Will I be able to buy a Vista SP1 Disc?

[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.

 

[andyd]

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?

 

[andyd]

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

 

[Timothy Daniels]

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*

 

[Bob F.]

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.

 

[David B.]

Knowing how qualified the geek desk is, I'm surprised he even knew what
Vista was.

 

[Timothy Daniels]

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*

 

[PotsOn]

Knowing how qualified the geek desk is, I'm surprised he even knew what
Vista was.

Well maybe it sinks in after so many customers come back complaining about
how well Vista doesn't work?

Cheers.

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