Windows 7 - Windows Vista SP2 RTM + Windows Vista SP1 Blocker Tool

z3r010 · 04-28-2009

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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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Nikolay · 04-28-2009

Windows Vista SP2 vs. Windows Seven RC..

FIGHT!

Mark · 04-28-2009

Thanks for the news John.

7Dreams · 04-28-2009

when i install is there gonig to be a newversion after.

Bare Foot Kid · 04-28-2009

Thanks John.

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

Later

Ted

Ex_Brit · 04-28-2009

Still only RC on Technet at 21.49hrs EDT.

Jacee · 04-28-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Nikolay

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

raj1402 · 04-28-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Ex_Brit

Still only RC on Technet at 21.49hrs EDT.

its out now in TPB and nova!!!

sishuinian · 04-29-2009

i like windows 7 's taskbar! i hope sp2 can contain it! and memory cost could down!

jfar · 04-29-2009

Thanks for the news,that's good.