"But not to worry - the Language Packs are on their way.  We will have more information on exactly when very shortly so stay tuned!"

Yeah, like the extra's were supposed to released shortly after the Ultimate launch that we have yet to see.  For some reason I don't quite buy it. I've been defending Vista since it came out, but seriously you have to stop promising what you cannot provide. Just tell the customers that it will take many months and get it over with. I got Vista Ultimate because the Ultimate wesite said ...

"Exclusive to Windows Vista Ultimate are Windows Ultimate Extras. Windows Ultimate Extras are add-ons that extend certain capabilities of your operating system or just make using your PC more fun."

Ok, since when are language packs fun? The only funish sort of thing that has bee released is the poker game. While DreamScene may be kind of cool it's a bit useless and provides no additional functionality to the OS. And lastly there is bit locker which isn't even available to everyone.  Your hardware has to support it.  For cying out loud start showing us the goods or just shut up about them and tell everyone that you were lying.

Yes, and how about those Ultimate Extras I dished out extra money for?

Because of this incremental revenue strategy, I haven't even got something as simple as PowerToys that could solve so many niggling little problems about Vista, as TweakUI did for XP.

You know what? Never mind. Chalk up another user since Windows 2.0/386 defector.

From the Vista Ultimate blog ...

"but once we ship Windows DreamScene and the remaining Language Packs, we will provide more information about the next Extras."

Dreamscene - released 9/25/2007

Remaining Language Packs - released 10/23/2007

Four and a half months later ... no information.

Well, I was one of the few lucky ones who got SP1 when Microsoft had that "accident" and spreaded it to people with Vista x64. Before that, I had English, German (by default and installation) and Spanish language packs available and installed. After the SP1, I only have German and Spanish now, English is gone (and obviously not available through Windows Update). Should I worry, is my system screwed now? Or will I be able to get the English language pack back when all languages are available?

is SP1 out? how come I cant get it ? :/

Portugese need not apply! There's not that many of you guys anyways!

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http://windowsaddict.blogspot.com/2008/03/language-packs-and-windows-vista-sp1.html

To be honest, I was rather hoping the language packs had vanished permanently. Why? Because I'm fed-up with having to re-"hide" them everytime I restore a complete pc backup image.

Nick

you say to me that the other languages are not ready then explain me what are this that is found in the torrent

6001.18000.080118-1840_iso_client_sp_wave1-frmcsp0_dvd.img

VISTA SP1 RTM ESCROW BUILD 18000 (RCREFRESH 2 ON MSDN) 0FSOUND

STFUID M: Service Pack 1 (6001.longhorn_rtm.080118-1840) 36 LANG STANDALONE INSTALLER (WAVE1)

STFUID S: Windows6.0-KB936330-X86 / 556905KB

INFO : SP1 RTM FINAL PUBLIC RELEASE>

DATE : 6.FEBRUARY.CY2008 - ASIA /GTM

7.FEBRUARY.CY2008 - US,EU /GTM

TYPE : WINDOWS UPDATE , STANDALONE UG EXE, DVD

BUILD ID : Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RTM Build 6001.18000.080118-1840 -> ORIGINAL MICROSOFT VERSION /OFFICIAL

honestly I am not understanding more nothing of tantomeno I comprise the reasons

Thanks for the update.

I have Windows Vista Ultimate and am using the English Language pack ... when will SP1 be available?  I keep hearing from other peole they have alreday got it though Windows update.

As has been posted all over the web for weeks now....it will arrive via Windows Update later this month or early April.

Using Vista is a kick in the pants compared to XP.

Using Vista Ultimate just adds insult to injury.  

Not only have you defrauded your users who paid more for non-existent or extremely lame "extras", but now many users who may have installed the language packs have to wait even longer for a Service Pack that will (we hope) reduce the pain of using this problem-riddled OS.

When presented with the meager extra lists, I'm sure many users simply installed all of the available extras just so that they could feel like they got something, anything for their extra cash.  Now they pay the price.

You and your team should be ashamed of yourselves.

Hey dovella:  not sure I follow entirely, but for one, I cannot speak to files/images posted to torrents, as these are of course not sanctioned methods of distribution of MS products.  Your interest is likely in the Italian-language version of SP1; I can tell you that it is not yet available and will not become available until the second "wave" of languages is released, likely to occur next month.

so we,italians and of course the resting languages,will get our Service Pack on Windows Update in april,won't we? Hoping it not to be in late april but early-mid april. Anyway,keep up the good work. I really hope that Microsoft in the near future accelerate the development of his products. How long will take an eventual Service Pack 2? Seriously,Microsoft Team,i understand that good stuff requires time and testing,but you should be faster with releases of service packs,ect. Of course if it comes to fix some things that require more time,there is nothing wrong with that :) bye

Ok Nick Thank you very much.

I hoped something had changed seen this file torrent.

Thanks also wait with Vista  because normally I have no problems.

THX 10000 and good WORK!!!

If you installed the language packs but are using English, can you download and install SP1?

I got tired of hiding the language packs so I downloaded them but I am only using the English version. Will I be able to install SP1 or do I need to uninstall these non-English language packs that I don't even use?

Also, any word on what new Extras may be coming? My vote is for a multi-clipboard app. Or maybe a version of windows explorer that has tabs. Or how about a user friendly interface for shadow copy to give more control over this tool?

Hey jaxim:  If you only have English installed, and provided there are no blocking driver issues identified by Windows Update, SP1 should appear as an available update via Windows Update when it is released.

News on the Extras front is forthcoming.

this is why M$ sucks.

delays and more delays that never ends.

a lot of people are waiting for this SP1 to fix that stupid bugs, like copy slowness.

two waves are so... retarded.

thanks, Nick, I look forward to it.

The problem is Fortunately  that S. J.  because in 1997 our Bill Gates has saved the company with 150 million dollar and some killer application that have kept alive the now dying Mac.

Leopard does not work well everything crashes and the system expects many resources remembering that took many ideas from Longhorn concept and Vista.

STOP TROLLING

SJ also likes overcharging for everything his company produces and nothing it produces is really any better than Microsoft.

But this thread is about Vista Ultimate Extras and language packs, so who cares anyway?

Hey luminoso (and Peter McNicol):  this post is about the availability of SP1 for Windows Vista Ultimate users running languages other than the 5 languages in the initial release wave (EN, FR, ES, DE, JP).  It is not about Extras except to the extent that the language packs are an Extra.

There is no delay in the release of SP1 for Ultimate users - the release schedule remains the same as that stated by Mike Nash in this post (with the exception that we've accelerated release to MSDN/TechNet subscribers):  http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/windowsvista/archive/2008/02/04/announcing-the-rtm-of-windows-vista-sp1.aspx.

You'll note that therein, Mike states that "...remaining languages will RTM in April."  This is the current SP1 release schedule and it always has been.  Please re-read my above post in the context of Mike's and you'll see what I mean.

According to this article the only users that will get SP1 are Vista Ultimate users.  What about everyone else, like Vista Home Premium users who had to buy it when buying a new computer??

The lack of backward compatibality is astounding, for software and hardware.  How everything worked so well in XP to have almost everything fail on Vista is clear evidence Microsoft has made a HUGE mistake.  I am really upset that retailers cannot sell XP based systems if the consumer requests it.  I think the Justice Department should look into Microsofts practices.  Microsoft should also allow any consumer the opportunity to have a set of XP install disks in return for the Vista license.  Plus, when you puchase a Vista machine today you don't even get the Vista install disk!!!!  And the system I got from Best Buy (Compaq Presario SF5310) only "allows" one set of dta back up.  How ridiculous is that?

Which article....the MAC/Linux News?

pkearney, what programs are you using? Almost nothing I use in Vista fails. The only thing that ever does is IE7. All of my 3rd party programs run without hitch.

If you never realized it, you can still by WinXP at online stores (relatively cheap, too) such as TigerDirect and Newegg. No one is forcing you to buy Vista.

I'm not exactly sure why what the Justice Dept has anything to do with this. Vista is a product that Microsoft created and is selling. I can't think of anyone that has been forced to buy it themselves. You can always get a Mac or a Linux machine (Dell sells rather nice Ubuntu systems. There is nothing wrong or illegal in creating a new product and supporting more than the one it was intended to replace. If you hate Vista so much, use something else.

Microsoft had nothing to do with you not receiving a Vista install disk with your new Compaq. Only Compaq is to "blame" for that. Frankly, giving your hatred for Vista, I'm a bit confused as to why you were upset you didn't receive a Vista install disk. It sounds like you're complaining for the sake of it.

Everyone will get SP1, not just Ultimate users. However, I think you'd be better off buying WinXP and waiting for XP SP3.

pkearney, no this article says *nothing* about SP1 being available only to Windows Vista Ultimate users. SP1 will be available for all versions of Windows Vista.

This article explains why people who install SP1 find that the Language Packs fail to show up on Windows Update on Windows Vista Ultimate. The Language Packs are available to those running Windows Vista Ultimate.

OEM's can choose whether to include the Windows Vista install media - this isn't something Microsoft decides. You should be able to contact Compaq to get a Windows Vista install disc.

- Brandon

SteveBallmer:

Portuguese is the 6th most spoken language in the world so we should be included in the first wave of the launch of the SP1!!! Fewer people talk German, Italian or Japanese!!

I'm a bit confused about the references to language packs, Vista Ultimate, SP1 release date.  Am I right in noting that as a user of Vista Home Premium I will be able to download SP1 from the MS Download Center in mid March?  Am I also right in noting that the download schema will prevent install if it detects an errant driver?

(for Nick White) ... is there a specific date in mid March?  Given its March 7th today ... mid March is next week.

This thread is only about Ultimate language packs.  SP1 will be released to everyone with Vista as per the original announcement at the top of this page.

Your question about the driver issue is better researched through Google or post a question on the SP1 forum: http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=1992&SiteID=17

Alot of programs did not work so well when I first bought vista.  However,with the many updates from windows up date every thing is working well.  I can't wait for vista service pack 1.  Lets get moving Microsoft

SP1 speeded up my machine, let's hope it does that for everyone.

O.k just got one question wave one and wave 2 which sound like only vista ultimates involved . Does that mean the other versions of vista have to wait till wave 3 or 4 . If thats the case my school computer is not going to be able to update till fall since  my local won't probably have their kinks out till then.

coolbiker - there is no "wave 3 or 4". There are only 2 waves as mentioned above.

The first wave hitting in mid-March will let you install SP1 on *ALL* Windows Vista versions except it will only allow you to install them on PCs running English, Spanish, German, French, and Japanese.

In Mid-April wave 2 of SP1 will be released supporting the rest of the languages.

When we say Windows Vista Ultimate it is because this post has to do with the Language Packs that are available only for Windows Vista Ultimate users.

i got a question about this issue i have all the languages packs installed in my pc but im only using english and i have a version of windows vista ultimate in english version do i get windows vista ultimate by mid-march or i have to wait to get the updates to install sp1

Hey windows vista ultimate user254:  good question.  I stated above:  "If your PC has a language installed other than one of the 5 listed above, SP1 will not be offered.  Additionally, any system that Windows Update determines has a driver Microsoft knows to not update successfully will not be offered SP1."  

This means that customers using any combination of languages that includes one outside the 5 in the first wave will be deferred SP1 availability until mid-April.

ahh okay so Nick White so im getting sp1 just in time in mid-march

look people heres a solution to your promblem just unistall the language packs so you can download sp1 just in time in mid-march whats the deal having one or more languages i only speak english and some spanish so i only need i hope this helps because installing one or more languages can clutter your pc i hope this helps thank you :)

just unistall languages pack so you can download sp1 whats the deal having 10 or more language

and by the way nick about the issue again i only have english and spanish of the language packs and im currently using english version well i get windows vista sp1 by mid-march

Nick, in your update at the top (Mar 6th 3:01pm PST) you wrote:

"Note that, as Mike stated, Windows Update will automatically download SP1 to any system it determines has a driver known to not update successfully."

I think you meant, "Windows Update will *not* automtically download SP1 to any system it determines has a driver known to not update successfully."

Cheers.

Now I have the final SP1 and unstalled all the language packs that I had but it still says I cannot install SP1. I have read the article and all it says is to remove other language packs except for the 5. The only language packs installed is English.

A new stone on the Ultimate sp1.

I just bought a version of ultimate to prepare some masters for our production and IT computers, but unfortunatly they sold me an Ultimate SP1. And I need the language pack urgently.

So the Support of MS, Hang up without without redirecting me with the sales dept. to find a solution to have the correct version.

Swiss MS are really crasy for that. I bought two Vista to do the tests but with the business I can't have language pack on add-on and with the ultimate with sp1, i can't uninstall sp1.

That's really a gang of losers who do that.  

And for the MS support in Switzerland, I don't agree that they all time redirect me to the France calling support, cause the sales dept. in France can't interfere with swiss MS. But in Switzerland there is no solution to ask a special request to the sales dept.

MS expert  

MCSE 2003

MCSA Messaging

Volume Image Designer for a High Volume of Computers in an Internationnal Group.

Any news one when SP1 is going to be available?  It's mid-March in two days!  Please throw us a bone!!!!

We will post news on when SP1 will be available in the near future. Stay tuned.

- Brandon

Why did Microsoft never provide download Traditional Chinese Taiwan Multilingual User Interface Language Pack?

SP1 english is available... we had it but...

but that's not funny do do not have others languages when not all users work with english OS.

And sp1 can't be uninstalled in case of problems with. :(

Check computerworld.com they have an article that says Vista Service Pack 1 should be available to download March 18.

SP1 English available??? where to download? is it for public?

Check computerworld.com. The have an article that states that Vista Service Pack 1 will be available to download March 18.

So, I have Vista Ultimate x64...how do I obtain SP1, I've had it on 2 previous installations via the registry hack, but I wish to go all natural this time.  Can anyone provide a link (I have access to MSDNAA) where I may download it, I am in dire need of it's networking improvements.

Thanks

To All,

We have information where you can obtain Windows Vista SP1 (with lots of SP1 info) here:

http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/windowsvista/archive/2008/03/18/windows-vista-sp1-released-to-windows-update.aspx

Thanks,

Brandon

I have a number of users who have simply taken all of the language packs are part of Windows update.  Now when I go into remove them, I check the box to remove all of the languages other than default English - and only one language removes at a time.  Worse, since it takes nearly 10-15 mins to remove each langauge this is a nightmare!!!! How can you either force it to remove more than one language at a time or remove all languages other than English??

Really?? So I paid for a first class seat only to find out I get less service than the people back in economy class?

I am not happy.

Vista got better as new up dates became availble. Then I downloaded sp1 wow everything is running great. Infact its boring nothing to fix.  Thanks microsoft  I think you are on the way for a better stable program.

I am a OEM system Builder, I would like to know if we are allowed to remove some default language packages from our images to keep image size to minimum for duplication purposes?? No one actually knows including our Microsoft OEM Engineer.... Enybody out there please help...

Ok, well I have installed Incredimails translator Bolarfish but I cant seem to get it to work, so installed Inter Tran which is easier to use but doesnt want to cut/paste tomy email in another language so where am i going wrong. Was told that Windows Ultimate language pack was esy to instal and use but am left wandering if it does actually work and in laymans terms how it works. Im not comuter savvy so any help in plain language would help. All I want to do is send emails to a friend in Turkey, something that will easily translate english to turkish bu am left in  confusion.  HELP, will windows do this for me, any help appreaciated.

KIWIOZ

Lori, you would be better off posting in an active forum, this blog only gets occasional visits.

Try: http://www.vistax64.com/

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Vista PCs running the Ultimate edition in English, French, German, Japanese or Spanish will get the service

微软已经发布了Windows Vista SP1，但是兴高采烈的我在反复尝试了10次安装以后终于决定暂时放弃，其中包括从新安装我的Windows Vista Ultimate，在完全干净的系统上进行安装。

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