Vista SP1 will not install

I get a quick flash of the Command Prompt screen but the install will not go any farther. This is on a brand new MacBook. Both Mac and Windows have had all of the new updates before trying to update Vista SP1. I presume since no updates are available that all drivers are current.

I couldn't tell if you are booting from the new Vista SP1 DVD, or trying to use standalone update, or Windows Update.
Some people didn't have enough free space. And before applying I would run a chkdsk and sfc along with Vista backups (either WinClone or built-in backup in Ultimate/Business edition).
The boot problem with SP1 seems like a new wrinkle in EFI firmware on new Macs.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1464025
I've done SP1 update a couple times. Once with the 700MB download update, and once with Windows Update. Normally it updates in stages, preparing, and configuring and applying. It also needs free temp space to configure and update which you regain back afterward (less about 1-2GB).
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/search.aspx?=&qu=Vista+Recovery

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