latest details on Vista Service Pack 2

polonyc2 · 01-19-2009, 01:27 PM

looks like the Release Candidate will be out in February with the final version set to be released in April...seems like MS wants to fast track Vista SP2 to give people an incentive to upgrade to Vista instead of just waiting for Windows 7 to be released

What's New in Windows Vista SP2

-Adds Windows Search 4.0 for faster and improved relevancy in searches.

-Contains the Bluetooth® 2.1 Feature Pack supporting the most recent specification for Bluetooth Technology.

-Ability to record data on to Blu-Ray media natively in Windows Vista.

-Adds Windows Connect Now (WCN) to simplify Wi-Fi Configuration.

-Enables the exFAT file system to support Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) timestamps, which allows correct file synchronization across time zones.

-New! Adds support for new 64-bit CPUs from VIA Technologies.

-New! Improves performance for Wi-Fi connection after resuming from sleep mode.

-New! Adds new capabilities to DirectX, and increasing reliability. The graphics experience will be greatly improved for gamers.

-New! Improves audio and video performance for streaming high-definition content.

-New! Improves Windows Media Center (WMC) in content protection for TV

Tech ARP - ED#107 : Latest Details On Windows Vista Service Pack 2

XJ. · 01-19-2009, 09:47 PM

Thanks PoloyNYC!

polonyc2 · 01-19-2009, 10:04 PM

"Adds new capabilities to DirectX, and increasing reliability. The graphics experience will be greatly improved for gamers"

probably marketing BS but I'm hoping for something substantial

XJ. · 01-20-2009, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polonyc2

"Adds new capabilities to DirectX, and increasing reliability. The graphics experience will be greatly improved for gamers"

probably marketing BS but I'm hoping for something substantial

Well, as Mark Twain said - there are lies, damn lies and statistics. Marketing folk seem to be at ease with all three

Alegria · 02-21-2009, 02:43 AM

Talk about marketing guys...

jaketerminate · 03-04-2009, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alegria

Talk about marketing guys...

XJ. · 03-09-2009, 12:49 AM

Well, I loaded up the latest RC. I haven't noticed any differences yet, but I haven't been looking very hard.

polonyc2 · 03-09-2009, 11:10 AM

only difference I saw was a new Bluetooth icon in my Control Panel...

performance wise it feels the same...maybe this is geared towards those who havn't tried Vista yet or those who do not use SP1 or don't download the latest critical Windows Updates every month

Kimbo · 06-28-2009, 02:54 AM

am i missing something ?
since when do service packs have to be installed in sequence ?
isn't each service pack stand alone and non reliant on previous packs ?

or is microsoft just stupid as usual, or am i missing something ? ...perhaps proper reading skills ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Microsoft's own documentation.

There are two service packs for Windows Vista. Service Pack 1 (SP1) was released in April 2008, and might already be installed on your PC (to find out, click on the Start button and enter "winver" in the search box). Service Pack 2 (SP2), available in May 2009, contains all the updates we've released since SP1 plus support for new types of hardware and emerging hardware standards. You should install both Service Packs, and you need to install SP1 before SP2.

Source...

edit: upon several further readings, i decided that it means: "if you want to install sp1 by itself, you must do so before installing sp2, because if you try to install sp1 on top of sp2 it won't work". why the hell would anyone want to do that ? if you have a vanilla vista any normal man would install sp2 only, since it has all of sp1 anyway. yeah, i "get" it now. i stand by my comments. microsoft is stupid, and i'm right.

edit 2: time for another edit. i downloaded vista sp1 and sp2 (32bit) and i'm back to my original confused status. sp1 is 455mb and sp2 is 365mb. consecutive service packs are almost (always?) bigger then their predecessors.
i got sp1 stand alone from here and sp2 stand alone from here.

*zapionics<alt>* · 06-28-2009, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kimbo

am i missing something ?
since when do service packs have to be installed in sequence ?...

M$ has stated that SP1 is a prerequisite for SP2, so you must install SP1 before you can install SP2.

If you think M$ service packs are confusing, you should try organising patches for games. Whilst game developers can build creative and ingenious games, they seem to have a collective mental block when it comes to patches, with confusing instructions and naming conventions rife in the industry. Its patch hell out there.

Kimbo · 06-28-2009, 04:06 AM

something is very wrong and fishy about this. why in hell would this change now ?

why now ?

01-19-2009, 01:27 PM	#1
polonyc2 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 8,200	latest details on Vista Service Pack 2 looks like the Release Candidate will be out in February with the final version set to be released in April...seems like MS wants to fast track Vista SP2 to give people an incentive to upgrade to Vista instead of just waiting for Windows 7 to be released What's New in Windows Vista SP2 -Adds Windows Search 4.0 for faster and improved relevancy in searches. -Contains the Bluetooth® 2.1 Feature Pack supporting the most recent specification for Bluetooth Technology. -Ability to record data on to Blu-Ray media natively in Windows Vista. -Adds Windows Connect Now (WCN) to simplify Wi-Fi Configuration. -Enables the exFAT file system to support Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) timestamps, which allows correct file synchronization across time zones. -New! Adds support for new 64-bit CPUs from VIA Technologies. -New! Improves performance for Wi-Fi connection after resuming from sleep mode. -New! Adds new capabilities to DirectX, and increasing reliability. The graphics experience will be greatly improved for gamers. -New! Improves audio and video performance for streaming high-definition content. -New! Improves Windows Media Center (WMC) in content protection for TV Tech ARP - ED#107 : Latest Details On Windows Vista Service Pack 2 __________________ ASUS Maximus Formula (X38) *** XFX GTX 260 Black Edition Core 216 896MB Intel E8400 * Noctua NH-U12P G.Skill 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 * Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB WD6401AALS Lian Li PC-A70B (black) * Corsair HX850W AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 * Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers Sony Optiarc AD-7240S-0B * Sony GDM-F520 21' CRT monitor (19.8' viewable) Vista Business 64-bit w/SP2 * standard 3.5" floppy drive Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 *** Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 (Black) Last edited by polonyc2; 01-19-2009 at 02:32 PM..
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01-19-2009, 09:47 PM	#2
XJ. Back at the Zone! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NH, USA Posts: 6,365	Re: latest details on Vista Service Pack 2 Thanks PoloyNYC! __________________ Folding temporarily on hold :-(
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polonyc2 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 8,200	"Adds new capabilities to DirectX, and increasing reliability. The graphics experience will be greatly improved for gamers" probably marketing BS but I'm hoping for something substantial __________________ ASUS Maximus Formula (X38) *** XFX GTX 260 Black Edition Core 216 896MB Intel E8400 * Noctua NH-U12P G.Skill 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 * Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB WD6401AALS Lian Li PC-A70B (black) * Corsair HX850W AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 * Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers Sony Optiarc AD-7240S-0B * Sony GDM-F520 21' CRT monitor (19.8' viewable) Vista Business 64-bit w/SP2 * standard 3.5" floppy drive Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 *** Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 (Black)
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03-09-2009, 11:10 AM	#8
polonyc2 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 8,200	only difference I saw was a new Bluetooth icon in my Control Panel... performance wise it feels the same...maybe this is geared towards those who havn't tried Vista yet or those who do not use SP1 or don't download the latest critical Windows Updates every month __________________ ASUS Maximus Formula (X38) *** XFX GTX 260 Black Edition Core 216 896MB Intel E8400 * Noctua NH-U12P G.Skill 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 * Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB WD6401AALS Lian Li PC-A70B (black) * Corsair HX850W AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 * Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers Sony Optiarc AD-7240S-0B * Sony GDM-F520 21' CRT monitor (19.8' viewable) Vista Business 64-bit w/SP2 * standard 3.5" floppy drive Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 *** Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 (Black)
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Kimbo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Perth, W.A. Posts: 664	Re: latest details on Vista Service Pack 2 something is very wrong and fishy about this. why in hell would this change now ? why now ? __________________ § Pimp of Mario's World. Hater of society. §
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