Perhaps if you outlined what your problem was regarding the inability to
install SP1 someone could help you. I certainly would 'not' be looking at
throwing good money after bad by buying two further copies of Vista in the
hope that they will install. You may have driver problems that are causing
SP1 to refuse to install.
Is the problem concerning the Windows Update version of SP1 or are you using
the stand alone version? See this link from my website:
http://vistasupport.mvps.org/download_full_copy_of_SP1.htm In particular
visit the links indicated on my web page to learn about installing SP1
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John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience
Web:
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
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http://vistasupport.mvps.org
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