I got a new XP SP2 disk free at the Geek Desk in BestBuy once. I asked, and
the guy said he knows nothing about a Vista SP1 release offer, but I'd keep
my eye on it.
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Regards, BobF.
"Timothy Daniels" <NoSpam@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:
> The OP wants a disk with SP1 on it, not a Vista installation disk
> with SP1 incorporated in it - that would be a new installation disk
> and it would cost like one. With Windows XP, one could order
> a disk with just the Service Pack updates for a small fee. The
> only advantage is that you don't have to do a long download and
> risk introducing errors, and you don't have to burn it to disk in
> order to have it available for future re-installations.
>
> *TimDaniels*
>
> "On the Bridge!" wrote: Quote:
>> You will be able to get the disks with SP1 included ...When?
>> its not sure exactly
>>
>> why get a sp1 only disk when you can get the vista with sp1
>> encorporated?
>>
>> But if you are in a hurry, why dont you download the whole
>> sp1 STANDALONE package and write it on a cd or dvd?
>>
>> see here for links
>>
>> http://keznews.com/4206_Windows_Vist...ack_1_Released!
>>
>>
>>
>> "andyd" wrote: Quote:
>>> I remember reading that this was possible, at least with XP,
>>> but I can't seem to find any page that would allow this. The
>>> only thing I found was a page that allowed digital download
>>> buyers to get back up discs.
>>> Considering the fact that slipstreaming isn't possible, I would
>>> definitely like to replace my Ultimate retail discs with sp1 discs.
>>
>> >
>