"Cal Bear '66" wrote in message
...
Being very smug since all previous Vista Ultimate updates have installed flawlessly (except
for the Windows Live Toolbar security update that repeatedly refuses to install), I
downloaded and attempted to install the stand alone SP1 pack (since it was not offered on
Windows update at around 5pm EST).

Go here, download the full standalone install;
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Boot into Safe Mode (F8) and start the install from there.

I've used this method on three different Vista machines,
two desktops and one laptop..... it has worked flawlessly.


-Michael

I had not trouble with the full x86 disk on either my desktop or my laptop.
However, I was surprised that it took more time to first uninstall RC1 then
to install the RTM release itself. I din not use SafeMode, I did however,
disconnect from the network during both the uninstall and the install.
"MICHAEL" wrote in message
...
"Cal Bear '66" wrote in message
...
Being very smug since all previous Vista Ultimate updates have installed
flawlessly (except for the Windows Live Toolbar security update that
repeatedly refuses to install), I downloaded and attempted to install the
stand alone SP1 pack (since it was not offered on Windows update at
around 5pm EST).

Go here, download the full standalone install;
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Boot into Safe Mode (F8) and start the install from there.

I've used this method on three different Vista machines,
two desktops and one laptop..... it has worked flawlessly.


-Michael

Anyone attempting to install SP1 needs to at least disable
any type of security software, and be patient.... the install
may take over an hour.

I have always installed the standalone Service Packs for the OS
and Office while in Safe Mode.


-Michael

"JW" wrote in message
...
I had not trouble with the full x86 disk on either my desktop or my laptop. However, I was
surprised that it took more time to first uninstall RC1 then to install the RTM release
itself. I din not use SafeMode, I did however, disconnect from the network during both the
uninstall and the install.
"MICHAEL" wrote in message
...
"Cal Bear '66" wrote in message
...
Being very smug since all previous Vista Ultimate updates have installed flawlessly (except
for the Windows Live Toolbar security update that repeatedly refuses to install), I
downloaded and attempted to install the stand alone SP1 pack (since it was not offered on
Windows update at around 5pm EST).

Go here, download the full standalone install;
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Boot into Safe Mode (F8) and start the install from there.

I've used this method on three different Vista machines,
two desktops and one laptop..... it has worked flawlessly.


-Michael

Michael - just curious - how did you make your CD drive operable in safe
mode?

"MICHAEL" wrote in message
...
Anyone attempting to install SP1 needs to at least disable
any type of security software, and be patient.... the install
may take over an hour.

I have always installed the standalone Service Packs for the OS
and Office while in Safe Mode.


-Michael

"JW" wrote in message
...
I had not trouble with the full x86 disk on either my desktop or my
laptop. However, I was surprised that it took more time to first
uninstall RC1 then to install the RTM release itself. I din not use
SafeMode, I did however, disconnect from the network during both the
uninstall and the install.
"MICHAEL" wrote in message
...
"Cal Bear '66" wrote in message
...
Being very smug since all previous Vista Ultimate updates have
installed flawlessly (except for the Windows Live Toolbar security
update that repeatedly refuses to install), I downloaded and attempted
to install the stand alone SP1 pack (since it was not offered on
Windows update at around 5pm EST).

Go here, download the full standalone install;
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Boot into Safe Mode (F8) and start the install from there.

I've used this method on three different Vista machines,
two desktops and one laptop..... it has worked flawlessly.


-Michael

I don't make it operable, it just is. Your DVD/CD drive
should be working in Safe Mode, too.

You don't need the DVD or CD drive to install SP1.
Well, unless you copied the SP1 install to a disc and
are installing it on several computers. If your drive
isn't working in Safe Mode, just copy SP1 off the disc
to the hard drive after booting up normally. Then go
back to Safe Mode and run the install from the hard drive.


-Michael

"AJR" wrote in message ...
Michael - just curious - how did you make your CD drive operable in safe mode?

"MICHAEL" wrote in message
...
Anyone attempting to install SP1 needs to at least disable
any type of security software, and be patient.... the install
may take over an hour.

I have always installed the standalone Service Packs for the OS
and Office while in Safe Mode.


-Michael

"JW" wrote in message
...
I had not trouble with the full x86 disk on either my desktop or my laptop. However, I was
surprised that it took more time to first uninstall RC1 then to install the RTM release
itself. I din not use SafeMode, I did however, disconnect from the network during both the
uninstall and the install.
"MICHAEL" wrote in message
...
"Cal Bear '66" wrote in message
...
Being very smug since all previous Vista Ultimate updates have installed flawlessly
(except for the Windows Live Toolbar security update that repeatedly refuses to install),
I downloaded and attempted to install the stand alone SP1 pack (since it was not offered
on Windows update at around 5pm EST).

Go here, download the full standalone install;
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Boot into Safe Mode (F8) and start the install from there.

I've used this method on three different Vista machines,
two desktops and one laptop..... it has worked flawlessly.


-Michael

? On my HP system, it's choice #2 on the safe mode list.
LesleyO

"AJR" wrote in message
...
Michael - just curious - how did you make your CD drive operable in safe
mode?

"MICHAEL" wrote in message
...
Anyone attempting to install SP1 needs to at least disable
any type of security software, and be patient.... the install
may take over an hour.

I have always installed the standalone Service Packs for the OS
and Office while in Safe Mode.


-Michael

"JW" wrote in message
...
I had not trouble with the full x86 disk on either my desktop or my
laptop. However, I was surprised that it took more time to first
uninstall RC1 then to install the RTM release itself. I din not use
SafeMode, I did however, disconnect from the network during both the
uninstall and the install.
"MICHAEL" wrote in message
...
"Cal Bear '66" wrote in message
...
Being very smug since all previous Vista Ultimate updates have
installed flawlessly (except for the Windows Live Toolbar security
update that repeatedly refuses to install), I downloaded and attempted
to install the stand alone SP1 pack (since it was not offered on
Windows update at around 5pm EST).

Go here, download the full standalone install;
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Boot into Safe Mode (F8) and start the install from there.

I've used this method on three different Vista machines,
two desktops and one laptop..... it has worked flawlessly.


-Michael