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. Rob Ainscough
    Posted on: February 22, 2008 at 7:02PM  

    I've uninstalled Vista because of SP1 (official) update.  I'm back on WinXP SP2 without any issues and waiting for SP3 for WinXP.

    Prior to SP1, Vista was working -- about 10-20% slower than XP, but it was for the most part working with only a few DX9 games that had problems (usually on exit I'd get the "Stopped Responding" dialog).

    After the SP1 install, every single DX9 game title would either CTD or BSOD with a memory dump.  The only variable in the equation was the installation of SP1.

    On WinXP, none of these titles have any problems at all, run flawlessly for days.

    I'm not sure what SP1 was supposed to do, but it has only made matters worse not better.  As it stands right now, I can't recommend Vista (any version) to anyone and it is certainly NOT ready for prime time corporate release.

    After reading about many other user experiences with official SP1, I guess I should feel lucky I didn't have to wipe my system and reformat my drive like others had to do to get out of the endless reboot cycle.

    Seriously guys (espeically Mr. Ballmer), think it is time you start from scratch, dump the backwards compatibility (you have that with dual boot), and produce an OS that the human race can live with rather than fight with in frustration.

    And finally, please please please revisit security -- these UAC prompts are seriously OUT OF CONTROL.  Security is not the burden of the user.  If you want folks to by your OS, then you need to accept this and make an OS for the human race.

    Rob

  2. wdmso
    Posted on: February 26, 2008 at 2:04PM  

    KB938371 is the only update i have that fails to install funny it seems to be the one i need? any fixes thanks

  3. arj154
    Posted on: March 19, 2008 at 11:34AM  

    basically i cant see sp1 on windows update. I have the 2 updates that are required for sp1 and i do not have any of the products listed although i do have a creative sound card but it is the creative live! 24bit so it cant be the cause of the problem. I am running windows vista home premium btw.

  4. SamCPP
    Posted on: March 26, 2008 at 11:48PM  

    Hey Nick...re:KB948343 - just the sort of info that I believe people are really looking for. Definitely a step in the right direction because it makes the consumer more confident when they know what drivers are causing the issues.

    I don't think anyone can expect perfection but sometimes these sorts of issues reek of bad/insufficient testing, but in this case it is much appreciated when constructive info is disclosed!

  5. dlu
    Posted on: April 06, 2008 at 6:24AM  

    Somebody PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help me.  I haven't been able to get the update and I'm guessing it's because of this Install loop I'm caught in.  Everytime I boot my pc it tells me to install kb947821.  I install it, it shows as being installed, then next time I reboot it comes up again.  I called the PC Safety #, but they wanted to charge me to talk to someone.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

  6. JDSX
    Posted on: April 09, 2008 at 2:42PM  

    It's just tragically comical now.  Not only can't I install SP1 but when I run the standalone installer for that "fixed" prerequisite patch KB937287 it tells me "The update does not apply to your system."

    I don't have any outstanding updates showing via Windows update either.

  7. joho
    Posted on: April 10, 2008 at 12:56AM  

    Exact same problem as JDSX (above).

    Isn't it about time for MS to admit Vista is a failure.    

  8. vhakaxee
    Posted on: November 05, 2008 at 12:17PM  

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  9. Zoe
    Posted on: November 07, 2008 at 2:17PM  

    Why can't I install vista service pack 1???

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  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

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    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&#39;ve heard a few reports about problems customers may be experiencing as a result of KB937287 ,

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