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    Vista RC1 and the real SP1

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by deaffob, Feb 26, 2008.

  1. deaffob

    deaffob Notebook Guru

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    Hi I installed the RC1(the beta version, one that says it's "evaluation copy" on your desktop background) a while ago and I've been using it ever since. I have a question about this RC1 version. I have no problem using it and haven't had any problems. I was wondering when the real SP1(final release) comes out, will I have to uninstall RC1 first to get the SP1 in the window update? I was just curious because I don't want to be missing out the real SP1.

    Peace~!
     
    deaffob, Feb 26, 2008
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  2. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    Yes you will have to uninstall it. The RC1 expires in June I believe.


    *Backup everything before uninstalling it*
     
    JCMS, Feb 26, 2008
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    eightd Notebook Evangelist

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    I did just to be safe, took about 20mins. When I installed the final version the installation process looked different. This doesn't mean the service pack data is different.

    BTW, I'm pretty sure RC1 Fresh 2 didn't have a time bomb but better safe than sorry.
     
    eightd, Feb 26, 2008
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Why backup before Uninstall? Will all programs installed during RC1 Period get deleted or smthg?

    What data may i lose?
     
    Nocturnal310, Feb 26, 2008
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    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    Because when I tried, the uninstaller kept looping for 6 straight hours and I had to reformat my HDD
     
    JCMS, Feb 26, 2008
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  6. deaffob

    deaffob Notebook Guru

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    How do I uninstall this RC1? I believe I have to go to Program and Feature and look up in Windows Updates. But I don't know which one to uninstall. I don't know the update number(ex. KB904040)
     
    deaffob, Feb 26, 2008
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    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Should be fairly obvious lol. I remember mine was labeled Vista Service Pack 1 or something.
     
    lixuelai, Feb 26, 2008
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  8. eightd

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    "Service Pack For Microsoft Windows (KB936330)"

    This is what your looking for.
     
    eightd, Feb 26, 2008
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  9. deaffob

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    got it thank you :)
     
    deaffob, Feb 26, 2008
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