Whispers that Redmond certainly can't be pleased about hearing are beginning to gain traction all over the 'net, as more and more individuals claim that they have Vista's
Service Pack 1 pre-beta in their possession. Reportedly, the 6001.16549 build "sounds like it's the real deal," and could be the version that
Microsoft has been "trickling out to more and more testers over the past few weeks." Of course, we aren't likely to hear anything one way or another from Microsoft, as the last tidbit that was let loose by it contained the phrase "
not anytime soon." But as proven by the Vista Performance and Reliability Pack that just recently
found its way into public hands before its intended release date, there's always a chance for leaks. So, dear readers, have any of you stumbled upon a pre-release version of the much-anticipated update?
[Via
ZDNet, thanks Mark]
posted Aug 7th 2007 7:05PM
Umm pre-beta....Ummm wouldn't that be Alpha SP1?
Heh, 16549. Not even close. The actual SP1 versions will be more like 6001.166xx. I was working with 166xx versions a month ago at MS.
Finally, now, we just need to wait, for the beta SP1, then for SP1, then for pre-beta SP2, then for beta SP2, then for SP2, then for Vienna. Shouldn't take too long, i still love MS though for trying.
Its obviously not meant for you. We'll let you know when's its released, you may download it then.
Why the hell would anyone want to use a Beta Service Pack?!?
Why not? They're already using a beta OS.
Not only a beta service pack, but a pirated one at that.
Are they that bored?
Downloaded the service pack earlier today, Ive yet to see if it works, will let you know!
Bout Time...
Don't download it.....way too many problems. That's why they call it an Alpha. It messes with your networks really bad.
I wonder if this will prevent people who have the cracked versions from upgrading? oh well for the first time I own 4 legit version of vista.
The performance:
http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=938979
and reliability:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=938194
patches are both official, non-beta releases. They will obviously be included in sp1, but are being released standalone as well.
Updates that will be included in the next service pack are often labeled with the name of that service pack, and sometimes a "pre" designator.
Thanks for the links. These are the official version of the Vista Performance and Reliability Pack mentioned in the story. If you installed the leaked version, you already have these. No need to install them again.
I'm not even sure where the "leaked" ones came from. I saw them on Microsoft Connect (Beta testers site) about the time the blogosphere was wetting itself over finding out about "secret" updates. Connect isn't intended to be some sort of super secret vault.
Why doesn't my computer automatically fetch these when I run Windows Update?
They haven't released these to be downloaded via Microsoft Update. At this point, it's unclear whether it will be, or if we will have to wait until SP1.
The files that you can download are official Microsoft Update packages. It's safe if you download and install them yourself. To be cautious I would install one, reboot, install the other, and reboot again.
With these updates "about windows" still displays version 6000 im guessing the about windows image engadget is using is photoshopped
These will both show up on Windows Update on August 14th. They did not want to interrupt their Tuesday update cycle.
I think ill wait tell the final release before i download.
I just wanna get CoD2 multiplayer working under my vista..
ah...yeah you can...
right click on the game icon, then properties, then compatibility tab, choose XP SP2 and also check Disable desktop composition...
all set...enjoy
Nope.. I have desktop comp disabled, XPSP2 compatibility mode, Run as Admin all selected, and still no joy.
hmmm...weird...it works perfectly on my laptop...
probably some weird problems with DX9. I used to be able to run the game under DX9, now that I'm using a modded driver, the game just crashes...however, the game runs perfectly under DX7...
I have the same problem with BF2142. For some people, doing those things makes it work, for others like us it doesn't. Hopefully SP1 will address gaming issues.
Strange, I play COD2 multiplayer just about every night on Vista.... What type of problems are you having?
Do you have a clean install of Vista or upgrade? My clean install had no probs running CoD2 in compat. mode. MY upgrade was a bit "gummy" So I re-istalled it as a clean install and everything works like a charm. Also if you have Vista 64bit, you'll get boned.
Hmm, well I upgraded from home basic to (i think) home premium. But I thought that I had done a complete reinstall. Maybe I installed basic, then did the upgrade. Either way, it's bush league that this is happening. Next computer: imac?
I'd like to thank Vista for opening my eyes.
-to the awesome world of Ubuntu Linux!
Thanks for pushing me over the edge you bloated POS...OS!
Hope you enjoy playing Crysis on your un-bloated OS, or for that matter, any major game that is being released.
As if.
cedega
and yes, i also thank vista for the exact same reason, there is no comparison between beryl and aero
test
Sorry about that. Internet Explorer crashed.
Go figure.
I'ma laugh my ass off at all the people who install this alpha/internal test build, and start bitching about how 'M$ suqz' when it timebombs
/gets the popcorn
Careful, the MS goons are giving anyone with an alternate opinion the bad votes tonight.
-as if it changes anything. LOL!
The Guru has 32 and 64bit version's or it=go get it guy's
i love how you all freak out about leaked about leaked alpha software. I use ubuntu and I've been using the next version (Gutsy) since the repos first opened (like a week after feisty came out). I am using software in April that comes out in October, and it is virus free and doesn't crash, also totally free, hmm....
Good for you!
Let me know how Photoshop works on that.
aren't you special.....
Yippie Skippy Big Boy!!!!!!
please please please give me link of windows seven beta(alpha) buil 2022 or new one please