Microsoft has releasedWindows Vista Service Pack 1via its
Windows Update service, but will not start automatically sending it
to users until "mid-April".
However, those who want
SP1 now can go to the Microsoft website and download it.
From mid-April, users with Windows Update turned on will see
Vista SP1 automatically downloaded, but it will not
automatically be installed, said Microsoft.
SP1 has initially been released in five languages, including
English, and more will follow later.
Microsoft recognises some application drivers may be affected
when updating to SP1 and has published a list of known potential
problems, with advice on how to deal with them.