UAC Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) Windows Vista Service Pack 2 RC - ALL Language Standalone (KB948465): 32-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...52-a4b8e857dd45 64-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...8a-a7cc857d5530 Notable Changes in Windows Server 2008 SP2 RC and Windows Vista SP2 RC: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd335036.aspx Edited March 4, 2009 by UAC Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainDedd Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hmmm ... need ... installer ... :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesmithg Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Is this kosher? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaks Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Thanks UAC for the heads up (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolCatBad Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Standalone installer 32 bit http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...2b-22780e839a7e 64 bit http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...3e-de376fdb1de8 Not sure if this is any different than that released last December, Service Pack 2 V 113. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazuyette Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Is this kosher? I think it's hallal. Can anyone confirm ? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
azz0r_wugg Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Any new features or just patches? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolCatBad Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 It is what it says it is, just learned that you should end up with "Service Pack 2, v.286". Anyone can confirm this? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAC Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) Any new features or just patches? http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd335036.aspx Notable Changes in Windows Server 2008 SP2 RC and Windows Vista SP2 RC: SP2 adds support for the 64-bit central processing unit (CPU) from VIA Technologies, which adds the ID and vendor strings for the new VIA 64-bit CPU. SP2 integrates the Windows Vista Feature Pack for Wireless, which contains support for Bluetooth v2.1 and Windows Connect Now (WCN) Wi-Fi Configuration. Bluetooth v2.1 is the most recent specification for Bluetooth wireless technology. SP2 improves performance for Wi-Fi connections after resuming from sleep mode. SP2 includes updates to the RSS feeds sidebar for improved performance and responsiveness. SP2 includes ability to record data to Blu-Ray Disc media. SP2 includes Windows Search 4.0, which builds on Microsoft?s search technology with improved indexing and search relevance. It also helps find and preview documents, e-mail (including signed email messages), music files, photos, and other items on the computer. The search engine in Windows Search 4.0 is a Microsoft Windows? service that is also used by programs such as Microsoft Office Outlook? 2007 and Microsoft Office OneNote? 2007. Autotuning Diagnostics in SP2 now interprets current network conditions when implementing Windows scaling. This feature includes full netsh support. Windows Media Center (WMC) in the area of content protection for TV. SP2 adds a registry key that enables modification of the maximum number of open TCP connections to increase application compatibility. SP2 provides the Hyper-V virtualization environment as a fully integrated feature of Windows Server 2008, including one free daughter OS with Windows Server 2008 Standard, four free licenses with Windows Server 2008 Enterprise and an unlimited number of free licenses with Windows Server 2008 Datacenter. SP2 increases the authentication options for WebDAV redirector, enabling Microsoft Office users greater flexibility when authenticating custom applications using the WebDAV redirector. SP2 provid improved power management (both on the server and the desktop), which includes the ability to manage these settings via Group Policy. SP2 improves backwards compatibility for Terminal Server license keys. Windows Server 2008 changed the licensing key from 512 bytes to 2,048 bytes which caused clients using older Terminal Server versions to fail. SP2 allows legacy license keys on Citrix applications to work with Windows Server 2008 Terminal Server. Edited March 4, 2009 by UAC Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmehdi Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 This SP2 seems more interesting for laptops than regular desktops. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEVER85 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 This SP2 seems more interesting for laptops than regular desktops. Maybe, but a Service Pack is always a good thing. So, what's left to be done with the SP if it's now in RC? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason87 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Thanks for this. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun N. Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Don't know anyone that still uses Vista, eveyone that I know did now uses Windows 7 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartAfterDark Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 isn't this the same as the ec-crow leaked a couple af weeks ago? The KB numbers are the same: http://translate.google.com/translate?prev...history_state0= Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEVER85 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Don't know anyone that still uses Vista, eveyone that I know did now uses Windows 7 Uhhh, plenty of people still use Vista, and won't jump to 7 at least until it's finished. Using a beta as your main OS is pretty foolish IMO, even if it is pretty solid. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom7000 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Does anyone know if this will have to be uninstalled before installing the final release or will you just be able to install the final release on top? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdhw Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Does anyone know if this will have to be uninstalled before installing the final release or will you just be able to install the final release on top? This RC of SP2 will have to be uninstalled before you apply the public release of SP2. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ficman Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Don't know anyone that still uses Vista, eveyone that I know did now uses Windows 7 Wow... A LOT braver than I am, everyone I know still uses Vista... Just a few I know are playing with 7... :blink: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest xiphi Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I believe they've stated that it will uninstall the previous version of SP2 before installing a newer build. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted March 4, 2009 MVC Share Posted March 4, 2009 Sucks you need Sp1 already installed. First they say you can't officially slipstream Service pack 1 with vista (but you can do it with vlite) now they say you need to have Sp1 installed before you installed Sp2, that just sucks. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590660994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesmithg Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I think the servers are being hammered as my dl manager is stuck at 36%; Been like that for about 40 minutes now. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590661036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
caguy24 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 no, it works just fine. problem on your side. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590661216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Canadian Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hoepfully the final comes out a lot sooner because of this, but I doubt it! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590661440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+allan MVC Posted March 4, 2009 MVC Share Posted March 4, 2009 What's the point? When Microsoft is ready to release the final version it will be available via MS Update. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590661608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAC Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Windows Vista Service Pack 2 RC - ALL Language Standalone (KB948465): 32-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...52-a4b8e857dd45 64-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...8a-a7cc857d5530 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/742620-windows-vista-sp2-rc-released/#findComment-590661760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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