Windows Vista SP1 Prerequisites & Non-Security Update coming via Windows Update

Today we have a non-security update scheduled for distribution via Windows Update that you may find of some interest. The non-security update KB947172, a Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista, addresses an issue introduced by KB941229 where, when watching live digital TV on an Xbox 360, changing channels may freeze the UI. This update is included in Windows Vista SP1.

Speaking of Windows Vista SP1, the final two of three prerequisite updates needed to install Windows Vista SP1 will also be hitting Windows Update.  KB937287 which is the servicing stack update and KB938371 which is a multi-component update are both required before installing Windows Vista SP1. KB938371 will not be offered to Windows Vista Enterprise and Windows Vista Ultimate systems until KB935509, the first prerequisite in the series of three, has been installed. Both of the Windows Vista SP1 prerequisites are marked "Important" and will install automatically if you have Window Updates set to the recommended configuration.

I've said it before: these updates are just one more example of how we're continuing to actively invest in improving the Windows Vista experience through Windows Update.

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  1. eponymousnyc
    Posted on: February 14, 2008 at 5:51PM  

    I really hope you guys get it right this time.  I just had to turn down a sick laptop deal b/c I couldn't get it with XP.

  2. newscientist2000
    Posted on: February 14, 2008 at 10:42PM  

    It will be nice to have Vista running with more RAM and SP1,  I bought some more RAM recently online for my Vista box but it was DOA, so Im going to have to RMA to the ram manufacturer.  Luckily ram is fairly easy to RMA today with most of the major manufacturers standing behind their products.  So maybe in a week or 2 I'll be upgrading my machine.

    SP1 will be nice, but my old box really needs more RAM for Vista!

  3. markm66
    Posted on: February 15, 2008 at 5:55AM  

    my current rant on the continuing lack of respect users are getting from the Vista team.

    http://techdribble.wordpress.com/2008/02/15/vista-sp1-vista-team-arrogant-and-ignorant/

  4. AlVolFan
    Posted on: February 15, 2008 at 9:44AM  

    Since installation of the recent update, I can no longer access a streaming radio station which I enjoy listening to (not subscription radio).  The update apparently changed a setting.

    Please advise.

  5. AlVolFan
    Posted on: February 15, 2008 at 10:36AM  

    Since installation of the recent update, I can no longer access a streaming radio station which I enjoy listening to (not subscription radio).  The update apparently changed a setting.

    Please advise.

  6. Havoc
    Posted on: February 15, 2008 at 12:46PM  

    Installed Vista Sp1 via WU,  And so far the system is more stable, more responsive and i did not have any issues with the Update. The copy time is definately less and the speed seems to have improved slightly

    Vista Ultimate X86, running on an HP Pavilion DV6500T CTO

    T7300 2.0 Ghz

    2GB DDR2

    160GB Hitachi Sata

  7. fredclown
    Posted on: February 15, 2008 at 1:56PM  

    What ever happened to the Ultimate Extras?  So far we've gotten a card game, bitlocker, and Dreamscene.   I don't consider language packs to be all that extraish.  Who installs language packs for fun?  Personally I'm beginning to think there aren't going to be any extras.

  8. pholman
    Posted on: February 15, 2008 at 3:56PM  

    I would like to automatically get these updates but automatic updates does not work. I get error code 80070490 every time for my Vista Home Premium running on a HP me8170a media centre.

  9. seer15000
    Posted on: February 15, 2008 at 4:58PM  

    Windows update automatically installed the series

    of updates today (2/25/08) and promptly proceeded

    to cause a black screen of death. Finally got back to safe mode and used restore point.  Update

    list reflects all the days updates installed

    except the much discussed ******287.

  10. SteveBallmer
    Posted on: February 16, 2008 at 10:12AM  

    Hey! Must I remind you people that Vista is the best thing since sliced bread? A little less whining please!

Trackbacks

  1. Posted by: Hardware IT Blog » Blog Archive » Windows Vista SP1 Prerequisites & Non-Security Update coming via … on February 12, 2008 at 1:10PM
  2. Posted by: Alessandro Scardova @ UgiDotNet on February 12, 2008 at 1:36PM

    Vista SP1 Prerequisites via Windows Update

  3. Posted by: Aaron Tiensivu's Blog on February 12, 2008 at 2:24PM

    Some prerequisites to installing Vista SP1 being pushed out on Patch Tuesday, which is today. This is actually a good thing because it brings the 'servicing' portion of the OS up to the Windows Server 2008 level. You can read more about it here.

  4. Posted by: Ian Dixon's Blog on February 12, 2008 at 5:27PM

    There is a update for Media Center out on Windows Update, KB947172 is an update to prevent the UI frezzing

  5. Posted by: 꼬알라의 하얀집... on February 14, 2008 at 2:40AM

    Windows Vista 서비스팩 1과 Windows Server 2008이 2월 4일을 기준으로 모두 RTM이 되었다는 소식은 이미 여러 채널을 통해서 들으셨을 것입니다. RTM이라는

  6. Posted by: Bink.nu on February 19, 2008 at 11:56AM

    Following reports of installation problems by some users attempting to deploy the final version of Windows

  7. Posted by: Ian Dixon's Blog on February 19, 2008 at 3:50PM

    There are a few reports ( most coming from the same source ) that some people are having problems with

  8. Posted by: Ian's Digital Lifestyle on February 19, 2008 at 3:50PM

    There are a few reports (most coming from the same source) that some people are having problems with...

  9. Posted by: Windows Vista Team Blog on February 19, 2008 at 7:06PM

    We've heard a few reports about problems customers may be experiencing as a result of KB937287 , the

  10. Posted by: Bink.nu on February 19, 2008 at 8:40PM

    We've heard a few reports about problems customers may be experiencing as a result of KB937287 ,

  11. Posted by: Microsoft on March 18, 2008 at 2:29PM

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