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iamataff

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December 19th, 2007 11:00

Vista service pack 1 Showing on desktop as evaluation copy ?

Hello I have just installed the service pack for vista through windows update and now on the desktop it says in the bottom right corner :- Windows Vista (TM) Evaluation Copy Build 6001

eskymi

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December 19th, 2007 11:00

That's because it's a beta copy.  VISTA SP1 RC, RC stands for Release Candidate.  It won't be an official version until early next year.
 
You can still use it, but it's not "official" yet.
 
Unless, I missed the official verison release.

keithg2

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December 19th, 2007 12:00

Reading the SP1RC_CPP_WUReleaseMessage.doc file, you will see this bullet in the "Before you Install" section:
 

·         Windows Vista SP1 RC is time-limited software.

Windows Vista SP1 RC will no longer operate after June 30, 2008 and should be uninstalled prior to that date. After installation your desktop will show the text “Evaluation Copy”. This does not mean that your system is no longer genuine but that you have installed a test version of software which is time-limited. The “Evaluation Copy” text will appear on your desktop after the second reboot after installing the service pack. Likewise, the “Evaluation Copy” text will remain on your desktop during the first reboot after uninstall the service pack, but will disappear after the next reboot.

C3PO5

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December 19th, 2007 13:00

Hi Bill B
It is a download you have to download and install it yourself it is not a part of
the windows updates yet!
See Yea.


Message Edited by C3PO5 on 12-19-2007 07:29 AM

viewmontny

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December 19th, 2007 13:00

Quoted from Maximum PC:

When you install Windows Vista SP1 using the full install download, the system checks to see if updates discussed in KB937287 (updates servicing stack to permit the service pack to be successfully installed), KB938371 (updates installer and permits service pack to be uninstalled before the final SP1 is installed), and KB937287 (updates BitLocker support on Windows Vista Ultimate and Enterprise editions) have been installed. They've been released separately via Windows Update, but if you don't have them yet, they must be installed first. (update 12-12-07 - Don't worry, the SP1 RC installer program will install them as needed).

If you use Windows Update to get Vista SP1 RC, you must install these updates before you will see Windows Vista SP1 offered as an update and they are displayed only after you install the update for Windows Update referenced earlier.

mombodog

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December 19th, 2007 14:00

"Windows Vista (TM) Evaluation Copy Build 6001 "
 
Normal, since any RC (Release Candidate) product is an Evaluation Copy, not to be used indefinitely.
 


Message Edited by mombodog on 12-19-2007 10:11 AM

mombodog

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December 19th, 2007 15:00

It is to remind you that is is a RC version, so you can remove it before installing the official SP1 when it is released, which is important.

iamataff

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December 19th, 2007 15:00

THANKS for all the information !! Its a pain in the backside that i have annoying writing on the screen...

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