Vista SP1 "Update" now available

re: Vista SP1 "Update" now available

gerryf — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:21:41 GMT

Thank you for your efforts on our behalf

re: Vista SP1 "Update" now available

Chad — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:22:26 GMT

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

re: Vista SP1 "Update" now available

Keith Combs — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:32:01 GMT

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.

re: Vista SP1 "Update" now available

The Dave — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:52:12 GMT

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.

re: Vista SP1 "Update" now available

Chad — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:25:04 GMT

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

re: Vista SP1 "Update" now available

Keith Combs — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:09:31 GMT

Thanks Chad. That type of feedback is VERY helpful.

re: Vista SP1 "Update" now available

Keith Combs — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:47:39 GMT

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.