How to Remove Vista Service Pack 1

Microsoft releases regular updates for their operating systems and programs in the form of service packs. The Windows Vista Service Pack 1 was released in April 2008 to fix performance issues and reliability. The service pack, however, caused some compatibility issues with other programs, and uninstalling Vista Service Pack 1 is a troubleshooting step when other programs stop working.

Instructions

  1. Remove Vista Service Pack 1 Using Control Panel

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      Click "Start," and select "Control Panel."

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      Choose "Uninstall a Program" under the Programs option.

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      Click "View Installed Updates" under the Tasks menu on the left of the window.

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      Scroll down the list of installed updates until you find Microsoft Windows in blue font.

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      Find the update named "Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB936330)," click it, and choose "Uninstall."

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      Choose "Yes" when asked if you are sure you want to uninstall this update.

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      Restart your computer.

    Remove Vista Service Pack 1 Using System Restore

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      Restart your computer to ensure Vista Service Pack 1 completed installation.

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      Click "Start," and choose "All Programs."

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      Open the Accessories folder, click "System Tools," and then System Restore.

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      Select "Choose a Different Restore Point," and click "Next."

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      Scroll down the list of restore points, and choose "Install: Windows Vista Service Pack 1."

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      Click "Next," and then Finish.

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