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Deploying SSTP
This screencast provides detailed information about how you can use three computers to create a test lab with which to configure and test virtual private network (VPN) remote access with Windows Server® 2008 and Windows Vista® with Service Pack 1 (SP1).


Deployment Guide for the Prerelease Versions of Windows Vista Service Pack 1
This document provides instructions for planning and deploying Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) for IT administrators. This guide includes technical information, procedures, and recommendations for installing Windows Vista SP1 in a business or corporate environment.


Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC - 5 Language Standalone Package
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) RC should be used to update a PC running Windows Vista RTM to Windows Vista SP1.


Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC for x64 Based Editions - 5 Language Standalone Package
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) RC should be used to update a PC running Windows Vista RTM to Windows Vista SP1.


Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC Public Availability Program
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC is available through Windows Update.


Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC - All Language Standalone Package
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) RC should be used to update a PC running Windows Vista RTM to Windows Vista SP1.


Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC1 for x64 Based Editions - All Language Standalone Package
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) RC1 should be used to update a PC running Windows Vista RTM to Windows Vista SP1.

Get them while they're hot !!! Most people may want to go down the Windows Update route as the download is a LOT smaller, grab it here. For the standalone package (around 450MB), Most people will want the 5 language pack which includes English, German, Japanese, French, Spanish.


You can obtain the update from Windows Update.

Download SP1 **For MORE than one computer** **For X86 Bit**
Download SP1 **For MORE than one computer** **For X64 Bit**

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This post has been edited by Ryan: 18 March 2008 - 08:24 PM
Reason for edit: added Microsoft download links

[.GeorgeTopouria]

I'm running Vista Ultimate 32Bit.
Should I get this RC now or wait for the final version? And if I choose to install it, will I encounter some problems after the final release comes along?

[lee.jarratt]

.GeorgeTopouria, on Dec 12 2007, 05:37 PM, said:

I'm running Vista Ultimate 32Bit.
Should I get this RC now or wait for the final version? And if I choose to install it, will I encounter some problems after the final release comes along?

Hey,
If you do choose to install the Release Candidate, you won't have any problems upgrading to the final version of Vista Service Pack 1. It should run through normally through Windows Update. As for wondering wether you should download and install the Release Candidate, It's up to you but I recommend it. It seems to be running quite smooth at the moment, everythings going strong ^-^

Lee

[din100]

.GeorgeTopouria, on Dec 12 2007, 05:37 PM, said:

I'm running Vista Ultimate 32Bit.
Should I get this RC now or wait for the final version? And if I choose to install it, will I encounter some problems after the final release comes along?

I would wait at least few days, just to see how other getting on with this then move

[Ultimate User]

You won't be able to just upgrade to the final, this is the same as the beta versions, when you want to upgrade you will need to uninstall the RC version of the service pack. You can see the entry in your "View installed updates" under the "Uninstall a program" section in the control panel. See the attached pic.

So, when the final is released you should be able to just click on uninstall (which will take about as long as the install did) and then wait a couple of hours then install the final version.

I say wait a few hours as a lot of testers (including me) had trouble upgrading to this version cos they didn't wait long enough apparently.

[baxter29]

installed it early this morning ,it said and other users said it should take an hour ..it took my box 48 minutes ..no problems so far ive noticed its definetly snappier folders browsers open faster .From msconfig went to my start up tab after sp1 it started up a bunch programs I had stopped ?only other thing is checking my performance tab in tasks manager I noticed at boot up ram being used dropped, usually at the least was high 700 after sp1 it was 650 never saw it that low ,also leaves a liitle bit of text on your desktop down by your clock windows vista ™Evalulation copy .

This post has been edited by baxter29: 13 December 2007 - 05:15 AM

[Will_Stutler]

question guys before i install this what does "Release Candidate" mean

i take it it isn't the final version so why should I download it its not like M$ is going to take any of my feedback

so basicaly what is the beafit of installing it NOW rather than waiting tell the final release of it comes out

[superstrikertwo]

MS will take your feedback if you post it. A Release Candidate (RC) is a pre-release of a final it's pretty much just to make sure all bugs are gone before a final. This RC everyone is invited to use it and you can choose to post feedback about it or not.

[Mak]

Using it as we speak - is great so far

[THE_AI]

I need more feedback Is it better with SP1 RC1 or not?

[Mak]

It feels no different for me

[THE_AI]

What now? Is it great or is it not different

This post has been edited by THE_AI: 13 December 2007 - 09:52 AM

[Will_Stutler]

i think i am going ot wait until the final comes out

[Jason™]

Points to note this is still a BETA as far as I am concerned and by what it says here theres no point in installing it now because you going to have to re install it anyway when the Final release comes out, so I will be waiting as MS say this should not be installed on the Main computer as this is intended for testing

Windows Vista SP1 RC is time-limited software.

Windows Vista SP1 RC will no longer operate after June 30, 2008 and should be uninstalled prior to that date. After installation your desktop will show the text “Evaluation Copy”. This does not mean that your system is no longer genuine but that you have installed a test version of software which is time-limited. The “Evaluation Copy” text will appear on your desktop after the second reboot after installing the service pack. Likewise, the “Evaluation Copy” text will remain on your desktop during the first reboot after uninstall the service pack, but will disappear after the next reboot.

If you install Windows Vista SP1 RC it is strongly recommended that you install the final version of
Windows Vista SP1 when it is released. To do this, you will be required to uninstall this RC version of Windows Vista SP1.

http://www.microsoft...;displaylang=en

[Calyx]

May as well wait for SP1 to be fully completed and released.

[lee.jarratt]

I like it, I think it's good. I've noticed a difference in large file transfer speeds and a program hasn't stopped responding on me yet. Also my network connection seems to be a lot more stable now and have only suffered 1 disconnect.

Lee

[Mak]

Same, its smoother.

Topics Merged.

[detoxa]

Ive got it ...And yes Vista works a hell of a lot better with it . 500 MB+ download ...my broadband package is ample so i wont miss it .Just seems more stable to be honest , My notebook has not "froze" up once since the install.

[Will_Stutler]

alright guys i have gone ahead and downloaded it i have installing right now the only thing is guys
is that its rebooted twice already and is sitting on stage 3 at 100% and has been sitting there for over 2 in a half hours
no hard activity but the little loading circle icon is spining

also this is still while it is in that stage right before windows actualy starts where it normaly installes these types of things

i would post a screen shot of it but i really can't with my computer where it is.....taking a picture of it and posting it is also out of the question

let me if this is normal......

i don't think it should tak this long

[Will_Stutler]

do you guys think i should just so a -whats it called, "hard Shut Down"-