Vista Tutorial - Windows Vista SP2 RTM

**z3r010** · 04-29-2009

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Today we are announcing the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. SP2 represents the latest step in Microsoft’s commitment to continuous improvement. It includes all updates that have been delivered since SP1, as well as support for new types of hardware and emerging hardware standards.

As we have mentioned before, here are some of the key benefits of Windows Vista SP2:

Windows Search 4.0 for faster and improved relevancy in searches
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
Windows Vista SP2 enables the exFAT file system to support UTC timestamps, which allows correct file synchronization across time zones.

And since it comes with a single installer for both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, SP2 will be easy for IT Pros to manage, deploy, and support. For a complete overview of the changes introduced in SP2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, check out the notable changes document on TechNet.

Business customers with Windows Vista will find that the transition from Windows Vista to Windows 7 will be significantly more straightforward due to the high degree of compatibility between Windows Vista and Windows 7. If your Windows Vista SP1 deployment is already underway we recommend you continue with SP1 as planned. Then you can deploy SP2 using your systems management infrastructure. If you are in the early stages of deployment or still planning Windows Vista deployment our best advice is that you plan on testing and deploying Windows Vista SP2. For more, I suggest reading this blog post from Gavriella Schuster in regards to guidance on Windows deployments.

We expect Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2 to be publicly available in Q2 2009.

As a quick reminder, Windows Vista SP1 Service Pack Blocker Tool is being removed today, as we announced back in January. For customers who previously had the blocker tool in place, Windows Vista SP1 will now be offered to them via Windows Update.

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**Ex_Brit** · 04-29-2009

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We expect Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2 to be publicly available in Q2 2009

I wonder when it will be available to us Technet Plus members? I guess "when it's ready"....!!

It's interesting to note that it isn't cumulative like XP SP's were, you must have SP1 installed first.

**Orbital Shark** · 04-29-2009

There now seems to be a Vista RTM with integrated SP2 on small nova

I'm downloading now, will report back.

Oh, and there's no escaping me now, i'm everywhere

**paliometoxo** · 04-29-2009

so sp2 is available from microsoft to dl? officially ?

**Ex_Brit** · 04-29-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by paliometoxo

so sp2 is available from microsoft to dl? officially ?

No there isn't.

raj1402 · 04-29-2009

i need megaupload links for sp2 integrated vista ultimate 32 and 64 bits
can anyone help me(pm the links plzZZ)!!!

**wwoods** · 04-30-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by raj1402

i need megaupload links for sp2 integrated vista ultimate 32 and 64 bits
can anyone help me(pm the links plzZZ)!!!

Uh.........no

raj1402 · 04-30-2009

is it possible to slipstream sp2 into vista sp1!!!

vlite doesnt support slipstreaming vista sp2 i guess!!

**Dwarf** · 04-30-2009

I would expect that someone will post the official download links from Microsoft here when they become available as I am also waiting and looking for this information. As regards slipstreaming, this should be possible, however vLite may require an update. Keep an eye on the vLite website for further information on this.

**brummyfan** · 04-30-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by raj1402

i need megaupload links for sp2 integrated vista ultimate 32 and 64 bits
can anyone help me(pm the links plzZZ)!!!

"Google" is your friend.

04-29-2009	#1 (permalink)
z3r010 I’m a PC Join Date: Oct 2005 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 21,381 posts	Windows Vista SP2 RTM Quote: Today we are announcing the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. SP2 represents the latest step in Microsoft’s commitment to continuous improvement. It includes all updates that have been delivered since SP1, as well as support for new types of hardware and emerging hardware standards. As we have mentioned before, here are some of the key benefits of Windows Vista SP2: Windows Search 4.0 for faster and improved relevancy in searches 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 Windows Vista SP2 enables the exFAT file system to support UTC timestamps, which allows correct file synchronization across time zones. And since it comes with a single installer for both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, SP2 will be easy for IT Pros to manage, deploy, and support. For a complete overview of the changes introduced in SP2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, check out the notable changes document on TechNet. Business customers with Windows Vista will find that the transition from Windows Vista to Windows 7 will be significantly more straightforward due to the high degree of compatibility between Windows Vista and Windows 7. If your Windows Vista SP1 deployment is already underway we recommend you continue with SP1 as planned. Then you can deploy SP2 using your systems management infrastructure. If you are in the early stages of deployment or still planning Windows Vista deployment our best advice is that you plan on testing and deploying Windows Vista SP2. For more, I suggest reading this blog post from Gavriella Schuster in regards to guidance on Windows deployments. We expect Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2 to be publicly available in Q2 2009. As a quick reminder, Windows Vista SP1 Service Pack Blocker Tool is being removed today, as we announced back in January. For customers who previously had the blocker tool in place, Windows Vista SP1 will now be offered to them via Windows Update. More...
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04-29-2009	#2 (permalink)
Ex_Brit Older But No Wiser Join Date: Aug 2007 Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Ultimate x64 519 posts	Re: Windows Vista SP2 RTM Quote: We expect Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2 to be publicly available in Q2 2009 I wonder when it will be available to us Technet Plus members? I guess "when it's ready"....!! It's interesting to note that it isn't cumulative like XP SP's were, you must have SP1 installed first. Last edited by Ex_Brit; 04-29-2009 at 08:06 AM..
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04-29-2009	#3 (permalink)
Orbital Shark Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Vista x86, Windows 7 x86 Build 7201 (Clean install) 34 posts	Re: Windows Vista SP2 RTM There now seems to be a Vista RTM with integrated SP2 on small nova I'm downloading now, will report back. Oh, and there's no escaping me now, i'm everywhere
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04-29-2009	#4 (permalink)
paliometoxo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Ultimate (SP1) 64-bit, version 6.0.6001 161 posts	Re: Windows Vista SP2 RTM so sp2 is available from microsoft to dl? officially ?
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04-29-2009	#5 (permalink)
Ex_Brit Older But No Wiser Join Date: Aug 2007 Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Ultimate x64 519 posts	Re: Windows Vista SP2 RTM Quote: Originally Posted by paliometoxo so sp2 is available from microsoft to dl? officially ? No there isn't.
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04-29-2009	#6 (permalink)
raj1402 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 vista ultimate sp2 6002.18005 x86 3 posts	Re: Windows Vista SP2 RTM i need megaupload links for sp2 integrated vista ultimate 32 and 64 bits can anyone help me(pm the links plzZZ)!!!
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04-30-2009	#7 (permalink)
wwoods Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Vista Ultimate x64 196 posts	Re: Windows Vista SP2 RTM Quote: Originally Posted by raj1402 i need megaupload links for sp2 integrated vista ultimate 32 and 64 bits can anyone help me(pm the links plzZZ)!!! Uh.........no
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04-30-2009	#8 (permalink)
raj1402 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 vista ultimate sp2 6002.18005 x86 3 posts	Re: Windows Vista SP2 RTM is it possible to slipstream sp2 into vista sp1!!! vlite doesnt support slipstreaming vista sp2 i guess!!
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04-30-2009	#9 (permalink)
Dwarf The Contemplator Join Date: Mar 2008 Vista Home Premium 32-bit & Vista Ultimate 64-bit both Service Pack 2 W7 Pro RTM 7600 32 & 64 2,137 posts	Re: Windows Vista SP2 RTM I would expect that someone will post the official download links from Microsoft here when they become available as I am also waiting and looking for this information. As regards slipstreaming, this should be possible, however vLite may require an update. Keep an eye on the vLite website for further information on this.
My System Specs

04-30-2009	#10 (permalink)
brummyfan Brummy Join Date: Jan 2008 Vista Home Premium SP2 32bit, Windows7x32bit 464 posts	Re: Windows Vista SP2 RTM Quote: Originally Posted by raj1402 i need megaupload links for sp2 integrated vista ultimate 32 and 64 bits can anyone help me(pm the links plzZZ)!!! "Google" is your friend.
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