Microsoft: Vista SP1 RTM Downloads Available, but Not for You!
section: windows, for your questions: KezNews forum, 15.2.2008
Tip: Click here to update all your PC's outdated driversOnly for MSDN subscriber! Make no mistake about it. The final bits of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 are available for download, but this does not mean that end users can get their grabby hands all over the service pack.
Released to manufacturing on February 4, 2008, alongside Windows Server 2008, Vista SP1's general availability was pushed back all the way to mid-March. The first service pack for the latest Windows client was leaked after the code went gold (even though it was finalized as early as Vista SP1 Release Candidate Refresh 2) and is up for grabs on Torrentwebsites and peer-to-peer file sharing networks to any user with a BitTorrent client. But not directly from Microsoft.
In addition, there are a number of customers that have been permitted full access to Vista SP1 RTM. Responding to negative feedback from both Vista users, Beta testers and partners, Microsoft essentially backpedaled on its initial release dates for the service pack. Mike Nash, Microsoft Corporate Vice President, Windows Product Management, underlined the fact that the company has opened up access to the gold Bits of Vista SP1, not only to its OEM partners but also to the participants in the Beta testing process of the service pack. Immediately following RTM, Vista SP1 shipped only to original equipment manufacturers and entered the production stage of the Vista SP1 DVDs. The first OEM computers preloaded with Vista SP1 as well as the media containing the operating system plus the first service pack will hit the shelves in April.
In the meantime, Microsoft also published an ISO image of Vista SP1 to its OEM website, but discontinued the download and pointed to February 22 for the date when the service pack will be served again. This week, the company's Volume Licensing customers will also be getting Vista SP1 RTM, but it appears that they won't be the only ones. "Windows Vista SP1 anticipated to be available to MSDN Subscribers by end of week. We heard you. Look for it in the Top Downloads list by end of week," reads a message from a member of the MSDN Subscription program. Microsoft was planning to drop Vista SP1 to MSDN and TechNet Plus subscribers by the end of February.
This only means that if you are a Vista end user, you just got stuck with the short stick after not even been allowed to draw. Outside of the selected Vista SP1 RTM "aristocracy", end users will be able to download the service pack starting in mid-March via Microsoft Update, Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center, and in mid-April through Automatic Updates.
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Comments(30)
none of this matters as sp1 is available from torrents newsgroups etc
may as
well just release it or is it a ploy by ms to save bandwidth
vista was not created to benefit the general public. it was created at the request of
hollywood to block premium content like blu-ray and hd-dvd. its no surprize that microsoft
is still screwing the general public.
1 drm
2. company profits
no there really is no number 3. i assure
anyone reading this that the general public does not even rate 3rd place for the reason
that windows vista exists.
yeah, just like ford those bastards. releasing new cars every year, as if the previous
ones aren't good enough
to a lesser extent, sure, but they still have it. apple is getting away with tons of
anti-user stuff because they know that as long as microsoft implements the same
technologies into windows, they will be blamed for opening their legs to hollywood, etc.,
and apple will remain the innocent poster child of customer satisfaction. this is the same
company that's all shiny and flashy on the outside, but behind the scenes it's a model
of inefficiency. case in point, ipods and their hard drives.
at least windows
service packs are free.
comming up more and stronger than ever. allah is great!
that is correct. but you ought to know that drm started in windows me with the wma codec.
apple are no more innocent with their drm implementation. both hoping for 2nd place.
as for service packs, only bug fixes for the beta like released os that no one would
buy without fixes being made. you honestly think a service pack is a bonus? if m$ got it
right the first time then the service packs probably would not exist. the ol' lock in
trick hoping for a fix to make things better. some good points noted.
...and also thank you for your great servicepack!!!
life is good...vista is
good...'njoy!
is there a download link?
any download link for the rtm, no confident with the one in torrents.
thats all this site is, is a mirror for softpedia's anti-vista, anti-ms, and
anti-anything that is cool this week rants.
yeah keznews is a softcrapia mirror /s
keznews is much better than
softcrapia.
i quite agree keznews presents these rants much more nicely
download the .cmd file and click run as administator.wait 10 min then check for updates
in windows update.
download link for the .cmd file
http://rapidshare.com/files/92227540/vistasp1wu.cmd.html
i bought it and need updates along with the rest , and if the right version is floating
around..is it the correct issue
got it installed it and it works greattttttttt!! one word of advice for those with
certain vista cracks.. it will catch some of them and tell you you have 15 days to
regester.. used the vista ultimate 18 oem & activated edition and so far no problems..
ur windowz forum looks gay and u will never get any proper members for it lolol
cmd file downloads just beta release. look at source.
fubar: no, it is real. it says beta1 because it's the key for the sp1 beta tester users
that windows update look for. the version you get however is the rtm version.
windows vista service pack 1 (kb936330)
installation date:
17/02/2008 6:47 pm
installation status: successful
update type: important
windows vista service pack 1 (sp1) beta is an
update to windows vista that addresses key feedback from our customers. windows vista sp1
beta addresses specific reliability and performance issues, supports new types of hardware
and adds support for several emerging standards. after you install this item, you may
have to restart your computer.
more information:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/bb738089
help and support:
http://support.microsoft.com
download the .cmd file and right click on it and click run as administrator.wait ten
minutes and check for updates in windows update
download link for the .cmd file
http://rapidshare.com/files/92227540/vista sp1wu.cmd.html (take space out of link)
ok, just downloaded. when i view the certifiacate of this installation in advanced
properties, i get that it's valid from 22.06.2007 till only 23.09.2008? rtm version
should not be limited!!
trojan included :-)
more information:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/bb738089
this link that is in use rtm version!!!!! link
windows vista service pack
1 (sp1)
published: february 14, 2008
windows vista service pack 1 is an
update to windows vista that addresses feedback from our customers. in addition to
previously released updates, sp1 contains changes focused on addressing specific
reliability and performance issues, supporting new types of hardware, and adding support
for several emerging standards. windows vista sp1 also addresses some management,
deployment, and support challenges.
on february 4, 2008 windows vista service
pack 1 was released to manufacturing. technet plus subscribers can now access windows
vista sp1 in the top subscribers download section on the subscriptions home page. windows
vista sp1 will be available to the public in mid-march via windows update and the
microsoft download center.
http://thepiratebay.org/tor/4007215/microsoft_windows_vista_with_service_pack_1_x64_rtm_e
nglish_reta
http://www.projectlan.de/downloads/windows_vista_service_pack_1_oem_download__60011800008
01181840_iso_client_sp_wave0frmcsp0_dvdimg-241-1-39.htm
why bother using vista? the os is a dirty filthy memory whore that guzzles memory and
cpu threads. if i was a pc i would rather have windows me that vista.
can anyone with this msdn release confirm it's the same as the vista rc1 refresh 2
release that's been floating around?
(i've already installed it)
nothing on the desktop no number
a quick way to check is mediacentre software
version
sp1 is 6.0.6001.18000(longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)
i don't understand why all are in such a rush to install this sp before the official
release. if you want to be sure you're getting the real sp and not the rc edition wait
for microsoft to release it publically. we've waited all this time, what does it hurt to
wait a few more weeks??
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By Gordon on 15.02.2008 - 13:02