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    Resgistry trick to download Vista SP1 beat for free!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Jayayess1190, Oct 12, 2007.

  1. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    I think because you have the beta already installed it doesn't allow you to get the official. AFAIK.
     
    Gintoki, Oct 15, 2007
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  2. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    That is a good assumption to make, because right now no one knows for sure. If you arm yourself with that assumption and make a plan based on it, then you are sure to be safe when the SP1 release actually happens.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Oct 16, 2007
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  3. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    You could make an image of your drive using any of several different tools designed for that, Ghost, Acronis, BootIT NG, etc will all do the task. If you do image the drive, you should also keep a list of all the things you do after installing the beta SP1. Things like software installs, software updates, driver updates etc. That way if you must go back to your image you know the other things you need to do to get your machine current again.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Oct 16, 2007
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  4. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    That is only a guess at this point. I don't know anyone on the official beta that we can ask. Microsoft will have set their expectations as to what to expect when the real release happens. They usually tell you upfront, if you will need to uninstall beta software and how to do so. (The operative word there being USUALLY.)

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Oct 16, 2007
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  5. goke313

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    works great...
     
    goke313, Oct 20, 2007
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  6. doggie

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    It's not working anymore? I ran the cmd (bat) file for the registry entries and never received KB935509 in Windows Update. I have waited overnight and still not KB935509.

    Any thoughts?
     
    doggie, Oct 30, 2007
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  7. Gintoki

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    Try it again, but only if you really want it. It is a beta and it has many bugs.
     
    Gintoki, Oct 30, 2007
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  8. goke313

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    how can i get realese candidate?
     
    goke313, Nov 18, 2007
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  9. Nocturnal310

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    hey guys, when SP1 releases (full version) it ll be free for users right?
     
    Nocturnal310, Nov 18, 2007
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  10. CalebSchmerge

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    Yes, SP1 will be free. My questions are first, when is the official release "supposed" to be? Second, can I order (even if I have to pay a few $) a disk to install Windows with the Service Pack already in place?
     
    CalebSchmerge, Nov 18, 2007
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  11. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    SP1 is scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 2008. Retail versions should also have SP1 integrated shortly after the release of SP1.
     
    Bog, Nov 18, 2007
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  12. orev

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    You will also be able to take a current Vista disc and slipstream the SP into it. Then you can burn a new disc, you'll have it. No need to buy or order one.
     
    orev, Nov 19, 2007
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  13. zfactor

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    so no way to install this without the beta watermark right now??
     
    zfactor, Nov 19, 2007
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