Install Vista SP2 or not?

Dear friends I am wondering if intstalling Vista Sp2 to will result in
additional instability, decreased performance and other problems?

Have anyone tried it? Is it available final version of sp2?

Ulfat Khan wrote:
> Dear friends I am wondering if intstalling Vista Sp2 to will result in
> additional instability, decreased performance and other problems?
>
> Have anyone tried it? Is it available final version of sp2?

Hello Ulfat,

I found a thre you might find interesting. It does not cover all your
question but some of them. Have a look here:

http://www.hd720i.com/Vista-SP2-big-...se-139603.aspx

Have a nice day/night

"Ulfat Khan" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Dear friends I am wondering if intstalling Vista Sp2 to will result in
> additional instability, decreased performance and other problems?
>
> Have anyone tried it? Is it available final version of sp2?

My experience with it was that it added stability and performance. MSFT has
considerable data on this on their sites. If I were you, I'd upgrade to
Windows 7 RC1, which is now available via CPP though from Vista SP1 if
that's what you have. It's superior to Vista SP2 in many ways, and it's a
pretty stable Beta.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win.../download.aspx

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...aq.aspx#faq2_4

Upgrading Guide to Windows 7
http://lifehacker.com/5240931/lifeha...o-windows-7-rc

Upgrade from Vista to Windows 7
"There's really nothing to this; Windows 7 provides a direct upgrade path to
Windows 7 from Vista, which means that when you install Windows 7, all you
need to do is select the Upgrade option when you run the Windows 7
installation. Note: Windows 7 requires that you've installed Vista Service
Pack 1 in order to upgrade."

MSFT badly wants big numbers on how the upgrade from Windows Vista SP1 is
working for end users, so it's a win-win for you.


Good luck,

CH

Chad Harris wrote:
>
>
> "Ulfat Khan" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Dear friends I am wondering if intstalling Vista Sp2 to will result in
>> additional instability, decreased performance and other problems?
>>
>> Have anyone tried it? Is it available final version of sp2?
>
> My experience with it was that it added stability and performance. MSFT
> has considerable data on this on their sites. If I were you, I'd
> upgrade to Windows 7 RC1, which is now available via CPP though from
> Vista SP1 if that's what you have. It's superior to Vista SP2 in many
> ways, and it's a pretty stable Beta.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win.../download.aspx
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...aq.aspx#faq2_4
>
> Upgrading Guide to Windows 7
> http://lifehacker.com/5240931/lifeha...o-windows-7-rc
>
>
> Upgrade from Vista to Windows 7
> "There's really nothing to this; Windows 7 provides a direct upgrade
> path to Windows 7 from Vista, which means that when you install Windows
> 7, all you need to do is select the Upgrade option when you run the
> Windows 7 installation. Note: Windows 7 requires that you've installed
> Vista Service Pack 1 in order to upgrade."
>
> MSFT badly wants big numbers on how the upgrade from Windows Vista SP1
> is working for end users, so it's a win-win for you.
>
>
> Good luck,
>
> CH
But if I upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 isnt that soo my Windows 7
installation will stop working in june 2010 or soo??

Soo i cant really say that is a win win situasjon for me, or is there
something I am missing here?

On Wed, 06 May 2009 07:49:24 +0200, Ulfat Khan wrote:

> Dear friends I am wondering if intstalling Vista Sp2 to will result in
> additional instability, decreased performance and other problems?
>
> Have anyone tried it? Is it available final version of sp2?

Why Service Packs are Better Than Patches.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/arc....mspx?mfr=true

"JamesATaber" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Chad Harris wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Ulfat Khan" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>> Dear friends I am wondering if intstalling Vista Sp2 to will result in
>>> additional instability, decreased performance and other problems?
>>>
>>> Have anyone tried it? Is it available final version of sp2?
>>
>> My experience with it was that it added stability and performance. MSFT
>> has considerable data on this on their sites. If I were you, I'd upgrade
>> to Windows 7 RC1, which is now available via CPP though from Vista SP1 if
>> that's what you have. It's superior to Vista SP2 in many ways, and it's
>> a pretty stable Beta.
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win.../download.aspx
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...aq.aspx#faq2_4
>>
>> Upgrading Guide to Windows 7
>> http://lifehacker.com/5240931/lifeha...o-windows-7-rc
>> Upgrade from Vista to Windows 7
>> "There's really nothing to this; Windows 7 provides a direct upgrade path
>> to Windows 7 from Vista, which means that when you install Windows 7, all
>> you need to do is select the Upgrade option when you run the Windows 7
>> installation. Note: Windows 7 requires that you've installed Vista
>> Service Pack 1 in order to upgrade."
>>
>> MSFT badly wants big numbers on how the upgrade from Windows Vista SP1 is
>> working for end users, so it's a win-win for you.
>>
>>
>> Good luck,
>>
>> CH
> But if I upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 isnt that soo my Windows 7
> installation will stop working in june 2010 or soo??
>
> Soo i cant really say that is a win win situasjon for me, or is there
> something I am missing here?

If you upgrade to Win 7 Windows will notify you that the expiration process
is beginning and two weeks later your PC will begin shutting down every two
hours. The Beta expires on August 1, 2009, and bi-hourly shutdowns will
begin July 1, 2009. The RC will expire June 1, 2010, and the bi-hourly
shutdowns will begin on March 1, 2010. In both cases, you'll need to rebuild
your test PC to replace the OS and reinstall all your programs and data.

I recommend that you backup everything that you don't want to lose to media,
periodically and before June 1, 2010. But the upside is you get to
experience the speed and stability it has that Vista doesn't have--bluntly
better CPU efficiency with multiple browser windows open, and CPU intensive
apps running.

When it expires, you've had plenty of time to backup and then you can
install your Vista SP1 or Vista SP2--whichever you have. You also will have
had plenty of time to get to know Win 7 to decide if you want to buy it.

As long as you're backed up, you could go back to Vista at any time,
although I can't see why you'd want to unless and until Win 7 is about to
expire, if you haven't chosen to buy an upgrade by then.

Best,

CH

Windows 7 RC is pretty good so far IMO better that Vista SP1. It Could be
the next .best OS.
I like the fact they are going to include xp pro in it so there won't be a
problem of
software compatibility. The sad thing is all those computers that were sold
with
Vista on them but the good news for MS is UPGRADE.

"Ulfat Khan" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Dear friends I am wondering if intstalling Vista Sp2 to will result in
> additional instability, decreased performance and other problems?
>
> Have anyone tried it? Is it available final version of sp2?

For the "average" user I would not recommend using Windows 7 RC. Until it is
released for sale it is to be considered a temporary operating system. The
"average" user will plow ahead, regardless of his computer being able to
utilize Windows 7.

The "average" user (I have 3 very adult brothers who are in this group)
would not be able to handle returning their system to either Windows XP,
Windows 2000 or Windows Vista. I can see them all losing their personal
files in trying.

Come June 1, 2010 they would panic and my phone would be ringing off the
hook.

When, and if, the average person decides they want to make an investment,
both time and money, that is the time for them to upgrade to Windows 7 or
buy a new computer that comes with.

Remember, the "average" user (and some very advanced users) know nothing
about backups or imaging techniques - either yours or mine. They are not,
and will not be prepared to possibly roll back or restore their computer
come 06/01/2010.

I have already gotten 2 calls from people who hosed their computers and are
facing big problems.

I am just suggesting that we not use a blanket statement and suggest people
install Windows 7. Doing so may end up being as irresponsible as telling
users to install Linux to solve their problems.

--

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience


"Chad Harris" <Win7@yes_she_can.net> wrote in message
news:OO$...
>
>
> "Ulfat Khan" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Dear friends I am wondering if intstalling Vista Sp2 to will result in
>> additional instability, decreased performance and other problems?
>>
>> Have anyone tried it? Is it available final version of sp2?
>
> My experience with it was that it added stability and performance. MSFT
> has considerable data on this on their sites. If I were you, I'd upgrade
> to Windows 7 RC1, which is now available via CPP though from Vista SP1 if
> that's what you have. It's superior to Vista SP2 in many ways, and it's a
> pretty stable Beta.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win.../download.aspx
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...aq.aspx#faq2_4
>
> Upgrading Guide to Windows 7
> http://lifehacker.com/5240931/lifeha...o-windows-7-rc
>
> Upgrade from Vista to Windows 7
> "There's really nothing to this; Windows 7 provides a direct upgrade path
> to Windows 7 from Vista, which means that when you install Windows 7, all
> you need to do is select the Upgrade option when you run the Windows 7
> installation. Note: Windows 7 requires that you've installed Vista Service
> Pack 1 in order to upgrade."
>
> MSFT badly wants big numbers on how the upgrade from Windows Vista SP1 is
> working for end users, so it's a win-win for you.
>
>
> Good luck,
>
> CH

For what its worth and as always your mileage may vary based on system
configuration, but I am very happy with Vista x64 SP2. Yes the final
version is available as I was able to download it via MSDN/TechNet
subscription. Looking at:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../dd262148.aspx

It doesn't appear that they have made it available yet for general
download/windows update.


"Ulfat Khan" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Dear friends I am wondering if intstalling Vista Sp2 to will result in
> additional instability, decreased performance and other problems?
>
> Have anyone tried it? Is it available final version of sp2?

To respond to your question, I have installed SP2 on a Vista 64 system. It
has been stable with no crashes in 2 weeks. I say give it a try. The version
is an evaluation version build 6002. (it puts a little notice in the lower
right corner of your desktop)

"Ulfat Khan" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Dear friends I am wondering if intstalling Vista Sp2 to will result in
> additional instability, decreased performance and other problems?
>
> Have anyone tried it? Is it available final version of sp2?