Windows Vista SP2 RTM

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.


aggbug.aspx
Click to expand...

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

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:

My Computer

System One

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

I'm downloading now, will report back.




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

My Computer

System One

  • Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek HD

My Computer

System One

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

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    AMD 7750 2.6GHz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA78MA s2h
    Memory
    4GB 800Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI IGP HD 3200
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280x720
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 500GB+240+160+External 160
    PSU
    500w psu
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    Airtel DSL 1mbps
is it possible to slipstream sp2 into vista sp1!!!

vlite doesnt support slipstreaming vista sp2 i guess!!
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    AMD 7750 2.6GHz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA78MA s2h
    Memory
    4GB 800Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI IGP HD 3200
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280x720
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 500GB+240+160+External 160
    PSU
    500w psu
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    Airtel DSL 1mbps
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 Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dwarf Dwf/11/2012 r09/2013
    CPU
    Intel Core-i5-3570K 4-core @ 3.4GHz (Ivy Bridge) (OC 4.2GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4-M
    Memory
    4 x 4GB DDR3-1600 Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B (16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI GeForce GTX770 Gaming OC 2GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition on board solution (ALC 898)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic VA1912w Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    OCZ Agility 3 120GB SATA III x2 (RAID 0)
    Samsung HD501LJ 500GB SATA II x2
    Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 1TB SATA II
    Iomega 1.5TB Ext USB 2.0
    WD 2.0TB Ext USB 3.0
    PSU
    XFX Pro Series 850W Semi-Modular
    Case
    Gigabyte IF233
    Cooling
    1 x 120mm Front Inlet 1 x 120mm Rear Exhaust
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000 (USB)
    Mouse
    Microsoft Comfort Mouse 3000 for Business (USB)
    Internet Speed
    NetGear DG834Gv3 ADSL Modem/Router (Ethernet) ~4.0 Mb/s (O2)
    Other Info
    Optical Drive: HL-DT-ST BD-RE BH10LS30 SATA Bluray
    Lexmark S305 Printer/Scanner/Copier (USB)
    WEI Score: 8.1/8.1/8.5/8.5/8.25
    Asus Eee PC 1011PX Netbook (Windows 7 x86 Starter)
raj1402 said:
i need megaupload links for sp2 integrated vista ultimate 32 and 64 bits
can anyone help me(pm the links plzZZ)!!!
Click to expand...

"Google" is your friend.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Biostar
    CPU
    AMD Athlonx64 Dual Core 3800+ 2.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Biostar MCP6P-M2
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS
    Monitor(s) Displays
    CIBOX
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi 160GB
Now on Technet -

Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 for all editions (x86, x64, i64) - DVD (English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish)

en_fr_de_ja_es_windows_vista_sp_and_windows_server_2008_sp2_x86_x64_ia64_dvd_342431.iso - 1,376.79 (MB)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Workstation
    Manufacturer/Model
    doofenshmirtz evil incorporated
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5950X
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Formula
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO Black 64GB (4x16GB) 3600MHz AMD Ryzen Tuned DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB ROG Strix LC OC
    Sound Card
    Creative
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3 x27" Dell U2724D & 1 x 34" Dell U3415W
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 980 Pro 1TB M.2 2280 PCI-e 4.0 x4 NVMe Solid State
    Drive
    PSU
    1500W ThermalTake Toughpower
    Case
    ThermalTake Level 10 GT
    Cooling
    Enermax Liqtech 240
    Keyboard
    Surface Ergonomic.
    Mouse
    Logitech Performance MX
    Internet Speed
    350 Mb/s
    Other Info
    WinTV NovaTD
    HP CP1515n Color Laser
    Sony BD-5300S-0B Blu-ray Writer
    Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
    APC 750i Smart UPS
  • Operating System
    windows 10
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Pro 3
    CPU
    1.9GHz Intel Core i5-4300U (dual-core, 3MB cache, up to 2.9GHz with Turbo Boost)
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 4400
    Monitor(s) Displays
    12" Multi Touch
    Screen Resolution
    2160 x 144
    Hard Drives
    128GB
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Keyboard
    yes
    Internet Speed
    350 Mb/s
so how come these non official websites have the sp2 and not microsoft?? i dont feel right downloading it from other sites only from microsoft last time i downloaded sp for windows xp i forget which one but it woulent let me disable firweall and gave me problems i ended up having to restore so i only trust microsoft now for service packs and torrent? forget it my windows is legit
 

My Computer

System One

  • Memory
    4GB
    Hard Drives
    c:250GB
    Internet Speed
    4mbit adsl
Microsoft may not have a distribution mechanism in place for it yet, since it is very large. While they work on that, the people who are truly interested in SP2 (such as myself) already have it. It's not earth-shattering, so you should not feel overly anxious to get it. It's mostly a rollup of fixes from the past year and some additional new stuff for emerging technology like Bluetooth 2.1 and that oddball wifi "connect now" thing that I think is totally pointless.
 

My Computer

System One

I have to say, my machine is running smooth like butter now. Everything is just more responsive.

There definately is more to SP2 then just a bunch of rolled up previously released fixes.

.02
 

My Computer

System One

Installed from Microsoft Technet yesterday, took a while but seems fine. Can't tell what has changed. Now I'm keeping a lookout for the Technet release of Vista Ultimate with SP2 - the whole shebang. Save me having to slipstream this.
 

My Computer

System One

  • 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
I have noticed small things since downloading the RC. Some windows open faster and my machine does seem to work slightly faster.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    I5 3570K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77-DS3H
    Memory
    4 x 4GB corsair ballistix sport DDR3 1600 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte Geforce GTX 660 TI
    Sound Card
    creative x-fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Primary CiBox 22" Widescreen LCD ,Secondary Dell 22" Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    Both 1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    2 x 500G HD (SATA) 1 x 2TB USB
    PSU
    Corsair HX 620W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Complient PSU
    Case
    Antec 900 Ultimate Gaming Case
    Cooling
    3 x 80mm tri led front, 120mm side 120mm back, 200mm top
    Keyboard
    Logik
    Mouse
    Technika TKOPTM2
    Internet Speed
    288 / 4000
    Other Info
    Creative Inspire 7.1 T7900 Speakers
    Trust Graphics Tablet
I know that I am not installing the SP2 until it is officially released to consumers. I wont try the RC or the RTM since they are still in Beta phase. Especially with having 64-bit, I dont want to mess things up.

When SP1 was first released as a RC I downloaded it and it was horrible. I had to reformat the PC and when the official consumer release came out everything was fine.

Anyone who finds these on other sites other than microsoft watch yourself, if its not sponsored it might not be stable and might have hidden attacks(viruses/trojans) that you would never know.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion DV7-1129wm Entertainment PC
    CPU
    AMD Turion X2 RM-72 Dual Core @ 2.1GHz
    Memory
    2 x 2 GB Hyundai DDR2 400 MHZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200 @ 256 MB
    Sound Card
    IDT High Definition Audio/SRS Premium Sound/Altec Lansing
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Laptop Screen
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900 laptop, external 17 in LCD 1024 x 768
    Hard Drives
    WD Scorpio Blue 320 GB SATA 5400 RPM
    Toshiba 68 GB SATA 5400 RPM Second Drive (backup)
    PSU
    8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    Case
    Laptop with "light up" HP Logo on outside
    Cooling
    Insane air coming out of Targus dual fan cooler
    Keyboard
    Full Keyboard with numpad
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 / Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    Comcast Cable 20 MBps
    Other Info
    Used Primarily for CAD design using SolidWorks 2010.
    Also I love to watch HD movies using the HDMI output(Netflix).
    Linked to my Xbox 360 for Windows Media Center
    3 USB ports + USB/eSata
    HP Remote for Windows Media Center and Quickplay
    Internal Dual Layer DVD+/-RW
    External HP Lightscribe Dual Layer DVD+/-RW
    HP Webcam and Microphone
Blackhawk7188 said:
I know that I am not installing the SP2 until it is officially released to consumers. I wont try the RC or the RTM since they are still in Beta phase. Especially with having 64-bit, I dont want to mess things up.

When SP1 was first released as a RC I downloaded it and it was horrible. I had to reformat the PC and when the official consumer release came out everything was fine.

Anyone who finds these on other sites other than microsoft watch yourself, if its not sponsored it might not be stable and might have hidden attacks(viruses/trojans) that you would never know.
Click to expand...


RTM isn't beta it's final.
 

My Computer

System One

RTM is a release that goes to manufactuers.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    I5 3570K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77-DS3H
    Memory
    4 x 4GB corsair ballistix sport DDR3 1600 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte Geforce GTX 660 TI
    Sound Card
    creative x-fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Primary CiBox 22" Widescreen LCD ,Secondary Dell 22" Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    Both 1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    2 x 500G HD (SATA) 1 x 2TB USB
    PSU
    Corsair HX 620W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Complient PSU
    Case
    Antec 900 Ultimate Gaming Case
    Cooling
    3 x 80mm tri led front, 120mm side 120mm back, 200mm top
    Keyboard
    Logik
    Mouse
    Technika TKOPTM2
    Internet Speed
    288 / 4000
    Other Info
    Creative Inspire 7.1 T7900 Speakers
    Trust Graphics Tablet
Jeff Flowerday said:
Blackhawk7188 said:
I know that I am not installing the SP2 until it is officially released to consumers. I wont try the RC or the RTM since they are still in Beta phase. Especially with having 64-bit, I dont want to mess things up.

When SP1 was first released as a RC I downloaded it and it was horrible. I had to reformat the PC and when the official consumer release came out everything was fine.

Anyone who finds these on other sites other than microsoft watch yourself, if its not sponsored it might not be stable and might have hidden attacks(viruses/trojans) that you would never know.
Click to expand...


RTM isn't beta it's final.
Click to expand...


yes but its still some website other then microsoft, i myself like jeff will only dl it when its on microsoft website, i to had a bad exdperience when downloading a service pack elsewhere i had problems and had to format then my hard drives where messed up and had on going problems and couldent for a long time figure out what it was..

now there is no way i download any kind of service pack froma non oficial website. i think its not right that this website has the download bfore microsoft if its a final release. still going to wait for microsoft to have it for download however long that may be for ultinate 64bit
 

My Computer

System One

  • Memory
    4GB
    Hard Drives
    c:250GB
    Internet Speed
    4mbit adsl
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top