Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is the set of Windows Vista updates that Microsoft has issued over the past year.
Windows Vista SP1 makes your system more reliable and easier to use. Windows Vista SP1 does not add new features. Therefore, it does not require you to learn anything new. Windows Vista SP1 makes your Windows Vista-based computer more enjoyable to use. The best part is that Windows Vista SP1 is available to you at no charge and with free installation support.
To learn more about Windows Vista
Service Pack 1 (SP1), visit the following Microsoft Web site:
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What
to do before you install Windows Vista SP1
Before you install Windows Vista SP1, there are several tasks that you can complete that may improve your experience.
| • | Make sure that you have at least 4.5 gigabytes (GB) of free hard disk
space before you start the installation. To view how much free space is available on your hard
disk, follow these steps:
| 1. | Click Start, and then click
Computer. | | 2. | Click the hard disk that you want to check. (The system
drive will have a Windows logo on the drive icon. The system drive is typically the C
drive.)
Total hard disk size and available free space appear in the
Details pane at the bottom of the folder window. |
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| • | If Windows Vista came preinstalled on your computer, visit
the OEM Web site for updates to software and
to device drivers. These updates are usually available from the Support section of the OEM Web
site. These updates will improve your computer's performance and reliability. |
| • | Scan Windows Update, and then install any optional device driver
updates. To do this:
| 1. | Click Start, click All
Programs, and then click Windows Update. | | 2. | Click the Check for updates link in
the upper-left pane, and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates
for your computer. | | 3. | If any updates are found, click View available
updates. | | 4. | Review and then select any optional updates that install
device drivers. |
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| • | If you are installing Windows Vista SP1 on a laptop, plug in your
laptop by using an AC connector. |
| • | Set aside extra time for the installation to finish. Windows Vista SP1
installation time varies based on your computer and based on your Internet connection.
Installation can take several hours. At various points during the installation
process, it may appear that nothing is occurring even though the installation is still in progress. Please allow the installation to finish. |
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How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack
For more information about how to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
935791 (http://kbalertz.com/Feedback.aspx?kbNumber=935791/)
How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack
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Review top support articles, or obtain free support from Microsoft for Windows Vista SP1 Setup and Compatibility issues
Microsoft
provides free Setup and Compatibility support for customers who install Windows Vista SP1 on
their existing Windows Vista computers. To obtain support for a Windows Vista SP1 issue,
we recommend that you follow these steps:
| 1. | Visit the Windows Vista Support Center on
the following Microsoft Web site: |
| 2. | To find
content that is related to your issue, use the tabs on the left side. In particular, examine the tabs that are labeled Top
issues, Error messages, and Installing and
upgrading. |
| 3. | If you cannot find content that is specific to your issue,
use the Contact a Support Professional by Email, Online, or
Phone link in the upper-right corner of the window. |
| 4. | Make sure that you select Windows Vista Service Pack 1 from
the Select a Product list. |
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OEM support information
For information about how to contact your computer's manufacturer, click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
65416 (http://kbalertz.com/Feedback.aspx?kbNumber=65416/) Hardware and software vendor contact information, A-K
60781 (http://kbalertz.com/Feedback.aspx?kbNumber=60781/) Hardware and software vendor contact information, L-P
60782 (http://kbalertz.com/Feedback.aspx?kbNumber=60782/) Hardware and software vendor contact information, Q-Z
Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.
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An overview of notable changes and improvements in Windows Vista SP1
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Information about hotfixes and about security updates that are included in Windows Vista SP1
Note Currently, the list of hotfixes and security updates is
available only in English.
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How to obtain release notes for Windows Vista SP1
The release notes for Windows Vista SP1 describe known issues for
Windows Vista SP1.
To obtain the English version of the release notes,
visit the following Microsoft Download Center Web site:
To obtain non-English versions of the release notes, visit the
following Microsoft Download Center Web site, and then select the appropriate
language:
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For IT Professionals who are looking for technical information on evaluating and deploying Windows Vista SP1
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Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Deployment Guide for IT Administrators
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