http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/ Engadget Comments for Microsoft lets loose Vista SP1 for x64-based systems http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 12:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 12:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 1:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 1:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 1:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/
The tech support guys were also shocked to see that I had the option to update to SP1, as they had not heard the news. They helped me install the update and everything is back to normal.
]]>Feb 21st 2008 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/
So what are the tons of new features coming with this SP? Spaces? Time Machine? Outlook enhancements? IE8? New MSN? Or is it just bug fixes?]]>Feb 21st 2008 2:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/
Error details: Code 800736CC

Error details: Code 8024200D

Then it installed fine, just took a while.

I am abit worried about this however

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 for x64-based Systems (KB936330)

Installation date: ‎21/‎02/‎2008 19:42

Installation status: Failed

Error details: Code 8024200D

Update type: Important

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) Beta is an update to Windows Vista that addresses key feedback from our customers. Windows Vista SP1 Beta addresses specific reliability and performance issues, supports new types of hardware and adds support for several emerging standards. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Why does it say Beta, shouldn't this be the final build.


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...You guys forgot about Service Pack for Windows (KB936330) aka vista sp1 beta? As I recall that WAS a windows update.]]>Feb 21st 2008 4:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/
Chebwa did say 'generally,' so even if that were true, it doesn't make him wrong.

Why are you so bitter just because someone 'low ranked' you? Do you really think your new reply will get 'highly ranked?']]>Feb 21st 2008 5:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/
I dont care about rankings, but people should check the facts first. :) ]]>Feb 21st 2008 6:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 22nd 2008 10:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/]]>Feb 21st 2008 10:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 12:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/
If you want to know why, it's the processor architecture used in 32 bit processors which was primarily used in early Intel Processors like the 8086 and the 80186 processors. It got the name x86 because all these processors have "86" at the end. While x64 processors come from a line of processors which have "64" at the end of their name.

I need to go outside...]]>Feb 21st 2008 1:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 1:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/
On the SP1 side, I can report 0 problems here, Vista feels a bit snappier, especially with file operations. This basically fixes bugs and improves performance, prepare to be underwhelmed. Microsoft was right, businesses had no reason to delay adoption until SP1.]]>Feb 21st 2008 2:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/
I heard when MS announced Vista, still called Longhorn back then, that it would be x64 exclusive. But when you think that Windows ME still supported 16bit, I expect that the OS after Windows 7 will still be x86.]]>Feb 21st 2008 3:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/15/leopard-10-5-1-is-now-available/ ) and this one.

This story - "On the upside, that should mean that all the bugs have been ironed out, but you can never be too careful, so take all your usual pre-update precautions and let us know how it all works out in the comments below."

Leopard story - Hmm no not a single comment about being careful when installing it.]]>Feb 21st 2008 12:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 12:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 12:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 12:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/
Here's a complaint: Windows lovers always tout the fact their chosen OS has to work with so many different kinds of hardware, which makes it so much harder to get everything perfect. But, the problems I hear about are almost always software-related. What gives? The reality is hardware developers are ultimately responsible for producing suitable drivers, not Microsoft. Microsoft provides a large number of drivers with the OS as a convenience, but it is doubtful many, if any, of the non-generic drivers are written by Microsoft. So, why is it so hard for Microsoft to make a stable and functional OS? The hardware argument is bunk. And the real problem with Windows is Microsoft's QA teams. They cannot even seem to get regression testing done properly. No wonder people are nervous about upgrades and holding off forever on Vista. No one knows if their software will still work. Yes, all of the wonderful Windows software. *gag*

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At this rate pretty soon they will have to fall back to just admitting that they think Macs are better because more brain-dead actors and celebutantes like them, and they want to be associated with the pretty people. Either that or the ever charming "if you can't understand why they are better, then there is no hope for you."

It is never nice to kick someone when they are down. Let them have their fun.]]>Feb 21st 2008 1:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/
Also different kind of fan boys.]]>Feb 21st 2008 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 5:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 12:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 12:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 1:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/
Now, where's the official download for 32-bit, eh?!?]]>Feb 21st 2008 3:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 12:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 12:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/
What happened to neglecting the 64-bit community?]]>Feb 21st 2008 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Is it the final version? Or is it beta/gamma/RC2/3/whatever?]]>Feb 21st 2008 12:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/maybe everything will all get better when Bill Gates retires real soon ...
and then the philanthropy world will go down]]>Feb 21st 2008 12:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/
P.S. Idiot.]]>Feb 28th 2008 10:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/
I have the V668 Evaluation version installed at the moment that was released a while back... do i have to take that version off first???]]>Feb 21st 2008 12:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 12:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 1:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 1:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 12:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 1:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Windows 7'll be out before I see SP3 :-(]]>Feb 21st 2008 3:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 12:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/
Funny thing is the size of the update is listed as "120.0 MB - 711.6 MB"]]>Feb 21st 2008 1:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 2:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 1:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/Feb 21st 2008 1:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/microsoft-lets-loose-vista-sp1-for-x64-based-systems/>Control Panel>>Programs and Features

Click on ‘Turn windows features on or off’ on the left side of the screen

Uncheck ‘Remote Differential Compression’
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