Get Ready for Vista SP1 upgrade

• Get the SP1 piece by piece
  I download the standalone update packs for the SP1 Upgrade. Be Sure to check that it’s OK by verifying the MD5 hash for : 32-bit (434MB): d597866e93bc8f80ecca234c4e9ce5a2 and 64-bit (726MB): 983308426e8ee7649f53b41f4e5c42d4

  Then after getting the standalone packs you want burn them onto CDs, or onto a USB flash drive then update.
  For a much easier approach a Windows Automation Installation Kit would be of great help.

• Check out the SP1 deployment guide
• Backup Before Updating

  Best move is to backup any data before proceeding with any major update, who knows what wonders it would do to your system and also your data. Prevention is better than a cure. Plan for the worst, and prepare for war!

• Get rid of the SP1 beta

  If you got the SP1 beta installed, well you need to uninstall it before installing the final version.

  You can uninstall by going to the Control Panel and find Programs and Features and select View installed updates. Under Windows look for Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB936330) and uninstall it, well if it’s not there proceed as planned.

• Check for incompatible applications
  Check for incompatible applications and update if necessary before

Easy Transfer Companion is designed to be used in addition to Windows Easy Transfer—which is part of Windows Vista and automatically transfers your data and settings. Connecting your two computers can be done with either an Easy Transfer Cable (available online, from retailers, and from PC manufacturers), or a home or small business network. If using an Easy Transfer Cable, you must first install Windows Easy Transfer on your Windows XP-based PC. By using Easy Transfer and Easy Transfer Companion you will be able to quickly and easily setup your new PC with all the data, settings, and programs that matter to you, so you can be productive on your new PC right away.

Download the Easy Transfer Companion