Will I be able to buy a Vista SP1 Disc?

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andyd

I remember reading that this was possible, at least with XP, but I can't seem
to find any page that would allow this. The only thing I found was a page
that allowed digital download buyers to get back up discs.

Considering the fact that slipstreaming isn't possible, I would definitely
like to replace my Ultimate retail discs with sp1 discs.
 
Sorry I mean I want SP1 already added to Vista since I can't slipstream
myself. Not SP1 alone.

I don't see the option for XP though?
 
Just that I was skeptical about it so I figured if there is a XP page that
does the same thing then there will be one for Vista as well
 
The OP wants a disk with SP1 on it, not a Vista installation disk
with SP1 incorporated in it - that would be a new installation disk
and it would cost like one. With Windows XP, one could order
a disk with just the Service Pack updates for a small fee. The
only advantage is that you don't have to do a long download and
risk introducing errors, and you don't have to burn it to disk in
order to have it available for future re-installations.

*TimDaniels*
 
I got a new XP SP2 disk free at the Geek Desk in BestBuy once. I asked, and
the guy said he knows nothing about a Vista SP1 release offer, but I'd keep
my eye on it.
 
Did the guy at BestBuy give you a disk with XP's Service Pack 2
on it? Or did he give you an XP installation disk which incorporated
Service Pack 2 - commonly called the "XP/SP2" disk? Since it
was free, it in all likelihood was the former (just the Service Pack).

*TimDaniels*
 
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