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    How do I check if a computer has SP0 or SP1?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by AmazingGracePlayer, Feb 1, 2009.

  1. AmazingGracePlayer

    AmazingGracePlayer Notebook Deity

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    How can I check if SP1 has been installed on a computer or not? (The OS is Vista)
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Feb 1, 2009
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  2. boypogi

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    start>>control panel>>system :D
     
    boypogi, Feb 1, 2009
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  3. Wishmaker

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    What does SPO mean?
     
    Wishmaker, Feb 1, 2009
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  4. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    SP0 = Probably indicates a Windows installation with no service packs.
     
    namaiki, Feb 1, 2009
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  5. Wishmaker

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    Thanks...for that. Improper terminology ...confuses people :).
     
    Wishmaker, Feb 1, 2009
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  6. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    And if it doesn't say "Service Pack 1" right underneath the copyright message... then it's not installed.
     
    swarmer, Feb 1, 2009
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  7. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Right click "my computer" -> properties, that'll do the trick.
     
    DetlevCM, Feb 1, 2009
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  8. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    Start->Run->winver

    ...is for exactly this purpose ;)
     
    ALLurGroceries, Feb 1, 2009
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  9. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Can't give you rep for that (given out too much) - but "chapeau bas" (did I say that right in French)

    PS: You may as well have said windows-flag-key + r - reason, not everybody has "run" in the startmenu :D
     
    DetlevCM, Feb 1, 2009
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  10. Wishmaker

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    Run is a must in start menu :).
     
    Wishmaker, Feb 2, 2009
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  11. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Old trick from Windows 95.

    Windows key + R
     
    surfasb, Feb 2, 2009
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  12. Shyster1

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    You could also check the list of installed programs from the control panel applet, with the tick box to show updates ticked.
     
    Shyster1, Feb 2, 2009
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