What's new in SP1 for Windows Vista? At that attention? What problems may encounter? How to create installation disk? Answers will find in this article.

History

For Windows 98 was a correction of errors and updating is so expressed that they arose from the new system is Windows 98 SE (Second Edition, or the second edition). For Windows 2000 were gradually released 4 Service Pack'a. In the case of Windows XP we are waiting out the 3rd Service Pack'a. The second Service Pack was so clear that the first few companies and users has delayed its use, primarily because of its incompatibility with some programs. Today, the views of many users agree that Microsoft could sell it separately (ie, similar to Windows 98 SE). Windows XP SP2 clearly belongs to populyarneyshim systems of today. How would SP3 for Windows XP will see popular, although few novelties.

Turning new features in these programs unfortunately do not find, but we can find small changes and improvements in the system as a whole. If you compare the clean installation of Windows Vista and the installation of SP1 found that it improved power management, productivity, stability and have been partially limited by the continuing requests for confirmation.

Power

Reducing energy consumption has been achieved optimization of some parts and putting new features. This part would be welcome, above all holders of laptops, for which energy is a major factor when choosing a laptop computer and operating system.

Reducing energy consumption has been achieved, for example, reduce the frequency updates with static screen that does not change more than 160 ms. This trick has been a while and some manufacturers are using laptops in their own tools to manage. The next optimization is to turn off the HD audio codec in the event of inactivity for more than 30 seconds. Earlier this codec was constantly switched on and increased energy. The positive impact on energy consumption could be more quickly switch to "Hibernate" or shutdown.

Productivity

Optimizing touched and performance of the system itself. Unfortunately the effect is not always visible, and may depend on other parameters. Performance visibly evident in the Explorer, which is now the backup process or backup files is faster. For supported devices reading SD memory card has been added support for Advanced DMA data transfer, which is smaller loads CPU. In the field of play and complex computer programs can be invisible difference here rather manifest themselves optimization software or drivers are needed.

Other

By the following correction can be prichest service "User Account Control, which has already been requested as often as before (this often leads to disable some of its users). In 32-bit systems on the new shows the actual number of RAM, previously used only memory. Then added a reference about passwords, ie If you forget your password, can help control question. New features include support for the format and exFAT to removable media such as USB flash disk. This format removes the shortcomings older format FAT32. Unfortunately, consistency is only with Windows Vista SP1. Included is also a large number of new drivers.

As with installation?

For Windows Vista installation method differs slightly from previous versions. Before installing the service package looked like copying files. In Windows Vista uses a disk, so the integration of individual packages and work with them, a bit more complicated. Currently, the market still placeholders carriers without integrated SP1. So, what is possible to obtain SP1?

Installation

One possibility is to download installation package and its installation. This solution is suitable for computers that are not connected to the Internet. Files with SP1 and the patches can transfer to a CD or other media anywhere. We need to look at the amount of 544 MB for 32-bit systems and 873 MB for 64-bit. For most installations must have a minimum 8 GB of free space on the system drive, the installation itself.

Updating

If the system is regularly updated, not necessarily to download large installation files, would be sufficient to download updated size 65 MB. This update may not be visible on all systems. That could be to cause, you can read here.

Integration

There are many ways to make the installation media with integrated SP1. We can download any of the tools to do it for us, such as vLite. Unfortunately, these products do not guarantee 100% functionality, in connection with the use of a method for integration than in the formal procedure.

The official procedure a bit more complicated. The mere description might seem like a separate article. In addition, it is necessary to have a few tools for working with images and package automatically install Windows (Windows AIK).

Why not install?

Arguments simple. In the first place may be some programs that will not work with SP1. In this case, can find other alternatives, or wait until the manufacturer will release updated version, which already works with SP1.

The second argument is similar, but relates to drivers. In this case, the search for alternatives is not and will not be anything other than wait, as a lead producer of the gland itself. In the case of unsupported device released earlier, probably will have no choice other is an update.

If you have problems with installation, the reasons may be different. The list of possible causes will find this link. The most common reasons that are not supported by the driver, fixed installation (vLite) or missing patches.

If you belong to a group of users who can not or do not want to use SP1, you can ispolzovatWindows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit for his blocking.

Conclusions

If your computer is composed of iron, which is supported by Windows Vista SP1 and use compatible software will be installing SP1 good step. As a result, we get increased productivity, reducing energy consumption, less evidence and more security. Otherwise, you need to wait until the problems of compatibility will be resolved.

SP1 is not a bomb, as some have been waiting for, but not bad. In SP1 has a lot of changes but use them now can not.