Microsoft Windows Vista and Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Released

malware · May 26, 2009

Microsoft has just posted the official download links for the final version of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. You need to have Service Pack 1 to install SP2 and that's pretty much everything. The standalone downloads are available in five different languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish. Find more info in the download links.

DOWNLOAD: Windows Vista/Server 2008 Service Pack 2 x32 | Windows Vista/Server 2008 Service Pack 2 x64

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Triprift · May 26, 2009

Cool look forward to seeing it through Auto Windows update in a few months time.

Cheeseball · May 26, 2009

Time to slipstream!

MarcusTaz · May 26, 2009

the readme or changelog is weak, but of course I am installing. Hopefully it improves performance...

Triprift · May 26, 2009

Isnt this similar to SP1 were it includes all the updates and the odd little thing thrown in for good measure?

Mussels · May 26, 2009

i've been using it for over a month now.

Basically its just a collection of windows updates rolled into one, no big changes.
apparently it CANT be slipstreamed. MS dont like it, because it provides a legal excuse for burned copies of their OS.

TheMailMan78 · May 26, 2009

I would like to see some release notes.

MarcusTaz · May 26, 2009

well that is sad no performance improvments...

There is a readme if you go to the dl link and go from there and it is weak to say the least... Just what Triprift said, a bunch of updates rolled into a Service Pack...

Mussels · May 26, 2009

MarcusTaz said:
well that is sad no performance improvments...

There is a readme if you go to the dl link and go from there and it is weak to say the least... Just what Triprift said, a bunch of updates rolled into a Service Pack...

i said it too

Triprift · May 26, 2009

Since im up to date with updates ill be getting bugger all awesome. =/

Mussels · May 26, 2009

Triprift said:
Since im up to date with updates ill be getting bugger all awesome. =/

if you download the redist and dont use the live updated, you can install it nice and easy next time you format, saving you many updates

qubit · May 26, 2009

Mussels said:
i've been using it for over a month now.

Basically its just a collection of windows updates rolled into one, no big changes.
apparently it CANT be slipstreamed. MS dont like it, because it provides a legal excuse for burned copies of their OS.

Yeah, because they're "protecting their copyright and preventing piracy". How lame. Asshats. :nutkick:

I got an SP1 setup disc off my mate who had bought the software.

Mussels · May 26, 2009

qubit said:
Yeah, because they're "protecting their copyright and preventing piracy". How lame. Asshats.

I got an SP1 setup disc off my mate who had bought the software.

trust me, i've already found downloads for a leaked SP2 copy, and i'll be downloading it.

I own the software legit, but dear god its a pain in the ass to install an SP0 DVD, and then install two service packs. adds another hour to the install process, if not more.

TheMailMan78 · May 26, 2009

Mussels said:
trust me, i've already found downloads for a leaked SP2 copy, and i'll be downloading it.

I own the software legit, but dear god its a pain in the ass to install an SP0 DVD, and then install two service packs. adds another hour to the install process, if not more.

Its people like you.......:shadedshu

Mussels · May 26, 2009

TheMailMan78 said:
Its people like you.......:shadedshu

who would pay MS to ship me a copy with SP2 already installed, but they dont offer that.

TheMailMan78 · May 26, 2009

Mussels said:
who would pay MS to ship me a copy with SP2 already installed, but they dont offer that.

Sometimes the right thing to do isn't the easiest. Anyway thats for another thread. I don't want to derail this one anymore :toast:

Ill agree to disagree right off :laugh:

Nothing personal.

newtekie1 · May 26, 2009

Triprift said:
Isnt this similar to SP1 were it includes all the updates and the odd little thing thrown in for good measure?

That is essentially how all Service Packs for Windows work.

Mussels said:
trust me, i've already found downloads for a leaked SP2 copy, and i'll be downloading it.

I own the software legit, but dear god its a pain in the ass to install an SP0 DVD, and then install two service packs. adds another hour to the install process, if not more.

Yeah, that is a real pain in the ass. I'm sure the SP2 DVDs will be out soon enough. I'll get one from my MSDN as soon as I can, thats for sure.

Raptor_i · May 26, 2009

finally ......... i didn't try the previous RC sp(s) ........ bad thing "no performance increase" and why it cant be slipstreamed what does it make it differ from the other sp(s) ???? ...... any way thanks malware.

Mussels · May 26, 2009

i dont see why people expect a performance increase from a software update. boggles my mind.

qubit · May 26, 2009

Mussels said:
trust me, i've already found downloads for a leaked SP2 copy, and i'll be downloading it.

I own the software legit, but dear god its a pain in the ass to install an SP0 DVD, and then install two service packs. adds another hour to the install process, if not more.

I'm lucky in that a workmate has an MSDN account and will get me a guaranteed clean copy (no trojans etc) direct from the source.

I don't understand why TheMailMan78 has such a problem with you downloading this. After all, it's the product key that counts, no? You have paid for it, so you have the right to have the latest install disc, whether Microsoft makes getting this difficult or not.

RadeonX2 · May 26, 2009

I had already installed SP2 got it from a leaked site 3 weeks ago it's the RTM version the file is much bigger around 700MB M$ official SP2 is only around 500MB might be the leaked site's SP2 has the additional language? both M$ and the leaked site I downloaded had the same file version which is 6002.18005. oh and with SP2 RTM installed it feels much snappier when opening programs :toast:

edit : the leaked RTM has the additional language that's why its bigger

Mussels · May 26, 2009

qubit said:
I'm lucky in that a workmate has an MSDN account and will get me a guaranteed clean copy (no trojans etc) direct from the source.

I don't understand why TheMailMan78 has such a problem with you downloading this. After all, it's the product key that counts, no? You have paid for it, so you have the right to have the latest install disc, whether Microsoft makes getting this difficult or not.

he PM'd me about it. He meant no disrespect, hes just very anti piracy.

Homeless · May 26, 2009

Apparently I am missing wer.dll and cannot update. When I take this dll from another sp1 system, it still fails to update for some reason. Anyone else using a slipstreamed version of windows having this problem?

Mussels · May 26, 2009

Homeless said:
Apparently I am missing wer.dll and cannot update. When I take this dll from another sp1 system, it still fails to update for some reason. Anyone else using a slipstreamed version of windows having this problem?

if you used Vlite and stripped parts out, you'll have that problem. i recall reading on their forums that people couldnt update to SP2, if they'd removed certain parts of vista already.

ShadowFold · May 26, 2009

I couldn't install it on my vLited Vista either

Processor	Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 VID: 1.2125
Motherboard	GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3P rev.2.0
Cooling	Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme + Noctua NF-S12 Fan
Memory	4x1 GB PQI DDR2 PC2-6400
Video Card(s)	Colorful iGame Radeon HD 4890 1 GB GDDR5
Storage	2x 500 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 32 MB RAID0
Display(s)	BenQ G2400W 24-inch WideScreen LCD
Case	Cooler Master COSMOS RC-1000 (sold), Cooler Master HAF-932 (delivered)
Audio Device(s)	Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic + Logitech Z-5500 Digital THX
Power Supply	Chieftec CFT-1000G-DF 1kW
Software	Laptop: Lenovo 3000 N200 C2DT2310/3GB/120GB/GF7300/15.4"/Razer

System Name	Becca 2
Processor	AMD A10 4600m quad core @ 2.3 ghz
Motherboard	dunno
Cooling	Logitech alto connect
Memory	16 Gig ddr3 1600mhz
Video Card(s)	Ati HD 7660G + & 7470M
Storage	1 TB
Audio Device(s)	onboard crap
Software	Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit with sp1

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Processor	AMD Ryzen™ 7 7950X3D / AMD Ryzen™ 7 9800X3D
Motherboard	ASRock X870 Taichi Lite
Cooling	Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO
Memory	G.SKILL Flare X5 Series 2x48GB DDR5-6000 CL30
Video Card(s)	ASRock Steel Legend RX 9070 XTX 16 GB GDDR6 / NVIDIA RTX 5090 FE
Storage	Crucial T500 2TB x 4
Display(s)	LG 32GS95UE-B, ASUS ROG Swift OLED (PG27AQDP), LG C4 42" (OLED42C4PUA)
Case	Cooler Master QUBE 500 Flatpack Macaron
Audio Device(s)	HyperX Cloud 3 Wireless
Power Supply	Corsair SF1000
Mouse	Logitech Pro Superlight 2 (White), G303 Shroud Edition
Keyboard	Keychron K2 HE Wireless / 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard (N Edition) / NuPhy Air75 v2
VR HMD	Meta Quest 3 512GB
Software	Windows 11 Pro 64-bit 24H2 Build 26100.4061

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Processor	AMD Ryzen 5900x
Motherboard	ASRock X570 Taichi
Cooling	Corsair Hydro Series H110i Icue Push/Pull
Memory	G Skill TridentZ F4-3600C16-16GTZNC 64GB
Video Card(s)	Nvidia RTX 3090 FE
Storage	1TB ADATA XPG SX8200 M.2 PCIe NVME
Display(s)	AOC CU34G2X 34" Curved UltraWide QHD 3440x1440, VA Panel, 1ms 144MHz
Case	Corsair Graphite Series 600T Mesh
Power Supply	EVGA SuperNOVA 220-G3-1000-X1
Software	Windows 11 Pro

System Name	Becca 2
Processor	AMD A10 4600m quad core @ 2.3 ghz
Motherboard	dunno
Cooling	Logitech alto connect
Memory	16 Gig ddr3 1600mhz
Video Card(s)	Ati HD 7660G + & 7470M
Storage	1 TB
Audio Device(s)	onboard crap
Software	Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit with sp1

System Name	Rainbow Sparkles (Power efficient, <350W gaming load)
Processor	Ryzen R7 5800x3D (Undervolted, 4.45GHz all core)
Motherboard	Asus x570-F (BIOS Modded)
Cooling	Alphacool Apex UV - Alphacool Eisblock XPX Aurora + EK Quantum ARGB 3090 w/ active backplate
Memory	2x32GB DDR4 3600 Corsair Vengeance RGB @3866 C18-22-22-22-42 TRFC704 (1.4V Hynix MJR - SoC 1.15V)
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Storage	2TB WD SN850 NVME + 1TB Sasmsung 970 Pro NVME + 1TB Intel 6000P NVME USB 3.2
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Case	Fractal Design R6
Audio Device(s)	Logitech G560 \| Corsair Void pro RGB \|Blue Yeti mic
Power Supply	Fractal Ion+ 2 860W (Platinum) (This thing is God-tier. Silent and TINY)
Mouse	Logitech G Pro wireless + Steelseries Prisma XL
Keyboard	Razer Huntsman TE ( Sexy white keycaps)
VR HMD	Oculus Rift S + Quest 2
Software	Windows 11 pro x64 (Yes, it's genuinely a good OS) OpenRGB - ditch the branded bloatware!
Benchmark Scores	Nyooom.

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Processor	RYZEN 1700X / Intel i7 2600k @ 4.2GHz
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Cooling	MasterLiquid PRO 280 / Scythe Katana 4
Memory	ADATA RGB 16GB DDR4 2666 16-16-16-39 / G.SKILL Sniper Series 16GB DDR3 1866: 9-9-9-24
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Storage	256Gb M4 SSD / 128Gb Agelity 4 SSD , 500Gb WD (7200)
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Case	Cooler Master MASTERBOX 5t / Cooler Master 922 HAF
Audio Device(s)	Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec / SupremeFX X-Fi with Bose Companion 2 speakers.
Power Supply	Seasonic FOCUS Plus Series SSR-750PX 750W Platinum / SeaSonic X Series X650 Gold
Mouse	SteelSeries Sensei (RAW) / Logitech G5
Keyboard	Razer BlackWidow / Logitech (Unknown)
Software	Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
Benchmark Scores	Benching is for bitches.

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Processor	Intel Core i7-2700K @ 4GHz
Motherboard	Asus P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Cooling	Noctua NH-D14
Memory	16GB (2 x 8GB Corsair Vengeance Black DDR3 PC3-12800 C9 1600MHz)
Video Card(s)	MSI RTX 2080 SUPER Gaming X Trio
Storage	Samsung 850 Pro 256GB \| WD Black 4TB \| WD Blue 6TB
Display(s)	ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQR (4K, 144Hz, G-SYNC compatible) \| Asus MG28UQ (4K, 60Hz, FreeSync compatible)
Case	Cooler Master HAF 922
Audio Device(s)	Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty PCIe
Power Supply	Corsair AX1600i
Mouse	Microsoft Intellimouse Pro - Black Shadow
Keyboard	Yes
Software	Windows 10 Pro 64-bit

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Motherboard	AsRock Z470 Taichi
Cooling	Corsair H115i Pro w/ Noctua NF-A14 Fans
Memory	32GB DDR4-3600
Video Card(s)	RTX 2070 Super
Storage	500GB SX8200 Pro + 8TB with 1TB SSD Cache
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Case	Fractal Design Define S
Audio Device(s)	Onboard is good enough for me
Power Supply	eVGA SuperNOVA 1000w G3
Software	Windows 10 Pro x64

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Processor	Core i7 13700K
Motherboard	MSI Z690 Tomahawk WiFi
Cooling	ArcticFreezer 420
Memory	Corsair VENGEANCE® 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz C36
Video Card(s)	Palit GameRock 3080Ti OC
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Case	LANCOOL III
Audio Device(s)	Realtek® ALC4080 Codec + Philips SHP9500
Power Supply	Seasonic GX-1000
Mouse	G502 Proteus Spectrum
Keyboard	ASUS CERBERUS
Software	Windows 10

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Cooling	MegaShadow w/ 2x Scythe Slipstream MX-2 Paste + Kama Bay + 4x120mm case fan \| stock Intel
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Storage	640GB WD AACS 250GB Excelstor 160GB Seagate \| 40GB WD
Display(s)	Samsung T220, Samsung 32" 1080P \| LG L1752S
Case	Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570 \| Trendsonic mid tower
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Power Supply	Gigabyte Odin Pro 800W \| 550W generic
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Motherboard	ASUS M4A87TD EVO AM3 AMD 870
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Memory	Kingston ValueRAM 4GB DDR3-1333
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Storage	Western Digital 640gb
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Case	Antec Nine-Hundred
Audio Device(s)	Onboard + Creative "Fatal1ty" Headset
Power Supply	Antec Earthwatts 650w
Software	Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
Benchmark Scores	-❶-❸-❸-❼-

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