To obtain this update, follow these steps:. Click Start , click Control Panel , and then click Security. Under Windows Update , click Check for updates. You must install this update package on a Windows Vista operating system that is running.
You cannot install this update package on an offline image. If any other updates are waiting for a restart, the restart must occur before you install this update. For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.
You cannot remove this update. For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:. Need more help? Expand your skills. Get new features first. Was this information helpful? Yes No. Thank you! Any more feedback? You can do this by using Windows Update or by going to the device manufacturer's website. If you have an uninterruptible power supply UPS connected to your computer, disconnect the connecting serial cable before installing SP2.
The installation automatically attempts to detect devices connected to serial ports, and UPS equipment can cause problems with the detection process. It's fine to leave your computer connected to a UPS for power. Some antivirus software might prevent SP2 from installing, or might slow down the installation.
You can try temporarily disabling your antivirus software. If you do so, be sure that you're aware of the risks involved, and be sure to enable it after the service pack is installed. Make sure you have enough free disk space to install SP2 even though much of that space will be reclaimed after the installation.
If your computer is set to automatically install updates, you'll be prompted by Windows Update to install SP2. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you aren't prompted to install SP2, follow these steps:.
Click View available updates. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Install any updates listed as Recommended or Important , return to the Windows Update page, and then click Check for updates. Follow the instructions on your screen. The computer might restart several times during the installation. After installation is complete, log on to your computer at the Windows logon prompt.
You might see a notification indicating whether the update was successful. If you have problems obtaining the service pack from Windows Update, you can download SP2 as a standalone installation package from the Microsoft Download Center website, and then install SP2 manually.
Depending on whether you're running the bit or the bit version of Windows Vista, download the update for bit versions or download the update for bit versions. These editions are licensed exclusively for the development of embedded devices. Upgrade paths from Windows XP and between different Vista editions. Dotted lines indicate the need for a "clean install". However, not all potential upgrade combinations exist. The accompanying chart indicates the possible upgrade paths:.
Note: If a user is running a bit version of Windows a user can only upgrade to another bit version: to upgrade from bit to bit requires a clean install. Microsoft Wiki Explore.
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