SP1... still too scared!

I still have not upgraded, although my PC wants to.

Will anything untoward happen if I do not upgrade?

Is there a documented procedure for upgrading that I can read through before
attempting to upgrade?

Anne.

Hi there,

Before installing Sp3 you might wan to read this first:

http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

Best regards,
Michel Denie


"annieuk" <> wrote in message
news:B826CE39-4DB5-4817-B059-...
>I still have not upgraded, although my PC wants to.
>
> Will anything untoward happen if I do not upgrade?
>
> Is there a documented procedure for upgrading that I can read through
> before
> attempting to upgrade?
>
> Anne.

He said Sp1 not Sp3
"realcestmoi" <> wrote in message
news:%...
> Hi there,
>
> Before installing Sp3 you might wan to read this first:
>
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
>
> Best regards,
> Michel Denie
>
>
> "annieuk" <> wrote in message
> news:B826CE39-4DB5-4817-B059-...
>>I still have not upgraded, although my PC wants to.
>>
>> Will anything untoward happen if I do not upgrade?
>>
>> Is there a documented procedure for upgrading that I can read through
>> before
>> attempting to upgrade?
>>
>> Anne.
>
>

Hello Anne,


Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)
<http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/Help/133c8953-c9cd-4fa5-8883-03e91bb6f2021033.mspx>

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Standalone (KB936330)
<http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b0c7136d-5ebb-413b-89c9-cb3d06d12674&DisplayLang=en>

Free SP1 technical support from Microsoft:
Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 1 (SP1). This support for SP1 is
valid until March 18, 2009.
Source:
<https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&x=8&y=7&prid=11274&gprid=500921>

Good luck
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http://groups.google.com/groups/sear...7&as_maxy=2008





"annieuk" wrote:

> I still have not upgraded, although my PC wants to.
>
> Will anything untoward happen if I do not upgrade?
>
> Is there a documented procedure for upgrading that I can read through before
> attempting to upgrade?
>
> Anne.

Hello Engel,

The rest of your quote:
"...Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and
Canada."

NO GOOD FOR ME IN THE UK.....

And if it messes up my PC, how can I email anyway?

Anne.



"Engel" wrote:

> Hello Anne,
>
>
> Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)
> <http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/Help/133c8953-c9cd-4fa5-8883-03e91bb6f2021033.mspx>
>
> Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Standalone (KB936330)
> <http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b0c7136d-5ebb-413b-89c9-cb3d06d12674&DisplayLang=en>
>
> Free SP1 technical support from Microsoft:
> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
> Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 1 (SP1). This support for SP1 is
> valid until March 18, 2009.
> Source:
> <https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&x=8&y=7&prid=11274&gprid=500921>
>
> Good luck
> --
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> http://groups.google.com/groups/sear...7&as_maxy=2008
>
>
>
>
>
> "annieuk" wrote:
>
> > I still have not upgraded, although my PC wants to.
> >
> > Will anything untoward happen if I do not upgrade?
> >
> > Is there a documented procedure for upgrading that I can read through before
> > attempting to upgrade?
> >
> > Anne.

Hi Anne,

There is a forum dedicated to Windows Vista SP1 related issues.

Interesting reading here.

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)
<http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=1992&SiteID=17>
--

I hope this post is helpful.

Good luck
--



"annieuk" wrote:

> Hello Engel,
>
> The rest of your quote:
> "...Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and
> Canada."
>
> NO GOOD FOR ME IN THE UK.....
>
> And if it messes up my PC, how can I email anyway?
>
> Anne.
>
>
>
> "Engel" wrote:
>
> > Hello Anne,
> >
> >
> > Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)
> > <http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/Help/133c8953-c9cd-4fa5-8883-03e91bb6f2021033.mspx>
> >
> > Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Standalone (KB936330)
> > <http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b0c7136d-5ebb-413b-89c9-cb3d06d12674&DisplayLang=en>
> >
> > Free SP1 technical support from Microsoft:
> > Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
> > Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 1 (SP1). This support for SP1 is
> > valid until March 18, 2009.
> > Source:
> > <https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&x=8&y=7&prid=11274&gprid=500921>
> >
> > Good luck
> > --
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > http://groups.google.com/groups/sear...7&as_maxy=2008
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "annieuk" wrote:
> >
> > > I still have not upgraded, although my PC wants to.
> > >
> > > Will anything untoward happen if I do not upgrade?
> > >
> > > Is there a documented procedure for upgrading that I can read through before
> > > attempting to upgrade?
> > >
> > > Anne.

Thanks for the address of the Vista forum... but it's only passing the buck...
and people on there don't seem to be getting any answers anyway.

So, so upset...

A.




"Engel" wrote:

> Hi Anne,
>
> There is a forum dedicated to Windows Vista SP1 related issues.
>
> Interesting reading here.
>
> Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)
> <http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=1992&SiteID=17>
> --
>
> I hope this post is helpful.
>
> Good luck
> --
>
>
>
> "annieuk" wrote:
>
> > Hello Engel,
> >
> > The rest of your quote:
> > "...Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and
> > Canada."
> >
> > NO GOOD FOR ME IN THE UK.....
> >
> > And if it messes up my PC, how can I email anyway?
> >
> > Anne.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Engel" wrote:
> >
> > > Hello Anne,
> > >
> > >
> > > Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)
> > > <http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/Help/133c8953-c9cd-4fa5-8883-03e91bb6f2021033.mspx>
> > >
> > > Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Standalone (KB936330)
> > > <http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b0c7136d-5ebb-413b-89c9-cb3d06d12674&DisplayLang=en>
> > >
> > > Free SP1 technical support from Microsoft:
> > > Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
> > > Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 1 (SP1). This support for SP1 is
> > > valid until March 18, 2009.
> > > Source:
> > > <https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&x=8&y=7&prid=11274&gprid=500921>
> > >
> > > Good luck
> > > --
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > http://groups.google.com/groups/sear...7&as_maxy=2008
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "annieuk" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I still have not upgraded, although my PC wants to.
> > > >
> > > > Will anything untoward happen if I do not upgrade?
> > > >
> > > > Is there a documented procedure for upgrading that I can read through before
> > > > attempting to upgrade?
> > > >
> > > > Anne.

Vista?

Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/win...6f2021033.mspx

Notable changes in Vista SP1
http://technet2.microsoft.com/Window....mspx?mfr=true

How to obtain the release notes for Windows Vista Service Pack 1
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936330

If SP1 is not offered through WU -
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is not available for installation from Windows Update and is
not offered by Automatic Updates:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948343

Where to get assistance -
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (All Languages)
Unlimited installation and compatibility support is available at no charge until March 18,
2009.
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...4&gprid=500921

Unlimited installation and compatibility support for Vista SP1 is available at
no charge through 18 Mar-09
.. US:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
.. CA:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
.. UK:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
.. AU:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
.. Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx
| select Windows Vista | select Windows Vista Service Pack 1


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TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009 - Update Services
http://taurarian.mvps.org
======================================
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
Computer Maintenance: Acronis / Diskeeper / Paragon / Raxco


"annieuk" <> wrote in message
news:B826CE39-4DB5-4817-B059-...
|I still have not upgraded, although my PC wants to.
|
| Will anything untoward happen if I do not upgrade?
|
| Is there a documented procedure for upgrading that I can read through before
| attempting to upgrade?
|
| Anne.

Whether US, CA, AU or UK, you get taken to the same place that states:
QUOTE
"Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 1 (SP1). This support for SP1 is
valid until March 18, 2009. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the
United States and Canada."
UNQUOTE

Shall I repeat that last bit:
QUOTE
"Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada."
UNQUOTE

Anne.


"TaurArian" wrote:

> Vista?
>
> Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)
> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/win...6f2021033.mspx
>
> Notable changes in Vista SP1
> http://technet2.microsoft.com/Window....mspx?mfr=true
>
> How to obtain the release notes for Windows Vista Service Pack 1
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936330
>
> If SP1 is not offered through WU -
> Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is not available for installation from Windows Update and is
> not offered by Automatic Updates:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948343
>
> Where to get assistance -
> Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (All Languages)
> Unlimited installation and compatibility support is available at no charge until March 18,
> 2009.
> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...4&gprid=500921
>
> Unlimited installation and compatibility support for Vista SP1 is available at
> no charge through 18 Mar-09
> .. US:
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> .. CA:
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> .. UK:
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> .. AU:
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
> .. Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx
> | select Windows Vista | select Windows Vista Service Pack 1
>
>
> --
>
> TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009 - Update Services
> http://taurarian.mvps.org
> ======================================
> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
> Computer Maintenance: Acronis / Diskeeper / Paragon / Raxco
>
>
> "annieuk" <> wrote in message
> news:B826CE39-4DB5-4817-B059-...
> |I still have not upgraded, although my PC wants to.
> |
> | Will anything untoward happen if I do not upgrade?
> |
> | Is there a documented procedure for upgrading that I can read through before
> | attempting to upgrade?
> |
> | Anne.
>
>
>

Okay so on the "au" link -

E-mail Support
Response Time: 1 business day


No-charge: Unlimited support requests

Note the "No-charge: Unlimited support requests"

K

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TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009 - Update Services
http://taurarian.mvps.org
======================================
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
Computer Maintenance: Acronis / Diskeeper / Paragon / Raxco


"annieuk" <> wrote in message
news:4A7E20C1-EF96-4B1F-841F-...
| Whether US, CA, AU or UK, you get taken to the same place that states:
| QUOTE
| "Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
| Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 1 (SP1). This support for SP1 is
| valid until March 18, 2009. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the
| United States and Canada."
| UNQUOTE
|
| Shall I repeat that last bit:
| QUOTE
| "Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada."
| UNQUOTE
|
| Anne.
|
|
| "TaurArian" wrote:
|
| > Vista?
| >
| > Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)
| >
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/win...6f2021033.mspx
| >
| > Notable changes in Vista SP1
| >
http://technet2.microsoft.com/Window....mspx?mfr=true
| >
| > How to obtain the release notes for Windows Vista Service Pack 1
| > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936330
| >
| > If SP1 is not offered through WU -
| > Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is not available for installation from Windows Update and
is
| > not offered by Automatic Updates:
| > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948343
| >
| > Where to get assistance -
| > Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (All Languages)
| > Unlimited installation and compatibility support is available at no charge until March
18,
| > 2009.
| >
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...4&gprid=500921
| >
| > Unlimited installation and compatibility support for Vista SP1 is available at
| > no charge through 18 Mar-09
| > .. US:
| > http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
| > .. CA:
| > http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
| > .. UK:
| > http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
| > .. AU:
| > http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921
| > .. Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx
| > | select Windows Vista | select Windows Vista Service Pack 1
| >
| >
| > --
| >
| > TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009 - Update Services
| > http://taurarian.mvps.org
| > ======================================
| > How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
| > Computer Maintenance: Acronis / Diskeeper / Paragon / Raxco
| >
| >
| > "annieuk" <> wrote in message
| > news:B826CE39-4DB5-4817-B059-...
| > |I still have not upgraded, although my PC wants to.
| > |
| > | Will anything untoward happen if I do not upgrade?
| > |
| > | Is there a documented procedure for upgrading that I can read through before
| > | attempting to upgrade?
| > |
| > | Anne.
| >
| >
| >