Well if others been noticing my used hard drive space threads, I was just wondering. Everything that been happening "started" after I updated and installed SP2. I don't know, I was just wondering is there really any benefits in updating to SP2? Can't I just stay with SP1 and be fine or will I be missing out on some security measures?
Vista SP1 vs Vista SP2
- Thread starter Kokito01
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Actually sorry I'm not just editing but I thought I add this.
Does anyone know if by any chance when upgrading from Vista SP1 to SP2 delete all previous restore points?
I just remembered that there is a set percentage of 10% that is taken from the total GB on my computer that is set aside for restore points. I wonder... If it is true and that restore points take up 10% of my hard drive it might explain how every time a new system restore point is added a hefty amount of 2-4 gb worth of space is taken from my free space.
Does anyone know if by any chance when upgrading from Vista SP1 to SP2 delete all previous restore points?
I just remembered that there is a set percentage of 10% that is taken from the total GB on my computer that is set aside for restore points. I wonder... If it is true and that restore points take up 10% of my hard drive it might explain how every time a new system restore point is added a hefty amount of 2-4 gb worth of space is taken from my free space.
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It is always wise to keep up with all updates both critical and non-critical and that includes all service packs. Microsoft stopped support for Vista (with no service packs) on July 13 so it wont be too long before support for anything less than Vista SP2 will stop.
A general rule when updating with a service pack - disable your antivirus temporarily. It helps a great deal.
Windows sets how much space System Restore takes up automatically, if it is turned on. You can alter those settings. Read HERE: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/76227-system-restore-disk-space.html?ltr=S
By the way, there have been many updates since SP2 so keep them coming until Windows says you are up to date.
A general rule when updating with a service pack - disable your antivirus temporarily. It helps a great deal.
Windows sets how much space System Restore takes up automatically, if it is turned on. You can alter those settings. Read HERE: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/76227-system-restore-disk-space.html?ltr=S
By the way, there have been many updates since SP2 so keep them coming until Windows says you are up to date.
My Computer
System One
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- Operating System
- Win 10 Pro x64 x 2
- Manufacturer/Model
- Alienware ALX x58
- CPU
- Intel® Core™ i7-975 Extreme O/C to 4.02 GHz, 8MB Cache
- Motherboard
- Asus® P6T Deluxe V2 X58 LGA1366
- Memory
- 24GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz - 6 x 4096MB
- Graphics card(s)
- 1792 MB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 295 Dual Core
- Sound Card
- Onboard Soundmax® High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung XL2370 HD LED backlit 23" W/S 2ms response time
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- 2 x 500gb SATA II 1 x 1TB SATA II 1 external eSATA LaCie 3TB (Non-RAID)
- PSU
- Alienware® 1200 Watt Multi-GPU
- Case
- Unique
- Cooling
- 4 case fans @ CPU water cooling.
- Internet Speed
- 1gb/s up and down
MasterNerd
Banned
my pc has vista sp2 and it has been acting really slow
My Computer
System One
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- Memory
- 2 GB
- Internet Speed
- around 5 MBs
- Other Info
- it freezes a lot
MasterNerd
Banned
i hope you guys don't have the problem that i have
My Computer
System One
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- Memory
- 2 GB
- Internet Speed
- around 5 MBs
- Other Info
- it freezes a lot
After you installed sp2 did you run the clean up tool that was in it?
My Computer
System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo Thinkpad T400
- CPU
- Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
- Motherboard
- LENOVO 64734VM
- Memory
- 2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
- Graphics card(s)
- Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
- Sound Card
- Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 15 inch
- Screen Resolution
- 1280 x 800
- Hard Drives
- 1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD 1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp 1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm 1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
- Internet Speed
- Medium for New Zealand
- Other Info
- Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset. Only ever used a laptop. Also use USB Freeview TV Card Lenovo Docking Station External Speakers Other bits a pieces as needed