Yes I know,a bit late and no I don't want to get a haircut(you know who you are). So after these cryptic messages do I have something new to tell you about this release? Not really,except that finally all those holding out until SP1 can finally install Vista and that SP1 comes packed with a few new...
The SP1 64bit update found its way onto some systems after being released in Windows Update. It was meant for TechNet subscribers only, and has now been withdrawn. The wait for public release goes on and is scheduled for sometime in March or maybe even April as demand will be high high high, and will...
You know something has worked well when newsgroup 'nay sayers' fall silent or suddenly change sides. Windows XP had problems when first released. Make no mistake, it was a quantum leap forwards especially for Windows 9x/ME users, but it was dogged by incompatibility issues. Anybody who can't...
After thinking about it, I came to the conclusion that this deserves a post of it's own. The installation process of SP1 for Vista backs up all the files that it replaces to allow you to uninstall it. If you are in dire need of free disk space you can use an integrated tool called Vsp1clean.exe ...
With support for Vista's SP1 and Windows 2008. New features in the Windows AIK Supports Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 Supports for Windows Server 2008 ServerManagerCmd.exe . Documents how to build answer files for the Server Manager CLI used to install and to remove Windows...
So since SP1 is finally final, I started playing around with it. One of the most important features for me was the ability to deploy it. So,wanting to hear it from the horses mouth, I downloaded the Windows Vista SP1 Guides for IT Professionals . After going over it I found a few points that surprised...
The Delivery From the point where I knew that Vista RTM was on its way, I had a nerve wracking time in MS Connect. I had already downloaded Office 2007 earlier in the day, and was now pacing the floor, continually stopping at the screen to see if Vista was there. At maybe 21:00 hrs on the evening of...
It is not the first OS service pack ever, but is eagerly awaited by many as a panacea to all Vista ills. It won't be, of course, any more than Windows 2000 or Windows XP SP1 was. Windows 2000 saw four service packs in it's life, and so far there have been two for XP with a final 'roll up'...
Based on a post from the TechNet Plus team SP1 for vista is available for subscribers. In addition to that it is also available to MSDN subscribers: