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    Vista SP2 Release Candidate out today, final version in April?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Slaughterhouse, Feb 19, 2009.

  1. Slaughterhouse

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    Exciting news for Vista users!

    There's more info here.
     
  2. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Thanks for the news! If they're releasing the RC1 to select testers now, then an public end or April release sounds about right.
     
  3. Slaughterhouse

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    Yeah I'm pretty excited. Hopefully it will speed up my system.
     
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    Shaythong Notebook Evangelist

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    Hopefully it does speed up your system. :) If you can it would be cool to see the results here sometime too. :D
     
  5. Cin'

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    Oh Mr. President...I salute you on this information you provided, thanks :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
  6. Slaughterhouse

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    You are very welcome :D
     
  7. RaYYaN

    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    Yea man

    Thanks a lot for the heads up :D :D
     
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    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    Will SP2 have command line switch that can be used to slipstream the sp to Windows Vista DVD? Or do I still have to use 3rd party software like nlite to slipstream the sp?
     
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    You are most welcome. I finished downloading the ISO, will install RC1 Escrow in 45 minutes after I finish my backup. Will share some info in a new topic ;).
     
  12. RaYYaN

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    I'd be interested to see what you think (give us a shout here linking to that thread)

    I mean, the review you posted concluded that in some ways it is better, but in some aspects it is equal or worse :eek: :eek: (file transfer)
     
  13. Wishmaker

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    ...stage 2 of 3 :p.

    I am sure it is the INF or a simple fix from MS with an update.
     
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    Is RC1 still watermarked?
     
  18. Wishmaker

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    Yes it is.
     
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    You are welcome ;). Later you'll get cookies in fiji ;).
     
  21. Slaughterhouse

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    It doesn't look all that amazing from reading that comparison of SP1 vs SP2.
     
  22. Wishmaker

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    No but it feels better than Sp1. I don't game so... :D .
     
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    I'll have to consider that :D :D
     
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    Silly question, but if I choose to install Vista SP2, is it possible to "uninstall" it if I encounter issues? Most likely I'll be imaging my machine beforehand, but I don't want to waste an entire weekend restoring my desktop :p.
     
  25. RaYYaN

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    No question is silly ;)

    Interesting point you bring up actually, I'd also like to know the same thing
     
  26. Cin'

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    Great... :D I've sent the link both you and Mr. President attached to a friend, and they are gonna check it out:


    Cin ;) :)


    Ps. mmm Cookies in Fiji...sounds tasty!!! Are they gonna be tropical cookies?? :D ;)
     
  27. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    hope this add to standby issues and networking issues....why update vista ? win 7 is the stuff :D
     
  28. Justwondering

    Justwondering Notebook Geek

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    lmao at your avatar. poor snowman. :(
    back on topic. win 7 is awesome...if it was free :D