When will Vista SP1 be available?
Posted
Monday, February 04, 2008 12:48 PM
by
sdeming
Q: (from Tom)
Hello. We have met at user group meetings a few times in the past.
I am thinking about getting a new computer, with Vista, really soon.
I understand that there have been some problems and that MSFT is working on solutions/corrections.
Can you give me an idea when a revised version of Vista will be available with the necessary fixes.
Thanks for your reply.
A:
As issues have been identified and isolated, Microsoft has been releasing patches. So anytime you buy a new computer, the best, first step you should take is to connect to WindowsUpdate.Microsoft.com and download all of the available patches.
There is a regression tested version of all of the patches to date (Windows Vista Service Pack 1) which will be released shortly, but I can’t say for certain how soon our OEM system builders will be integrating SP1 into their build process.
My recommendation would be to buy your new computer when you are ready, apply the patches available from Windows Update immediately, and they apply SP1 when it is available. That’s what I’m doing; my wife and I just got brand new Windows Vista computers for Christmas. If you want to wait, contact your chosen computer manufacturer and make sure you know they’ve applied SP1 on your machine.