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1. johninmd

   
   Posted on: April 26, 2008 at 9:24PM  

   HELP ME, Please!!! I just downloaded the sp1 update at 0800 this morning and my sony vaio continually reboots.  i always have automatic updates on and everything was working well until now.  I can not boot in safe mode (it takes me to the same "Installing sp1 3 of 3 100%" screen.  What do I do?
2. Mojavua

   
   Posted on: April 27, 2008 at 8:18AM  

   Hello Mr. Flores,

   I'd just like to say I think Microsoft and its Windows Vista team should be nothing short of ashamed for having released such a dysfunctional, problem-ridden OS. I'm lucky if I can get my brand new Dell laptop to shut down, and when it does, nine times out of 10, I get an error message upon rebooting.

   Now, making matters worse, we learn that delivery of Vista SP1, promised for weeks in mid-April to Windows Automative Update users, may be postponed several more weeks for most users, and that when it finally is installed, it may not work anyway because of hardware incompatibility issues.

   Is this some sort of joke? In traditional business models, there is a phase called "testing" that comes into play somewhere between "development" and "making cash hand over fist". There's also the concept of developing trusting relationships with clients by delivering on promises. I respectfully and sincerely hope this Windows Vista spectacle will inspire serious reflection and organizational change within Microsoft.
3. BobWells

   
   Posted on: April 27, 2008 at 12:20PM  

   The entire Windows team seems completely dysfunctional at the moment. Service packs that are late, bug-ridden, only work in some languages, and don't work with computers bearing Vista compatible. The lack of any meaningful extras is also bordering on fraud. It's a continual game of wait, disappointment, wait, disappointment.

   Never in the history of Microsoft have I witnessed such disregard for customers. I thought they would have cleaned this processs up a few months ago, but I see nothing changes at Microsoft. No customer is too good to change process that clearly doesn't work.
4. Brandon LeBlanc

   

   
   Posted on: April 28, 2008 at 4:18AM  

   johninmd, I suggest taking a look at our Windows Vista SP1 FAQ which also includes information on contacting Microsoft Support where support agents can help troubleshoot your SP1 issue:

   http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/windowsexperience/pages/windows-vista-sp1-faq.aspx

   Thanks,

   Brandon
5. oldguy28

   
   Posted on: April 28, 2008 at 5:55PM  

   Using Google, If you type in:

   "I hate Mac" you get 755000 hits

   "I hate Vista" you get 760000 hits

   "I hate Osx" you get 579000 hits

   "I hate xp" 305000

   There is way too much hate.

   Some Xp headlines were" my cdrom doesn't work, my nic card won't work, etc. Is this XP or Vista. XP pryer to SP1 and Sp2 had driver problems.

   Every operating system has problems. Every card manufacture comes up with some weird driver. As os's upgrade will require system upgrades. I tried to load Windows 95 on an old hard drive for kick's and  to see how it compaired to XP and VISTA. Guess what I can't get drivers for my video etc for 95.

   If your spending the money for Vista upgrade you can't have both. I had to buy a lot of "new stuff" for XP to function well.

   If you hate Vista buy something else to hate.

   Lighten up
6. Ann

   
   Posted on: April 28, 2008 at 8:06PM  

   Oldguy28...well said!

   I like Vista but I do wish the Sigma Tel driver issue is soon resolved, I'm anxious to have SP1 offered in updates.   Ann
7. Compumind

   
   Posted on: April 28, 2008 at 9:32PM  

   Brandon -

   Kindly respond concerning my post of 4/25/2008.

   (Re: SigmaTel Audio Drivers)

   Thank you.
8. BernieM

   
   Posted on: April 29, 2008 at 12:21AM  

   Still cannot get SP1 for Vista. Creative Labs say they are trying to work with Microsoft.WOW!

   Dear Bernard,

   Thank you for contacting Creative Labs Technical Support.

   With regard to your enquiry, we have escalated this issue and our

   engineer's are working with Microsoft on this matter.

   In case if you need any clarification, please do not hesitate to contact

   us.

   Please retain all the previous correspondence when replying to this

   email.

   Best Regards,

   Nagaraj

   Technical Support

   Creative Labs Americas
9. samshef

   
   Posted on: April 29, 2008 at 7:42AM  

   I've had little or no complaints about Vista since I've had it (pre-installed on my hp pavilion dv2000 series)... until now... Since downloading SP1 through Win Updates - I've had nothing but problems:

   -computer freezing

   -unable to shutdown properly

   -unable to restart/startup

   -restart taking an unusually long time

   -fix startup option freezing

   -failure to awake from sleep

   Please advise.
10. StephenReynolds

    
    Posted on: April 29, 2008 at 3:25PM  

    Chris,

    What's the deal with the SigmaTel drivers?

    It's insulting to continually see new posts by the windows team while so many, many issues are still being unresolved. What's going on at Microsoft? Is it a bunch of chickens running around with their heads cut off over there or what?

    Chris, This whole (un)service pack is in an abyssmal state of affairs at the moment, and you're in charge. FIX IT NOW or get the hell out of the way.