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Vista - Should I Update To SP2?

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Old 07-21-2009   #1 (permalink)


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Should I Update To SP2?

I have it in Windows Update, but I wanted to ask you guys, is it worth it to do it? My computer is really only used for gaming and such, and I've heard it causes issues...

Also, if I installed it to 4%, then clicked 'cancel' do the 4% of files get installed, or at least do they not actually come into effect unless it's completely installed?


Last edited by DrKillPatient; 07-21-2009 at 07:47 PM..
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Old 07-21-2009   #2 (permalink)


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Re: Should I Update To SP2?

Refer the link below to see how other members commented. I suggest you start at page 4.
I have it installed & would recommend downloading it.

Vista SP2 is out
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Old 07-22-2009   #3 (permalink)


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Re: Should I Update To SP2?

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by DrKillPatient View Post
I have it in Windows Update, but I wanted to ask you guys, is it worth it to do it? My computer is really only used for gaming and such, and I've heard it causes issues...

Also, if I installed it to 4%, then clicked 'cancel' do the 4% of files get installed, or at least do they not actually come into effect unless it's completely installed?
Hi DrKillPatient, in regard to your question "if i installed it to 4%" if you are meaning downloaded 4% & cancelled then no all that would have happened is a part file would have been created in Software Distribution which windows update should add to if you wish to continue with the download at a later date. If you did start the installation and then canceled it you may have problems in particular with drivers. During a service pack installation drivers are reinstalled so a cancellation could leave you with a problem driver. To check this go into control panel then Device Manager and you will see a yellow alert if there is a problem. If so you may be able to do a system restore (pre service pack installation) i do not know if this will work otherwise you will have to reinstall the problem driver. I hope your problem is simple and you were refering to only downloading 4%. All the best
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Old 07-22-2009   #4 (permalink)


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Re: Should I Update To SP2?

I mean that I clicked Install in windows update, then cancelled it.
I did a system restore to a slightly earlier date immediately after just to be safe. Everything seems to be working fine.
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Old 07-22-2009   #5 (permalink)


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Re: Should I Update To SP2?

I installed SP2 on 6/10/09 all is well so far, if I run utorrent and try to surf, IE8 and FF is very slow
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Old 07-22-2009   #6 (permalink)


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Re: Should I Update To SP2?

I installed it when it came out and I dont have any issues.
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Old 07-23-2009   #7 (permalink)


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Re: Should I Update To SP2?

I wouldn't recommend it - windows loads up a lot slower after SP2 in my case...
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Old 07-23-2009   #8 (permalink)


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Re: Should I Update To SP2?

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by Carnifex View Post
I wouldn't recommend it - windows loads up a lot slower after SP2 in my case...
Different people have had different experiances. The only real way to know is to install it and try it out.
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