I ran into the same problem attempting to update my son's computer running
Vista. A resolution was offered in Windows Vista General Forum. I followed
that person's advice, and it worked like a charm.
Check out MowGreen's direction to follow Microsoft's
revelations/recommendations in the link he provided. Make certain all your
drivers are up to date, and everything that's important to you on your hard
drive is backed up. Take the time to make an image of your hard drive, just
in case. Then try what "e" suggests.
Here is his quote:
"e" <binarydotike@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:fsbf7a$bvv$1@registered.motzarella.org...<span style="color:blue">
> Assuming you are denied access to the simple Windows Update SP1 process,
> though you appear to "pass" the published criteria, here's one way to find
> out if the grass is really greener...
>
> 1. Back up all of your data files.
> 2. Create a Restore Point.
> 3. Download the 434MB 5-language file from
http://tinyurl.com/32z6vj
> 4. Start > msconfig (as administrator).
> 5. Under Services tab, check the Hide all Microsoft services box.
> 6. Under Services tab, Disable all.
> 7. Under Startup tab, Disable all.
> 8. Reboot.
> 9. Install the SP1 download - expect 30-60 minutes with 2-3 reboots.
> 10. When complete, go to msconfig as administrator again, restore the
> Services and Startups you wish to run, or under the General tab select
> Normal startup.
>
> You're finished.
>
> If you encounter any conflicts, use msconfig to suppress the startup or
> service causing it, and seek the latest driver, file, app, etc.
>
> If you cannot get an updated file/app/driver that is compatible with SP1,
> and you must have that function, roll back. Sorry...
>
> No warranty with this advice, though I was successful on three
> recalcitrant computers that should have updated the simple way, but
> wouldn't. They run fine now, showing 6001. Good luck to you, and please
> report here.
>
> Ike --
> Who is definitely NOT an MVP but got this the hard way.</span>
"MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen@nowandzen.com> wrote in message
news:eIhjZc4jIHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue">
> Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is not available for installation from
> Windows Update and is not offered by Automatic Updates
>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948343
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> ===============
> -343- FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> DevilsPGD wrote:
><span style="color:green">
>> In message <#6SnwMxjIHA.4396@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl> "Larry"
>> <larrym6833@msn.com> wrote:
>>
>><span style="color:darkred">
>>>I seem to fall into the same category. I haven't found an answer yet.</span>
>>
>>
>> There are a couple reasons, the most common being that you have a
>> language installed which isn't supported, or a driver which won't
>> upgrade properly.
>>
>> If your problem is the first, you need to remove that language.
>>
>> If your problem is the second, I believe the standalone installer will
>> still run, although I'm not entirely certain.
>>
>> Give it a shot and see? </span></span>