Cannot install SP1 Vista Bugs and Problems Discuss Cannot install SP1 in the Windows Vista forums; I did say that I wouldn't go near Pre-Beta SP1 but after the problems I've had lately I just reformat. So anyway I've got the self ...

[Wiggles]

I did say that I wouldn't go near Pre-Beta SP1 but after the problems I've had lately I just reformat.

So anyway I've got the self extracting exe which comes in at 684MB and went to install it, after waiting for the files to extract I got the message 'Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) does not apply to your system'.
Ok I tried again but through Run as Admin and still got the same message.

Is the exe corrupt or something?
What do I do?

Many Thanks, Wiggles.

[ProCookie]

Not sure about that one Wiggles? might be somthing to do with your version of vista by that i mean OEM or retail.

[Wiggles]

Well I am using non activated Ultimate software, so maybe if I go back to my (bought) version of Home Premium...I can install SP1 maybe?

[Snuffy]

SP-1 must be installed on a "ACTIVATED Version of Vista RTM "
you can read part of the EULA which I pasted some info.
If you have installed any other version or PRE then it will fail. and if you have all the updates for a Activated upto v.368 it will install.
Make sure you make a COMPLETE FULL Backup..if you want to reinstall back tosince all pre-versions are TIME DATED and it clearly states IT MUST BE ACTIVATED.
Im not 100% but it also seems to install only on 5 different languages.
EN-FR-GR-JP-SP

I'm sure Non-Activated Versions are deemed Pirate and will not install.
--snip-
4. MANDATORY ACTIVATION.
6. PRODUCT KEYS. The software requires a key to install or access it. You are responsible for the use of keys assigned to you. You should not share the keys with third parties.

[Wiggles]

Ah brilliant, thanks Snuffy!
I will install Home Premium for SP1 right now.

[Wiggles]

Ok after installing my bought version of Vista and activating it, I still get the same message unfortunately.

[Snuffy]

exactly what message do you get... ?
which version of SP1 are your trying to install.
please the full name..?
there are currently 4 versions I have seen...?
what is the file size...?
can you open the file and extract it onto your HDD?
sorry, do you have all the current updates so that your version actually is .386 it was the .381 which caused all the ballyho.
c/p from the install files.
<assemblyIdentity name="Microsoft-Windows-Foundation-Package" version="6.0.6000.16386" processorArchitecture="x86"

Windows Vista SP1 will support the following delivery methods:

Express. Requires an Internet connection but minimizes the size of the download by sending only the changes needed for a specific computer (approximately 50 MB for x86-based operating systems).
Stand-alone. Recommended for computers with limited Internet connectivity and for applying the service pack to multiple computers. The download size is larger than the express package, but customers can apply a single package to any Windows Vista version and language combination (within a platform). Distribution tools like System Center Configuration Manager 2007 use stand-alone packages to deploy Windows Vista SP1.
Slipstream. The slipstream version of Windows Vista SP1 is media that already contains the service pack, which companies can use to deploy the operating system to new computers or to upgrade existing computers. Availability will be limited. Microsoft will update Windows Vista retail media with Windows Vista SP1 slipstream media in the future. Slipstream media will also be available to Volume Licensing customers.
For express and stand-alone deployment methods, Microsoft recommends the following:

Laptops must be plugged in to an AC power source.
A minimum of 7 GB free disk space on the boot partition, which contains the Windows operating system files, for x86-based operating systems and a minimum of 12 GB free disk space for x64-based operating systems.
The stand-alone deployment method requires administrative credentials.

[Snuffy]

The standalone package will be large (1 GB for x86).

Installing the service pack will require a large amount of free disk space (7 GB for x86 and 12 GB for x64). However, most of this space will be reclaimed after installation.

SP1 will change a significant number of files; customers cannot apply SP1 to offline Windows Vista images.



[1] Beta testers will find that after installing Windows Vista SP1, they no longer have access to GPMC, and that the new, enhanced version of GPMC has not yet been released. In this case, administrators can continue to edit Group Policy by opening a remote desktop session directly to the server or to a PC running the release to manufacturing (RTM) version of Windows Vista.

[2] The Windows Vista Service Pack 1 package is platform specific. Each platform (x86 or x64) requires a separate package.

[3] Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 have been built from the same fundamental source code base since the beginning. Many of the core files are identical between the two products, although each product has unique features, specific individual files and functional behaviors that are appropriate for the intended customer uses for the specific product. For example, Windows Media Center only appears in Windows Vista, while Active Directory or Windows Clustering only appear in Windows Server 2008. Examples of common files shared between the two operating systems are the kernel and core OS files, the networking stack, file sharing. In the past year since the Windows Vista public release, the common files in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 have been continually improved based on customer beta feedback, customer deployments, and Microsoft internal testing.

[Wiggles]

Thanks Snuffy for your help, but I downloaded a newer version of SP1 and that has installed.

Can really notice a performance improvement.

[Snuffy]

Which version of SP1 did you get?
I had posted the most current SP1 versions.

http://www.vistababble.com/forums/vi...-released.html
also shows pictures here.
and
If you really interesed in the full name.
6001.16659.070916-1443_x86fre_Client_en-us-FB1CFRE_EN_DVD.iso 2,943.68 MB
6001.16659.070916-1443_amd64fre_Client_en-us-FB1CXFRE_EN_DVD.iso 3,787.71 MB

EXE Files:

Wave1_Windows6.0-KB936330-X64.exe 1,778.91 MB
Wave1_Windows6.0-KB936330-X86.exe 1,308.64 MB

I posted clicks from the Wave1_Windows6.0-KB936330-X86.exe 1,308.64 MB
version.

I do hope you have the last most current version.