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Vista SP1 Disk

18 years ago

I haven't seen it mentioned here so below is a link to another forum I visit from time to time. Included in the thread is information for obtaining a Vista SP1 disk, downloading SP1 to save, and some of the negatives for each method. And finally, because of my antique DUN what I personally did and why.

DA

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mikie_gw
18 years ago
I had windows update install vista sp1. Forget exact but maybe 80 gb worth of upgrade. Just the other day I downloaded burnt the cd iso of sp1 all language version from download.microsoft.com , its about 550mb. Makes a CD.exe sp1 installer.

Wish I could justify getting a Vista w/SP1 DVD for future use because I tend to reinstall windows from time to time - usually after I screw up something, sometimes reinstalling new is quicker/easier than fixing and better than running the repair install.
DA_Mccoy
Original Author
18 years ago
Mikie,

When it is free what is there to justify? :)

With an on-line download initially not available and with everything running so well I was hesitant to do anything. A full DVD over-write was not the answer and the veiled caution of installing from a downloaded disk made me hesitate.

I finally went with a direct download which was much smaller than anticipated and so far all is well. I will just save the DVD disk for any future need.

DA
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