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    Which version of Vista SP2 did I download?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MaXimus, Apr 29, 2009.

  1. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    I downloaded this thinking it was the RTM

    mu_windows_vista_sp2_rc_and_windows_server_2008_sp2_rc_x86_x64_ia64_dvd_317364

    But after I installed the Service Pack,

    I got a watermark on the desktop saying :

    Evaluation Copy, Build 6002.

    This means I did not download teh RTM? and this is actually a beta? I thought this would be the same as the final version with no watermark.
     
    MaXimus, Apr 29, 2009
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  2. Silas Awaketh

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    Read the file name again.
     
    Silas Awaketh, Apr 29, 2009
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  3. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    so how come there is a watermark? :rolleyes:
     
    MaXimus, Apr 29, 2009
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  4. Full-English

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    Because it's the RC, which means it is an evaluation copy. Like all betas and RC's, you get a watermark.
     
    Full-English, Apr 29, 2009
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  5. Tinderbox (UK)

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    I just installed " Windows6.0-KB948465-X86.exe" 475MB, and it installed fine 3 reboots.

    No water mark yet.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Apr 29, 2009
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  6. tofuboi01

    tofuboi01 Notebook Consultant

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    I got the file Windows6.0-KB948465-X64-Wave0.exe from a torrent and no water mark, restarted the laptop about 5 times aswell so it seems legit with sp2 on system properties window.
     
    tofuboi01, Apr 29, 2009
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  7. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Same here. :)
     
    Rodster, Apr 29, 2009
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  8. Evolution

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    It is for this very reason that I will wait till microsoft officially release SP2. There are so many different versions floating around on the web right now, you are never quite sure which is the correct one.
     
    Evolution, Apr 29, 2009
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  9. fred2028

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    Word.

    They better release it quickly, I wanna try it out.
     
    fred2028, Apr 29, 2009
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  10. Tinderbox (UK)

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    So what does SP2 add to Vista? ,I have had SP2 installed for 3 hours+ and have not seen any difference.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Apr 29, 2009
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  11. Rodster

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    A little of everything, speed enhancement, compatiblity fixes, some enhancements, Search 4.0 is now built in. On my T60 I no longer get the bogus TPM or TBS errors post SP1. Some of my programs open a lot faster than before others are about the same.

    Boot times have increased slightly as well as entering into and out of sleep. Overall SP2 just polishes the OS a little more but nothing earth shattering.
     
    Rodster, Apr 29, 2009
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  12. tuηay

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    Windows Search 4.0
    Better buletooth "support"
    Built-in support for burning on Blu-Ray-disc
    Better support for wireless networks
    Support for file system exFAT

    What I have noticed is better boot up performance and overall better responsebiliti. I have used the beta version for few weeks now...
     
    tuηay, Apr 29, 2009
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  13. gpister

    gpister Notebook Evangelist

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    Cant wait for it to be able to download!!
     
    gpister, Apr 29, 2009
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  14. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    def sp2 is faster all the way around and seems much more stable. i get much better responsiveness all the way around with it
     
    zfactor, Apr 30, 2009
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  15. coolguy

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    It seems to be the "upgrade effect" :D
     
    coolguy, Apr 30, 2009
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  16. merlin_72032

    merlin_72032 Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree with you too. :D
     
    merlin_72032, Apr 30, 2009
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