Microsoft Releases Vista SP1

Microsoft today finally rolled out SP1 of its Windows Vista OS. This new service pack is a collection of all patches, which have been released till now and also include some important changes for the Vista OS. These include a relaxation of Vista’s strict WGA requirements, changes to file-copying problems that have plagued the OS since release and changes the way the OS handled older games that were designed for Windows XP.

This update is currently available through Windows Update and also a Stanalone Installer is available.

In case the update is not available through Windows Update check out KB948343.

Standalone Installer Download Link.

DO NOT CLICK DOWNLOAD THE STANDALONE IF YOU ARE UPDATING JUST ONE COMPUTER: A smaller, more appropriate download is available on Windows Update.

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).

For users upgrading to this new SP, please note that the following security software are directly affected:
1) BitDefender Antivirus and Internet Security, version 10
2) Fujitsu’s Shock Sensor hard drive protection for rugged laptops
3) Two versions of Jiangmin KV Antivirus software and
4) Check Point Technologies’ Zone Alarm Security Suite.

Note :

Things to know before you download Windows Vista SP1, click here.
If you have a prior version of the Windows Vista SP1 beta installed, you must uninstall it prior to installing the final version.

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