Windows Vista SP2 RTM + Windows Vista SP1 Blocker Tool

[z3r010]

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]

Windows Vista SP2 vs. Windows Seven RC..

FIGHT!

 

[Mark]

Thanks for the news John.

 

[7Dreams]

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

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Thanks John.


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

















Later :shock: Ted

 

[Ex_Brit]

Still only RC on Technet at 21.49hrs EDT.

 

[Jacee]

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

 

[raj11650]

Still only RC on Technet at 21.49hrs EDT.

its out now in TPB and nova!!!

 

[sishuinian]

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

 

[jfar]

Thanks for the news,that's good.

 

[kpo6969]

Windows Vista SP2 vs. Windows Seven RC..

FIGHT!

Dual-boot both SP2 rtm and 7100 RC
both pretty snappy but 7100 gets the win

 

[jimbo45]

dead Horses and stabledoors

Hi all
With Windows 7 looking better in everyway than VISTA isn't this a classic case now of Microsoft "Flogging a dead Horse" or at least bolting the stable door long after the horse as GONE.

For those who haven't upgraded to VISTA - espcially with the XP compatability mode feature recently announced this is a 100% non issue since who'se going to go through the pain of a "double upgrade".

Wouldn't MS be better off in killing VISTA ASAP and using the resources to improve / develop further Windows 7 and other NEW products.

I'm sure VISTA now reminds most people of that great Hollywood movie "Dead Man Walking".

VISTA R.I.P 2009

I won't miss you as will be the same with MANY MANY other users.
Even "Poor old Cinderalla XP" will outlast you.

Cheers
jimbo

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

You know jimbo45, a lot of us here really like Vista and there's NO need for such negativity, thanks!



















Later Ted

 

[jimbo45]

Actually if you read the post the main question is since W7 is now out and will have verything VISTA has and run on more modest hardware there isn't really any point in maintaining the extra OS - it doesn't make any business sense at all.

Incidentally in the Corporate and smaller business workplaces the takeup of VISTA has been VERY VERY small outside the immediate areas like IT admin etc.

The XP compatability feature will ease the transistion for businesses to W7 directly.

There's nothing to stop you USING and LIKING the OS if you want - but it's a fact of life many many people DID have serious problems with it at introduction for all sorts of reasons that were valid at the time - these reasons are not necessariliy valid anymore but the damage has been done and you can't turn the clock back.

Cheers
jimbo

 

[roafri]

i still love 7 RC rather than SP2 Vista:roflmao:

 

[Joan Archer]

I'm another that likes Vista and has no problems with it, mainly because my machine was actually made for it and I wasn't trying to use it on an old machine.
Plus not everyone can afford to jump ship and buy another new OS as soon as it hits the street, as much as I'd like to keep up, money isn't exactly free flowing at the moment so some of us have to stick with what we have for a while longer.

 

[jimbo45]

I'm another that likes Vista and has no problems with it, mainly because my machine was actually made for it and I wasn't trying to use it on an old machine.
Plus not everyone can afford to jump ship and buy another new OS as soon as it hits the street, as much as I'd like to keep up, money isn't exactly free flowing at the moment so some of us have to stick with what we have for a while longer.

Then those organisations will stay with XP for longer. Not an issue since XP will have security fixes etc etc until 2014.

What I AM saying is 4 things

1) If you don't ALREADY have VISTA then there's now no point in doing a VISTA upgrade.

2) Microsoft could save a LOT of money by halting new developments - put it into the same category as XP -- Functional Repairs and Security updates only -- now new development

3) Because thay will save money allow a FREE or very very small fee for VISTA==>W7 upgraders who bought a VISTA license say in the last 6 months or so.

4) The XP compatability feature allows companies to upgrade their hardware GRADUALLY - a few machines at a time.

Cheers
jimbo

 

[12eason]

Isn't this entire thread off-topic?

 

[smarteyeball]

Hi all

VISTA R.I.P 2009

I'd settle for VISTA BASHING R.I.P 2009

MS have a legal obligation to support Vista. Wishing it wasn't so is just wasting a wish.

Isn't this entire thread off-topic?

When don't these threads go off topic? It's not a cause for concern

 

[garysgold]

i'd settle for vista bashing r.i.p 2009