windows vista service pack 1 cannot be installed

[sino1969]

hi
i have a vista home premium 64-bit system
i tryed to install the vsita SP1
i got this error message :
"windows vista service pack 1 cannot be installed on your computer because you are using the wrong installer version for your architecture please use the 64-bit installer"
any help guys
thanks

 

[johngalt]

Hi, sino1969, and welcome to the forums.

Yo are trying to install the 32bit SP1 - make sure you get the 64bit SP1 instead.

 

[Dwarf]

Hi sino1969,

Here are the direct links to the standalone versions of the 64-bit SP1 for Vista. I would advise you to burn these onto a DVD so that you have them for the future.
Dwarf

Download details: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone for x64-based Systems (KB936330)

Download details: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 All Language Standalone for x64-based Systems (KB936330)

 

[sino1969]

thanks to johngalt and dwarf for the replay
to johngalt i want to say that i downloaded the sp1 x64 but it gave the error message above
to dwarf i want to say i tryed both links the same problem
my question is there any windows installer for vista x64
thanks guys

 

[Dwarf]

Hi sino1969,

The links that I provided are taken directly from the Microsoft website, so they should be correct. Have a look at the following webpage - I know that it mentions 'Windows Update' and 'Automatic Updates', but does any of the information apply to your system, in particular the section on drivers? Without information about the hardware of your machine, we cannot ascertain if this is the case.
Dwarf

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=948343#method5

 

[sino1969]

hi
dwarf thanks for ur help
when i run windows update it shows that i need to update to SP1 the it starts downloading than it gives me the following error and i did all the steps it still not working and i checked if all my drivers are up to date, they are
Windows Update error 80070002


If you receive Windows Update error 80070002 while checking for updates, you need to remove the temporary update files that Windows uses to identify updates for your computer. To remove the temporary files, stop the Windows Update service, delete the temporary update files, restart the Windows Update service, and then try to check for Windows updates again.
To stop the Windows Update service

1. You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps.
   
   <LI class=step>Click to open Administrative Tools.
   <LI class=step>Double-click Services.
   
   If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
2. Right-click the Windows Update service, and then click Stop.

To delete temporary update files

1. <LI class=step>Click to open Computer.
   <LI class=step>Double-click the local hard disk where Windows is installed, typically drive C.
   <LI class=step>Double-click the Windows folder, and then double-click the SoftwareDistribution folder.
   <LI class=step>Double-click the DataStore folder to open it, and then delete all files and folders in the folder.
   
   If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
2. Click the Back button. In the SoftwareDistribution folder, double-click the Download folder to open it, and then delete all files in the folder.
   
   If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

To restart the Windows Update service

1. You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps.
   
   <LI class=step>Click to open Administrative Tools.
   <LI class=step>Double-click Services.
   
   If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
2. Right-click the Windows Update service, and then click Start.

 

[Dwarf]

Hi sino1969,

The following Microsoft webpage might help.
Dwarf

Windows Vista Help: Windows Update error 80070002

 

[sino1969]

hi dwarf i did all the steps still no success
is there any windows installer 64-bit because this is what i got at the first time

"windows vista service pack 1 cannot be installed on your computer because you are using the wrong installer version for your architecture please use the 64-bit installer"

thanks

 

[johngalt]

And as you said you are using the 64bit installer. The links that Dwarf posted ***ARE*** 64bit installers - I know because I used the same links - 26 installs to date.

 

[sino1969]

hi johngalt
i dont know if i have a 64-bit installer in my system that why i got this message asking me to use the 64-bit installer i tryed google but i didn't find it .

this is again the error message ""windows vista service pack 1 cannot be installed on your computer because you are using the wrong installer version for your architecture please use the 64-bit installer"

and as u see its asking me to please use the 64-bit installer

thanks again

 

[johngalt]

And you *are* using the 64bit installer. I should not have to say this again.

If you downloaded the file from the link Dwarf provided it *is* a 64bit installer.

 

[johngalt]

OK, let's try again - the file that you download has an integrated installer to install the SP1 - it is *64bit* if you used the link.

If you are running a 64bit version of Vista, your installers *are* 64bit.

So, bext check again that you are indeed running Vista 64bit.