Windows Vista SP1 RC1 Public

**Vikingod** · Dec 12, 2007, 08:56 AM

Please discuss the Vista SP1 public release here.

mkk · Dec 12, 2007, 09:20 AM

I'll dodge this since all important fixes that are in SP1 should already be out as individual updates, but it would still be interesting to hear from anyone with first hand experience. Go little guinea pigs, go!

starfury6 · Dec 12, 2007, 09:43 AM

Isnt there something about having to completely uninstall this once the final SP1 is released I seem to remember reading?

Has anyone tried this yet?

I've patched as the weeks go by automatically bit not sure about a non final service pack...

**Vikingod** · Dec 12, 2007, 10:18 AM

Yes, you will need to uninstall the RC before the final release.

starfury6 · Dec 12, 2007, 10:19 AM

I assume you mean RC

Necrosis · Dec 12, 2007, 11:32 AM

I think I'll sit this one out. Can't believe they put it in windows update too.

PangingJr · Dec 13, 2007, 12:46 AM

i heard SP1 RC is now supporting 4GB RAM in 32-bit (or x86-based) version of Vista just like Windows Server 2008 RC1 32-bit Standard Edition.

i need to make a correction to that.
Physical memory available to Windows is still at 3.5 GB max, but the amount of installed memory in Computer Properties dialog box is 4.00 GB

mike2h · Dec 13, 2007, 01:27 AM

wished that they would fix it so that vid memory is adressed seperately from sytem mem. would make getting 4 gigs worthwhile then.
though i wonder if vista still has some of the little hickups xp has with 4 gig installed...

PangingJr · Dec 13, 2007, 02:18 AM

clean install of Vista on 4GB RAM computer never be a problem to me.
and on my own experience and my own computers with 4 GB RAM, as far as i can see, there is no problem at all with using 4 GB under Vista 32-bit (there should not be problem with the 64-bit editions of Vista). however, i personally never use a vid card with its own memory of more than 256 MB yet, so i'm not sure if there will be any problem with system that has 512 MB and 1 GB of vid memory, well, i just don't think there will be a problem with that.

Judas · Dec 13, 2007, 02:24 AM

the only issues i've come across with 32bit OS + more then 3gb of ram is the lack of being able to actually address that extra ram typically due to the more recent 256mb minimum on video cards and the fact that 1gb cards are coming into play now....

Now in some circumstances... depending on the boards in use.. and the chipset as well, i've seen some machines litterly just fall appart under windows XP Pro SP2, system becomes unresponcive sometimes, or weird errors start popping up... List goes on.

If you use the PAE extension, the amount of overhead to address the extra space is pretty horrific. Typically a BAD idea if your doing some pretty insanely memory bandwidth related tasks, games included.... it's not a wise idea.... from my experience though.

What i don't get is why anyone needs Vista 32bit... or 32bit aside from older machines that don't have 64bit capabilities.

A New Machine built today, SHOULDN'T have vista 32bit installed onto it IMO, i haven't installed a single 32bit verison of windows since vista launched aside from my own testing and the machines incapable of 64bit.

PangingJr · Dec 13, 2007, 02:59 AM

well, i think, most of today computer system are x86-64 and capable of using 64-bit editions of Windows. but most of new computers with 1-2GB are built and sold today's will still be having Windows x86-based OS.

**ChaosMinionX** · Dec 13, 2007, 04:38 AM

Using SP1 RC1..... alot of noticeable "day to day" improvements in terms of responsiveness and whatnot. Gaming, nothing really out of the ordinary.

Dyre Straits · Dec 13, 2007, 05:09 AM

As I'm not having any particularly bothersome problems, I think I'll skip this 'evaluation' copy and wait it out. I do keep things updated via the Update site anyway.

PangingJr · Dec 13, 2007, 05:44 AM

just finished 3 clean install of Vista's, each system require about 15-20 minutes for the installation of Windows and a reactivation (by phone call),
then each system has SP1 RC installed, the installation of the SP took some time to finish, then all 3 Vista copies requires a internet activation (again).
i've been using SP1 beta for quite abit of time and i found nothing broken, so i feel comfortable to use this RC build.

Dyre Straits · Dec 13, 2007, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PangingJr

just finished 3 clean install of Vista's, each system require about 15-20 minutes for the installation of Windows and a reactivation (by phone call),
then each system has SP1 RC installed, the installation of the SP took some time to finish, then all 3 Vista copies requires a internet activation (again).
i've been using SP1 beta for quite abit of time and i found nothing broken, so i feel comfortable to use this RC build.

So, do you find there to be any real pressing reason/s to install this now?