Microsoft pulls update required for Vista SP1
By Jonathan Schlaffer
Vista SP1 is still due in mid-March but a recent update required for the service pack has caused several problems among users. The issues have been present in the two pre-release service packs and final version. The problematic update is required to install any version of the pack.
Microsoft thought it had finalized all the updates required to install Vista SP1 but that’s not the case. Some users experienced issues with update KB937287 which modifies the Vista installation service. The support site claims it “is necessary to successfully install and to remove Windows Vista SP1 on all versions of Windows Vista.”
The most common complaint from users is an “endless reboot cycle” which happens after the update is applied. Those with automatic updates enabled had been receiving the update, rebooting and discovering the problem.
Needless to say some Vista users (it’s safe to say a minority) have complained about the update and rightfully so. There are possible routes of recovery from the error such as using Vista DVD media to repair the installation but there may still be persistent problems after doing so.
Cnet reports users are being quite vocal about the problem which has been enough to get Microsoft to reconsider its position. The offending update has been pulled from being distributed automatically while the company “investigates possible causes.”
It did not comment on how or if this would affect the SP1 release schedule.
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