Before you install the Windows Vista SP1 Standalone package, you have to determine whether your computer is running the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version of the Windows Vista operating system. If you are not clear about which version is running on your computer, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, type system in the Start Search box, and then click system in the Programs list.
2. The operating system appears as follows:
• For a 32-bit version operating system, 32-bit Operating System appears for the system type under System.
• For a 64-bit version operating system, 64-bit Operating System appears for the system type under System.
Download Windows Vista Service Pack 1
This method is rated:Easy.
Estimated Time: 29 minutes.
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) was released on March 18, 2008. How to obtain the service pack The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center.
Note If your language version of Windows Vista is English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish (Traditional), install the Five Language Standalone package.
The Five Language Standalone package is smaller than the All Language Standalone package. Therefore, it is faster to download. If your language version of Windows Vista is not English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish (Traditional), you might want to install the All Language Standalone package. Windows Vista, 32-bit versions:
Five Language Standalone package for English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish (Traditional) DownloadDownload the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone (KB936331) package now. (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=B0C7136D-5EBB-413B-89C9-CB3D06D12674) Windows Vista, 32-bit versions: All Language Standalone package for all supported Windows Vista languages Download
Download the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 All Language Standalone (KB936330) package now. (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=F559842A-9C9B-4579-B64A-09146A0BA746) Windows Vista, 64-bit versions: Five Language Standalone package for English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish (Traditional) Download
Download the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone for x64-based Systems (KB936330) package now. (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=874A414B-32B2-41CC-BD8B-D71EDA5EC07C) Windows Vista, 64-bit versions: All Language Standalone package for all supported Windows Vista languages Download
Download the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 All Language Standalone for x64-based Systems (KB93640) package now.
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