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    Windows Vista SP2 RTM + Windows Vista SP1 Blocker Tool


    Posted: 28 Apr 2009
    Today we are announcing the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. SP2 represents the latest step in Microsoft’s commitment to continuous improvement. It includes all updates that have been delivered since SP1, as well as support for new types of hardware and emerging hardware standards. 

    As we have mentioned before, here are some of the key benefits of Windows Vista SP2:


    • Windows Search 4.0 for faster and improved relevancy in searches
    • Bluetooth 2.1 Feature Pack supporting the most recent specification for Bluetooth Technology
    • Ability to record data on to Blu-Ray media natively in Windows Vista
    • Adds Windows Connect Now (WCN) to simplify Wi-Fi Configuration
    • Windows Vista SP2 enables the exFAT file system to support UTC timestamps, which allows correct file synchronization across time zones.
    And since it comes with a single installer for both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, SP2 will be easy for IT Pros to manage, deploy, and support. For a complete overview of the changes introduced in SP2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, check out the notable changes document on TechNet.

    Business customers with Windows Vista will find that the transition from Windows Vista to Windows 7 will be significantly more straightforward due to the high degree of compatibility between Windows Vista and Windows 7. If your Windows Vista SP1 deployment is already underway we recommend you continue with SP1 as planned. Then you can deploy SP2 using your systems management infrastructure.  If you are in the early stages of deployment or still planning Windows Vista deployment our best advice is that you plan on testing and deploying Windows Vista SP2. For more, I suggest reading this blog post from Gavriella Schuster in regards to guidance on Windows deployments.

    We expect Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2 to be publicly available in Q2 2009.

    As a quick reminder, Windows Vista SP1 Service Pack Blocker Tool is being removed today, as we announced back in January. For customers who previously had the blocker tool in place, Windows Vista SP1 will now be offered to them via Windows Update.


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    z3r010's Avatar Posted By: z3r010
    28 Apr 2009



  1. Posts : 381
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 | Windows XP Pro x86 | Windows Vista Ultimate x86
       #1

    Windows Vista SP2 vs. Windows Seven RC..

    FIGHT!
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  2. Posts : 4,282
    Windows 7 Ultimate Vista Ultimate x64
       #2

    Thanks for the news John.
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    Windows 7 Build 7600 64bit/Ubuntu/Leopard
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    when i install is there gonig to be a newversion after.
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  4. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #4

    Thanks John.


    This is something I'm very interested in, I will be watching for the final Q2.

















    Later Ted
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    Win 7 Ult SP1/Win 10 Pro (all x64)
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    Still only RC on Technet at 21.49hrs EDT.
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  6. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
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    Nikolay said:
    Windows Vista SP2 vs. Windows Seven RC..

    FIGHT!
    No, don't fight it LOL!
    I've been Beta testing SP2 on my Vista Business laptop, and all is well with me
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    win 7 build 7600.16385 x64
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    Ex_Brit said:
    Still only RC on Technet at 21.49hrs EDT.
    its out now in TPB and nova!!!
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    windows vista
       #8

    i like windows 7 's taskbar! i hope sp2 can contain it! and memory cost could down!
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  9. Posts : 5,840
    Vista Ult64, Win7600
       #9

    Thanks for the news,that's good.
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