Try the link on my website:
[url]http://vistasupport.mvps.org/download_full_copy_of_SP1.htm[/url] to download the
full standalone version.

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"Art" <fastartc@telus.net> wrote in message
news:MPG.224ed851a04f8ef1989688@news.telus.net...[color=blue]
> I'm running Vista Home Premium, up-to-date, with no hidden updates; I've
> got scads of room on my drive; and I'm in Canada ...if that matters.
>
> I have read that Microsoft will be pushing out SP1 in April, but that if
> one wished to get it earlier you could go to Microsoft Update. I've
> tried this, but SP1 is not listed and my Windows is shown to be up-to-
> date.
>
> I've gone through all the reasons why SP1 might not be listed (installed
> already; problem drivers; beta install of SP1; etc) but none of those
> conditions seem to apply.
>
> So... why can't I get SP1?
>
> Thanks.[/color]