Windows Vista SP1 RC Public Release

tuanming · December 12th, 2007

This will supposedly disable the OEM hack and other hack/crack that trick Vista into believe it's genuine

Vista x86 Download details: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC - 5 Language Standalone Package

Vista x64 Download details: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC for x64 Based Editions - 5 Language Standalone Package

**MiretanK** · December 12th, 2007

Wait... requires WGA?

Hard core Rikki · December 12th, 2007

The "fix" will certainly be b0rken before 24 hours

Xtreme2damax · December 12th, 2007

I are will be diving off the plank into the seas of one eyed Willy to find a fix before installing this.

Or were you just joking about it rendering OEM hacks useless tuanming? Gasp, does that mean the paradox hack and Cl0ny's one click activator are useless now too?

MasterPhW · December 12th, 2007

I am happy to have a MSDNAA license! ^^

deamonhunter · December 12th, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuanming

This will supposedly disable the OEM hack and other hack/crack that trick Vista into believe it's genuine

Vista x86 Download details: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC - 5 Language Standalone Package

Vista x64 Download details: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC for x64 Based Editions - 5 Language Standalone Package

is this the only thing the sp will do ??
what about memory managing and driver support and stuff

**MiretanK** · December 13th, 2007

Anyone testing it? I wonder if there's some performance increase.

Hard core Rikki · December 13th, 2007

should be, at least in networking and with the speed hotfixes slipped in the SP. Actually, its not really like they improved anything, they just fixed what was supposed to be working fine from the first release. See how sh**ty coding and proofing procedures can get you business ?

Now Vista users have to decide whether they want to live with the original flawed release or as usual install service packs just because they're told to do so.

**MiretanK** · December 13th, 2007

What I meant was.. is it really necessary if you already use the performance/compat patches?

Hard core Rikki · December 13th, 2007

MS patches and service packs are known for having some performance improvements constituted of modified settings. Rechecking system settings should ensure there is no fecreased reliability after "updates"

The mere removal of the Reduced Functionalty Mode would entice many to use it anyway when it's final

Samor · December 13th, 2007

I've got it installed. the first positive thing I can report is that my system is still up and running

Xtreme2damax · December 13th, 2007

Wga, hmmmm? Windows Gay Advantage?

Just like last time, watch it be cracked before SP1 release or on the same day just like before the official Vista release.

Hard core Rikki · December 13th, 2007

Vista sucks so much not even pirates are flocking to it.
A service pack wouldn't in itself suffice for increasing the installer userbase, but making Vista itself less annoying to the everyday user (less chatty UAC for example), and less ressources-intensive would already sound as a significant improvement for average joes.

Samor · December 13th, 2007

you're really praising vista, aren't you?

tuanming · December 14th, 2007

I actually like Windows Vista because I'm tired looking/playing with Windows XP which is about 5 years olds OS. I'm waiting for Windows Vienna aka Windows 7, the successor of Vista in 2009 or early 2010 to be released

If you have proper hardwares or "modern hardwares" (2006-2007) then you should be fine, but also your system have to be balanced as well, or else it'd get bottlenecked if one of the components is running faster than the others... Beside drivers and application incomparability, which SP1 will soon solve most of the issues, it will be as good as XP, if not better

raksmey1309 · December 14th, 2007

Huge microsoft steps against piracy.hehe i will see who will win.

tuanming · December 14th, 2007

The battle of the Geeks vs. the Nerds

if that what you meant. To simplify for those who didn't get the irony/joke.. It's the battle between hackers and Microsoft...

**mudlord** · December 14th, 2007

Quote:

Gasp, does that mean the paradox hack and Cl0ny's one click activator are useless now too?

Yes, PARADOX's emulator seems to be defeated. At this moment...

Quote:

It's the battle between hackers and Microsoft...

And it will never end. The crackers have victories, so does MS, so its like running around in circles.

tuanming · December 14th, 2007

The game of cat and mouse. Anyone watch Tom's and Jerry? Man I loved that cartoon when i was a kid...

Samor · December 15th, 2007

I think SP1 causes Fraps to not work. It also seems to override the forced nvidia vsync setting.
=P
oh, and maybe it's a little faster...dunno. Other than that, I didn't see a lot of difference, so I uninstalled it, and indeed, fraps started working again after that ;p

December 12th, 2007	#1 (permalink)
tuanming Final Fantasy XXX Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA, TX Posts: 1,746	Windows Vista SP1 RC Public Release This will supposedly disable the OEM hack and other hack/crack that trick Vista into believe it's genuine Vista x86 Download details: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC - 5 Language Standalone Package Vista x64 Download details: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC for x64 Based Editions - 5 Language Standalone Package __________________ Intel Core2Duo E6300 1.86Ghz L629A244 @ 3.78GHz Asus P5K-E Wifi/AP Rev.1.02g Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120+ FM121 (110 cfm fan) ATI x1900 GT Rev.2 256mb 513/657 G.Skill 2x1gb Hz--540MHz

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Hard core Rikki Let's go! Come on! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Perpetual Hawaii Posts: 5,215	The "fix" will certainly be b0rken before 24 hours __________________ < My deviantART \|\| GENERALEMU \|\| Webcomics VBA-M \|\| @ES <(^_^)> <(^_^)> *Best BAN reasons ever*

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December 13th, 2007	#7 (permalink)
MiretanK bmlejanfjnfsknf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: kbnodibmp Posts: 2,320	Anyone testing it? I wonder if there's some performance increase. __________________ GeneralEmu\|dA Page\|flickr\|Unseen64\|Desktank

December 13th, 2007	#8 (permalink)
Hard core Rikki Let's go! Come on! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Perpetual Hawaii Posts: 5,215	should be, at least in networking and with the speed hotfixes slipped in the SP. Actually, its not really like they improved anything, they just fixed what was supposed to be working fine from the first release. See how shty coding and proofing procedures can get you business ? Now Vista users have to decide whether they want to live with the original flawed release or as usual install service packs just because they're told to do so. __________________ < My deviantART \|\| GENERALEMU \|\| Webcomics VBA-M \|\| @ES <(^_^)> <(^_^)> Best BAN reasons ever**

December 13th, 2007	#9 (permalink)
MiretanK bmlejanfjnfsknf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: kbnodibmp Posts: 2,320	What I meant was.. is it really necessary if you already use the performance/compat patches? __________________ GeneralEmu\|dA Page\|flickr\|Unseen64\|Desktank

December 13th, 2007	#10 (permalink)
Hard core Rikki Let's go! Come on! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Perpetual Hawaii Posts: 5,215	MS patches and service packs are known for having some performance improvements constituted of modified settings. Rechecking system settings should ensure there is no fecreased reliability after "updates" The mere removal of the Reduced Functionalty Mode would entice many to use it anyway when it's final __________________ < My deviantART \|\| GENERALEMU \|\| Webcomics VBA-M \|\| @ES <(^_^)> <(^_^)> *Best BAN reasons ever*

December 13th, 2007	#11 (permalink)
Samor racing gamer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NL Posts: 5,355	I've got it installed. the first positive thing I can report is that my system is still up and running __________________ Steam Community :: ID :: samor YouTube Channel (updated 28-9-2008)

December 13th, 2007	#12 (permalink)
Xtreme2damax Registered Ball Crusher Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In my bedroomz optimizing PCSX2 by kicking it in the nuts. Posts: 2,023	Wga, hmmmm? Windows Gay Advantage? Just like last time, watch it be cracked before SP1 release or on the same day just like before the official Vista release. __________________ Xtemulation Wiki Download Dolphin SVN Compiles Here!!!! Dolphin SVN Revision Compatibility List!

December 13th, 2007	#13 (permalink)
Hard core Rikki Let's go! Come on! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Perpetual Hawaii Posts: 5,215	Vista sucks so much not even pirates are flocking to it. A service pack wouldn't in itself suffice for increasing the installer userbase, but making Vista itself less annoying to the everyday user (less chatty UAC for example), and less ressources-intensive would already sound as a significant improvement for average joes. __________________ < My deviantART \|\| GENERALEMU \|\| Webcomics VBA-M \|\| @ES <(^_^)> <(^_^)> *Best BAN reasons ever*

December 13th, 2007	#14 (permalink)
Samor racing gamer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NL Posts: 5,355	you're really praising vista, aren't you? __________________ Steam Community :: ID :: samor YouTube Channel (updated 28-9-2008)

December 14th, 2007	#15 (permalink)
tuanming Final Fantasy XXX Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA, TX Posts: 1,746	I actually like Windows Vista because I'm tired looking/playing with Windows XP which is about 5 years olds OS. I'm waiting for Windows Vienna aka Windows 7, the successor of Vista in 2009 or early 2010 to be released If you have proper hardwares or "modern hardwares" (2006-2007) then you should be fine, but also your system have to be balanced as well, or else it'd get bottlenecked if one of the components is running faster than the others... Beside drivers and application incomparability, which SP1 will soon solve most of the issues, it will be as good as XP, if not better __________________ Intel Core2Duo E6300 1.86Ghz L629A244 @ 3.78GHz Asus P5K-E Wifi/AP Rev.1.02g Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120+ FM121 (110 cfm fan) ATI x1900 GT Rev.2 256mb 513/657 G.Skill 2x1gb Hz--540MHz

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raksmey1309 <_-AK-_> Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kingdom of Cambodia Posts: 1,257	Huge microsoft steps against piracy.hehe i will see who will win. __________________ If I will be rewarded for my meritorious acts,I wish to be reborn in Kampujia (again) Preah Vihear,a Khmer temple is on the list of UNESCO world heritage. Hopefully to wake up some Thai people from their long day dream.XD

December 14th, 2007	#17 (permalink)
tuanming Final Fantasy XXX Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA, TX Posts: 1,746	The battle of the Geeks vs. the Nerds if that what you meant. To simplify for those who didn't get the irony/joke.. It's the battle between hackers and Microsoft... __________________ Intel Core2Duo E6300 1.86Ghz L629A244 @ 3.78GHz Asus P5K-E Wifi/AP Rev.1.02g Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120+ FM121 (110 cfm fan) ATI x1900 GT Rev.2 256mb 513/657 G.Skill 2x1gb Hz--540MHz

December 14th, 2007	#19 (permalink)
tuanming Final Fantasy XXX Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA, TX Posts: 1,746	The game of cat and mouse. Anyone watch Tom's and Jerry? Man I loved that cartoon when i was a kid... __________________ Intel Core2Duo E6300 1.86Ghz L629A244 @ 3.78GHz Asus P5K-E Wifi/AP Rev.1.02g Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120+ FM121 (110 cfm fan) ATI x1900 GT Rev.2 256mb 513/657 G.Skill 2x1gb Hz--540MHz

December 15th, 2007	#20 (permalink)
Samor racing gamer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NL Posts: 5,355	I think SP1 causes Fraps to not work. It also seems to override the forced nvidia vsync setting. =P oh, and maybe it's a little faster...dunno. Other than that, I didn't see a lot of difference, so I uninstalled it, and indeed, fraps started working again after that ;p __________________ Steam Community :: ID :: samor YouTube Channel (updated 28-9-2008)

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