Windows Vista SP1 & SP2

Zazula · 09-05-2007, 09:50 PM

This is the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Beta Overview; a white paper which presents an overview of Windows Vista SP1 and the improvements it contains.

The first thing to note is that Windows update is taking care of important incremental fixes and, while SP1 delivers enhancements to compatibility and reliability, it will not contain new features. It is built and tested to enable smooth transitions for applications from Windows Vista RTM to Windows Vista SP1.

If you want more information on the latest Windows Updates, here are two Knowledge Base articles that address reliability and compatibility (KB 938194 and KB 938979):
An update is available that improves the compatibility and reliability of Windows Vista
An update is available that improves the performance and reliability of Windows Vista

**Jack.Sparrow** · 09-06-2007, 03:13 AM

Long overdue

mickeymbbc · 09-30-2007, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zazula

This is the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Beta Overview; a white paper which presents an overview of Windows Vista SP1 and the improvements it contains.

The first thing to note is that Windows update is taking care of important incremental fixes and, while SP1 delivers enhancements to compatibility and reliability, it will not contain new features. It is built and tested to enable smooth transitions for applications from Windows Vista RTM to Windows Vista SP1.

If you want more information on the latest Windows Updates, here are two Knowledge Base articles that address reliability and compatibility (KB 938194 and KB 938979):
An update is available that improves the compatibility and reliability of Windows Vista
An update is available that improves the performance and reliability of Windows Vista

Sorry for all the stupid questions but I am trying to learn all this stuff. what exactly does this do? I have a new toshiba with Vista.

Ps. I also do not understand the term for SP1, and Beta means? Sorry all, I know that you were in my position once before. I am new to this site just trying to read an learn.

mike

tranwell · 10-01-2007, 12:18 PM

I am only just ahead of you. To my knowledge Microsoft issue hotfixes to fix pressing problems. As they learn what they are, they accumulate improvements which are tested and then issued as a Service Pack i.e SP, first being SP1. During the testing phase a preliminary version (Beta) is issued so the enthusiasts out there can cut there teeth on it and point out errors before the final version is issued to you and me.

tranwell · 10-01-2007, 12:22 PM

I should have added - "Don't rush to install SP1 when it appears. Wait until the word on the street is that it doesn't contain anything to cause new problems".

andressergio · 10-01-2007, 12:36 PM

Well...

I did test it and everthing's faster, I made a ghost image non SP1 and I am trying SP1 now, no errors everything works ok, installed perfect with no surprises just take long, and 3 reboots till finished...

Regards
Sergio

mickeymbbc · 10-01-2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranwell

I am only just ahead of you. To my knowledge Microsoft issue hotfixes to fix pressing problems. As they learn what they are, they accumulate improvements which are tested and then issued as a Service Pack i.e SP, first being SP1. During the testing phase a preliminary version (Beta) is issued so the enthusiasts out there can cut there teeth on it and point out errors before the final version is issued to you and me.

Hey thank guys, you all are very nice. I have been looking or a forum like this to learn on for a long time. Everywhere else that i tried, i would get ragged on for not knowing like I am a child. I look forward to learning more from you all.

Thanks,

mike

cheapcheat · 10-04-2007, 10:09 PM

what does it fix? The description is that descriptive.

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 10-04-2007, 10:12 PM

When does it come out lol?

cheapcheat · 10-04-2007, 10:25 PM

it's in beta right now. When will the full fledged SP1 comes out? Usually 2 months after Microsoft says so.

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 10-04-2007, 11:20 PM

Oh weres the download for the beta?

cheapcheat · 10-05-2007, 08:46 PM

There is no way that is a ligit site. When I went to it, 3 pop-ups appeared.

**Aus_Karlos** · 10-06-2007, 01:06 AM

Im just going to wait until Microsoft release it in the Auto Update. That way you know its legit.

Also thank god its going to fix problems on the x64 version aswell. There's like double the amount of problems

Zazula · 02-29-2008, 05:48 AM

On February 4, 2008 Windows Vista Service Pack 1 was released to manufacturing. On February 26, 2008 TechNet Plus subscribers were given access to Windows Vista SP1 as either a standalone update or integrated with Windows Vista SP1. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Zazula · 03-22-2008, 03:20 AM

Direct download links:
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone (KB936330)
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone for x64-based Systems (KB936330)

Geekgirl · 05-28-2009, 04:23 PM

SP2 is an update to Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista that incorporates improvements discovered through automated feedback, as well as updates that have been delivered since SP1. By providing these fixes integrated into a single service pack for both client and server, Microsoft provides a single high-quality update that minimizes deployment and testing complexity for customers.

Service Pack 1 is a prerequisite for installing Service Pack 2. Please make sure that your system is running Service Pack 1 before you install Service Pack 2.

PLEASE BACKUP YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE INSTALLING SP2

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone (KB948465) Direct Link

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone for x64-based systems (KB948465)

Vista SP2: Six Things You Need to Know

Information about Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and for Windows Server 2008

09-05-2007, 09:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zazula Manager Emeritus, I'm blond, James Blond Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 7,667 OS: Win XP Pro SP2	Windows Vista SP1 & SP2 This is the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Beta Overview; a white paper which presents an overview of Windows Vista SP1 and the improvements it contains. The first thing to note is that Windows update is taking care of important incremental fixes and, while SP1 delivers enhancements to compatibility and reliability, it will not contain new features. It is built and tested to enable smooth transitions for applications from Windows Vista RTM to Windows Vista SP1. If you want more information on the latest Windows Updates, here are two Knowledge Base articles that address reliability and compatibility (KB 938194 and KB 938979): An update is available that improves the compatibility and reliability of Windows Vista An update is available that improves the performance and reliability of Windows Vista __________________ "Time is the wisest because it discovers everything" Thales of Miletus (ca.624BC-ca.546BC) "Everything flows, nothing stands still." Heraclitus of Ephesus (ca.535BC-475BC) "One thing I know, that I know nothing" Socrates of Athens (ca.470BC–399BC)

09-06-2007, 03:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 17,867 OS: XP SP3/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	re: Windows Vista SP1 & SP2 Long overdue __________________ //PC Wizard//Speedfan//Can you run it?//Posting Screenshots//Posting System Specs//Donations//

10-01-2007, 12:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
tranwell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 12 OS: Vista	re: Windows Vista SP1 & SP2 I am only just ahead of you. To my knowledge Microsoft issue hotfixes to fix pressing problems. As they learn what they are, they accumulate improvements which are tested and then issued as a Service Pack i.e SP, first being SP1. During the testing phase a preliminary version (Beta) is issued so the enthusiasts out there can cut there teeth on it and point out errors before the final version is issued to you and me.

10-01-2007, 12:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
tranwell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 12 OS: Vista	re: Windows Vista SP1 & SP2 I should have added - "Don't rush to install SP1 when it appears. Wait until the word on the street is that it doesn't contain anything to cause new problems".

10-01-2007, 12:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
andressergio Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 89 OS: XP Pro ESP & VISTA Ultimate ESP	re: Windows Vista SP1 & SP2 Well... I did test it and everthing's faster, I made a ghost image non SP1 and I am trying SP1 now, no errors everything works ok, installed perfect with no surprises just take long, and 3 reboots till finished... Regards Sergio __________________ [Q6600 L737B @3852 1,450vbios] [2x2GB Mushkin Ascent @ 1141 CL5] [P5K Deluxe BIOS 0902 vdropmod] [2X SATAII SEAGATE 500GB 7200.11] [RME MULTIFACE I 24bit/96Khz Firewire] [EVGA 8800 ULTRA @756/1836/2304 vgpu/vmem/caps mod)] [LG 22WQT] [TT TOUGHPOWER 850W modular] [Cooled by Fuzion, Laing, Swiftech, Black Ice, Noctua and Sanyo Denki ]

10-04-2007, 10:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
cheapcheat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18 OS: Windows Vista	re: Windows Vista SP1 & SP2 what does it fix? The description is that descriptive.

10-04-2007, 10:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	re: Windows Vista SP1 & SP2 When does it come out lol? __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

10-04-2007, 10:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
cheapcheat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18 OS: Windows Vista	re: Windows Vista SP1 & SP2 it's in beta right now. When will the full fledged SP1 comes out? Usually 2 months after Microsoft says so.

10-04-2007, 11:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	re: Windows Vista SP1 & SP2 Oh weres the download for the beta? __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

10-05-2007, 08:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
cheapcheat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18 OS: Windows Vista	re: Windows Vista SP1 & SP2 There is no way that is a ligit site. When I went to it, 3 pop-ups appeared.

10-06-2007, 01:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
Aus_Karlos Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,450 OS: Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit, Ubuntu x64, Windows 7 x64 Beta My System Blog Entries: 2	re: Windows Vista SP1 & SP2 Im just going to wait until Microsoft release it in the Auto Update. That way you know its legit. Also thank god its going to fix problems on the x64 version aswell. There's like double the amount of problems __________________ MemTest86 / Nvidia Drivers / ATI Drivers / DirectX 9.0c / Sys Requirements / Everest Folding@Home

02-29-2008, 05:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
Zazula Manager Emeritus, I'm blond, James Blond Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 7,667 OS: Win XP Pro SP2	re: Windows Vista SP1 & SP2 On February 4, 2008 Windows Vista Service Pack 1 was released to manufacturing. On February 26, 2008 TechNet Plus subscribers were given access to Windows Vista SP1 as either a standalone update or integrated with Windows Vista SP1. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) __________________ "Time is the wisest because it discovers everything" Thales of Miletus (ca.624BC-ca.546BC) "Everything flows, nothing stands still." Heraclitus of Ephesus (ca.535BC-475BC) "One thing I know, that I know nothing" Socrates of Athens (ca.470BC–399BC)

03-22-2008, 03:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zazula Manager Emeritus, I'm blond, James Blond Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 7,667 OS: Win XP Pro SP2	re: Windows Vista SP1 & SP2 Direct download links: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone (KB936330) Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone for x64-based Systems (KB936330) __________________ "Time is the wisest because it discovers everything" Thales of Miletus (ca.624BC-ca.546BC) "Everything flows, nothing stands still." Heraclitus of Ephesus (ca.535BC-475BC) "One thing I know, that I know nothing" Socrates of Athens (ca.470BC–399BC)

05-28-2009, 04:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
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