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    Does Vista SP1 cost anything?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by xdz3r0, Aug 29, 2007.

  1. xdz3r0

    xdz3r0 Notebook Consultant

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    since the computers i have came with windows xp sp2, does windows vista SP1 as opposed to just windows vista, like computers have today, cost any more?
     
    xdz3r0, Aug 29, 2007
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    I'm not sure I understand what you're asking, but I'll take a shot.

    No, SP1 does not cost any "more" than regular Vista. In fact, it will be released for free to all current Vista holders, and will be included in the new Vista discs sold. It just an update that plugs holes, fixes security and instability issues as well as other bugs.
     
    vespoli, Aug 29, 2007
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  3. xdz3r0

    xdz3r0 Notebook Consultant

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    yeah, sorry about making my question confusing. at the moment, i couldnt figure out how to make it simple. but anyways, if i have just plain vista, do i get the sp online or something?
     
    xdz3r0, Aug 29, 2007
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  4. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, it will be an update just like all Microsoft service packs.
     
    Paul, Aug 29, 2007
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  5. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    It used to be (XP's SP1 and SP2, for example) that you could pay about $5 and have a CD shipped to you, but you can also download it yourself and/or get it via the normal Windows Update channels. In today's world, the only reason to buy a CD is if you are on dial-up.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Aug 29, 2007
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  6. LiveDesign

    LiveDesign Notebook Evangelist

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    Or your just lazy like no other........(shields eyes, no eye contact)
     
    LiveDesign, Aug 29, 2007
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    jimc Notebook Consultant

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    If you want a disk, I know for XP SP2 you could order a disk for free from Microsoft.
     
    jimc, Aug 29, 2007
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  8. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    I actually prefer having the disk, regardless of how I get it, FWIW.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Aug 29, 2007
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  9. Brian4120

    Brian4120 Newbie

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    I actually found getting the disk to be easier than downloading the SP2 every time i reinstalled (I was using my Dell reinstall disk and I couldn't figure out how to slipstream SP2 into it)
     
    Brian4120, Aug 30, 2007
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  10. chinmonkie

    chinmonkie Notebook Evangelist

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    well you dont have to pay anything anymore. As soon as you buy a microsoft product you sold your soul to uncle Gates anyways. There isnt anything else he would want

    on a side note i have never gotten an SP2 disk before it has always been either downloaded or a copy of xp with SP2 in it
     
    chinmonkie, Aug 30, 2007
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  11. slily

    slily Newbie

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    when you download the Vista SP1, will everything be reformatted?
     
    slily, Sep 5, 2007
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  12. frazell

    frazell Notebook Deity

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    Sounds like you have never installed a SP before....

    A service pack is simply a collection of updates all in one package... So see it the same way you would installing an update from Windows Update... They are free and don't require you to loose any data or do any formats and etc. You just hit go and it gets updated...

    Just relax though as Vista SP1 isn't due out for about 6 more months at the earliest... I'll post some info as soon as they make the thing available to MSDN subscribers.
     
    frazell, Sep 5, 2007
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  13. j0rdy

    j0rdy Notebook Consultant

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    You mean besides your Sanity while waiting for it? :rolleyes:

    No - I don't think it'll cost much more :p


    - Jordan
     
    j0rdy, Sep 5, 2007
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