Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (KB936330) Installation date: 5/25/2009 11:27 AM Installation status: Failed Error details: Code 80242016 Update type: Important Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an update to Windows Vista that addresses key feedback from our customers. Windows Vista SP1 addresses specific reliability and performance issues, supports new types of hardware and adds support for several emerging standards. After you install this item, you will have to restart your computer. More information: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/bb738089 Help and Support: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936330 Can anyone help me with this i am trying to install service pack 1 so i will be able to install Windows 7. I have tried reinstalling several times now and it fails every time. I have tried following the renaming directory folders and such and they always tell me to run command "net stop WuAuServ" Well since a while back my command prompt doesn't recognize even the most simple of commands.. I was kind of hoping that SP1 and Windows 7 could help em with this problem but of course i cant even get them working.

Well honestly its a bit tough to suggest a solution with such limited info...so i suggest you to visit the below link for a free chat support for windows vista sp1 concerns...https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?iid=46&iguid=cc6c04b8-9701-4b98-b20e-64f70c05cf5f_1_1&ln=en-us&tzone=-330hope this should be helpful....Regards, KOWSHAL H.M. a.k.a W@R10CK

Hi Coreydl,You can try thesesteps to install SP1on the Computer.1. Uninstall Antivirus programs(if any) installed on your Computer if you have a resource to reinstall it back. 2. If you do not have a resource to reinstall the anti-virus, disable all third party services and startup items to avoid conflict during the SP1 installation by following the steps below.Click on start -> Type in msconfig(in start search box) -> Hit enter -> Choose Services tab -> Check Hide all Microsoft services checkbox -> Disable all -> Choose Startup tab -> Disable all -> Apply -> Ok -> Exit without restart. 3. Type in the following commands one by one and hit enter: net stop wuauserv net stop bits cd c:\Windows ren softwaredistribution sd cd c:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network rename Downloader Downloader.old net start wuauserv net start bits4. Exit the command prompt, download System update readiness tool appropriate for the edition of Vista you have (32-bit or 64-bit) from the following link and run it. (NOTE: Please note that it could take around 30 minutes for the Readiness tool to run. Wait until you get a message saying that the installation is complete)http://support.microsoft.com/kb/9478215. Download SP1 standalone package from the following link and run the setup.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=B0C7136D-5EBB-413B-89C9-CB3D06D12674&displaylang=en6.If the steps above do not work,performInplace Upgrade using a Vista DVD by following the steps below in order to fix the corrupted System files and try to install SP1.a.Insert the Vista disc in to the DVD drive.b.When the initial setup screen appears, click 'Install Now'.c.Choose 'Do not go online to get the latest updates for installation' option in the next screen.d.Type in the product key and place a check mark under 'Activate when I am online' option and click ' Next' button. e.Please put a check mark under 'I Agree' in the End user License Agreement screen and click 'Next'. f.Choose 'Upgrade Installation' among the two options in the next windows that appears to start the upgrade installation.g.Please wait till the upgrade completes. Your computer might restart multiple times and the screen might flicker.h.Go through the on-screen instructions at the end of the installation.Hope this helps!