Vista - Vista SP2 is out

**kavita** · 05-26-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by stew2

Installed SP2 and havent noticed any difference except this:

Service Pack 1 reboot time
Attachment 13062

Service Pack 2 reboot time
Attachment 13063

After installing i defragged the page file, metadata, registry, and both partititions fully. So so far im not impressed

OMG! Stew please calm down. I m sure gradually, things will go smooth.

**stew2** · 05-26-2009

I am calm lol. I'l keep SP2 installed as they may eventually release updates that sort it out. I just thought id post my feedback and let people know that the claims of improved speed are nowhere to be seen

**HawkeyeLOM** · 05-26-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Jillian

I just went to Windows Update and it told me there was one optional update and that was Windows Essentials. Why did it not mention the SP2 Service Pack for Vista.

Also I don't know that I should Download the Sp2. I am afraid of messing things up and I don't have problems yet . So maybe I should leave well enough alone.

There is an update that's needed befotre installing SP@2. It is KB 955430 released in late April.

**kev s148** · 05-26-2009

ive installed sp2 on 2 out of 3 machines and so far no problems

**HawkeyeLOM** · 05-26-2009

I downloaded and saved the file on my PC ran it from the desktop (after turning off NIS 2009 & Trojan Hunter v5,1 )

Took about 20 minutes or less total with three reboots and info on screen about installing each of three stages.

Got message after last reboot that it was installed and a system tray pop up that said some startup items needed to be re-enabled--for me IDT audio. Did this and msconfig opened, I enabled IDT as starup item. Had to restart a couple of it times before the IDT control panel would not open on startup or reboot.

Everything seems to be working great---no other driver problems noted---BUT startup time seems longer and the # of bars going across the screen have increased a lot upon boot or restart.

Opening IE7 seems a tad faster--but not sure.

**nate42nd** · 05-26-2009

I am VERY surprised to see this on Windows update already. I read somewhere it would be the end of June before we would see it there. I guess I will try it with WU. Wish me the best.

**richc46** · 05-26-2009

Just finished the download; took 37 minutes, had to reboot once. I took a speed test, and had the same speed as prior to download. So far not problems, but have not noticed any improvements, either.

**HawkeyeLOM** · 05-26-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by nate42nd

I am VERY surprised to see this on Windows update already. I read somewhere it would be the end of June before we would see it there. I guess I will try it with WU. Wish me the best.

I don't think it is on WU---Try the links in the first post

**Jillian** · 05-26-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by HawkeyeLOM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jillian

I just went to Windows Update and it told me there was one optional update and that was Windows Essentials. Why did it not mention the SP2 Service Pack for Vista.

Also I don't know that I should Download the Sp2. I am afraid of messing things up and I don't have problems yet . So maybe I should leave well enough alone.

There is an update that's needed befotre installing SP@2. It is KB 955430 released in late April.

Yes , I already have that Update .I checked to see and I have that. Windows told me that I was up to date. Only one optional update and that was Windows Essentials. No mention of the SP2 download.

**nate42nd** · 05-26-2009

It puts a new option in the control panel "Bluetooth devices"

This is probably well known but looks kind of like the "devices and printers" in W7.

Exploring it now.

05-26-2009	#21 (permalink)
kavita Windows 7 7600.16385 64bit 276 posts	Re: Vista SP2 is out Quote: Originally Posted by stew2 Installed SP2 and havent noticed any difference except this: Service Pack 1 reboot time Attachment 13062 Service Pack 2 reboot time Attachment 13063 After installing i defragged the page file, metadata, registry, and both partititions fully. So so far im not impressed OMG! Stew please calm down. I m sure gradually, things will go smooth.
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05-26-2009	#22 (permalink)
stew2 Vista Ultimate x64 602 posts	Re: Vista SP2 is out I am calm lol. I'l keep SP2 installed as they may eventually release updates that sort it out. I just thought id post my feedback and let people know that the claims of improved speed are nowhere to be seen
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05-26-2009	#23 (permalink)
HawkeyeLOM Vista Ultimate 32 53 posts	Re: Vista SP2 is out Quote: Originally Posted by Jillian I just went to Windows Update and it told me there was one optional update and that was Windows Essentials. Why did it not mention the SP2 Service Pack for Vista. Also I don't know that I should Download the Sp2. I am afraid of messing things up and I don't have problems yet . So maybe I should leave well enough alone. There is an update that's needed befotre installing SP@2. It is KB 955430 released in late April.
My System Specs

05-26-2009	#24 (permalink)
kev s148 windows 7 home premium 64 bit 133 posts	Re: Vista SP2 is out ive installed sp2 on 2 out of 3 machines and so far no problems
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05-26-2009	#25 (permalink)
HawkeyeLOM Vista Ultimate 32 53 posts	Re: Vista SP2 is out \|installed on 32 bit Ultimate OK I downloaded and saved the file on my PC ran it from the desktop (after turning off NIS 2009 & Trojan Hunter v5,1 ) Took about 20 minutes or less total with three reboots and info on screen about installing each of three stages. Got message after last reboot that it was installed and a system tray pop up that said some startup items needed to be re-enabled--for me IDT audio. Did this and msconfig opened, I enabled IDT as starup item. Had to restart a couple of it times before the IDT control panel would not open on startup or reboot. Everything seems to be working great---no other driver problems noted---BUT startup time seems longer and the # of bars going across the screen have increased a lot upon boot or restart. Opening IE7 seems a tad faster--but not sure.
My System Specs

05-26-2009	#26 (permalink)
nate42nd Windows 7 x64 (7229) 219 posts	Re: Vista SP2 is out I am VERY surprised to see this on Windows update already. I read somewhere it would be the end of June before we would see it there. I guess I will try it with WU. Wish me the best.
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05-26-2009	#27 (permalink)
richc46 Home Premium 64bit SP2 67 posts	Re: Vista SP2 is out Just finished the download; took 37 minutes, had to reboot once. I took a speed test, and had the same speed as prior to download. So far not problems, but have not noticed any improvements, either.
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05-26-2009	#28 (permalink)
HawkeyeLOM Vista Ultimate 32 53 posts	Re: Vista SP2 is out Quote: Originally Posted by nate42nd I am VERY surprised to see this on Windows update already. I read somewhere it would be the end of June before we would see it there. I guess I will try it with WU. Wish me the best. I don't think it is on WU---Try the links in the first post
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05-26-2009	#29 (permalink)
Jillian Vista Home Premium 64 bit 34 posts	Re: Vista SP2 is out Quote: Originally Posted by HawkeyeLOM Quote: Originally Posted by Jillian I just went to Windows Update and it told me there was one optional update and that was Windows Essentials. Why did it not mention the SP2 Service Pack for Vista. Also I don't know that I should Download the Sp2. I am afraid of messing things up and I don't have problems yet . So maybe I should leave well enough alone. There is an update that's needed befotre installing SP@2. It is KB 955430 released in late April. Yes , I already have that Update .I checked to see and I have that. Windows told me that I was up to date. Only one optional update and that was Windows Essentials. No mention of the SP2 download.
My System Specs

05-26-2009	#30 (permalink)
nate42nd Windows 7 x64 (7229) 219 posts	Re: Vista SP2 is out It puts a new option in the control panel "Bluetooth devices" This is probably well known but looks kind of like the "devices and printers" in W7. Exploring it now.
My System Specs