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    vista sp1 question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by chiz08, Aug 5, 2007.

  1. chiz08

    chiz08 Notebook Enthusiast

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    my question might sound stupid to some people .. but here it goes..

    i bought my notebook three months or so ago with vista on it. my question is, when vista sp1 comes out, can i be able to update my version through windows update or is that a different separate os that i need to buy and install? thanks!
     
    chiz08, Aug 5, 2007
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Past precedence suggests that the service packs will come through Windows Update and/or be available as a download. For example, anyone can still download SP2 for XP.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 5, 2007
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  3. System64

    System64 Windows 7 x64

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    They can also be available slipstreamed in a new Vista CD labelled as Vista "version" SP1. The likelihood of them pushing SP1 via Windows Update are pretty high, given past updates are also distributed via Windows Update, such as Live Messenger Beta 1 Update 1.
     
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  4. chiz08

    chiz08 Notebook Enthusiast

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    so i don't have to buy vista sp1 when it comes out. i just need to update mine through windows update?
     
    chiz08, Aug 5, 2007
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  5. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    yes, that is correct
     
    gerryf19, Aug 5, 2007
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  6. chiz08

    chiz08 Notebook Enthusiast

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    sweet. thanks for the info.
     
    chiz08, Aug 5, 2007
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  7. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Repeat after me. There are no stupid questions. :D
     
    Padmé, Aug 5, 2007
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    polarlinks Notebook Consultant

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    +1

    You sound like one of my teachers...*no comment*
     
    polarlinks, Aug 5, 2007
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  9. The Forerunner

    The Forerunner Notebook Virtuoso

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    Whats the saying "the only stupid question is the unasked one?"
     
    The Forerunner, Aug 5, 2007
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