The service pack cleanup tool has been renamed for SP2. The command is now compcln.exe.
Run this command from the command line. After running this command you WILL NOT be able to uninstall SP2.
Windows
Vista SP2
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 has been released to the general public. These downloads contain both Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2.
These should appear via Windows Update today.
*edit 14:26 (EST) – It is on Windows Update now. I’m downloading it and installing on my last Vista machine (all others that had Vista are on Windows 7 now). My download (x64) is 567.3 MB.
“Service Pack 1 is a prerequisite for installing Service Pack 2.”
Downloads:
Windows Vista SP2 (x86)
Windows Vista SP2 (x64)
Windows Vista SP2 Five Language Standalone DVD ISO
Notable Changes in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Vista SP2
Paul Thurrott – Windows 7, October 15
Microsoft also says it will finalize Windows 7 in mid-August and deliver it to the public in time for the 2009 holiday season. I can tell you, however, that the general availability date is a lot more specific than that: You’ll be able to get the final version of Windows 7 publicly on October 15, 2009, according to the current schedule.
Paul’s Article
Source – Neowin
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta
Overview
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans your PC’s system, programs and devices to check if it’s able to run Windows 7. After a few minutes, the report will let you know if your PC meets the system requirements, if there are any known compatibility issues with your programs and devices, and will also provide guidance on your upgrade options to Windows 7.
System Requirements
* Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP Service Pack 2
* .NET 2.0 Framework or higher if running on Windows XP
Download Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta
Click below for pics from XP & Vista
[Read more…] about Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta
Windows 7 RC Available
Hit up Neowin for download links.
Are You Using Windows 7?
New poll is up. —–>>>
Just curious how many of you are using Windows 7. What do you think of it? Any major issues?
Here are a few screenshots of my 7 desktop if you’re interested:
screenshot #1 screenshot #2
Customizing Vista, FINAL
As promised, the aforementioned Customizing Vista article is done.
Customize The Way Vista Looks
I would love to hear comments and feedback. What do you use to Customize Vista? Got a screenshot you want to share (links only please)?
*Updated March 09, 2009 for final version.
Customizing Vista, Just Having A Little Fun!
I’ve been bored and playing around with customizing the look of Vista. I’ll have an article up on what I did in the next few days.
In the mean time, here’s a screenshot for you:
Full Size (1680×1050), Medium Size (1000×625)
Windows Vista SP2 RC released to general public
Neowin: Exclusive: Windows Vista SP2 RC released to general public
Neowin has the scoop. However, as of this writing and as noted by the user comments the only download that points to the new files is the ISO link.
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TIP:
The service pack cleanup tool has been changed and is now compcln.exe.
WARNING – If you run compcln.exe you will not be able to uninstall the RC and therefore you will be unable to install the final version when released.
I made a backup with TI and will revert to that when the final is released.
Engineering Windows 7 – UAC Feedback and Follow-Up
With this feedback and a lot more we are going to deliver two changes to the Release Candidate that we’ll all see. First, the UAC control panel will run in a high integrity process, which requires elevation. That was already in the works before this discussion and doing this prevents all the mechanics around SendKeys and the like from working. Second, changing the level of the UAC will also prompt for confirmation.