Comments on: My name is Windows Vista Service Pack 1

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:15:28 +0000

Okay, I was doing my updates for Windows and this is a used computer. However, I had not had problems at all until SP1. I completely crashed this HP. I had to go through and do a factory restore as I hadn’t even had time to do a recovery disc. SP1 is crazy!! I’m so not sure what I should do. I wanted to download it because I thought it would help some of the kinks in Vista. But, it has only made it worse. NOW, I hear there is SP2. Perish the thought! I don’t think either are really needed are they??

By: Jimmyd Grice

Jimmyd Grice — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:34:46 +0000

I work on Computers and had one finished to return to customer and decided to do windows Up-dates before I returned it to the customer and Service Pack 1 CRASHED it. Now I am having to to do a Recovery back to Factory Settings. Service pack 1 is Called THE NIGHTMARE FROM HELL. Thanks Microsoft for Wring such a BAD UP-DATE

By: Marc Chauvette

Marc Chauvette — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:13:15 +0000

Piece of shit. I’ve been struggling with MS for years…since the DOS days. You’d think they’ed fix the problems before releasing this gunk to the consumer. My Vista was flawless..till SP1. Now I have no computer. Can’t even format the hard drive. It just keeps puking at anything I try. I’m going to check out a MacBook.

Sincerely, Another “Satisfied” Customer

By: Emanem

Emanem — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:29:40 +0000

Vista is seriously BS. i cannot even install the sp1. it “fails to install” each freaking time. I NEED IT TO PLAY GTA4!!!!uggghhh and similarly to Mry no.com dell wanted to charge me 130 bucks to fix it!!!! AVOID DELL AT ALL COSTS.. the warranty doesn’t mean shit!

By: Hasta la vista

Hasta la vista — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:02:51 +0000

Good for you Atomic Tofu. I guess we’re all a whole bunch of jerks.

By: Atomic Tofu

Atomic Tofu — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:46:09 +0000

Just wanted to comment…so many people who don’t know how to OBVIOUSLY install, use and maintain their PCs. Degrees don’t automatically make you a genius in everything. I have never had a problem with Vista, Service Pack 1 or any of the other “apparent” problems some are having.

I have 2 Vista machines and both have svcpk 1. One machine I use for gaming and video editing, the other for Bluray and HDdvd playback (as well as home photos and home videos – nothing beats HD home videos).

Linux and whatever else? Sorry, I had enough cobbling of my system when I was 16. 20 years later I’m looking forward to developed and professional products, not some pretentious “open source” or iAMCOOL product.

I wonder if these are valid complaints or some liberal type media agenda to convince random variable X that Vista does indeed crash as often as some of these intellectuals claim.

By: Spang

Spang — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:57:29 +0000

OK an update:

Glad to hear, that vista SP1 actually can be installed if you back up everything, then delete everything, then reinstall Vista, then upgrade, and, then, never update your drivers and leave whatever component that may still not be working because of lack of proper drivers idle. Such a nice, user-friendly and satisfying solution. Way to go Microsoft.

I chose another solution though. And I’m happy with it: As I got back from Vienna, I restored my vista system, backed up everything, removed Vista, installed Linux. I used to be rather into using Microsofts products, but I must admit: Linux works like a charm. Have not had any problems yet. At all.

Still haven’t convinced my boss to switch entirely, but seeing how well things were going, he’s agreed to roll back to XP and allow the use Linux instead if desired.

Didn’t run for predident though, but I’m relying on Obama. Srsly.

By: Mary Wno.com

Mary Wno.com — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:40:05 +0000

Laura, I reinstalled my operating system and since then the sp1 installed fine and my laptop is working great. Using it right now. But the hardware was all fine. If you tried reinstalling the OS and it did not help I would think you have a hardware problem and you need to get on Dell if it is under warranty. If not it is not, I am sorry for you. Good luck.

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:56:57 +0000

Tried to install SP1 and it has broken my Dell Inspiron. Need some advice on how to fix this. All i get is a message saying that DO NOT TURN OFF COMPUTER. REVERTING. It has restarted about 20 times and is still not working. this is the second time i may have to rebuild this Dell laptop – i am really fed up now and would never recommend Dell to anyone. late, delivery, poor software handling – grrr

Anyone got any advice?

By: Mary Wno.com

Mary Wno.com — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:43:30 +0000

OK, Update! Microsoft called and they really wanted me to try to install the sp1 again. So I said ok and ran update again. It found the sp1 and this time it installed without a hitch. Microsoft called me after 2 hours to check on it and was so pleased to hear it. But they say in the future to call with any problems and use my same case number for tech support. By the way all this support was free. Dell wanted to charge me. It was alot of work and of course I did not have much data to back up before the resinstall. But it worked out. Thanks Microsoft (yes). There may be alot of problems with the vista for some people, me included, but they did not build all the computers, and can not be responsible for all the other software dirvers or websites you have visited that could interfere with a clean install,. So if you are having a problem like I did, give microsoft a chance to help you, they are willing and able.