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    It Looks Like Vista SP2 must be anyday Now

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Rodster, Apr 28, 2009.

  1. Rodster

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    I just did my updates and MS just included their famous update that insures future updates are available ala SP1.
     
    Rodster, Apr 28, 2009
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  2. Evolution

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    I just got the same update via windows update...Looks like microsoft are laying the ground work for the service pack release.
     
    Evolution, Apr 28, 2009
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  3. Full-English

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    Just got it aswell, along with 350mb of office updates and IE8 lol.
     
    Full-English, Apr 28, 2009
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  4. Rodster

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    It looks like MS has also updated their website for SP2 deployment. :D
     
    Rodster, Apr 28, 2009
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    crap, gotta uninstall this beta service pack.... :p
     
    booboo12, Apr 28, 2009
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    Just curious, would Microsoft have already released SP2 to PC manufacturers like Dell already? My Dell desktop arrived this morning, but I have yet to unpack it to see what got loaded in... it's no matter on if the SP2 hasn't been loaded already as I'd have Windows Update install it anyway, but it would be nice if it was already.
     
    dbam987, Apr 28, 2009
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    no the sp2 was still escrow as of yesterday it is now rtm..
     
    zfactor, Apr 28, 2009
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    @zfactor - thanks for that info. i figured it wasn't officially out yet.
     
    dbam987, Apr 28, 2009
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  9. zfactor

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    its official as of today i just installed it.. it is 100% the rtm version
     
    zfactor, Apr 28, 2009
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    Do you have a link for the download?
     
    Evolution, Apr 28, 2009
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  11. zfactor

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    not sure if i can post them
     
    zfactor, Apr 28, 2009
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  12. Rodster

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    Has anyone received it yet via WU? :)
     
    Rodster, Apr 28, 2009
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  13. zfactor

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    it just went rtm today it will be a while before it starts hitting the updates. it is available as a stand alone installer now though
     
    zfactor, Apr 28, 2009
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  14. Silas Awaketh

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    Is it on MS's website? And how long before they start selling the DVDs with integrated SP2 on it? Not the vLite crap.
     
    Silas Awaketh, Apr 28, 2009
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  15. zfactor

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    not in the download section yet but if you have msdn you can get it. it will be a while before you can get it integrated in a disc imo. even sp1 took a while for the official ms release of that

    its running great. faster and everything is working just as before no issues at all.
     
    zfactor, Apr 28, 2009
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  16. Rodster

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    Linkage please :D
     
    Rodster, Apr 28, 2009
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  17. Tinderbox (UK)

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    I only have Windows Explorer 8.0 at 15.6MB when i check for updates.

    EDIT : I have the Vista update now! "Update for Windows Vista (KB955430)"
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Apr 28, 2009
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  18. zfactor

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    god she is hot....it will not be in everyones updates. they release it out in "waves" and as i said sp2 will most likely still be a while for it to come from the updates.
     
    zfactor, Apr 28, 2009
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    Yeah Tinderbox has the best avy ever. :cool:
     
    Rodster, Apr 28, 2009
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    To housekeep your hard disk and clean up those old and unused SP1 backup files, users probably can try the new Service Pack Cleanup Tool which is also named as compcln.exe. This successor for SP1 cleanup tool, Vsp1cln.exe, can easily remove all the system files (RTM & SP1) inherited from the older versions but replaced by Vista SP2.

    Running this compeln.exe tool is pretty simple:
    1. Click Start>All Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt or click Start>Run and type cmd to open Command Prompt Windows
    2. Execute the command “Compcln.exe”.
     
    zfactor, Apr 28, 2009
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  21. Tinderbox (UK)

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    hot or what :rolleyes:

    [​IMG]

     
    Tinderbox (UK), Apr 28, 2009
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  22. zfactor

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    omg yeah she is...
     
    zfactor, Apr 28, 2009
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  23. Rodster

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    That's not Hot that's freaking Beautiful. :cool:
     
    Rodster, Apr 28, 2009
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  24. senortighto

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    i uninstalled the service pack beta and it still shows the evaluation copy watermark on my screen :(

    i think i'm retarded or something, you guys have any ideas?
     
    senortighto, Apr 28, 2009
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    i have a patched uxtheme.dll ... am i going to need to restore the original one to update?
     
    darrickmartin, Apr 28, 2009
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  26. MaXimus

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    and what about the 64 bit version? will it be released at teh same t!me FTW?
     
    MaXimus, Apr 29, 2009
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  27. DetlevCM

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    ...just checked MSDN (via university - students get access) no SP2 ... :(
     
    DetlevCM, Apr 30, 2009
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  28. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    Why do you care? You said you are staying with XP forever.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Apr 30, 2009
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  29. coolguy

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    Vista SP2 (standalone & integrated) is released officially to MSDN & Technet.
     
    coolguy, Apr 30, 2009
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  30. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    Yep, I just saw the standalone but only as a DVD iso with all versions on it 64 bit, 32 bit, Sever 2008 etc.

    The integrated ones are still with the RC not the final RTM.

    Gary

    Update: checked Technet and MSDN neither show an integrated Vista and SP2 RTM.
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Apr 30, 2009
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  31. Silas Awaketh

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    Talking about this?
     
    Silas Awaketh, Apr 30, 2009
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  32. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    That's all I see so far. No individual standalones or integtrated installers.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Apr 30, 2009
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  33. Silas Awaketh

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    I'm desperately waiting for it. I need to do a clean install, been a long time since I did it last. My winsxs folder is over 20 GB!
     
    Silas Awaketh, Apr 30, 2009
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  34. coolguy

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    Did you open the iso by any chance to see if there is a standalone installer?
    I am not a subscriber.
     
    coolguy, Apr 30, 2009
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  35. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    Nope. Its a 1.3 gig download and I didn't want to wait for it when all I want is a standalone installer. I'll wait till latter in the weekend and if none has appeared by then I'll pull the full 1.3 gig version.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Apr 30, 2009
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  36. Justwondering

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    I heard sp2 is being release in "waves" but does anyone know the official time line?
     
    Justwondering, Apr 30, 2009
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  37. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    Wise arse answer: The Microsoft product manager for Vista SP2 and she ain't talking.

    Short answer: no.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Apr 30, 2009
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    The rumor is early June.
     
    Rodster, Apr 30, 2009
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    Haha

    Wow that's quite some time away. I wonder why isn't microsoft releasing sp2 to the public if it's supposedly done. Oh well, thanks for the rumor info though.
     
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    Probably because they have to make sure their servers can handle it. How many millions of copies of Windows Vista are out there? It's no different with their Xbox Live Division, they always ramp up so they can handle the load.
     
    Rodster, Apr 30, 2009
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    *cough* what about your wife now? :D

    Now that I'm returning my laptop, I don't have access to Vista anymore for the time being...oh well.
     
    Theros123, Apr 30, 2009
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    SP2, Please be quick to get released!!
     
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  43. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    Well MSDN has been updated again, but this time to get rid of some things. Specifically ALL files containing any remnants of the SP2 RC. All the standalone and integrated versions of SP2 RC are now gone. I am HOPING that means we will see standalone and integrated versions of SP2 RTM. Right now the ONLY SP2 files is the one I mentioned earlier, namely the 1.3 g DVD ISO with ALL versions of SP2. i.e. 64 bit, 32 bit, server 2008 etc.

    I'll check again latter.

    Gary
     
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    I'll bet someone spent the night on the couch! ;)
     
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  45. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    Well for all of the folks who didn't learn their lesson with vLite and SP2, it's baaaaaaaack.

    vLite and SP2 woes

    It is EXACTLY the same problem, as the last time. vLite may have removed components that prevetn SP2 from installing.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Apr 30, 2009
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  46. zfactor

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    quite man.... lol... my wife is hot also though..
     
    zfactor, Apr 30, 2009
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  47. zfactor

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    no my wife will for sure acknowledge when she thinks someone is super pretty or not.. and she knows even if i look.. i will not touch
     
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    verry hawt.. but when is the D-DAY for SP2..??
     
    decaPODA, May 1, 2009
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    How do i get SP2 i heard people have it now but i can't find it >.<
     
    wackydude1234, May 1, 2009
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  50. DetlevCM

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    Am I stupid?

    It still doesn't show up in any form under MSDN (part of SHeffield Hallam University - students get access...)
     
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