SP1 install question

I have had the common problem on not being able to install KB938371 update
which is one of the 3 prerequisites to downloading through Microsoft Update
the SP1. I have tried all the tricks and suggestion published throughout
the web except an in place reinstall of Vista Business. This is highly
undesireable since my sony laptop will only reinstall Vista Business as per
original with all the software originally shipped which is a pain to remove.

If I download the entire sp1 750mb file, will it install without the
prerequsite files? I have read that the prerequisites were actually a
compilation of sp1 files and not an actual update to Vista. This being the
case, it seems that if the sp1 file were downloaded it would work. Any
suggestions or comments for a workaround would be appreciated.

My understanding is that the full download of SP1 contains everything to go
from Vista RTM to SP1.
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Paul


"mikeS" wrote:

> I have had the common problem on not being able to install KB938371 update
> which is one of the 3 prerequisites to downloading through Microsoft Update
> the SP1. I have tried all the tricks and suggestion published throughout
> the web except an in place reinstall of Vista Business. This is highly
> undesireable since my sony laptop will only reinstall Vista Business as per
> original with all the software originally shipped which is a pain to remove.
>
> If I download the entire sp1 750mb file, will it install without the
> prerequsite files? I have read that the prerequisites were actually a
> compilation of sp1 files and not an actual update to Vista. This being the
> case, it seems that if the sp1 file were downloaded it would work. Any
> suggestions or comments for a workaround would be appreciated.
>
>

On Mon, 5 May 2008 14:03:48 -0500, "mikeS" <>
wrote:

>If I download the entire sp1 750mb file, will it install without the
>prerequsite files?

First, it's not 750mb, it's a little over 300mb.

And yes, it will.

Nonny explained :
>> If I download the entire sp1 750mb file, will it install without the
>> prerequsite files?
>
> First, it's not 750mb,

The 64 bit version (almost) is:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

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Kind regards,
Mark Veldhuis.

In article <>,
says...
> I have had the common problem on not being able to install KB938371 update
> which is one of the 3 prerequisites to downloading through Microsoft Update
> the SP1. I have tried all the tricks and suggestion published throughout
> the web except an in place reinstall of Vista Business. This is highly
> undesireable since my sony laptop will only reinstall Vista Business as per
> original with all the software originally shipped which is a pain to remove.
>
> If I download the entire sp1 750mb file, will it install without the
> prerequsite files? I have read that the prerequisites were actually a
> compilation of sp1 files and not an actual update to Vista. This being the
> case, it seems that if the sp1 file were downloaded it would work. Any
> suggestions or comments for a workaround would be appreciated.

I belive the full download has the prerequisites built-in and will
install them if needed. If it is unable to install them, the SP1 update
will probably be aborted.

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Thanks for all the comments. Doesn't seem like I have much to lose to try
the whole download. I've been messing with this for weeks. However, I'll be
sure to keep my Acronis disc images current just in case of Murphy's Law.
And 300mb is a lot nicer than 750! mikeS

I do have an Acronis Disk Image just in case)
"mikeS" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I have had the common problem on not being able to install KB938371 update
>which is one of the 3 prerequisites to downloading through Microsoft Update
>the SP1. I have tried all the tricks and suggestion published throughout
>the web except an in place reinstall of Vista Business. This is highly
>undesireable since my sony laptop will only reinstall Vista Business as per
>original with all the software originally shipped which is a pain to
>remove.
>
> If I download the entire sp1 750mb file, will it install without the
> prerequsite files? I have read that the prerequisites were actually a
> compilation of sp1 files and not an actual update to Vista. This being
> the case, it seems that if the sp1 file were downloaded it would work.
> Any suggestions or comments for a workaround would be appreciated.

Did it work? I'm in the same position (i.e. cannot install KB938371) and I
have the official MS SP1 disk but daren't use it because of having been told
that KB938371 is a prerequisite. Is it true it is not a prerequisite if one
has the SP1 disk?


"mikeS" wrote:

> Thanks for all the comments. Doesn't seem like I have much to lose to try
> the whole download. I've been messing with this for weeks. However, I'll be
> sure to keep my Acronis disc images current just in case of Murphy's Law.
> And 300mb is a lot nicer than 750! mikeS
>
> I do have an Acronis Disk Image just in case)
> "mikeS" <> wrote in message
> news:...
> >I have had the common problem on not being able to install KB938371 update
> >which is one of the 3 prerequisites to downloading through Microsoft Update
> >the SP1. I have tried all the tricks and suggestion published throughout
> >the web except an in place reinstall of Vista Business. This is highly
> >undesireable since my sony laptop will only reinstall Vista Business as per
> >original with all the software originally shipped which is a pain to
> >remove.
> >
> > If I download the entire sp1 750mb file, will it install without the
> > prerequsite files? I have read that the prerequisites were actually a
> > compilation of sp1 files and not an actual update to Vista. This being
> > the case, it seems that if the sp1 file were downloaded it would work.
> > Any suggestions or comments for a workaround would be appreciated.
>
>

mikeh;716112 Wrote:
> Did it work? I'm in the same position (i.e. cannot install KB938371) an
>
> have the official MS SP1 disk but daren't use it because of having bee
> tol
> that KB938371 is a prerequisite. Is it true it is not a prerequisite i
> on
> has the SP1 disk
>
>
> "mikeS" wrote
Hello
Re: KB 938371
Update for Windows Vista (KB938371
Installation date: ‎4/‎8/‎2008 5:19 P
Installation status: Successfu
Update type: Importan
Install this update to enable future updates to install successfully o
all editions of Windows Vista. This update may be required befor
selected future updates can be installed. After you install this item
you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed thi
item, it cannot be removed
More information:
'A software update is available for the Windows Vista installatio
components' (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938371
Help and Support:
'Microsoft Help and Support' (http://support.microsoft.com

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t-4-2

Sorry to seem dense, but was that a 'yes' or a 'no'? I've already been
through all the MS help procedures and even Support has given up trying to
work out why I cannot install KB938371 so I just have to live with it. What I
need to know is whether the MS SP1 disk will work without KB938371 or will it
just fail, or will it screw up my computer?

Thanks for your patience.

"t-4-2" wrote:

>
> mikeh;716112 Wrote:
> > Did it work? I'm in the same position (i.e. cannot install KB938371) and
> > I
> > have the official MS SP1 disk but daren't use it because of having been
> > told
> > that KB938371 is a prerequisite. Is it true it is not a prerequisite if
> > one
> > has the SP1 disk?
> >
> >
> > "mikeS" wrote:
> Hello,
> Re: KB 938371
> Update for Windows Vista (KB938371)
> Installation date: ‎4/‎8/‎2008 5:19 PM
> Installation status: Successful
> Update type: Important
> Install this update to enable future updates to install successfully on
> all editions of Windows Vista. This update may be required before
> selected future updates can be installed. After you install this item,
> you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this
> item, it cannot be removed.
> More information:
> 'A software update is available for the Windows Vista installation
> components' (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938371)
> Help and Support:
> 'Microsoft Help and Support' (http://support.microsoft.com)
>
>
> --
> t-4-2
>

PaulB;703547 Wrote:
> My understanding is that the full download of SP1 contains everything t
> g
> from Vista RTM to SP1
> -
> Pau
>
>
> "mikeS" wrote

Nonny;703635 Wrote:
> On Mon, 5 May 2008 14:03:48 -0500, "mikeS" <logintwo@xxxxxx
> wrote
>
>
> First, it's not 750mb, it's a little over 300mb
>
> And yes, it will

Andrew Rossmann;703682 Wrote:
> In article <OFBaHLurIHA.2208@xxxxxx>
> logintwo@xxxxxx says..
>
> I belive the full download has the prerequisites built-in and wil
> install them if needed. If it is unable to install them, the SP1 updat
> will probably be aborted
>
> -
> If there is a no_junk in my address, please REMOVE it before replying
> All junk mail senders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of th
> law!
> 'Andy's UnEmpty Web Page' (http://home.att.net/~andyross

mikeh;716160 Wrote:
> Sorry to seem dense, but was that a 'yes' or a 'no'? I've already bee
> through all the MS help procedures and even Support has given up tryin
> t
> work out why I cannot install KB938371 so I just have to live with it
> What
> need to know is whether the MS SP1 disk will work without KB938371 o
> will i
> just fail, or will it screw up my computer
>
> Thanks for your patience
>
> "t-4-2" wrote
First, I don't have SP1, because I don't want it. Meaning I do not hav
1st hand experience installing SP1
However, according to Paul, Nonny and Andrew, you are a-ok to go

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t-4-2