I don't know much about computers.I had a update for windows vista service pack 1.What is th update for? all i know it took a hour to install.I have home premium.

You might have considered asking here before you installed ;)
http://technet.microsoft.com/e.....38089.aspx

If you have your Update downloads set to automatic, you may want to reconsider that.

I've downloaded it as a standalone file....Do I or Don't I...

Knowing me I will, if it crashes then what the heck. It's about due for a reinstall anyway

I read the Geeks newsletter of today. The window where he shows "1 update available" shows a size of the update that is twice as large as the one I got. Mine is only 65.0 MB - 427.0 MB. I wonder why? Did I get a discount version? What is the size of yours?

Thanks Geek - that probably explains it. I would still be interested what the other Home Premium fellows have.

From what I've read,I wouldn't do it till the bugs are are gone.My machine is fine,(if it's not broke,don't fix it)be patient.

Appletom, No, I did not install SP1. I just have it sitting in my "available updates". I go with Sparky - wait and see. I'll probably "hide" it for a while. I don't see an advantage yet.

@Appletom: Yes, the right click search option for folders is disabled in Service Pack 1 but you get it back with a simple registry edit.
Also no actual search function has changed, all the search boxes in Vista are still there.

thanks for all the advice.I was able to download SP 1 with no problem. So far its working fine.I guess time will tell.