Windows Vista Service Pack 1
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The articles below are specific to Windows Vista Service Pack 1. You can use this information to evaluate and deploy Windows Vista Service Pack 1.

For information about Windows Vista, see Windows Vista Technical Library Roadmap.

To download Word documents of the Windows Vista SP1 documents listed below, see Windows Vista SP1 Guides for IT Professionals.

To download Windows Vista SP1, see Windows Vista Service Pack 1

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 describes 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.

Getting Started

Release Notes for Windows Vista Service Pack 1

These release notes address late-breaking issues and information related to 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.

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.

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palejo
No Audio!

there is a red cross next to my speaker symbol. I have no sound and it is telling me that no audio device is installed. It was working alright before I went away for a couple of months. hoping you can help. I have been through control panel, hardware + sound etc. ending with scan for hardware changes.

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Elvin Evans
Cannot locate CD/DVD Drive

I installed SP1 the other day and now I cannot locate my CD/DVD drive. What can I do to fix the problem?

[tfl - 20 12 08] You should post questions like this to the Technet Forums at http://forums.microsoft.com/technet or the MS Newsgroups at 
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Thomas Lee
SP1 problems

I installed SP1 on my laptop and now I have no audio. I have a HP Pavilion DV6000. Thank you

[tfl - 20 12 08] You should post questions like this to the Technet Forums at http://forums.microsoft.com/technet or the MS Newsgroups at 
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whit106
down loaging money plus
i just down loaed money plus on my computer and i can not get it to open to do any thing with it. is it because i have windows vista?
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jerryo07
Faxing Can you fax with Vista Premium?

I cannot figure out how to fax in Vista

[tfl - 31 01 09] You should post questions like this to the Technet Forums at http://forums.microsoft.com/technet or the MS Newsgroups at http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/. You are much more likely get a quick response using the forums than through the Community Content.
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svovi01
does windows vista sp1 apply to windows 2008
sp2 applies to both vista and windows 2008. sp2 says that sp1 is a prerequisite

does the sp1 listed on this site apply to windows 2008 or where would be the right sp1 for windows 2008?

thank you

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Thomas Lee
Wireless not working

I installed service pack 1 now my wireless is not working

[tfl - 31 01 09] You should post questions like this to the Technet Forums at http://forums.microsoft.com/technet or the MS Newsgroups at http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/. You are much more likely get a quick response using the forums than through the Community Content.
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Dubtap
Service Pack 1 blocks the system and the recovery disk.

I installed service pack 1 on my notebook and the system blocked. Error !!Oxc 0190002 !! 4623/97468 (msdtcstp.dll). Windows does not start anymore, even with de recovery disk, who can not repair the error. I am not the only one.

Who can help me?

[tfl - 31 01 09] You should post questions like this to the Technet Forums at http://forums.microsoft.com/technet or the MS Newsgroups at http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/. You are much more likely get a quick response using the forums than through the Community Content.
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Blazin3
windows can't check for update

need to download window vista service pack 1

[tfl - 31 01 09] You should post questions like this to the Technet Forums at http://forums.microsoft.com/technet or the MS Newsgroups at http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/. You are much more likely get a quick response using the forums than through the Community Content.
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Thomas Lee
sp1 problem

when i installed SP1, my pc doesnt work there say that i have to put the disc in and try to repair

[tfl - 22 02 09] You should post questions like this to the Technet Forums at http://forums.microsoft.com/technet or the MS Newsgroups at http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/. You are much more likely get a quick response using the forums than through the Community Content.
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SCDFS
No Audio, system unstable
After updating to service pack 1, there is a red cross next to my audio icon saying no audio output device. The system has become highly unstable. Not a single program is working correctly. Is there any solution available?
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