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Thread ID: 88589 2008-04-01 20:12:00 Vista - remove SP1 Scouse (83) Press F1
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655049 2008-04-01 20:12:00 Hi Folks. Friend has asked about removing SP1 from Vista Home Premium. I have not even installed it yet so can't help. Is it possible and if anyone out there has done it, where there any side effects? Thanks. Scouse (83)
655050 2008-04-01 20:21:00 Hi Scouse. Go and look at lifehacker.com

Although it is not the complete answer you want, you probably can work around it.

Why does your friend want to reverse the install?
Bryan (147)
655051 2008-04-01 20:46:00 The Offical way to remove Vista SP1 From Microsoft (support.microsoft.com).

The other way is to go to the control Panel/Programs and Features, top left View Installed updates, scroll through until you locate the service pack and select it, click uninstall.

BUT looking at the previous post, IF the command thats there that says " Get Rid of Junk Left over after after you install Vista SP1" has been run - then it tough luck - SP1 is there for good, apart from reinstalling the OS, as that command removes the left over junk and the option to uninstall Vista SP1.

Just remember that MS will be pushing out SP1 very soon in the windows updates, so it will more than likely be reinstalled at some time any way unless the PC is not updated.
wainuitech (129)
655052 2008-04-01 21:08:00 I would leave SP-1 on your machine. It works fine...... But....
My automatic patch install from MS was attempting to load SP-1.
It kept failing and after a few weeks of ignoring the problem report,
It finally loaded. MS must of fixed the problem.
If you take it out, I think you will have all kinds of grief.
darroll
darroll (12090)
655053 2008-04-01 22:46:00 Thanks folks. Replies have been forwarded to friend. Don't know why she wants to delete it as I try to avoid in-depth detail. A mature lady who changes her system as often as I change my socks. Personally I will wait for the final rellease of SP1 and then perhaps add a little more time. Scouse (83)
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