Vista SP1 officially released....

timm_2

Available now via Windows Update (you'll need to do a manual search, it won't hit automatic update for a month or two). It's also downloadable from the Microsoft Download centre but that method is only really recommended for deployment to multiple machines.

Reports say it takes well over an hour to install, it actually took around 45 mins on this laptop (running Vista Home Basic). Rebooted around three times prior to completion, but so far, nothing seems to be broke!

(edit... just seen the other thread on page 2... sorry!)

Ice_2

thanks timm but your to late already been posted...:)

Zahc

Just installed it (under auto update as it happens). PC is still working, which is nice.
We'll see................

Zahc

Ice_2

why can't I get it...it's not in my up-dates...

robt_2

Ice wrote: »

why can't I get it...it's not in my up-dates...

Have you clicked 'check for updates'?

If that doesn't work you can download it manually from links in other posts.

Ice_2

robt wrote: »

Have you clicked 'check for updates'?

If that doesn't work you can download it manually from links in other posts.

yes I have done that but the stupid up-date page keeps coming up saying I don't have any new one's I'll just wait til M$ feel fit to give it me...thanks anyway...

Zahc

Zahc wrote: »

Just installed it (under auto update as it happens). PC is still working, which is nice.
We'll see................

Zahc

Well, first impressions are that it appears to be a lot quicker. This may be more noticeable in my fairly low spec laptop and I may even be imagining it, but it does appear to run with fewer hangs.
The installation process was pain free, took about 3/4 hr but was almost hands off.

Zahc

Aiadi

Zahc wrote: »

Well, first impressions are that it appears to be a lot quicker. This may be more noticeable in my fairly low spec laptop and I may even be imagining it, but it does appear to run with fewer hangs.
The installation process was pain free, took about 3/4 hr but was almost hands off.

Zahc

I have used in for a while and can't tell the difference to be honest with you. I first felt that things are a bit quicker but using my parents laptop (exactly the same as mine) with pre-SP1 made me realise that it was just a placebo effect.

Zahc

Aiadi wrote: »

I have used in for a while and can't tell the difference to be honest with you. I first felt that things are a bit quicker but using my parents laptop (exactly the same as mine) with pre-SP1 made me realise that it was just a placebo effect.

Can't see any new features like XP SP1 introduced, so with luck it's all security and performance stuff.

Zahc

swebb

Just completed mine in .5 hour. Just the one reboot as well.

alanrowell

Zahc wrote: »

Can't see any new features like XP SP1 introduced, so with luck it's all security and performance stuff.

Allegedly network file copying is quicker