SP1 would not appear for me in the Windows Update even though all hardware
and software met MS' spec's for Vista. I did upgrade my sound card and
software in order to meet spec's.
I decided to download SP1 from MS download page to get the standalone
version. After waiting a couple weeks and reading this and other NG's I
decided to install SP1. It installed with out a hitch. I didn't need to
un-hook USB devices as was recommended in these NG's and I didn't need to
disconnect my UPS. Mater of fact SP1 recommends that you connect to a UPS so
you won't lose power while installing.
The only things I did disable where Windows Defender Fire walls and Virus
autoscan protection. Every thing else was left as is.
--
Bob Eyster
MS Windows Vista Home Premium