Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) Related Information

 

What¡¯s Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)?

Microsoft continuously improves the Windows Vista Operating System by providing ongoing updates while working with software and hardware vendors to help them to deliver improved compatibility, reliability and performance. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is another vehicle that Microsoft will use to deliver operating system improvements to customers.

 

Windows Vista SP1 is an update to Windows Vista that, along with improvements delivered to users via these other channels, addresses feedback from our customers. In addition to previously released updates, SP1 will contain changes focused on addressing specific reliability and performance issues, supporting new types of hardware, and adding support for several emerging standards. SP1 also will continue to make it easier for IT administrators to deploy and manage Windows Vista.

 

Windows Vista SP1 provides the following improvements.

 

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For further information please visit the following website.

 

  

Windows Vista SP1 Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

1. How can I obtain the Windows Vista SP1  installation file?

You can get the file though the following methods:

1. Windows Update. Windows Update downloads the service pack to the computer and works within the operating system to install the service pack. This method requires relatively low bandwidth and minimizes network traffic because only the changes needed for a specific computer are applied.

2. Stand-alone installation. In a stand-alone installation, you install the service pack to upgrade computers that already have an operating system. The download size of the stand-alone package is larger than the package applied with Windows Update. This method is recommended for:

 

3. Installing SP1 using the integrated installation. An integrated installation (also known as "slipstream installation") means that the service pack is integrated into the operating system, and therefore the operating system and service pack are installed

simultaneously. You can use the integrated installation to upgrade computers running

Windows XP and to perform clean installations on computers that do not have an

operating system.

 

2. How to install the Windows Vista Pack1 (SP1)  on VAIO notebooks?

Please refer to the following steps:

 

1. HDD space requirements

a. Stand alone installation

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b. Windows Update

 

2. Upgrade following patches before upgrading SP1:

Note.

Please verify that you have installed the patches on your VAIO computer before downloading them from the Microsoft site.

Reference Information:

How can I verify the currently installed Microsoft Hotfix on my notebook?

 

For VGN-SZ434N/SZ437N/SZ433N/SZ477N/SZ487N/SZ483N/SZ484N/SZ453N

a. Install Windows Vista Service Pack1 Upgrade Fix Patch

b. Apply KB937287

You can upgrade the patch by either of the following method.

 

c. Apply KB947506

You can upgrade the patch through either of the following methods.

 

d. Apply KB938371

        

For other Asia Pacific English Language Pack models

Please view the list below.

VGN-AR3/AR4/AR5/AR6

VGN-C2/C3

VGN-CR1/CR2/CR3

VGN-FE4

VGN-FZ1/FZ2/FZ3

VGN-G1/G2

VGN-N3

VGN-NR2

VGN-SZ5/SZ7

VGN-SZ4 Series except

VGN-SZ434N/SZ437N/SZ433N/SZ477N/SZ487N/SZ483N/SZ484N/SZ453N

VGN-TX5

VGN-TZ1/TZ2/TZ3

VGN-UX2/UX3/UX5

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a. Apply KB937287

You can upgrade the patch through either of the following methods.

 

b. Apply KB947506

You can upgrade the patch through either of the following methods.

 

c. Apply KB938371

 

For Taiwan models sold in 2007 Fall and Winter Series & 2007 Summer.

 

a. Apply KB937287

 

b. Apply KB947506

 

c. Apply KB938371

 

For Taiwan Models sold in 2008 Spring and 2007 Spring.

a. Apply KB937287

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b.  Apply KB938371

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For Korea models

a.  Apply KB938371

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For China Model - VGN-SZ422 sold in 2007 Spring

a. Install Windows Vista Service Pack1 Upgrade Fix Patch

b.  Apply KB938371

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For Other China Models sold which preinstall Windows Vista Operating System.

a.  Apply KB938371

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The disclaimer about KB947506

It takes 30 minutes or more for the installation.

 

When Microsoft Hotfix is installed and the computer may reboot, it is necessary to wait for the end of a process to delete unnecessary files.

 

If waiting time is not enough, the installation of SP1 may fail, and the error messages as below may be displayed. In this case, please install SP1 again.

 

 

 

3. Where can I find more information on Windows Vista SP1?

There are numerous sources for SP1 information and we encourage you to visit the Windows Vista SP1 TechNet page (http://technet.microsoft.com/windowsvista/bb738089.aspx) which provides links to all available content including:

 

 

 

4. Why can¡¯t I uninstall the prerequisite packages?

The prerequisite packages serve two purposes. They are necessary so that the

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5. How can I verify the currently installed Microsoft Hotfix on my notebook?

Please refer to the following steps.

a. Click, and then click Control Panel.

b. Select Programs, and then click View installed updates.

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Some problems after install Windows Service Pack1:

1. Audio cannot work after installing Windows Service Pack1 on VGN-CR1,VGN-CR2 and VGN-CR3 Series:

Solution:

For VGN-CR1 Series please upgrade BIOS Upgrade Program Version R0230Q0

For VGN-CR2 Series please upgrade BIOS Upgrade Program Version R1120Q0

For VGN-CR3 Series please upgrade BIOS Upgrade Program Version R2100Q0

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2. A black screen appears after resuming from Hibernation on VGC-LJ1 and VGC-LJ2 Series.

Solution:

Please upgrade Graphics Driver Upgrade Program Version 7.14.10.1447.

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3. The IP address and Subnet mask settings cannot be maintained on VAIO Vista Capable PC.

Solution:

Please click Advance setting on the dialog and select the correct IP.

Check for the VAIO Vista Capable PC list through following URL:

http://www.sony-asia.com/vaio/VistaRelated/VAIO_WinVISTAPClist.pdf

 

4. For Vista built-in NVIDIA Graphics models "Sound Reality ASIO Setting" Dialog displays when

Solution:

Please click OK at the dialog box that appears.