Another Vista Reliability & Performance Update

Snuffy · 12-13-2007, 09:04 PM

Another Vista Reliability & Performance Update

Vista’s performance is one of those topics that won’t be exhausted until Windows Seven hits RTM. It all comes down to trade-offs.

Ever since the features of Vista were finalized, Microsoft tried to tip the scale the other way by focusing on performance, with the obvious limitation of not disabling any services. Updates regarding performance and stability are numerous, but most have not hit Windows Update as they are not quite ready (preview releases). The Windows Serviceability Team wants feedback on one such update, available for download at the Microsoft Download Center, before its expected release on Windows Update in January.

This particular update improves “previous issues affecting going into or resuming from sleep/hibernate under some scenarios”, addresses “a previous issue with the disk spindown feature to improve battery life for portable systems” and supposedly has “up to 15% improved performance of disk I/O (i.e., copying/moving/deleting large files).”

This is a reliability update. This update resolves some performance and reliability issues in Windows Vista. By applying this update, you can achieve better performance and responsiveness in various scenarios. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This is a preview release. At the conclusion of this preview phase, the final version of the update will be released via Windows Update. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.

Download:
Vista Reliability & Performance Update - KB943899 32bit
Vista Reliability & Performance Update - KB943899 64bit

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ProCookie · 12-14-2007, 05:19 AM

will SP1 Users have this anyways?

Snuffy · 12-14-2007, 11:48 AM

Im not 100% sure but YES, I think SP1 will contain these. only way to be absolutely sure is open SP1 and read all the addons via KB's and see...

budeone · 12-14-2007, 06:33 PM

I tried ity and I get the same thing... I cant get into windows after any update.. This time I have an error message.. It flashed real quick but it said MBR error 3.

I will have to look into this on Sunday.

Snuffy · 12-15-2007, 09:55 AM

1. MBR (Master Boot Record). If you recieve that error it means that the partition is damaged. The partition being the first one you installed windows on.

2. Boot to DVD, select Repair, select command function, Enter the command: "FIXMBR" (without the quotes) at the input prompt and confirm the next question with a "Y" (without the quotes). Use exit to restore the computer.

3.. Many folks have had to error when they have had more than 1 OS installed on the system... Ubantu seems to be worse.

How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery ...Click the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next. ... The /FixMbr option writes a Windows Vista-compatible MBR to the system ...
support.microsoft.com/kb/927392 - Similar pages

Windows Vista no longer starts, and Startup Repair does not fix ...A Windows Vista-based computer does not start because the master boot record (MBR) has been corrupted. When you try to use the Startup Repair tool to fix ...
support.microsoft.com/kb/934540 - Similar pages

budeone · 12-15-2007, 06:21 PM

Thanks once again.. I will try on Sunday.. I do have ubuntu installed.. The funny thing is its on a diffrent hard drive.

I have fixed my drive with Norton Disk and then it goes bad again.

I would think I had a drive going bad if it didnt know better. The drive was fine no errors until I installed RC1. I reinstalled windows but Vista did not give me the option to format. When I install XP I have repair.. upgrade and I always get a option to format.

Snuffy · 12-15-2007, 06:47 PM

By chance is that HDD a Maxtor... I had one which was partitioned, and I lost one partition due to SP1... my solution was to boot in spare HDD (XP) then copy all files from that partition to a different partition.... boot back to Vista, the correct the partition via Vista... Problem solved but I'm still at a loss as to why... I blame Maxtor and there stupid program which auto moves bad sectors and reserves space so as to have bad spots and never tell you.
(PS: This will be my VERY LAST MAXTOR.. and if Seagate uses that tech It will also be my LAST SEAGATE...) all other HDDs are WD and no problems
with them.

budeone · 12-15-2007, 08:38 PM

Pic attached

Snuffy · 12-15-2007, 09:41 PM

Every WD - HDD was formatted with Vista... Boot to DVD, use repair, then Command, where you have all the DOS commands you need.
The Maxtor HDD did not like the VISTA Format, and I had to use the MAXTOR Disk ... just like Maxtor says on how to install....

budeone · 12-15-2007, 10:21 PM

I will have to look. I dont see comands.

Snuffy · 12-16-2007, 07:35 PM

Format A Partition Using The Vista DVD
You can format a partition using either the Disk Management Console or you can use the Windows Vista DVD to achieve the same result.

To use the Vista DVD proceed as follows:

1/ Switch on your PC

2/ Quickly insert the Vista DVD into your CD/DVD-ROM drive

3/ A message will appear asking you to 'Press any key to boot from CD/DVD

4/ Press any key

5/ A black screen will now appear with a progress bar along the bottom. The legend say's 'Windows is loading files'

6/ After the files have been loaded the Language screen will appear.

7/ Select your language from the list and press Next

8/ At the Installation screen press the Install Now button

9/ The product key window will now open

10/ Type your product key number into the available box and then press OK

11/ The End user Licence Agreement now appears. You 'must' accept this to continue

12/ The next screen to appear is 'Where do you want to install Windows'

13/ At the bottom of this window you will see an option marked Drive options (Advanced), click on this option

14/ In this Window select the partition you wish to Format from the list available and then click Format option link

15/ A message will now appear informing you that all data will be destroyed. Click OK to proceed
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
there are other options also... like CMD which is DOS or Command an you can restore by using: rstrui.exe /offline:C:\windows Now if your vista is not on C: where as my copy is on D: substitute the correct drive letter. This is also where you preform Diskpart (http://technet2.microsoft.com/Window....mspx?mfr=true)

plus other options available...

felix8406 · 12-16-2007, 09:28 PM

See the attach picks to view your options, including the formatting option.

12-13-2007, 09:04 PM	#1
Snuffy Elite Members Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S.W. Kansas Posts: 2,841	Another Vista Reliability & Performance Update Another Vista Reliability & Performance Update Vista’s performance is one of those topics that won’t be exhausted until Windows Seven hits RTM. It all comes down to trade-offs. Ever since the features of Vista were finalized, Microsoft tried to tip the scale the other way by focusing on performance, with the obvious limitation of not disabling any services. Updates regarding performance and stability are numerous, but most have not hit Windows Update as they are not quite ready (preview releases). The Windows Serviceability Team wants feedback on one such update, available for download at the Microsoft Download Center, before its expected release on Windows Update in January. This particular update improves “previous issues affecting going into or resuming from sleep/hibernate under some scenarios”, addresses “a previous issue with the disk spindown feature to improve battery life for portable systems” and supposedly has “up to 15% improved performance of disk I/O (i.e., copying/moving/deleting large files).” This is a reliability update. This update resolves some performance and reliability issues in Windows Vista. By applying this update, you can achieve better performance and responsiveness in various scenarios. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This is a preview release. At the conclusion of this preview phase, the final version of the update will be released via Windows Update. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms. Download: Vista Reliability & Performance Update - KB943899 32bit Vista Reliability & Performance Update - KB943899 64bit __________________ [COLOR="DarkRed"]The only Stupid Question is the one you failed to Ask![/color] [COLOR="Blue"]Beta Tester since Pre Win 95.[/COLOR]
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12-14-2007, 05:19 AM	#2
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12-14-2007, 11:48 AM	#3
Snuffy Elite Members Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S.W. Kansas Posts: 2,841	Im not 100% sure but YES, I think SP1 will contain these. only way to be absolutely sure is open SP1 and read all the addons via KB's and see... __________________ [COLOR="DarkRed"]The only Stupid Question is the one you failed to Ask![/color] [COLOR="Blue"]Beta Tester since Pre Win 95.[/COLOR]
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12-14-2007, 06:33 PM	#4
budeone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 243	I tried ity and I get the same thing... I cant get into windows after any update.. This time I have an error message.. It flashed real quick but it said MBR error 3. I will have to look into this on Sunday.
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12-15-2007, 09:55 AM	#5
Snuffy Elite Members Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S.W. Kansas Posts: 2,841	Master Boot Record is corrupt 1. MBR (Master Boot Record). If you recieve that error it means that the partition is damaged. The partition being the first one you installed windows on. 2. Boot to DVD, select Repair, select command function, Enter the command: "FIXMBR" (without the quotes) at the input prompt and confirm the next question with a "Y" (without the quotes). Use exit to restore the computer. 3.. Many folks have had to error when they have had more than 1 OS installed on the system... Ubantu seems to be worse. How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery ...Click the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next. ... The /FixMbr option writes a Windows Vista-compatible MBR to the system ... support.microsoft.com/kb/927392 - Similar pages Windows Vista no longer starts, and Startup Repair does not fix ...A Windows Vista-based computer does not start because the master boot record (MBR) has been corrupted. When you try to use the Startup Repair tool to fix ... support.microsoft.com/kb/934540 - Similar pages __________________ [COLOR="DarkRed"]The only Stupid Question is the one you failed to Ask![/color] [COLOR="Blue"]Beta Tester since Pre Win 95.[/COLOR]
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12-15-2007, 06:21 PM	#6
budeone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 243	Thanks once again.. I will try on Sunday.. I do have ubuntu installed.. The funny thing is its on a diffrent hard drive. I have fixed my drive with Norton Disk and then it goes bad again. I would think I had a drive going bad if it didnt know better. The drive was fine no errors until I installed RC1. I reinstalled windows but Vista did not give me the option to format. When I install XP I have repair.. upgrade and I always get a option to format.
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12-15-2007, 06:47 PM	#7
Snuffy Elite Members Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S.W. Kansas Posts: 2,841	Maxtor Suks By chance is that HDD a Maxtor... I had one which was partitioned, and I lost one partition due to SP1... my solution was to boot in spare HDD (XP) then copy all files from that partition to a different partition.... boot back to Vista, the correct the partition via Vista... Problem solved but I'm still at a loss as to why... I blame Maxtor and there stupid program which auto moves bad sectors and reserves space so as to have bad spots and never tell you. (PS: This will be my VERY LAST MAXTOR.. and if Seagate uses that tech It will also be my LAST SEAGATE...) all other HDDs are WD and no problems with them. __________________ [COLOR="DarkRed"]The only Stupid Question is the one you failed to Ask![/color] [COLOR="Blue"]Beta Tester since Pre Win 95.[/COLOR]
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12-15-2007, 09:41 PM	#9
Snuffy Elite Members Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S.W. Kansas Posts: 2,841	Every WD - HDD was formatted with Vista... Boot to DVD, use repair, then Command, where you have all the DOS commands you need. The Maxtor HDD did not like the VISTA Format, and I had to use the MAXTOR Disk ... just like Maxtor says on how to install.... __________________ [COLOR="DarkRed"]The only Stupid Question is the one you failed to Ask![/color] [COLOR="Blue"]Beta Tester since Pre Win 95.[/COLOR]
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12-15-2007, 10:21 PM	#10
budeone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 243	I will have to look. I dont see comands.
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12-16-2007, 07:35 PM	#11
Snuffy Elite Members Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S.W. Kansas Posts: 2,841	How to Format A Partition Using The Vista DVD You can format a partition using either the Disk Management Console or you can use the Windows Vista DVD to achieve the same result. To use the Vista DVD proceed as follows: 1/ Switch on your PC 2/ Quickly insert the Vista DVD into your CD/DVD-ROM drive 3/ A message will appear asking you to 'Press any key to boot from CD/DVD 4/ Press any key 5/ A black screen will now appear with a progress bar along the bottom. The legend say's 'Windows is loading files' 6/ After the files have been loaded the Language screen will appear. 7/ Select your language from the list and press Next 8/ At the Installation screen press the Install Now button 9/ The product key window will now open 10/ Type your product key number into the available box and then press OK 11/ The End user Licence Agreement now appears. You 'must' accept this to continue 12/ The next screen to appear is 'Where do you want to install Windows' 13/ At the bottom of this window you will see an option marked Drive options (Advanced), click on this option 14/ In this Window select the partition you wish to Format from the list available and then click Format option link 15/ A message will now appear informing you that all data will be destroyed. Click OK to proceed -------------------------------------------------------------------------- there are other options also... like CMD which is DOS or Command an you can restore by using: rstrui.exe /offline:C:\windows Now if your vista is not on C: where as my copy is on D: substitute the correct drive letter. This is also where you preform Diskpart (http://technet2.microsoft.com/Window....mspx?mfr=true) plus other options available... __________________ [COLOR="DarkRed"]The only Stupid Question is the one you failed to Ask![/color] [COLOR="Blue"]Beta Tester since Pre Win 95.[/COLOR]
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