Re: Cannot Install SP-1

Windows Update pops up on my screen as it is at this moment telling me I have
an important update to install. So I click "Install"...about 5 minutes later
a windows opens with the Update's EULA. The "next" button is grayed out. So
I scroll to the end of the EULA to click on something and here's what's there:

MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS
WINDOWS VISTA SERVICE PACK 1
Microsoft Corporation (or based on where you live, one of its affiliates)
licenses this supplement to you. If you are licensed to use Windows Vista
(the “software”), you may use this supplement. You may not use it if you do
not have a license for the software. You may use a copy of this supplement
with each validly licensed copy of the software.
The following license terms describe additional terms for the software.
These terms and the license terms for the software apply to your use of the
supplement. If there is a conflict, these supplemental license terms apply.
The changes include:
· details about the number of service connections available
· additional information about the activation and validation functions of
the software, which determine whether the software is counterfeit, improperly
licensed or a non-genuine Windows product
· additional privacy disclosures about Internet-based services
· description of rights for academic and specific-geographic software
· availability of a digital proof of license
This list highlights some of the changes. The terms below govern your use of
the software.
By using this supplement, you accept these terms. If you do not accept
them, do not use this supplement.
If you comply with these license terms, you have the rights below.
1. ADDITIONAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND/OR USE RIGHTS.

a. Windows Vista Ultimate, Business, and Home Premium. For these three
editions, you may allow up to 10 other devices to connect to the software
installed on the licensed device to use File Services, Print Services,
Internet Information Services and Internet Connection Sharing and Telephony
Services. However, you may not exceed a total of 10 connections at one time.
b. Windows Vista Home Basic. For this edition, you may allow up to 5 other
devices to connect to the software installed on the licensed device to use
File Services, Print Services, Internet Information Services and Internet
Connection Sharing and Telephony Services. However, you may not exceed a
total of 5 connections at one time.
2. MANDATORY ACTIVATION.
Activation associates the use of the software with a specific device.
During activation, the software will send information about the software and
the device to Microsoft. This information includes the version, language and
product key of the software, the Internet protocol address of the device, and
information derived from the hardware configuration of the device. For more
information, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Linkid=96549. By using the
software, you consent to the transmission of this information. If properly
licensed, you have the right to use the version of the software installed
during the installation process up to the time permitted for activation.
Unless the software is activated, you have no right to use the software after
the time permitted for activation. This is to prevent its unlicensed use. You
are not permitted to bypass or circumvent activation. If the device is
connected to the Internet, the software may automatically connect to
Microsoft for activation. You can also activate the software manually by
Internet or telephone. If you do so, Internet and telephone service charges
may apply. Some changes to your computer components or the software may
require you to reactivate the software. The software will remind you to
activate it until you do.
3. VALIDATION.
a. Validation verifies that the software has been activated and is properly
licensed. It also verifies that no unauthorized changes have been made to
the validation, licensing, or activation functions of the software.
Validation may also check for certain malicious or unauthorized software
related to such unauthorized changes. A validation check confirming that you
are properly licensed permits you to continue to use the software, certain
features of the software or to obtain additional benefits. You are not
permitted to circumvent validation. This is to prevent unlicensed use of the
software. For more information, see
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Linkid=96550.
b. The software will from time to time perform a validation check of the
software. The check may be initiated by the software or Microsoft. To enable
the activation function and validation checks, the software may from time to
time require updates or additional downloads of the validation, licensing or
activation functions of the software. The updates or downloads are required
for the proper functioning of the software and may be downloaded and
installed without further notice to you. These updates and downloads may be
delivered to you through the Windows Update service (if you use the service)
or through other means. During or after a validation check, the software may
send information about the software, the device and the results of the
validation check to Microsoft. This information includes, for example, the
version and product key of the software, any unauthorized changes made to the
validation, licensing or activation functions of the software, any related
malicious or unauthorized software found and the Internet protocol address of
the device. Microsoft does not use the information to identify or contact
you. By using the software, you consent to the transmission of this
information. For more information about validation and what is sent during
or after a validation check, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Linkid=96551.
c. If, after a validation check, the software is found to be counterfeit,
improperly licensed, a non-genuine Windows product, or include unauthorized
changes, the functionality and experience of using the software will be
affected, for example:
Microsoft may
· repair the software, remove, quarantine or disable any unauthorized
changes that may interfere with the proper use of the software, including
circumvention of the activation or validation functions of the software, or
· check and remove malicious or unauthorized software known to be related to
such unauthorized changes, or
· provide notices that the software is improperly licensed or a non-genuine
Windows product
and you may
· receive reminders to obtain a properly licensed copy of the software, or
· need to follow Microsoft’s instructions to be licensed to use the software
and reactivate,
and you may not be able to
· use or continue to use the software or some of the features of the
software, or
· obtain certain updates or upgrades from Microsoft
d. You may only obtain updates or upgrades for the software from Microsoft
or authorized sources. For more information on obtaining updates from
authorized sources see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Linkid=96552.
4. INTERNET-BASED SERVICES. Microsoft provides Internet-based services with
the software. It may change or cancel them at any time. The following are in
addition to the Windows Vista license terms.
a. Consent for Internet-Based Services. The software features described
below and in the Windows Vista Privacy Statement connect to Microsoft or
service provider computer systems over the Internet. In some cases, you will
not receive a separate notice when they connect. You may switch off these
features or not use them. For more information about these features, see the
Windows Vista Privacy Statement at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Linkid=96553. By using these features, you
consent to the transmission of this information. Microsoft does not use the
information to identify or contact you.
Computer Information. The following features use Internet protocols, which
send to the appropriate systems computer information, such as your Internet
protocol address, the type of operating system, browser and name and version
of the software you are using, and the language code of the device where you
installed the software. Microsoft uses this information to make the
Internet-based services available to you.
· Plug and Play. You may connect new hardware to your device. Your device
may not have the drivers needed to communicate with that hardware. If so,
the update feature of the software can obtain the correct driver from
Microsoft and install it on your device. An administrator can disable this
update feature.
· Windows Update. To enable the proper functioning of the Windows Update
service in the software (if you use it), updates or downloads to the Windows
Update service will be required from time to time and downloaded and
installed without further notice to you.
5. ACADEMIC EDITION SOFTWARE. You must be a “Qualified Educational User” to
use software marked as “Academic Edition” or “AE.” If you do not know whether
you are a Qualified Educational User, visit www.microsoft.com/education or
contact the Microsoft affiliate serving your country.
6. GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS. If the software is marked as requiring
activation in a specific geographic region, then you are only permitted to
activate this software in the geographic region indicated on the software
packaging. You may not be able to activate the software outside of that
region. For further information on geographic restrictions, visit
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=99189.
7. PROOF OF LICENSE.
a. Genuine Proof of License. If you acquired the software on a disc or
other media, a genuine Microsoft proof of license label with a genuine copy
of the software identifies licensed software. To be valid, this label must
appear on Microsoft packaging. If you receive the label separately, it is
invalid. You should keep the packaging that has the label on it to prove
that you are licensed to use the software.
b. Windows Anytime Upgrade License. If you upgrade the software using
Windows Anytime Upgrade, your proof of license is identified by
· the genuine Microsoft proof of license label for the software you
upgraded from, and
· the genuine Microsoft proof of purchase label from the Windows Anytime
Upgrade Kit you used to upgrade
c. Online Purchase Digital License. If you purchased the software online
from a Microsoft approved digital license seller, your proof of license is
identified by a digital license stored in the digital locker at Windows
Marketplace.
d. To identify genuine Microsoft software, see http://www.howtotell.com.
EULAID:VistaSP1_R1.0_Upgrade_RTL_en-US

As you can see there is nothing to click on and the "next" is still grayed
out. My only option is to "cancel" and I do and well wuddayano...up pops
Window's Update telling me I have an important update to install.

HELP please...I'm concerned about the security of my system without this
update.

Jana
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"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

Did Windows Update offer SP1 or did you choose to attempt to install it
manually?

Did you try just hitting the ENTER key?
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
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Chico Chick wrote:
Hi Helpers,

The first frame for installing SP-1 requires I read the EULA. So I
do...and
scroll to the bottom of the EULA but there is no "I accept" box so I
cannot
move forward and install.

Please help with this issue. I have tried re-doing it several times and I
get the same thing. Thank you.

ChickiPie


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