Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone

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Average User Rating:

2.8 2.8

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6.0 Build 6002
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97,936
Date Added:

Mar. 19, 2008
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434.5MB
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#17 in Motherboard Drivers

Editors' Review

by Download.com staff / February 27, 2009

Microsoft warns that the SP1 RC and the Refresh should not be installed on primary or mission critical machines, and rightfully so. This is not a basic Service Pack, but a beta, and should only be installed if you feel comfortable making serious and potentially severe adjustments to your machine.

If you installed the SP1 Release Candidate from December 2007, uninstall it before installing this RC Refresh. To install the Refresh, download the self-extracting EXE and right-click on the CMD file. Choose Run as administrator. This creates a Registry key to allow the update to install. Now go back to the Control Panel and go to System and Maintenance/Windows Update, turn automatic updating on, and select Check for updates. This way you stand a better chance of Vista detecting the SP1 RC Refresh on Microsoft's servers. Microsoft's documentation on the installation warns that it can take up to an hour to detect the patch.

Vista will automatically download and install two patches before running the SP1 Refresh, and Enterprise and Ultimate versions will install a third patch to make their BitLocker Encryption functions compatible. Users have noted that the biggest difference seems to be on laptops running Vista, where battery life increased. However, as this is a beta and a buggy and hard-to-install one at that, we recommend waiting until a more stable version is released.

Publisher's Description

From Microsoft: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an update to Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers. In addition to previously released updates, SP1 will contain changes focused on addressing specific reliability, performance, and compatibility issues; supporting new types of hardware; and adding support for several emerging standards. SP1 also will continue to make it easier for IT administrators to deploy and manage Windows Vista. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone version can be installed on systems with any of the following language versions: English (US), French, German, Japanese, or Spanish. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

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"A good patch worth installing"

graemeberry October 10, 2008 / Version: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone 6.0 Build 6002

2008-10-10 09:11:28 | By graemeberry

Pros

Has only really smoothed the creases from the release of Vista which was predictable. Looking forward for SP 2 which should implement some nice tools.

Cons

Only issue is lenght of time to install when other applications have been installed before hand.

Summary

Install it as it will boost the vista experience.

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"SLOWS DOWN MY LAPTOP BOOTUP BY 2 MINUTES!!!!!!!!!!!"

alvinneo July 30, 2008 / Version: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone 6.0 Build 6002

2008-07-30 19:38:41 | By alvinneo

Pros

There is no obvious benifit from installing this, i suppose it can solve some compatibility issues.

It does not affect normal PC activities

Cons

1.Slows down my super optimized startup(1 minute) to 3 minutes!

2.download was slow(not a very serious problem)

3.you cannot uninstall it

This really makesme very angry. i have tuneup utilities 2008,wopti,ccleaner and other optimization software which boost my startup time to just under 1 minute,but after installing this **** from MICROSOFT, my entire startup just slow to a hog. now F*** microsoft.

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"Yup...chuffed I installed it"

chonkers July 09, 2008 / Version: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone 6.0 Build 6002

2008-07-09 02:52:22 | By chonkers

Pros

together with the security, tweaking and default apps, I think SP1 is real added value...i have noticed a general, all round efficiency step up...from starup to shut down...scans thru to defragging etc...etc...particularly on HomePremium..the restore points summarily deleted themselves leaving me without a RP at all...wierd...this is now fixed..coolio

I have noticed however that on HomeP copying from disc drive to the HDD has slowed somewhat....however on Ultimate its whizz bang...hmmm!...still i give it a giga thumbs up

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"IT is super!"

scepanovic.nikola May 08, 2008 / Version: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone 6.0 Build 6002

2008-05-08 09:57:47 | By scepanovic.nikola

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This software is very super and it is the best!!!

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"cCashed mt system right off!"

SoftwarePI April 12, 2008 / Version: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone 6.0 Build 6002

2008-04-12 21:50:18 | By SoftwarePI

Pros

ZERO again! created a never ending cycle of blue death within minutes of install.

Cons

Can't you read? Or, did you give this junk a good rating because anything Microsoft is good if you use Vista? You will hate yourself when you find your review shuved up the dark side so far a jack hammer can't get it out.

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"Install this and you will need a mirical."

miracleman3 April 11, 2008 / Version: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone 6.0 Build 6002

2008-04-11 13:44:30 | By miracleman3

Pros

Nothing whatsoever.

Cons

I do believe Microsoft, in their zest to improve Vista, they have released a system destroyer instead of a service pack. I know it destroyed my Dell XPS. I had all the disks to reformat the hard drive and re-install Vista or I'd have been up the creek without a paddle as they say. Blue screen that had no fix at all. Like the others after said blue screen, system restore was laid waste. It's up to you, but I'd block this install at all costs, at least for now. Change your update settings. Hide this bad boy, please. I did and I'm up and running fast and stable.

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"NONE!"

new_breed April 08, 2008 / Version: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone 6.0 Build 6002

2008-04-08 22:06:29 | By new_breed

Pros

Re-formatted my PC three times because of this (can't say what I'd like to say) garbage. Microsoft has to be aware of these problems by now. I'm tickesd off so bad you just don't know. Fix it, now, or kill it is what I say. I've blocked the installation and am hoping I can keep my system running this time but theres no telling.

Cons

Read above and allow install at your own risk. Makes me feel like I've been used by Microsoft without my permission.

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"Make sure you backup your system first !!!!"

gazbrewer April 06, 2008 / Version: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone 6.0 Build 6002

2008-04-06 13:27:24 | By gazbrewer

Pros

Hmmmm, installed ok on my PC.

Cons

SP1 crashed my laptop, would not boot at all. I'm an MCSE, but I still could not recover it. I used the recovery menu command prompt to copy any files I didn't have backed up onto a USB drive, before I rebuilt my laptop. Use with caution.

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"its good"

ankit231085 April 06, 2008 / Version: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone 6.0 Build 6002

2008-04-06 07:45:17 | By ankit231085

Pros

its good

Cons

its good

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"They really blew it this time!"

sharkhunter922 April 06, 2008 / Version: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone 6.0 Build 6002

2008-04-06 06:18:16 | By sharkhunter922

Pros

Nothing good to say about SP 1 for Vista at all! What kind of idiots does Bill Gates have working at Microsoft? In their over zeal to improve Vista, they blundered badly. This is, undoubtedly a minus star update, that was released way to soon.

Cons

Installed, blue screen, memory dump several times. Tried to restore system every way known to man, from windows, from safe mode and from my Vista DVD. nothing. More blue screen, memory dump errors. Reformat was the only solution. What a load of you know what, this is! I truly feel bad for those who have no disks or thse knowledge to reformat after this service pack is done trashing their systems.

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What's new in version 6.0 Build 6002
This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

General
Publisher	Microsoft
Publisher web site	http://www.microsoft.com/
Release Date	March 19, 2008
Date Added	March 19, 2008
Version	6.0 Build 6002

Category
Category	Drivers
Subcategory	Motherboard Drivers

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows/Vista
Additional Requirements	None

Download Information
File Size	434.5MB
File Name	Windows6.0-KB936330-X86-wave0.exe

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Total Downloads	97,936
Downloads Last Week	7

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