Vista SP2 now available

[Mem]

Just a friendly reminder SP2 is now available.

More info here.


Download link.

 

[Damn Dirty Ape]

I'd like to find some info on slipstreaming it as well.

 

[RebateMonger]

Finally.

 

[seemingly random]

Thanks.

 

[Mem]

I hear its now up on Windows Update,I can't confirm since I already have SP2 installed.

 

[alevasseur14]

I downloaded the x64 standalone package and it installed without a hitch. Haven't played around with the machine yet but everything looks alright.

 

[owensdj]

Can someone give me the MD5 sum for the Five Language Standalone (KB948465)? I want to make sure I got a good download of the install.

 

[aceO07]

Anybody have any issues with it? I just realized I started the Update for it. I mistakenly though it was just a minor update instead of SP2. Currently downloading 343.9MB...

edit: Just finished installing. Took about about 10 minutes for the install, not including download time. Windows still works and I can still use Firefox, so I'm happy.

 

[Bateluer]

I'm going to hold off for a few days, make sure there aren't any major issues that crop up.

 

[Wag]

Downloaded and installed no problems.

 

[seemingly random]

Originally posted by: Wag
Downloaded and installed no problems.

Anything good? problems resolved? enhancements?

 

[XBoxLPU]

Originally posted by: seemingly random

Originally posted by: Wag
Downloaded and installed no problems.

Anything good? problems resolved? enhancements?

Here

 

[Sylvanas]

Installed no worries- didn't have any issues with Vista to begin with but might aswell install it.

 

[seemingly random]

Originally posted by: XBoxLPU

Originally posted by: seemingly random

Originally posted by: Wag
Downloaded and installed no problems.

Anything good? problems resolved? enhancements?

Here

Thanks. I'm also interested in what the casual, non-enterprise user experiences. Sometimes the fixes/enhancements are in areas that most people don't use.

 

[Maximilian]

Its on windows update, x64 is anyways.

Ill need to slipstream this and get it right this time, i slipstreamed SP1 and windows downloaded and installed SP1 anyways, guess i botched it.

 

[Azsen]

How do we slipstream SP2 into a Vista SP1 DVD? Last I heard vLite doesn't work.

 

[Mem]

Originally posted by: Bateluer
I'm going to hold off for a few days, make sure there aren't any major issues that crop up.

No need,I have been using RTM SP2 version on two Vista PCs ,no issues in gaming or general use.

Only thing I have heard is issue with Nod32 ver 4,they are aware of the problem.

NOD32 and SP2 problem thread at OCUK.

 

[Mem]

NOD32 issue below.

Originally Posted by Kona
Just had a response from ESET Tech Support. Apparently the problem is down to the Anti-Stealth module in NOD32 v4 and they are currently testing a new build of it which fixes the BSOD's - No release date was given but it's going to come down with the normal definition updates rather than a seperate software build

 

[Mem]

Btw don't forget to clean up your files after SP2 installation and everything is running sweet, link.

 

[ViRGE]

This has to be one of the most low-key SPs in quite some time. It's not a performance SP (Vista SP1) or a bugfix SP (XP SP2) or even a big rollup SP (XP SP3), never mind the fact that Win7 has taken a lot of the light off of Vista. I think the last time I was this unexcited for a SP was Win2K SP3.

 

[ShadeZeRO]

0x80070bc9 error for me.

Not sure what's up with it. Google is of no help either.

 

[Cogman]

Originally posted by: ViRGE
This has to be one of the most low-key SPs in quite some time. It's not a performance SP (Vista SP1) or a bugfix SP (XP SP2) or even a big rollup SP (XP SP3), never mind the fact that Win7 has taken a lot of the light off of Vista. I think the last time I was this unexcited for a SP was Win2K SP3.

I kind of have to agree. Reading the change log, not a whole lot is going on besides better driver support, and making sure your system is fully up to date.

 

[greytautumn]

Won't install for me on x64. SP1 was fine. I'll try running the sp1 cleaner first- as I did not know about that. I suspect that it is something buried in that massive (*sxs*)folder mine's 16 gb! Both windows update and the standalone installer bombed. Now I'm into the remove security apps (Symantec in my case) stuff

the error on teh standalone download is that the data is invalid each time, and I have downloaded multiple times. Trying again at work today.

 

[ShadeZeRO]

Originally posted by: ShadeZeRO
0x80070bc9 error for me.

Not sure what's up with it. Google is of no help either.

Fixed it.

Turned out that My Half-open TCP/IP Fix was causing an error.
I restored it back to default, restarted, and it worked like a charm.

 

[TheInternet1980]

I can't get it installed. This wasn't a vlited install.

What happens is everything goes normally for steps 1 and 2. When it goes to boot back into Windows after step 2, I get a reboot loop. Booting into safe mode allows step 3 to continue, but rolls back after completion (due to being in safe mode). I'm stuck.

I've re-armed via elevated cmd, and run this tool http://www.microsoft.com/downl...4BFA44D&displaylang=en

Neither have helped. Suggestions?