Vista SP2 is out

[ceejay]

I disagree (with no bold highlite needed)
SP2 rtm is just about as fast as Win7 and a nice improvement for Vista.

Have to agree. Although not touted as a major feature of SP2, it certainly improved the processor thread handling such that Vista SP2 performs almost as well as Win 7 RC.

It's a fundamental improvement that I'm sure MS won't want to trumpet as:

a) It shows that there was something fundamentally flawed with Vista until now and

b) It removes a reason for wanting to pay to upgrade to Windows 7 (although there are many others that still make it very worthwhile!).

 

[Jacee]

I beta tested SP2 and RC Escrow. I had no problems, but others did and those problems were fixed for RTM.

There are a few people who got new computers recently and they came installed with Vista. I'm sure they will enjoy Win7 a lot more, but for now, they can still work on Vista and not have to shell out more money to replace it (until they're ready to).

 

[RayHend]

I'll continue with the RC until Windows 7 gets released to the public and the RC expires. But I'll most likely revert back to Vista then.

I do like this OS. But the while it's noticeably better, I don't feel the differences are enough to spur me to spend hundreds of dollars to get it. We're already seeing that SP2 in Vista has addressed what's probably its most common complaint: speed.

 

[Generator]

A big thanx to the OP for the heads-up on SP2 being released. Just installed it and to me it deffo seems quicker. Cheers alot!

+1

 

[detoxa]

Is the SP2 compatible with the Windows 7 RC, or does it only apply to the Vista OS?

Its for Vista with service pack 1 already installed.

You can notice the difference in speed once you have installed SP2

lol think i missed a page somewhere ?...oppz

 

[Dwarf]

There does seem to be some confusion as to why this is mentioned at all in this Forum - after all, it is for Windows 7 and not Vista. However, let's not forget that many people here are also active on the Vista Forum and still have Vista installations. (me, for example), either as multi-boot or as separate machines.
Since we have Tutorials here on setting up multi-boot systems with W7 and Vista, it is only fitting that important news, such as the release of a service pack, is also available here.
If you check this same sub-forum over at Vista, you will see that W7 is mentioned numerous times.

 

[Night Hawk]

I just finished downloading the iso image good for both the 32bit and 64bit editions of Vista as well as for the 32/64bit Server 2008 simplifying things a bit. You can get that at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...85-b6ef-4297-85ce-f4463d06d6cb&displaylang=en

For those who don't want to see SP2 automatically installed through the automatic updates you can download the blocker tool kit from Download details: Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit

 

[Crunchy Doodle]

This SP2 is for Vista only. If you tried to install it on W7, I'll assume it would tell you it was the wrong OS.

Bye.

Is the SP2 compatible with the Windows 7 RC, or does it only apply to the Vista OS?

 

[karol]

vista sp2 just rocks! Well done MSFT!!!

 

[nikef]

Thanks

just booted up my vista , and installed sp2

No problem with the install .

 

[hkancyr]

I updated 1 x64 and 2 x86 Vista installs with no probs. Yes, Vista does seem snappier. Only dual booting the x64 with 7.
My 83 year old dad upgraded and ....... no problems, jeez, miracles really do happen. Thanks Microsoft.
I will upgrade to 7 when it comes out, I'll have to buy a full one for my netbook as it came with XP. I won't be getting the Netbook version as my 1000HE runs very nicely with ultimate.

 

[ceejay]

This thread is justified. I'm sure that most people trialling Windows Seven are actually dual booting, with Vista remaining as their 'production' platform. SP2 is a very worthwhile update for production platforms whilst they wait for Win 7's release.

I for one didn't want to go through all the hassle of reinstalling all my applications and migrating my data to my Win 7 RC installation only to have to reinstall it all again in the Autumn when Windows 7 retail is released.

On a side note Vista SP2, at least for me, is a significant performance improvement over SP1, and narrows the gap significantly with Win 7. The press have obviously had their field-day with Vista long ago, but IMHO with SP2 it has become a pretty good OS. It must be a bit of a risk for MS releasing SP2 for Vista at this stage as, if word gets around, many people may decide to stick with Vista rather than pay a premium for the new OS.

I of course exclude all readers of this forum from that last grouping, as of course we'll all have our pre-orders for Win 7 in a month before the release date

 

[tw33k]

woops...

 

[zrtom]

Unlike Windows 7 RC1, this is not generally available to the public. MSDN and TechNet members have had access to this for about two weeks now.

Bye.

I happened to boot Vista for the first time in days and Windows Update had pushed SP2 already. I'll install it after I'm done seeding 7137 sometime tomorrow night.

 

[Night Hawk]

You shouldn't see any problems since everyone has been seeing the service pack go right on without problems. If anyone with more then one edition like having both the 32bti and 64bit Vista or more then one system like a laptop or desktop not connected online you can download the iso image that contains the two plus SP2 for Server 2008 thrown in as well.

 

[BlitzKing10]

Even though it is out, and has been beta tested for the last 2-3months, I will still wait a bit before I install, just in case something bad goes down.
But thanks for the helpful info, time to set Windows Updates to let me choose...lol

 

[Jacee]

It's been Beta tested since Nov '08

 

[Generator]

The Beta wouldn't work on my machine (I had to system restore in Vista's safe mode) for some reason but the release works just fine

Just throwing that point out there incase anyone has had same problems with the beta.

 

[Snufffed]

Let you all be warned a head of time... there are some things, that SP2 fails to correct and also a few things that SP2 (now fails to work correctly) jams up.

It seems that every system is a little different from the next.
1. My MFC is now a Portable Device. (works Ok like it should-but annoying that I have no Printer or Scanner. just a portable device.) that means the icon is screwy also.
2. several (Not all) of my P2P programs are always disconnecting and then waiting for auto reconnect. screws up big DL's.
3. No, this does not bother my Rapidshare Elite account.
PS: I never had any problems with the betas.. but SP2 (18005) suks (IMHO).

 

[Night Hawk]

Even though it is out, and has been beta tested for the last 2-3months, I will still wait a bit before I install, just in case something bad goes down.
But thanks for the helpful info, time to set Windows Updates to let me choose...lol

I generally disable the automatic updates entirely and prefer to manually install the larger service packs with the stand alone installers. That seems to avoid any unforeseen issues.

The one frequent problem being reported on the SP2 so far has been problems with the WLM messenger by some. Having just finished a clean install of Vist to start with when seeing both SPs go on that was installed afterwards avoiding any problems there.