Vista SP1

old Bill · Mar 18, 2008, 20:02:09

Not sure if this has been posted already or not. Vista SP1 is now ready to download if you have plenty of bandwidth to spare.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b0c7136d-5ebb-413b-89c9-cb3d06d12674&DisplayLang=en

Rik · Mar 18, 2008, 20:02:48

It has, Bill, but thanks.

Captain K · Mar 18, 2008, 20:04:35

----> Runs to make sure automatic updates is off!

Lance · Mar 18, 2008, 20:28:23

Always one of the first things I turn off on a new machine!

I think I'll wait a while before I install this.

plugwash · Mar 18, 2008, 20:30:22

Quote from: Captain K on Mar 18, 2008, 20:04:35
----> Runs to make sure automatic updates is off!

iirc there is going to be a further month before they put it on automatic updates.

I still preffer to have windows set up to let me approve updates manually though.

Simon · Mar 18, 2008, 20:32:06

Thanks, but no thanks!

Captain K · Mar 18, 2008, 20:33:44

Quote from: plugwash on Mar 18, 2008, 20:30:22I still preffer to have windows set up to let me approve updates manually though.

Absolutely. Just wanted to make sure that in a brief moment of insanity I hadn't turned it on - I hadn't!

Sebby · Mar 18, 2008, 22:20:01

Personally, I always slipstream a service pack, and never install it over my existing installation. That way, there's no chance of things going wrong, and performance tends to be better.

old Bill · Mar 19, 2008, 06:44:45

Just downloaded it and and so far it seems to make Vista run a lot smoother. Early days yet I will let you know how it goes.

Cookiemonster · Mar 19, 2008, 14:35:38

Just a quick update! Service pack 1 which i installed last night seems to be running fine, i've had no problems as of yet and windows does seem to be more smoother and faster. I've noticed that i'm using less Ram too. Pre service pack i was using between 30-40% of my 2GB now i'm uing between 20-35%.

Rik · Mar 19, 2008, 14:36:15

That's good news. Thanks for posting back.

Sebby · Mar 19, 2008, 16:09:36

That is good news. Perhaps this'll make Vista move towards the OS it should've been.

Rik · Mar 19, 2008, 16:20:39

What, OS X??

Sebby · Mar 19, 2008, 16:21:24

Niall · Mar 19, 2008, 20:09:02

XP SP3 RC is also available

Sebby · Mar 19, 2008, 23:17:35

I'm waiting for the final. It shouldn't be long now that Vista SP1 has had its moment.

Gary · Mar 20, 2008, 07:14:07

My New pc should arrive next week so I'm hoping its had Vista SP1 put on already

talos2 · Mar 20, 2008, 08:22:55

My laptop is running Vista and is running quite well, is it worth upgrading with the service pack ?. I am a strict believer in the rule "if it aint broke, dont fixit".

Rik · Mar 20, 2008, 10:49:26

PC Pro is carrying a horror story report:

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/179871/vista-sp1-horror-stories-start-to-appear.html

Gary · Mar 20, 2008, 10:55:30

Quote from: Rik on Mar 20, 2008, 10:49:26
PC Pro is carrying a horror story report:

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/179871/vista-sp1-horror-stories-start-to-appear.html

Same sort of thing as XP SP2 really, things always settle down

talos2 · Mar 20, 2008, 10:56:52

Thanks Rik, I'll leave it alone

Gary · Mar 20, 2008, 11:00:58

Quote from: talos on Mar 20, 2008, 10:56:52
Thanks Rik, I'll leave it alone

if you look at the review for SP1 though they recommend installing it talos http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/171567/ for most it will work, just like SP2 for XP its always the same FUD with any new service pack

scook94 · Mar 20, 2008, 11:14:44

I backed up my PC on Sunday using Acronis, so I'm feeling brave and started the update. Keep your fingers crossed!

Rik · Mar 20, 2008, 11:15:48

Could be an interesting Easter for you then.

Gary · Mar 20, 2008, 11:17:13

Quote from: Rik on Mar 20, 2008, 11:15:48
Could be an interesting Easter for you then.

or a rotten egg as a surpise

I updated a friends laptop and all went well though so hope it goes smoothly.