Vista SP2

[Ed O'Brien]

Vista Home Premium

I am psyching myself up to installing SP2 but would like to hear a few
Microsoft-MVP's opinions. So far I've heard of people experiencing all kinds
of problems, more than previous updates in Vista and XP - I had no trouble
with either, including Vista SP1, but I suspect there may be some bugs to
watch out for.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Ed

 

[Malke]

Vista Home Premium

I am psyching myself up to installing SP2 but would like to hear a few
Microsoft-MVP's opinions. So far I've heard of people experiencing all
kinds of problems, more than previous updates in Vista and XP - I had no
trouble with either, including Vista SP1, but I suspect there may be some
bugs to watch out for.

I've installed SP2 on numerous machines and had no issues. It was an easier
and quicker process than SP1. However, you should always take precautions
before installing a Service Pack.

Make sure your computer is completely virus/malware-free.
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Do maintenance.
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Maintenance

Back up your data to external media (DVD-R, external hard drive, etc.)
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Backing_Up

Disable real-time antivirus/security programs before you start the
installation. I also like to have only the necessary processes running.

I prefer to use the downloaded installer rather than Windows Update.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...d5-f907-4406-9012-a5c3199ea2b3&displaylang=en

Learn about SP2 - has links to the download, the DVD order, and installation
support
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/quick-start/service-packs.aspx

Malke

 

[Ed O'Brien]

Good advice, Malke. I'll be getting on with it.

Just one question for both me and the benefit of others: why not use Windows
Update?

Ed

 

[Malke]

Good advice, Malke. I'll be getting on with it.

Just one question for both me and the benefit of others: why not use
Windows Update?

You can do that if you like. I'm a computer tech and I like to have all my
tools with me so I have various Service Packs already on CD-R. Just make
sure you've done your prep work before you start installing the SP.

Malke

 

[Ed O'Brien]

Thanks, Malke.

I only asked out of interest for others. I have usually done it that way
myself but only because I feel safer off-line. Because my McAfee
antivirus/firewall etc cannot be disabled I have to uninstall it.

That said, it's all done. Start to finish 50 minutes. At present everything
seems normal.

Thanks for your time and trouble.

Best wishes,

Ed

 

[Tree*Rat]

Vista Home Premium

I am psyching myself up to installing SP2 but would like to hear a few
Microsoft-MVP's opinions. So far I've heard of people experiencing all
kinds of problems, more than previous updates in Vista and XP - I had
no trouble with either, including Vista SP1, but I suspect there may
be some bugs to watch out for.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Ed

Large download!, The only problem i had was it locked up almost near the
end. re-booted and it finished it off with no problems.

Been installed now for a few weeks with no problems - other than a DVD
drive issue that i had before the install.

The only thing i did do (as advised by a friend) is that if your running
on an nvidia card - reinstall or check for updates with the driver as he
had some major issues, though i didnt (but updated the drivers anyway to
be sure).

hope that helps