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Microsoft suspends auto update of Vista SP1 prerequisite

Steven Parker   via Windows Vista Blog on 20 February 2008 - 10:26 · 14 comments & 7584 views

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Yesterday Microsoft suspended automatic installations of KB937287, a servicing stack update required prior to installing Windows Vista SP1 and marked important.

Nick White made the announcement on the Windows Vista Team Blog, in which he stated: "Immediately after receiving reports of this error, we made the decision to temporarily suspend automatic distribution of the update to avoid further customer impact while we investigate possible causes." according to White, only a small amount of customers are affected and only in unique circumstances, he also went on to say that Microsoft are working to identify possible solutions and will make the update available again shortly after the issue has been addressed.

Microsoft has advised anyone who is affected by the issue to use System Restore or contact 1-866-PC-Safety for help troubleshooting.

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#1 Neobond on 20 Feb 2008 - 10:33
It's important to note before anyone comments that this update is still available, but not installed automatically through Windows Update.
(1 reply) #2 JuanManuel on 20 Feb 2008 - 10:58
This error is related to system reboots?
#2.1 Neobond on 20 Feb 2008 - 11:00
Nick doesn't say, and he isn't awake yet. When he comes online I'll ask him and update the article
#3 hardgiant on 20 Feb 2008 - 11:17
When installed the machine would just continually reboot.
#4 cork1958 on 20 Feb 2008 - 11:48
Good ol' VistaMe2!!
What a piece!!
(1 reply) #5 Banzai on 20 Feb 2008 - 12:27
I wander if this is the same issue I had,

After installing some windows updates recently, Vista wouldnt boot to the login screen. It just sat there in total darkness. No messages nothing. (very useful error reporting thanks ms) Couldnt get into safe mode. Only fix was to wack in my vista cd and run system restore from the disc.

This sound like the problem?
#5.1 wolfhound456 on 21 Feb 2008 - 19:28
(Banzai said @ #5)
I wander if this is the same issue I had,

After installing some windows updates recently, Vista wouldnt boot to the login screen. It just sat there in total darkness. No messages nothing. (very useful error reporting thanks ms) Couldnt get into safe mode. Only fix was to wack in my vista cd and run system restore from the disc.

This sound like the problem?

It usually sits on the screen saying configuring updates 3 of 3 0% and keeps rebooting.
#6 necrosis on 20 Feb 2008 - 13:37
The update is not available. It seams you can ONLY get it through WU.
#7 Chugworth on 20 Feb 2008 - 14:04
I am very curious about what exactly is causing this problem. It could be some driver... or crack... I wonder.
#8 AMoo-Miki on 20 Feb 2008 - 17:33
No wonder my Inspiron 9300 is restarting on and on!
#9 Apple-a-Day on 20 Feb 2008 - 17:34
MS will release SP1 will be on Windows Downloads Site March 19


Last edited by Apple-a-Day on 20 Feb 2008 - 17:57
(2 replies) #10 medafor on 20 Feb 2008 - 18:45
I thought they would address UAC, boycott vista, it plain sucks.
#10.1 Chugworth on 20 Feb 2008 - 21:24
The real "fix" for UAC is for developers to quit making their applications need administrator access. Personally, I see the real benefit in UAC and would not run my computer without it. I don't want applications to have administrator access unless it's absolutely necessary.
#10.2 random_n on 21 Feb 2008 - 01:50
There's still something left to be desired in the implementation. The main thing I'd like to see is the ability to elevate a single Explorer window, so file or control panel operations can be done uninhibited without a massive pile of UAC prompts. Also, the lag while secure desktop is initiated even if you're just a pinch low on RAM is miserable.

I'd say that the only application I use on Vista that constantly nags for admin privileges is, in fact, the Explorer shell. :/

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