Unable to Install Vista SP1

[greshoff]

When I try to install SP1 I get a bluescreen when windows finishes installing stage 3 and boots up. It appears just as the desktop loads. I am using vista Ultimate with all updates apart from sp1 installed. The spec of my computer isn't an issue. I have all latest drivers installed.

Any help in getting the SP1 installed would be much appreciated

[2Cold Scorpio]

I've had a similar problem; it goes all the way to Stage 3 or 3 to 100%, then a few minutes later says the SP could not be installed and goes and undoes all the changes. It'll then reboot after several minutes, undo more changes, and then continue booting as normal (several minutes later). I've tried four times. And I've tried it from my own admin account and the hidden uber-admin account; no dice.

[Blitzen]

Because Vista SP1 probably isnt compatible with some of your hardware drivers currently installed.
Its in all the installation notes.

Its 10000 times better to wait and see what Windows Update offers you.

[2Cold Scorpio]

I have tried it through WIndows Update. Three times. :-| I wonder what's wrong...

[matty-hodgson]

if it makes you feel any better.. my mate who's running a 'cracked' version has managed to update to Vista SP1 using windows update

[Agent]

Friend was having a similar issue. Turned out to be due to using a hacked copy

No idea if he solved it, just food for thought in case that's what you're doing.

[Agent]

if it makes you feel any better.. my mate who's running a 'cracked' version has managed to update to Vista SP1 using windows update

Hows it help the OP at all?

Can we try to keep it on topic in non GD forums Matt

Cheers

[2Cold Scorpio]

My copy is perfectly legit. I'm actually not surprised that someone with a hacked copy got it working. Figures...lol

[Funkstar]

Some possibly useful links:

Windows Vista Team Blog : Windows Vista SP1 Released to Windows Update
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is not available for installation from Windows Update and is not offered by Automatic Updates
PC Pro: News: Vista SP1 horror stories start to appear

Taken from Engadget:
Some Vista SP1 early adopters reporting problems, how about you? - Engadget

[madman045]

I tried to install it today on my D630 with Vista business and it refused with an error code of which seems to be quite a generic one... so it will have to wait a bit longer

[matty-hodgson]

My copy is perfectly legit. I'm actually not surprised that someone with a hacked copy got it working. Figures...lol

yup.. he's not had a single problem with it!
works fine with WGA and everything, but i've been told off so less talk about this..

[Koolpc]

Installed fine on my pc. Thing is, i never ever install windows updates (Never have in years with no problems at all). I always install SP1 etc when that comes out though.

Maybe you could try a fresh install of Vista and then install SP1? Could be one of the MS updates is having issues with some part of SP1.

I doubt it is a hardware driver that is causing the problem.

[Blitzen]

I doubt it is a hardware driver that is causing the problem.

The release note clearly state that Windows Update will administer which updates are required as there is a huge number of people that will get software conflict if SP1 is installed due to SP1 and drivers not playing nicely.

[Koolpc]

The release note clearly state that Windows Update will administer which updates are required as there is a huge number of people that will get software conflict if SP1 is installed due to SP1 and drivers not playing nicely.

Still doubt it is a hardware driver though. A good few of my mates have various hardware and all went fine for them.

[directhex]

there's a list of reasons sp1 won't install, on microsoft.com:

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is not available for installation from Windows Update and is not offered by Automatic Updates
Error message when you try to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1

[greenalien]

List of conflicting devices and drivers for SP1:

"Audio drivers

Realtek AC'97
•For x86-based computers: Alcxwdm.sys - version 6.0.1.6242 or earlier
•For x64-based computers: Alcwdm64.sys - version 6.0.1.6242 or earlier
SigmaTel
•For x86-based computers: Sthda.sys - version 5.10.5762.0 or earlier
•For x64-based computers: Sthda64.sys - version 5.10.5762.0 or earlier
SigmaTel
•For x86-based computers: Stwrt.sys - version 6.10.5511.0 or earlier
•For x64-based computers: Stwrt64.sys - version 6.10.5511.0 or earlier
Creative Audigy
•For x86-based and x64-based computers: Ctaud2k.sys - version 6.0.1.1242 or earlier
•For x86-based computers: P17.sys – all versions (This was originally a Windows XP-based driver.)
Conexant HD Audio
•For x86-based computers: Chdart.sys - version 4.32.0.0 or earlier
•For x64-based computers: Chdart64.sys - version 4.32.0.0 or earlier
Biometric (Fingerprint) Sensors
•AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensor with the Atswpdrv.sys driver file – version 7.7.1.7 or earlier
•UPEK Fingerprint Sensor with the Tcusb.sys driver file – version 1.9.2.99 or earlier
Display drivers

Intel Display
•For x86-based computers: Igdkmd32.sys – versions between and including driver 7.14.10.1322 and 7.14.10.1403
•For x64-based computers: Igdkmd64.sys – versions between and including driver 7.14.10.1322 and 7.14.10.1403
Other drivers

Texas Instruments Smart Card Controller with the GTIPCI21.sys driver file – version 1.0.1.19 or earlier

Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 with the Watcher.exe application – version 3.4.0.9 or earlier (This application is located in the AirCard 580 Program Files folder.)

Symantec software driver for Symantec Endpoint Protection and for Symantec Network Access Control clients
•For x86-based computers: Wgx.sys – versions 11.0.1000.1091 or earlier
•For x64-based computers: Wgx64.sys – versions 11.0.1000.1091 or earlier
Note Symantec is aware of this issue, and it is working on a solution. Symantec provides various update procedures. This includes their LiveUpdate service."
-http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=948343