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Some new features of SP2:



http://laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=21415

This post has been edited by astria: Oct 27 2008, 10:14 AM

woot!..Vista SP2 is coming!

Vista - smooth

Vista Sp1 - smoother

Vista Sp2 - smoothest

Conclusion:
Microsoft is doing a damn good job with Vista. I love my Vista.

For me

Vista - ZOFMG Lag like hell

Vista Sp1 - smooth

Vista Sp2 - smoother

Conclusion:
Microsoft shld release sp2 ASAP

They can't release until its thoroughly tested.

Anyway, just make sure you get the Patch Tuesday updates every month. The SP2 will anyway include all the updates released since SP1 and some other enhancement.

What if using nulled Vista?
Hm..hmm...its not like I'm uisng one..but almost using one..

updated first post... included some new features of SP2

Service pack is a bit better than auto updates as it takes less space and auto updates has some problems where windows forgot to delete the temp files

And it takes longer time, service pack is much better. Hope soon can download it.

uh uh waiting for it..
haiyah when arrr vista 32bit gonna support 4GB RAM

demmit~~

never..

third one asking the same question in 3 days...

Emerging Hardware Support

• SP2 contains Blue tooth 2.1 feature pack supporting the most recent specification for Blue tooth technology
• Ability to record data on Blu-Ray media,
• Adds Windows Connect Now (WCN) Wi-Fi Configuration to Windows Vista SP2,
• exFAT file system now supports UTC timestamps, which enables correct file synchronization across time zones.
• SP2 provides support for new form factors, such as ICCD/CCID. new form factor support –example USB form factor as opposed to PCMCIA).
• Support for the new VIA 64-bit CPU

Security

• SP2 includes all previously released security updates, and builds on the proven security benefits of Windows Vista
• Secure Development Lifecycle process updates, where we identify the root cause of each security bulletin and improve our internal tools to eliminate code patterns that could lead to future vulnerabilities
• Reliability
• SP2 addresses previously released reliability updates, as well as addressing crashes, caused by Microsoft code, discovered since the launch of SP1

Performance

• Resume performance when Wi-Fi connection is no longer available after resume from sleep
• Inclusion of Windows Search 4 for improved indexing performance, improved relevancy in search, broader indexing scenario inclusion, as well as new Group Policy integration for Windows Search,
• Improvements to the RSS feeds sidebar gadget to improve update performance and responsiveness

Application Compatibility

• It is our goal that applications that run on the Windows Vista Operating System today and are written using public APIs will continue to work as designed on Windows Vista SP2.
• Previously released Application Compatibility updates are included in Windows Vista SP2.
• Spysweeper and ZoneAlarm now working with POP3 email accounts

Administration and Support Improvements

• Customers installing .net framework 3.5 service pack 1 will notice shorter download and installation times with Vista service pack 2 or Windows 2008 service pack 2 already installed,
• Service Pack Clean up tool (Compcln.exe): This tool helps restore the hard disk space by permanently deleting the previous versions of the files (RTM & SP1) that are being serviced by Service Pack 2.
• Single installer for both Vista & Server 2008
• Ability to detect an incompatible driver and block service pack installation or warn users of any loss of functionality
• Better error handling and providing more descriptive error messages where possible
• Better manageability through logging in system event log
• Componentization for Serviceability of the installer

Some Specific Fixes/Additions Include

• Inclusion of Hyper-V
• Event logging support in SPC
• DNS Server now listens over ISATAP address
• Fixes DRM issues from WMP upgrades
• Windows Vista Feature Pack for Wireless
• Reduction of resources required for sidebar gadgets
• Improved power settings for WS08

http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=1745

This post has been edited by fariz: Dec 3 2008, 08:25 PM

Hmm, personally I don't think any user would like to use the Service Pack Clean Up Tool for now prior to installation of Service Pack 2. It cleans up the files that are serviced by Service Pack 2 and deleting older versions of the files, so uninstallation of Service Pack 2 Beta after running the tool would be unavailable. Correct me if I'm wrong..

Anyway, I'm using Service Pack 2 beta now and so far haven't been any crashes or instability.

Windows Server 2008 SP2 Beta and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta apply to people, organizations, and technical enthusiasts who are comfortable evaluating prerelease software. This prerelease software is provided for testing only. Installation of Service Pack 2 Beta will result in Microsoft collecting information about the installation process, even if the installation is not completed. We do not recommend installing this software on primary or mission-critical systems. We recommend that you have a backup of your data before you install any prerelease software.

SP2 is an update to Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers and partners. By providing these fixes integrated into a single service pack, Microsoft provides a single high-quality update that minimizes deployment and testing complexity for customers.
In addition to all previously released updates, SP2 will contain changes focused on addressing reliability and performance issues, supporting new kinds of hardware, and adding support for several emerging standards. SP2 will also continue to make it easier for IT administrators to deploy and manage large installations of Windows Server 2008.

Service Pack 1 is a prerequisite for installing Service Pack 2. Please make sure that your system is running Service Pack 1 before you install Service Pack 2.
Windows Server 2008 SP2 Beta and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta - Five Language Standalone version can be installed on systems with any of the following language versions: English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish.


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How come no one comment about SP2 ? I will post mine after downloading the Beta...

I am just afraid programs stop to work.

any performance gain on Direct3D ?

waiting for official release...

minw is a work machine, can't risk...

I listen my fren's told me he install SP2 then windows got error =.= so better create system restore point ..

i knew it... wait for the final release. my PC currently is for college and damn important stuff inside...

i remember install Vista SP1 beta and all the Aero dissapeared... could not do anything about it...

So I am not going to install Vista SP2 just yet... always wait for final release when it comes to Microsoft + Vista... always ! unless you have a lot of time and want to experiment

Don't forget that even the official release of SP1 for Vista fu*ked up a few AMD-processor computers.

oh, that is strange, iv been using amd processor since the day 1 of vista till SP1 , nothing screwed up :I

I'm looking forward to all of the above not-deleted list. Wireless support, like finally! I like the idea of compcln.exe

*spoilered*

This post has been edited by eXPeri3nc3: Dec 30 2008, 12:51 PM

auto update (post-SP1) screwed my boot time. screw Microsoft! now i have to wait 70+ second for whole restart.

^ I didn't face that tho. I face SP1 installation error, and have to do multiple boots to Safe Mode to get things done.

But it runs fine now *shrugs*

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&displaylang=en

Any one up for the beta sp2? I think I'm gonna wait for the final.

Only for certain processors from AMD that users has problems when updated to SP1.

You can fix your boot time with Registry Editor in Vista.

nope, i don't have problem with my shutdown nor login. its that time when loading bar appears. before i did that major update, it takes 25 sec but after that it jumps to 45 sec. i checked drivers & services, and found no changes made to them. it just increased without reason i can apprehend

Lol, checked my junk mail folder and lo-behold! my SP2 beta link was in there all along. No wonder I didn't get it when everyone else already were installing it. Gah!
Now too emo to test it. Waiting for Windows 7 Beta

Tried re-install SP2? AFAIK, I don't know anyone who's having that problem, most of them are instead, having loading bar time decreses but yours is increasing.

maybe i'll do a fresh install of Vista when final SP2 ready for release.

with SP2 around the corner i guess windows 7 launching will be pushed to 2010 maybe.

You get this hint anywhere? Or just personal opinion.

Dec 2009 or Jan 2010 (IMHO).

There's no exact official date.
Customers will just have to W&S.

"with SP2 around the corner i guess windows 7 launching will be pushed to 2010 maybe."

personal opinion.