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If when you try to install Vista SP1, you get one the following error message/s:

Service Pack did not install. Reverting changes
Installation was not successful
An internal error occurred while installing the service pack

 Here are a few steps you may try:

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Vista’s SP1 changes the Search feature to allow users to choose a default desktop search program by using Set Default Programs from Control Panel.

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You may experience problems with Vista after you install SP1. Here are a few pointers to get you up and running again if you have the following problems:

  • Sound Missing or No Sound
  • Unable To find the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC).
  • System Restore Points and Shadow Copies are missing.

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18uninstallsp100 Uninstalling a Beta Version of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)

After downloading the standalone SP1 today, I found Uninstalling a pre-release version of Vista SP1 in order to install the official release can be a little tricky. In this guide you’ll learn how to remove the beta service pack from your system and update to the official release.

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Tricks to Try with Windows Games

Posted by Rich On March - 18 - 200824 COMMENTS

Some great tricks to play with Windows Games. Give them a try!

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Put a Mac-like Dock in Windows Vista or XP

Posted by Rich On March - 6 - 200862 COMMENTS

01title Put a Mac like Dock in Windows Vista or XP

Ever seen OS X running on a Mac and though to yourself: “I wish my windows computer looked like that?” Well it can, and in this guide I will show you how.

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