Vista has been around for some time now and folks either think it's okay (having worked out all the kinks for themselves) or they hate it. Now comes the long awaited Service Pack 1 and, in true Vista style, it either installs without a hitch or it drives you to drink with it's quirky installer.
For some folks, it's just another easy Windows Update but for others it's a real chore even getting Service Pack 1 to show up on Windows Update. The problem, it seems, is that the installer will not function at all unless all the "required" previous updates are already successfully installed (and these vary slightly depending on your particular version of Vista) and unless all your programs are fully compatible with this version of Vista. Also, make sure to update all your drivers as this will help a lot.
Even so, if you're lucky enough to get Service Pack 1 successfully installed you may still have odd and unusual problems. Many folks, myself included, had found it impossible to access the Vista Security page after installing Service Pack 1 because of a security feature called "DEP". If you have your own good security setup you can disable this program (DEP) quite easily. I can provide instructions how this can be done but I must add that Microsoft does not recommend this. You're on your own with that one. Incidentally, Microsoft is providing "No Charge" service until May of 2009 for Service Pack 1 problems. They couldn't help me. I had to figure it out on my own. Perhaps you'll have better luck!
In short, Service Pack 1 is problematic and not ready for the average home user yet. Good luck!
Monday, May 12, 2008
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