Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Published: April 15, 2008

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is an update to Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers. In addition to previously released updates, SP1 contains changes focused on addressing specific reliability and performance issues, supporting new types of hardware, and adding support for several emerging standards. Windows Vista SP1 also addresses some management, deployment, and support challenges.

Key Resources

Get Windows Vista Service Pack 1

Subscribers:

Windows Vista Service Pack 1: Stand-Alone or Integrated Download

Non-Subscribers:

Windows Update
Download the Stand-Alone Update: x64 | x86
Order the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 DVD: Asia | Europe and Africa | North America | South America

Overview

Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Resources

Windows Operating System Service Pack Blocker Toolkit: Frequently Asked Questions

Product Evaluation

Overview of Windows Vista Service Pack 1
This white paper presents an overview of Windows Vista SP1 and the improvements it contains.
Notable Changes in Windows Vista Service Pack 1
This document provides more detail about the notable changes made to Windows Vista in Service Pack 1, which were focused on addressing specific reliability, performance, and compatibility issues, supporting new types of hardware, and adding support for several emerging standards.

Latest Content and Expert Advice

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Information

Windows Vista SP1 is available in all 36 Windows Vista languages via the stand-alone installer and Windows Update. For TechNet Plus and MSDN subscribers, the DVD image of Windows Vista with SP1 is available for download in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese Traditional (HK), Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional (TW), Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Swedish. It will be available in all 36 languages within a few weeks.

Advanced

Getting Started

Release Notes for Windows Vista Service Pack 1
These release notes address late-breaking issues and information about this release of Windows Vista SP1.
Hotfixes and Security Updates Included in Windows Vista Service Pack 1
This document contains a list of all the hotfixes and security updates included in Windows Vista SP1.
Windows Vista SP1 Guides for IT Professionals
These three guides provide instructions for evaluating and deploying Windows Vista SP1.

Deployment

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Deployment Guide
This guide includes technical information, procedures, and recommendations for installing Windows Vista SP1 in a business or corporate environment.
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008
The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit is now updated to support automated imaging and deployment of Windows Vista SP1-integrated operating systems.
Microsoft Deployment Tools Matrix
Find Microsoft tools to deploy Windows Vista SP1 as a stand-alone package or integrated as part of your desktop image