a 32bit os.. and vice versa.

drwho · Mar 15, 2011, 10:05 PM

That is great advice, Judas. Thanks again for your input.

Mar 15, 2011, 03:36 AM	#1
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Question About Vista SPs Sigh! Well my son has screwed his computer up again, so I'm wondering if the SP for Vista are available. I read somewhere recently that Vista SP1 was no longer supported by MS. The Vista Ultimate disk I have is dated back in 2006. Just wondering if I'll have any problems with Window's Update? I am contemplating upgrading him to Win 7 Home Premium but but really don't have the cash to spend right now. __________________

Mar 15, 2011, 07:53 AM	#2
Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,864 Rep Power: 113 System Specs	Re: Question About Vista SPs SP2 is still available, only SP1 has had its support stopped. You shouldn't have any problems with Windows Update; if you don't have a service pack installed or you have SP1 installed then the update service will update Windows automatically to the latest service pack and all of its corresponding patches. SP1 no longer being supported by Microsoft simply means that they want you to update Windows to SP2; you won't loose anything. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer. Mods Rig, Box Mods Rig, Folding details

Mar 15, 2011, 04:42 PM	Thread Starter #3
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Question About Vista SPs Thank you, Sir. Appreciate the response. __________________

Mar 15, 2011, 10:05 PM	Thread Starter #5
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Question About Vista SPs That is great advice, Judas. Thanks again for your input. __________________