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Microsoft Pulls Vista SP1 Update

1shooter writes "news.com reports that Microsoft is withdrawing SP1 for Vista. Nick White, Microsoft product manager blogged 'We've heard a few reports about problems customers may be experiencing as a result of KB937287,' wrote White. 'Immediately after receiving reports of this error, we made the decision to temporarily suspend automatic distribution of the update to avoid further customer impact while we investigate possible causes.'"

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  1. Amiable Caucasian by Stanistani · · Score: 5, Funny

    >Nice White, Microsoft product manager...

    Could some please inform Dave Chapelle of this person's name? ...and videotape his unedited response?

    1. Re:Amiable Caucasian by Tablizer · · Score: 5, Funny

      ["Nice White"] The article actually says the person's name is Nick White.

      Don't tell me, Microsoft OCR for Vista(TM)

  2. They need to think about this differently by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    If they imagine Vista to be a horrible cancer, and SP1 to be chemotheraphy, then this all seems better. Sure, it's going to make some sick and die, but for a few, it's going to be a cure for their problems. I say let it out and let people take their chances.

  3. Re:Possible causes by Elbart · · Score: 5, Funny

    You mean upgrade to XP, right?

  4. Re:Classic MarketSpeak! by Tablizer · · Score: 5, Funny

    causing hard disk errors and requiring re-formats ... and it only affects a minority of users in "unique circumstances" to begin with. I love these guys.

    In other words, Russian Roulette is not problematic because it is only harmful under "unique circumstances".
  5. Re:"Nice" White? by e4g4 · · Score: 5, Funny

    C'mon guys, the e isn't anywhere near the k on the keyboard! Yes, but they both require a middle finger - I know my middle fingers get a little twitchy when I talk about Microsoft.
    --
    The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources. - Albert Einstein
  6. E and K by mopslik · · Score: 5, Funny

    C'mon guys, the e isn't anywhere near the k on the keyboard!

    I use a dvorak keyboard, you insensitive clod!