How TO: Install Vista SP1 Final via Windows Update

MaXimus · 02-08-2008, 02:35 AM

Well I don't think i'm doing anything illegal since I'm not linking to any external website hosting the final SP1.

This is just a command prompt hack that allows Vista to see the final build of the SP1 via Windows Update:

1) Run command prompt as an administrator.

2) Paste the following commands and hit enter:

reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\VistaSp1 /f > NUL 2>&1
reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\VistaSP1 /f > NUL 2>&1
reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\VistaSp1 /v Beta1 /t REG_SZ /d dcf99ef8-d784-414e-b411-81a910d2761d /f

3) Reboot

4) Run Windows update, you will find an update, install then reboot again.

5) Run windows update, you find another update, install then reboot.

6) Run Windows update, you will find the final version of SP1.

maumu · 02-08-2008, 03:06 AM

pal, you mean it is already hosted on WU?

why is it 'invisible' then? still don't get it...

And what are the two updates mentioned in #4 and #5?

roytse · 02-08-2008, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by maumu

pal, you mean it is already hosted on WU?

why is it 'invisible' then? still don't get it...

And what are the two updates mentioned in #4 and #5?

those 2 should be the small updates before the big update.
MS did that in SP1 RC
you have to install some updates before getting the SP

Pablomancan · 02-08-2008, 03:51 AM

I'm going to wait for some more people do it before I try...I hate touching the registry.

MaXimus · 02-08-2008, 04:24 AM

Ah you're not changing anything drastic dude! All you are doing is a little reg tweak for Windows update to see those hidden updates.

I cannot try it over here because we have a major internet problem all over the middleeast due to some cable in the sea being disconnected somewhere in Egypt or India. I can see the update through Windows update but the downloading process is actually about 1 KB/S due to this problem.

crash · 02-08-2008, 04:35 AM

Question: "How To Install Vista SP1 Final via Windows Update"

Answer: Wait for it to appear.

crash · 02-08-2008, 04:48 AM

I'm not saying it doesn't work, I just don't see the point to it. Vista works fine right now and whenever SP1 shows up on Windows Update, I'll install it. That's just my take on it. I don't feel the need to spend my time hacking my system to get something a few weeks earlier if everything works fine now.

ViciousXUSMC · 02-08-2008, 04:52 AM

yeah I see no point in "hacking" for an update, if its not public yet there is a reason no matter how small or stupid it may be.

Plus I have been using Vista for so long with no issues, I infact wont update right away even when it IS availble just to see the feedback from others.

The saying goes "if it aint broke dont fix it" and it holds very true often times in situations like this.

Fade To Black · 02-08-2008, 05:01 AM

It's a little faster. Anyway, it's the final build, the RTM.

crash · 02-08-2008, 05:06 AM

I know it's the final build. Anyways, it's good to hear that Vista runs a little faster with it. That's pretty similar to what people were saying when SP1 RC was released: that Vista seemed a little more responsive than before.