Windows Vista SP2 RTM + Windows Vista SP1 Blocker Tool Removed

Today we are announcing the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. SP2 represents the latest step in Microsoft’s commitment to continuous improvement. It includes all updates that have been delivered since SP1, as well as support for new types of hardware and emerging hardware standards. 

As we have mentioned before, here are some of the key benefits of Windows Vista SP2:

  • Windows Search 4.0 for faster and improved relevancy in searches
  • Bluetooth 2.1 Feature Pack supporting the most recent specification for Bluetooth Technology
  • Ability to record data on to Blu-Ray media natively in Windows Vista
  • Adds Windows Connect Now (WCN) to simplify Wi-Fi Configuration
  • Windows Vista SP2 enables the exFAT file system to support UTC timestamps, which allows correct file synchronization across time zones.

And since it comes with a single installer for both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, SP2 will be easy for IT Pros to manage, deploy, and support. For a complete overview of the changes introduced in SP2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, check out the notable changes document on TechNet.

Business customers with Windows Vista will find that the transition from Windows Vista to Windows 7 will be significantly more straightforward due to the high degree of compatibility between Windows Vista and Windows 7. If your Windows Vista SP1 deployment is already underway we recommend you continue with SP1 as planned. Then you can deploy SP2 using your systems management infrastructure.  If you are in the early stages of deployment or still planning Windows Vista deployment our best advice is that you plan on testing and deploying Windows Vista SP2. For more, I suggest reading this blog post from Gavriella Schuster in regards to guidance on Windows deployments.

We expect Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2 to be publicly available in Q2 2009.

As a quick reminder, Windows Vista SP1 Service Pack Blocker Tool is being removed today, as we announced back in January. For customers who previously had the blocker tool in place, Windows Vista SP1 will now be offered to them via Windows Update.

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  1. boyi
    Posted on: May 01, 2009 at 2:43PM  

    　　最近被一件事烦恼着。买了台DELL Vostro  A860笔记本电脑，安装64位WINDOW VISTA 旗舰版后，Dell Wireless 1395 WLAN Minicard驱动程序无法安装，Conexant Modem CX20548-11Z驱动程序也无法安装。不兼容。

    　　DELL建议安装XP操作系统，可买了vista了，那钱不白花了吗？

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  2. Ceveryn
    Posted on: May 08, 2009 at 2:58AM  

    I am having a problem with windows that you might have answers to. I have a new Laptop that has never been hooked up to an internet connection due to my recent deployment to Afghanistan and I have never downloaded anything except a few games right out of the box. when I create a folder on the desktop I get to the 3 letter and my windows shuts down and restarts....I am running Windows Vista premium. This makes it very difficult to track whats on my desktop...Any answers will help ...Thank You

  3. SKIP981
    Posted on: May 10, 2009 at 6:04PM  

    When Will Service Pack 2 Be available for downloading?

  4. NiXC
    Posted on: May 22, 2009 at 8:27AM  

    A moderator has responded to a query about the release date of SP2 on the Notable Changes... technet article. He says it will be available from 26th May. technet.microsoft.com/.../dd335036.aspx (the response is at the bottom of the page)

  5. Salford Software...
    Posted on: May 26, 2009 at 8:58AM  

    Today sees the release of Microsoft Windows Vista and Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2).

  6. Necroman
    Posted on: May 26, 2009 at 3:42PM  

    Can I update my SP2 v.113 beta to RTM without reformatting? Sadly I have ran the SP cleaner, so I'm not able to uninstall the v.113 beta SP2 :(. I hope any dev/mod can help me in this problem. Thanks

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