Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an update to Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers. In addition to previously released updates, SP1 will contain changes focused on addressing specific reliability, performance, and compatibility issues; supporting new types of hardware; and adding support for several emerging standards. SP1 also will continue to make it easier for IT administrators to deploy and manage Windows Vista. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone version can be installed on systems with any of the following language versions: English (US), French, German, Japanese, or Spanish (Traditional).
Download: Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista [434.5 MB]
Download: Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista 64bit [726.5 MB]
View: Vista SP1 overview
Download: Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista [434.5 MB] Download: Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista 64bit [726.5 MB] View: Vista SP1 overview
News source: microsoft.com for 64bit
Download: Download it now! (64bit)
Thanks to flexbeta and especially, thexfile
If your using Microsoft Update then it will automatically handle everything for you. His comment was only for those who want to download the standalone package
A smaller more appropriate download for single computers is available via Windows Update.
Well this package does contain the sp1 for 5 different lanuages, so expect it to be big.
You're not far from the truth. In addition to all the languages and updates for all the version, Vista SP1 includes and entirely new kernel that brings it into line with Windows Server 2008.
Just the usual.....more bloat!
Just the usual.....more bloat!
Just the usual people replying when they have no clue what they are talking about
... You do know that SP1 includes a smaller kernel, right?
Hell, I don't even like Vista and I'm still feeling I have to defend it against rubbish like this.
+1
http://www.ryanvm.net/msfn/updatepack-sp2.html
http://www.ryanvm.net/msfn/updatepack-sp2.html
The update packs don't add the new features SP3 has unfortunately, plus I'd rather slipstream the official service pack.
No service pack for XP64? Seems like they really hate that OS for some reason.
http://www.ryanvm.net/msfn/updatepack-sp2.html
The update packs don't add the new features SP3 has unfortunately, plus I'd rather slipstream the official service pack.
No service pack for XP64? Seems like they really hate that OS for some reason.
That's because x64 is an epic failure.
Only because of the lack of drivers. Nothing's wrong with it otherwise.
Did they pull it off Windows Update?
I'm reading SP1 notes, they were just updated there are some files with the build 6.0.6001.22107 , new updates might be not in the SP1 I installed (build 6001.18000)
WU says nothing for me
*Waits for it to appear on WU*
And waits
And waits
Check here for some problems and possible solutions, including a list of the drivers that prevent you from seeing the update.
Check here for some problems and possible solutions, including a list of the drivers that prevent you from seeing the update.
What a shock that Creative is on that short list.
LOL
Free memory is wasted memory.
Free memory is wasted memory.
+1 I wish xp did that like pre load my most used programs.
Free memory is wasted memory.
+1 I wish xp did that like pre load my most used programs.
It does, and it's named Windows Vista
LOL
rofl!
"Before I'd idle around 1.0GB of available ram, now I'm idling at 1.3GB."
Fools.
"Before I'd idle around 1.0GB of available ram, now I'm idling at 1.3GB."
Fools.
LMAO! Double Owned
Free memory is wasted memory.
That's oversimplifying it. This is only good if it's used for the right things, and can be released in time when it's needed.
Simply saying that "RAM usage is good" isn't at all necessarily right... For example if too many system services are actually allocating it for things you don't use your computer for. That will only hurt performance and you'd be better off to have it completely free for the time a resource demanding app would start needing it.
Since it RTM'd in February and as an MSDN subscriber, SP1 has been soooo stable in comparison to non-SP1.
Since it RTM'd in February and as an MSDN subscriber, SP1 has been soooo stable in comparison to non-SP1.
<gasp> Are you saying vista wasn't stable before the service pack? oh my....
Since it RTM'd in February and as an MSDN subscriber, SP1 has been soooo stable in comparison to non-SP1.
<gasp> Are you saying vista wasn't stable before the service pack? oh my....
<gasp> Oh my... drama queen alert!
Since it RTM'd in February and as an MSDN subscriber, SP1 has been soooo stable in comparison to non-SP1.
<gasp> Are you saying vista wasn't stable before the service pack? oh my....
<gasp> Oh my... drama queen alert!
M$ fanboy alert!
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Yeah, ditty to that
Sticky it red!
Does the SP1 update include all previous updates?
Yes.
Why wouldn't it be correct? Remember the full download (sometimes called network administrator download) contains updates for all languages, all skus and all features and contains full file updates.
Windows update only downloads the portions of the update that apply to your specific setup. Also Windows Update is far better suited for patch distribution and can make the file sizes smaller using something I think was called Delta patching where it only downloads the changes made to a file and not the whole file itself.
Does the SP1 update include all previous updates?
Actually, that was me but it's not for the X64 update and I probably should have clarified. The actual size was 66.9 MB for the X86 SP1 update on WU, but I had all my patches up to date before SP1 was posted, so it may differ if you don't have all the updates installed to date.
http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/content.aspx?ctId=404
http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/content.aspx?ctId=404
You will be able to soon...
Hrm..
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.768.3
Hrm..
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.768.3
Do you have the exact error code? Could just be a bad driver, or something went wrong. Can't really say unless we have the error code =)
Hrm..
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.768.3
If you use a Symantec antivirus product it can cause blue screens with WoW.
Also, "it starts but doesn't work" doesn't really tell us anything. Specify exactly what happens.
You might wanna go to the forums and create a post there instead of posting info such as this in comments.
I'll likely be picking up some three-packs of them for systems built during April and May.
Yes I know that, its just that everyone is getting around 66mb but mine is too low to be true.. so was just wondering.
You must be on a powerful connection like myself. Too bad I don't have that modern PC I want - Vista SP1 would do well by it.
under 100MB is chunky?
Edit: Apparently that included SP1 for office 2007 too. Although I only had 1 update available its now showing that I downloaded and installed SP1 for office at the same time. This is just if anyone cares.
Last edited by Wodin on 19 Mar 2008 - 03:00
What on earth does it need 40Mb to drive a video card, network board, or scanner?
What on earth does it need 40Mb to drive a video card, network board, or scanner?
I have to agree. I am probably right in saying all of Neowin (The actual "code" that runs it) is probably under 10 MBs
It took about twice as long to load up, after I input my password once the update was installed.
Also Firefox took ages to start, even longer than it did without Service Pack 1.
I have yet to notice any improvements or positive effects though...
Am I missing something?
P.S. My download was through Windows Update for a 32-bit laptop and it was 69.04MB or something like that. Downloaded suprisingly quickly (Y).
A MONTH?? Try a day or two...
A MONTH?? Try a day or two...
Yeah I know, my post is somewhat pointless...but I've had a hard day at work, I'm entitled to at lease one pointless post
Why would anyone bash you for perfectly rational thought processes?
What software, anyway? The drivers?
What software has known issues with this service pack? What do you have running on your computer that a service pack would render so useless that you consider it "stupid" to install it? I didn't know software companies had to update their software when Microsoft comes out with a service pack, but maybe I'm just one of those "stupid enough" ones.
What software has known issues with this service pack? What do you have running on your computer that a service pack would render so useless that you consider it "stupid" to install it? I didn't know software companies had to update their software when Microsoft comes out with a service pack, but maybe I'm just one of those "stupid enough" ones.
My Anti-virus for one is not compatible with SP1 (PC-Cillin) and it seems there is other incompatible software on my new machine too, as SP1 is already automatically blocked (MS did say SP1 won't even show up on WU if you have software/drivers known to cause issues with SP1..I forgot about that
EDIT: PC-Cillin probably isn't the cause, I've found out the most likely reason why Windows Update has blocked SP1 on both my computers, it's the audio drivers (SigmaTel onboard and Audigy 4 on the old machine) until I update them, SP1 won't install...so looks like I can only install SP1 on the old computer if I remove the sound card (creative don't support the Audigy 4, stopped releasing drivers for it last year) so no SP1 for that and unless I can get new drivers for the new machine, no SP1 for that either.
Last edited by Xerxes on 19 Mar 2008 - 09:27
C2D E84000
4Gig Ram
Sata2 160gig HDD
8800GT
Server 08 as a workstation still runs circles around it in perceived speed.
C2D E84000
4Gig Ram
Sata2 160gig HDD
8800GT
Server 08 as a workstation still runs circles around it in perceived speed.
Boot times could double due to fragmentation and due to the way SP1 resets the Windows caching stuff (I forget the name). Defrag and over a short period of time you should be back to normal.
No sidebar, no Media Center, Aero disabled, indexing service disabled, etc. Just a lean server OS. Of course you can enable a lot of the stuff that's turned off but that sort of defeats the whole purpose, and since Vista is now using the exact same kernel it really doesn't make much sense to use it as a workstation anyway.
No sidebar, no Media Center, Aero disabled, indexing service disabled, etc. Just a lean server OS. Of course you can enable a lot of the stuff that's turned off but that sort of defeats the whole purpose, and since Vista is now using the exact same kernel it really doesn't make much sense to use it as a workstation anyway.
Actually, It does have aero, and you can add sidebar. Nero 7 and powerdvd 7 both have a media center and I have mild indexing on for start menu only, which is how I run my vista machine as well.
I can add sidebar if you like and I am happy to direct you to some images I have.
We are talking:
Server 08
All Vista Features Enabled
Athlon 3200+
2gig ram
Onboard Video
Vs
Vista Ultimate wSP1
C2D E8400 Wolfdale 3.0Ghz
4gig ram
8800gt
the server 08 machine is just generally faster all the way around except in gaming. On the Vista machine I installed server 08 as a test and it out performed vista in games as well. Higher FPS. Not by a lot but enough where im dual booting, vista for the wife, server 08 for me to game on.
No problems encountered so far, and as a nice find, my WEI score for Gaming Graphics increased from 4.7 to 4.8 for the NVIDIA Quadro 140M video card.
No problems here... I'll try it on my 32-bit Vista Business desktop and see how that goes.
In my About windows menu don't show Service Pack 1 for anywhere.
No , in Add / More there are the previous updates to SP1 installed by windows update , but not the SP1 update.
No , in Add / More there are the previous updates to SP1 installed by windows update , but not the SP1 update.
Reinstalled SP1 , now it shows Service Pack 1 in About menu.
Also, the USN journal will be scattered across your primary drive - you can delete it using "fsutil usn deletejournal /d c:" (use without the quotes) where c: is your primary drive, and it will recreate itself contiguously. This command should be done at a DOS prompt with admin privlieges.
Use at your own risk...
Last edited by richstad on 19 Mar 2008 - 07:07
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista...3.mspx?mfr=true
Windows Vista Alignment with Windows Server 2008
Windows Vista is aligned with Windows Server 2008, meaning that many files are common to both products. A result of this design is that there are cases where a common binary is modified to enable a server scenario that has limited or no effect on Windows Vista SP1 capabilities. Here are few examples:
File Sharing: The file sharing subsystem on Windows Vista only allows 10 concurrent inbound connections. Windows Server 2008 must scale to support thousands of concurrent connections. During the testing and customer feedback phase of Windows Server 2008 development, the file sharing subsystems are tuned and refined to optimize the file sharing stack for performance, scalability and reliability. This level of tuning and refinement are not typically applicable on a 10-connection limit client, but are critical to a file server role. Changes like this are done primarily for the server scenarios, although these changes may also benefit Windows Vista SP1.
IIS 7: IIS was included in some Windows Vista SKUs to enable web-based developers to write and test their applications. IIS in Windows Server 2008 is a significant server role which requires Internet-level scalability and performance requirements. The IIS7 components have gone through significant performance and reliability enhancements since Windows Vista originally shipped, in order to be a large-scale server component. These changes do not affect most Windows Vista users who do not even have the IIS7 components installed, however because Windows Vista and Windows Server are aligned, these changes are included in Windows Vista SP1.
Concurrent User Support: Key subsystems such as the Windows Logon process and the core kernel need only support user-switching scenarios on Windows Vista. However, on Windows Server 2008, where a Terminal Server may have thousands of users logged in simultaneously, these subsystems must be tuned for maximum performance and reliability. Changes like this are done primarily for the server scenarios, although they may also benefit Windows Vista SP1.
Some how I dont think they are quite as aligned as MS thinks they are. Server 08 is still faster even with all the vista style features turned on.
But I'm downloading it and will give it a try
But I'm downloading it and will give it a try
That is probably ~70 megs for those who have been keeping the rest of Windows Vista up to date with the 100 or so updates that have come out since release.
The full 400-700 meg service pack is able to update fresh installs of Vista.
Realtek AC'97 For x86-based computers: Alcxwdm.sys - version 6.0.1.6242 or earlier
For x64-based computers: Alcwdm64.sys - version 6.0.1.6242 or earlier
SigmaTel For x86-based computers: Sthda.sys - version 5.10.5762.0 or earlier
For x64-based computers: Sthda64.sys - version 5.10.5762.0 or earlier
SigmaTel For x86-based computers: Stwrt.sys - version 6.10.5511.0 or earlier
For x64-based computers: Stwrt64.sys - version 6.10.5511.0 or earlier
Creative Audigy For x86-based and x64-based computers: Ctaud2k.sys - version 6.0.1.1242 or earlier
For x86-based computers: P17.sys all versions (This was originally a Windows XP-based driver.)
Conexant HD Audio For x86-based computers: Chdart.sys - version 4.32.0.0 or earlier
For x64-based computers: Chdart64.sys - version 4.32.0.0 or earlier
Biometric (Fingerprint) Sensors AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensor with the Atswpdrv.sys driver file version 7.7.1.7 or earlier
UPEK Fingerprint Sensor with the Tcusb.sys driver file version 1.9.2.99 or earlier
Display drivers
Intel Display For x86-based computers: Igdkmd32.sys versions between and including driver 7.14.10.1322 and 7.14.10.1403
For x64-based computers: Igdkmd64.sys versions between and including driver 7.14.10.1322 and 7.14.10.1403
Other drivers
Texas Instruments Smart Card Controller with the GTIPCI21.sys driver file version 1.0.1.19 or earlier
Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 with the Watcher.exe application version 3.4.0.9 or earlier (This application is located in the AirCard 580 Program Files folder.)
Symantec software driver for Symantec Endpoint Protection and for Symantec Network Access Control clients For x86-based computers: Wgx.sys versions 11.0.1000.1091 or earlier
For x64-based computers: Wgx64.sys versions 11.0.1000.1091 or earlier
All those are the drivers that need to be updated if you have them on your system.
Also tonight I'm installing it on my Dell Inspiron 9300 laptop (Pentium M 730, 2GB RAM, Mobility Radeon X300), which has Vista Home Premium 32-bit and runs it quite well even with Aero.
EDIT: It's working just fine on my Inspiron 9300. No changes really.
Last edited by Orlando Rays on 19 Mar 2008 - 21:02
Does anyone know if I can uninstall the driver, install SP1, and then reinstall the driver?
Does anyone know if I can uninstall the driver, install SP1, and then reinstall the driver?
No idea. It worked fine on my HP 9700t with the same hardware. Try it and see?
I found my boot somewhat same, but shutdown was really fast..
I downloaded the SP1 (x86 ~435MB)...
Installed on 1 laptop & my PC...everything including netgear wifi, Printer, Photoshop 7 ;-) also worked fine..
Will install in my Vaio this saturday..
Installation took almost 50 mins for both my systems.. anyway great to have a new kernel (written for server 200
I haven't had a chance to try the file copy but shutdown was freakin fast.
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