Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 Release to Web

re: Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 Release to Web

someone — Wed, 27 May 2009 09:34:17 GMT

I prefer to download the SP2 integrated media from an untrusted source because Microsoft removed the ability to slipstream service packs, because the time between RTM and RTW has lengthened and because service packs are not even cumumlative any more. I guess Windows 7 will not change any thing in this area.

Going forward from Vista, will Windows 7 allow a simpler method of integrating a service pack into the base OS image? With Windows service packs not even being cumulative any more, installing the RTM version (20 mins for Vista), then SP1 (at least half an hour-45 mins) and then SP2 takes quite a lot of time and a horrible experience as well. Has the servicing team changed the design so that Windows 7 SP1 when it arrives can be painlessly integrated into the base installation ISO to burn on to a new media?

re: Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 Release to Web

Stephen L Rose — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:39:47 GMT

#someone

You can integrate a service pack into the base OS image in Windows Vista, by installing the service pack in the running OS and then capturing the resulting image using tools in the Windows AIK.

You can find step-by-step instructions on how to do this in the deployment guide: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd335037(WS.10).aspx#Scen4)

Stephen

stros@microsoft.com

re: Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 Release to Web

endusertrue — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:31:58 GMT

This thing is horrible.Microsoft is getting more and more horrible when it comes to service. I put out hefty money to buy ultimate and ms doesn't even have decency to relase all language pack for vista sp2. I can't install sp2 because I use other eu languages. Shame on MS

re: Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 Release to Web

endusertrue — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:33:41 GMT

re: Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 Release to Web

endusertrue — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:49:33 GMT

sometimes during coming month??????? huh good joke.... will payment for OS done sometime in coming months be ok with Microsoft? huh? Lazy people... how much time it takes to put all languages??? eternity????? MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!!!