Windows Vista SP1 wreaks havoc on some PCs, users complain

Vista SP1“…Microsoft on Tuesday made Vista SP1 widely available for the first time. The company has admitted it’s still not perfect.The service pack will not install on computers that use peripheral device drivers that Microsoft has deemed incompatible. The list includes a small set of audio and display drivers made by Realtek and Intel, as well as drivers from several other manufacturers.

Microsoft said it’s working to resolve the compatibility issues”

“…Other troubles reported by Vista SP1 users ranged from a simple inability to download the software from Microsoft’s Windows Update site to sudden spikes in memory usage. “Went from using 650 MB RAM idle to 1 Gig… I’ll be switching back,” said “Kurrier.” Read the full story on ITNews.Com.Au

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One Response to “Windows Vista SP1 wreaks havoc on some PCs, users complain”

  1. Vista SP1 - A reflection « Why am I still typing?’s Weblog Says:
    March 23, 2008 at 8:49 am | Reply

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