Service Pack won't install on windows vista

[Sonikku]

I downloaded the latest service pack for my mothers pc but everytime it tries it just ends up saying "some updates were not installed" without giving a reason. This is the administrator (and only) account on the machine. I'm also seeing NT kernel something eating up like 40% of her cpu after the fact. What could be going on?

 

[Ketchup]

Which one are you on? IIRC, you have to install SP1 before you can install SP2. Or just let Windows Update take care of it.

 

[Puffnstuff]

Sounds like the op is using WU. You should dl the stand alone sp1 and sp2 update files and try it that way.

 

[Dahak]

For vista, you have to install SP1 before installing SP2.

Link to download SP1 - https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/bb738089.aspx
Link to download SP2 - https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dd262148

Just download the one you need for your machine X86 0 32bit or X64 - 64bit.

It will be much easier

 

[Z15CAM]

Keep in mind MS will KILL your SYS-Prep for creating BackUp Images to New Hardware (Main Boards) if you install a SP UpDate.

I advise you to install your original Vista or Win7 OS (SP version is OK) without a SP UpDate then elect a fresh installation of Win10 in order to preserve a SYS-Prep BackUp Image for a New HardWare Image - Don't know if a fresh installation of Win10 has the SYS-Prep option for New Hardware? I've yet to test it.

Remember you always have to create a New Account on the 1st boot when Booting a SYS-Prep Image then Delete the account and Restore your Administrator Account and ReBoot to a your Full DeskTop.

Just a some advise to the OP of this thread as to the consequences when installing SP Packs as you will loose SYS-Prep and the ability to transfer your OS to New HardWare Vs your Windows Registration and Activation.