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Vista SP1 "Update" now available

Since 2/4 I've been working on your behalf to get the official Window Vista SP1 bits posted to the TechNet Plus Direct subscriber download area.  It's been fun.  Grin.  The "Update" version of SP1 is available for your downloading pleasure so now you can update your RTM install.

Strangely, you don't see it on the main webpage at http://technet.microsoft.com.  Nor do you see it (yet) in the full downloads listing area.  You will however see it on the subscriber page at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/default.aspx.  It's in the "Top" downloads section of that page.

Later this month the "FULL" Windows Vista SP1 .iso will be made available so you can install a SP1 machine from scratch.  I tried to get them to do it today.  It didn't happen, but I tried. Enjoy.

Published Thursday, February 14, 2008 11:24 AM by Keith Combs

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Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:21 PM by gerryf

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Thank you for your efforts on our behalf

Thursday, February 14, 2008 6:22 PM by Chad

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Keith,

Will the general public be able to get "FULL" Windows Vista SP1 ISO's as well?  I would really like to be able to install a SP1 machine from scratch also.

Thanks,

Chad Wagner

Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:32 PM by Keith Combs

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Chad, the answer is no.  Only volume license, TechNet and MSDN subscriber customers will have access to the FULL version of Windows Vista SP1.

Which brings up an interesting question.  Assuming we did make it available, would you be willing to flatten your machine and burn a Windows Vista activation?  That's what would be required to use it.

Thursday, February 14, 2008 11:52 PM by The Dave

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How about non-technet subscribers (I'm a MAPS subscriber, purchasing both wouldn't be cost effective), any chance of getting a legitimate, valid download of SP1 update?

I, for one, plan on treating SP1 like every other substantial upgrade Microsoft has ever released and doing the smart thing, flattening and reinstalling.  This means slipstreaming my own Vista image -- I'd rather pull an ISO then do it manually, less chance of error.

Friday, February 15, 2008 9:25 AM by Chad

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Keith, I would have no problem blowing my machine out and burning an activation.  I do a lot of tinkering and hardware upgrading so I am used to the late night phone call to Microsoft for re-activation.  I also own the Full retail version of Ultimate, for my main gaming rig so I am not concerened about running out of activations since I keep my usage within the EULA.

My main desire for full SP1 installation media is that, in my experience, on the three machines I have recently flattened (two conversions to x64 with valid licenses, and one re-install for my parents on a new HD with a valid licence) is that Vista takes about 15 minutes to install and then SP1 can take 20 - 35 minutes longer.  It would be nice to lay down the SP1 image in 15 minutes.

BTW - SP1 is a very noticeable improvement over RTM.  I am very happy with it.

Thanks,

Chad

Friday, February 15, 2008 11:09 AM by Keith Combs

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Thanks Chad.  That type of feedback is VERY helpful.

Saturday, February 16, 2008 3:47 AM by Keith Combs

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The Dave, SP1 is coming with the next MAP mailing (my understanding).  There is also going to be a surprise in that mailing as well.  It appears in addition to the Vista Business license, they are throwinf in a copy of Ultimate.  Again, that's the word on the street.  Enjoy.

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