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Windows Vista Problems with SP1 Prerequisite Updates

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by Ann, 2008/04/02.

  1. 2008/04/02
    Ann

    Ann Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi,

    I finally decided to install the prerequisite updates for SP1. I installed 938371, but when trying to install 937287, I receive a message that this update is not for my Vista. As far as I know, from what I have read, both these updates are required prior to installing SP1. I have Vista Home Edition Premium. I tried to uninstall 938371 and I can't. Please help. TIA.
     
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    Evan Omo

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  4. 2008/04/03
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    Hi Evan,

    Thank you so much for your help. I intended to D/L SP1 and install at my leisure. I'll try System Restore to see if I can get rid of KB938371. If not, will it do any harm to go ahead and D/L and install SP1 anyway? :confused:
     
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    Evan Omo

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    No, it won't do any harm to install SP1 if you don't have all of those prequesite updates installed because the standalone version already includes those updates. If I were you I would download it and install it. If it fails to install then do a system restore and try again. :) BTW I tried to install SP1 using Windows Update and it failed all 4 times that I tried. I finally downloaded the standalone installer and I didn't experience any problems at all with installing it. :cool:
     
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    Ann

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    Thanks, Evan.

    You answered my next question. I wondered if there were any benefits to downloading the standalone package vs. using Windows update. I guess so from your experience. I started to D/L SP1 but it stated it would take 7 hours, so I'll have to wait until the weekend. :rolleyes:
     
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    Evan Omo

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    Wow 7 hours! :eek: When I downladed SP1 it only took about 30 minutes for it to download. Maybe its because I'm using a high speed cable internet connection. :p
     
  8. 2008/04/06
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    I found this in one of the vista blogs

    or may be you can try to download the 937287 package separately and try to install it on your machine

    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...0d-dfbf-4527-806e-9a1634d0cc8e&displaylang=en

    MS recommend to use Windows updates where applicable because the standalone package contains many unwanted overheads like additional language support etc.

    Also try reading the following before if you try to install SP1 via automatic update

    http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=948343
     
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  9. 2008/04/06
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    hornet

    Stick with URL tags rather than CODE tags, please - URL's are then clickable links.

    Edited your post
     
  10. 2008/04/08
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    Sorry PeteC.Many other forums i visit wont allow to post live links so thought its the same here.

    Thanks for letting me know.
     
  11. 2008/04/10
    Ann

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    Hi hornet,

    Thanks so much for all the information.

    As far as the Servicing Stack Update (KB937287), I had downloaded it and tried to install from my machine when I got the error.

    Such confusion with SP1. I haven't installed yet because I am a bit worried about it. I prefer to download SP1 and install. BUT, will the two prerequisite updates be installed if I do that, as Elmo stated?

    MS does make it difficult for us ordinary people. :mad:
     
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    Evan Omo

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    Ann, like I stated above, when you install SP1 using the standalone installer it will install all of the necessary updates including the prequesite updates that you mentioned.
     
  13. 2008/04/11
    Ann

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    Evan, mea culpa, mea culpa. sorry for mistyping your name. :eek:

    Thanks for the confirmation. I'll let you know how I make out. :rolleyes:
     
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    Evan Omo

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    Keep us updated on your situation. :)
     
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    Ann

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    UPDATE: SP1 installed without any obvious problems taking about 1 hour. As you stated, Evan, I got KB938371 and KB937287 along with SP1 (KB936330). However, I also found KB935509 and KB937954, the first is not for Vista Home Premium and the latter doesn't seem to exist. Should I just ignore these? Will leaving them installed cause any problems? :confused: TIA!

    I'll wait for a reply before I go on to install the APR updates.
     
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    Evan Omo

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    Hi Ann. I am glad the installation of SP1 went smoothly. As far as those updates go they won't do any harm. Windows Vista SP1 will install all the updates that are included with the package regardless of what version of Vista you are running. :)
     
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    Ann

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    Hi Evan,

    Thanks for your reply. It feels good to have the SP1 install out of the way!:D
     
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  18. 2008/04/16
    Evan Omo

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    I am glad everything is running smoothly and that I could help you out. :)
     

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