SP1

[Danie Vink]

Hi,

Have I got this right? When installing SP1 (RC) on any version on Vista
(fully activated) it converts the installation to eval copy????

 

[Gary Mount]

From the web site where you can download the SP...

"Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh is time-limited software.
Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh will no longer operate after June 30, 2008 and
should be uninstalled prior to that date. After installation your desktop
will show the text "Evaluation Copy". This does not mean that your system is
no longer genuine but that you have installed a test version of software
which is time-limited. The "Evaluation Copy" text will appear on your
desktop after the second reboot after installing the service pack. Likewise,
the "Evaluation Copy" text will remain on your desktop during the first
reboot after uninstall the service pack, but will disappear after the next
reboot.
"

 

[Danie Vink]

Well, that solves that one.

Thanks

From the web site where you can download the SP...

"Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh is time-limited software.
Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh will no longer operate after June 30, 2008
and should be uninstalled prior to that date. After installation your
desktop will show the text "Evaluation Copy". This does not mean that your
system is no longer genuine but that you have installed a test version of
software which is time-limited. The "Evaluation Copy" text will appear on
your desktop after the second reboot after installing the service pack.
Likewise, the "Evaluation Copy" text will remain on your desktop during
the first reboot after uninstall the service pack, but will disappear
after the next reboot.
"

 

[Richard]

It is not clear if you are forced to uninstall SP1 or if you must uninstall
Vista.

 

[MICHAEL]

It is not clear if you are forced to uninstall SP1 or if you must uninstall
Vista.

You will only have to uninstall SP1 RC1.
Unless, something goes wrong with the uninstall
and you have to reinstall Vista, and that's always
a possibility with beta software. Especially, with
beta software that has the enormity and complexity
of a service pack.

Got backups?


-Michael

 

[Kendall]

In order to install Window Vista Service Pack 1, you must uninstall the
beta, if you are using it, and install service pack 1. It is strongly
recommended that you install the service pack because all of the software
and hardware manufactures will begin to require Service Pack 1 in vista in
order to use their services.