sp2 solves most of the small niggles with vista.
My version the business version is great and no problems.
remember windows 7 is due out soon so I expect we will see a spate of folk hating that as well.
be a devil go for update you will not regret it.
re r the restart and update faliure go the the microsoft vista community site..... they will solve any problems you have.... i have found they always help you get it sorted.....
Please note that you must have vista sp1 installed before you install sp 2This link will lead you to the vista threads::::::: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/dbfb3107-d080-405e-9b40-0dbab3c08a34/ ::::::::::::http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/948465/en-us"Information about Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and for Windows Server 2008".
Windows Vista Team Blog: Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2 RTW
If you're having problems installing SP2 via Windows Update, you can also post about your problems here:
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/threads/Please post any other Vista SP2-related questions in a Vista-specific newsgroup (e.g., Vista General) or either of these 2 forums:
http://www.answers.microsoft.com/windows;http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-US/itprovistasp/threads/Installation Tips:
• Your computer will restart several times during the installation process:
Make certain you've saved your work and closed all open applications before beginning the install.
• Disable (1) your anti-virus application, (2) any real-time system protections afforded by any anti-spyware applications (except Defender), & (3) your third-party firewall (if any) and then (4) enable the Windows Firewall before installing or uninstalling Vista SP2.
• The installation process can take an hour or more: If you're installing SP2 on a portable computer, make sure that you plug-in the power cord and have the battery inserted into its bay.
• Vista SP1 is a prerequisite for installing SP2. If you use Windows Update or the Automatic Update feature in Windows Vista, you will not be offered the option to install SP2 until you first install SP1.
How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935791/Good luck!
Support from Microsoft
Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 2 (SP2). This support for Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) is valid until November 26, 2009. Availability of chat or e-mail support differs depending on your geographic location. For customers residing in North America, chat and e-mail support is available.
Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=13014&gprid=582034 & select appropriate category (e.g., Installation).
Compliments to my colleague MVP Robear Dyer.
Hope this helps,
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