Vista - SP1

Hi,

Have I got this right? When installing SP1 (RC) on any version on Vista
(fully activated) it converts the installation to eval copy????

From the web site where you can download the SP...

"Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh is time-limited software.
Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh will no longer operate after June 30, 2008 and
should be uninstalled prior to that date. After installation your desktop
will show the text "Evaluation Copy". This does not mean that your system is
no longer genuine but that you have installed a test version of software
which is time-limited. The "Evaluation Copy" text will appear on your
desktop after the second reboot after installing the service pack. Likewise,
the "Evaluation Copy" text will remain on your desktop during the first
reboot after uninstall the service pack, but will disappear after the next
reboot.
"

"Danie Vink" <vinkad@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Well, that solves that one.

Thanks

"Gary Mount" <gary_mount@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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It is not clear if you are forced to uninstall SP1 or if you must uninstall
Vista.

"Richard" <rfeirste@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:13ov2frsrisere8@xxxxxxYou will only have to uninstall SP1 RC1.
Unless, something goes wrong with the uninstall
and you have to reinstall Vista, and that's always
a possibility with beta software. Especially, with
beta software that has the enormity and complexity
of a service pack.

Got backups?


-Michael

In order to install Window Vista Service Pack 1, you must uninstall the
beta, if you are using it, and install service pack 1. It is strongly
recommended that you install the service pack because all of the software
and hardware manufactures will begin to require Service Pack 1 in vista in
order to use their services.

"Richard" <rfeirste@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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