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1. brmorris

   
   Posted on: April 07, 2008 at 2:22PM  

   Thanks for the infomation.  While it sounds like they fixed the prerequisites problem, I am still unhappy with what happened.  The WU blog says that "a few customers" had the problem.  How about a few thousand or more.  This is spin -- a few customer means 2 or 3.  MS would not stop a WU for 3 people.

   Also, they didn't not provide a fix (make that workaround) for a full week!
2. windows vista ultimate...

   
   Posted on: April 07, 2008 at 2:30PM  

   does this update include some ultimate extras......................................................just curious
3. Brandon LeBlanc

   

   
   Posted on: April 07, 2008 at 2:34PM  

   windows vista ultimate user254, no none of this has to do with Ultimate Extras. It is information regarding Windows Vista SP1. When we have more information on Ultimate Extras, we'll post it here.

   Thanks,

   Brandon
4. Duneti

   
   Posted on: April 07, 2008 at 3:11PM  

   Extras for V Ultimate,I have looked at them and yet can't figure out why I would need them!AS I think they are'nt extras,but Bagage,& something that is not needed?!?!

            Just my thoughts

     Thanks; Duneti
5. Compumind

   
   Posted on: April 07, 2008 at 3:23PM  

   Hello Chris and Brandon:

   I have made several comments and suggestions on the other blog (3/18) when SP1 was released.

   What about progress with the SigmaTel Audio Drivers and others - Perhaps you and Brandon might wish to peruse that blog again, as this blog seems geared to Windows Update prerequisites for SP1.

   It would be great if you could clarify this, since the prereq's are crucial to the success of SP1 in general and then come all the other driver and download/install issues, as mentioned above.

   Thanks :0)
6. someone

   
   Posted on: April 07, 2008 at 3:31PM  

   I won't switch to Vista till:

   1. MS fixes Explorer optionally disable autorefresh/autoarrange, disable full row select in all views and starts showing the file size on the status bar. These are glaring definciencies in a modern OS file manager.

   2. MS updates the servicing stack to skip backing up updates to %Windir%\WinSxS and free up space and incorporates back the technology to slipstream hotfixes and service packs.

   3. Offers a TweakUI powertoy for Windows Vista.

   Which I guess will be....NEVER!
7. Compumind

   
   Posted on: April 07, 2008 at 3:37PM  

   One more question -

   Do I understand correctly that if you use the Standalone Installer (See KB936330) that the  prerequisites are NOT required (If Automactic Windows Update was disabled?)

   Oh, Brandon the wording of that KB still says not to use the Standalone Installer if you updating just one computer. Thought that was supposed to be corrected. Date of the KB is still 3/18/2008.

   :0)
8. tino

   
   Posted on: April 07, 2008 at 3:57PM  

   @someone: You can disable auto-arrange. You can draw a selection rectangle "trough" unselected rows and the file size is displayed in the details pane at the bottom. There is no status bar anymore.

   And there are tweak tools out there for Vista like "TweakVI".
9. dovella

   
   Posted on: April 07, 2008 at 4:24PM  

   Mid April 5 language??????????????'

   Hey Mid APrile 35 Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10. Brandon LeBlanc

    

    
    Posted on: April 07, 2008 at 4:30PM  

    Compumind, I am aware of the phrasing on that before-mentioned KB needing to be revised...the proper folks know about it.

    Also: the standalone installer includes the prerequisites for SP1 I'm told. So they are still required but just included all together in the installer.

    And trust me, I am well aware of you wanting to see an update from us on the status of the SigmaTel Audio Drivers and others. :-)

    Currently, I'm told folks here at Microsoft continuing to work with partners to provide updated drivers as soon as possible. When I have a specific update I'll be sure it gets to you and others here on the blog.

    - Brandon