Want to try Vista SP2 beta?

Solaris17 · Nov 22, 2008

give it a go by running the batch file below you need to do a bunch of updates until it shows up but you will know when your getting close the first update will be named

Vista SP2 Servicing Stack Update Build 16497 for x64 (KB955430)

the second update will be SP2 itself weighing in at around 400mb the official title of that according to my update log is

Vista SP2 Build 16497 for x64 (KB948465)

its pretty stable and adds support for like blue tooth bluray for WMP and some other stuff here is a list very short though

Windows Vista SP2 adds Windows Search 4.0 for faster and improved relevancy in searches.
Windows Vista SP2 contains the Bluetooth 2.1 Feature Pack supporting the most recent specification for Bluetooth Technology.
Ability to record data on to Blu-Ray media natively in Windows Vista.
Adds Windows Connect Now (WCN) to simplify Wi-Fi Configuration.
Windows Vista SP2 enables the exFAT file system to support UTC timestamps, which allows correct file synchronization across time zones.

CrAsHnBuRnXp · Nov 22, 2008

Does it have an official release day yet?

DaMulta · Nov 22, 2008

I remember what happened last time you did it hehe

I really want to try out windows 7 is the beta closed?

I did not look out for the email, MS normally sends me all the builds.

Laurijan · Nov 22, 2008

DaMulta said:
I remember what happened last time you did it hehe

I really want to try out windows 7 is the beta closed?

I did not look out for the email, MS normally sends me all the builds.

How come that Microsoft sends you all builds.. are u a beta tester?

DaMulta · Nov 22, 2008

Laurijan said:
How come that Microsoft sends you all builds.. are u a beta tester?

Yea, signed up years ago....but they send me so much spam I miss them a lot. Then they have time limits on how long you can get them.

Triprift · Nov 22, 2008

I think ill wait for the official release or a couple of years time when auto windows update has it.

CrAsHnBuRnXp · Nov 22, 2008

Triprift said:
I think ill wait for the official release or a couple of years time when auto windows update has it.

By then we'll all be on W7. :laugh:

Triprift · Nov 22, 2008

Yeah im just saying thats how long it takes i only got sp1 in september lol.

johnspack · Nov 22, 2008

w7 6801 x64 is already looking better than vista x64. Installs much faster, runs faster, uac slider bar rocks! Hmm, how did I get here?....

Triprift · Nov 22, 2008

Its coming along nicely windows 7 from what ive seen.

Whens is sp2 meant to be out officially?

Solaris17 · Nov 22, 2008

Laurijan said:
How come that Microsoft sends you all builds.. are u a beta tester?

ya i know damulta is and i am but im apprehensive i have too much vested in my os atm

Solaris17 · Nov 22, 2008

Triprift said:
Its coming along nicely windows 7 from what ive seen.

Whens is sp2 meant to be out officially?

CrAsHnBuRnXp said:
Does it have an official release day yet?

few weeks end of december to Q1 09 before windows 7

Triprift · Nov 22, 2008

Solaris17 said:
few weeks end of december to Q1 09 before windows 7

Thanks for the info mate. :toast:

Black Panther · Nov 22, 2008

Has anyone tried this yet?

I will when I see some sort of feedback....

Solaris17 · Nov 22, 2008

im using it and its going really well not unstale at all

Darknova · Nov 22, 2008

Just a note that this also works for anybody using Server 2008.

Lillebror · Nov 22, 2008

ooo! just got my mail (stupid spam mail thingy!) im gonna try this on monday, when i get home.

MilkyWay · Nov 22, 2008

im downloadin g it will give my impressions any new improvments apart from bluetooth and exfat

Solaris17 · Nov 22, 2008

MilkyWay said:
im downloadin g it will give my impressions any new improvments apart from bluetooth and exfat

cool dud let us know

James1991 · Nov 22, 2008

i just thought i would let you guys know that i tried this a LONG time ago(more than a month) and it got to 99% of stage 3 installing then it decided not to install and sat there for an hour uninstalling

.

i might try again now if it is working for some of you

MilkyWay · Nov 23, 2008

not sure what else is different feels a bit faster and picture viewer is faster icons load faster too

Solaris17 · Nov 23, 2008

MilkyWay said:
not sure what else is different feels a bit faster and picture viewer is faster icons load faster too

cool well that makes 2 of us anyone else try it?

Triprift · Nov 23, 2008

Still on sp1 here im abit of a chicken lol.

MilkyWay · Nov 23, 2008

when i installed it i had to download some file from microscotch and i had to allow some process in windows defender

its okay havnt noticed much probly under the hood stuff

Solaris17 · Nov 23, 2008

me too it runs really well im hammering away at vantage and overclocking no hiccups at all not even a system slow down with SP2 infact maybe a little speed improvment.

System Name	Rocinante
Processor	I9 14900KS
Motherboard	EVGA z690 Dark KINGPIN (modded BIOS)
Cooling	EK-AIO Elite 360 D-RGB
Memory	64GB Gskill Trident Z5 DDR5 6000 @6400
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Storage	1x 500GB 980 Pro \| 1x 1TB 980 Pro \| 1x 8TB Corsair MP400
Display(s)	Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC
Case	Lian Li o11 Evo Dynamic White
Audio Device(s)	Moondrop S8's on Schiit Hel 2e
Power Supply	Bequiet! Power Pro 12 1500w
Mouse	Lamzu Atlantis mini (White)
Keyboard	Monsgeek M3 Lavender, Akko Crystal Blues
VR HMD	Quest 3
Software	Windows 11
Benchmark Scores	I dont have time for that.

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Motherboard	Asus Z390 Maximus XI Code
Cooling	6x120mm Corsair HD120 RBG fans
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Storage	Samsung 970 EVO Plus 500GB , 970 EVO 1TB, Samsung 850 EVO 1TB SSD, 10TB Synology DS1621+ RAID5
Display(s)	Corsair Xeneon 32" 32UHD144 4K
Case	Corsair 570x RBG Tempered Glass
Audio Device(s)	Onboard / Corsair Virtuoso XT Wireless RGB
Power Supply	Corsair HX850w Platinum Series
Mouse	Logitech G604s
Keyboard	Corsair K70 Rapidfire
Software	Windows 11 x64 Professional
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Motherboard	MSi GD70
Cooling	OcZ Phase/water
Memory	Crucial2GB kit (1GBx2), Ballistix 240-pin DIMM, DDR3 PC3-16000
Video Card(s)	CrossfireX 2 X HD 4890 1GB OCed to 1000Mhz
Storage	SSD 64GB
Display(s)	Envision 24'' 1920x1200
Case	Using the desk ATM
Audio Device(s)	Sucky onboard for now :(
Power Supply	1000W TruePower Quattro

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Processor	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Motherboard	ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus
Cooling	CPU: Noctua NH-D14 with LED fans, Case: 2 front in - 1 rear out
Memory	2x16GB Kingston Fury Beast RGB 6000MHz
Video Card(s)	ASUS TUF RTX 4070Ti OC
Storage	Samsung Evo Plus 1TB NVMe , internal WD Red 4TB for storage, WD Book 8TB
Display(s)	LG CX OLED 65"
Case	Lian Li LANCOOL II Mesh C Performance
Audio Device(s)	HDMI audio powering Dolby Digital audio on 5.1 Z960 speaker system
Power Supply	Corsair RM850x
Mouse	Logitech G700
Keyboard	ASUS Strix Tactic Pro
Software	Windows 11 Pro x64

System Name	Work in progress
Processor	AMD 955---4Ghz
Motherboard	MSi GD70
Cooling	OcZ Phase/water
Memory	Crucial2GB kit (1GBx2), Ballistix 240-pin DIMM, DDR3 PC3-16000
Video Card(s)	CrossfireX 2 X HD 4890 1GB OCed to 1000Mhz
Storage	SSD 64GB
Display(s)	Envision 24'' 1920x1200
Case	Using the desk ATM
Audio Device(s)	Sucky onboard for now :(
Power Supply	1000W TruePower Quattro

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