[Mak213]

Originally Posted by alexsabree

So, whats the main thing that SP1 addresses? I've heard that it helps with startup time, what else?

Vista SP1 Fix List - TheTechArea.com

There is the full list of every KB article that is included in the Vista SP1.

[atomic tofu]

go get it
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 stand-alone packages do not contain the updated Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Help files

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Download details: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone (KB936330)
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Download details: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone for x64-based Systems (KB936330)

remember to set aside 1 whole hour 30/30

EDIT: note this suggestion from ms technet
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Things to know before you download Windows Vista SP1
Published: March 18, 2008
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Microsoft strongly recommends using Windows Update to download and install Windows Vista SP1 on single PCs:
The download size from Windows Update of Windows Vista SP1 for x86 is 65 MB (compared to 450 MB from the Microsoft Download Center).
The download size from Windows Update of Windows Vista SP1 for x64 is 125 MB (compared to 745 MB from the Microsoft Download Center).
Windows Update will recognize PCs with known problematic drivers and postpone downloading Windows Vista SP1 until the PC has updated drivers or other applicable updates. Using Windows Update will help ensure you have the most trouble-free update experience possible.
Some Windows Vista users may encounter an issue with a small set of hardware devices that may not function properly after updating a Windows Vista PC to Windows Vista SP1. This is an issue with the way the device drivers were re-installed during the Windows Vista SP1 update process, not with the drivers themselves—these drivers worked on Windows Vista RTM and they work on Windows Vista SP1. This problem is typically corrected by simply uninstalling and reinstalling the driver. We are working with the manufacturers of these devices to get the known problematic drivers and their install programs updated, and also on other solutions we can use to ensure a smooth customer experience when updating to Windows Vista SP1 using Windows Update. For new PCs provisioned with Windows Vista SP1, this is not an issue.
If you choose to install Windows Vista SP1 via the standalone installer available on the Microsoft Download Center, Microsoft advises that you first visit Windows Update and install all optional drivers. Read Knowledge Base Articles 948187 and 948343 for more information.
If you have a prior version of the Windows Vista SP1 beta installed, you must uninstall it prior to installing the final version. Use the Control Panel applet "Programs and Features" and select "View installed updates" from the top left of the task pane. Under Windows, look for "Service Pack for Windows (KB936330).
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[Dell Boi]

Its still not showing up on my Windows Update

[alexsabree]

It isn't for me either... looks like I will just try out the standalone installer.

Good god, you think with all this money and time they could get the first service pack available to everyone at the same time

[Mak213]

Originally Posted by alexsabree

It isn't for me either... looks like I will just try out the standalone installer.

Good god, you think with all this money and time they could get the first service pack available to everyone at the same time

There would be no way possible. I mean there is not enough bandwidth leaving Microsoft in order to allow for every single Vista user to download it at the same time.

[alexsabree]

Very true, never thought that.

[aeroplane22]

Microsoft made a comment on why it is not available to everyone through Automatic Updating and they answered by saying that during the SP1 Beta testing, several testers experienced issues with certain unlicensed device drivers. So to resolve the issue, automatic updating will detect if you have these issues, if you do you would have to manually install SP1. Which basically requires you to be tech savvy enough to understand the issue with your potential hardware conflict. This is so they don't undermine the general users computer if they do have these certain drivers. It is available to anyone now anyway.