Initially, service pack for Windows Vista is only in five languages for downloading. They will be in the form of a package for network installation as well as download version with Windows update.

 

Microsoft eliminated many childhood diseases of Windows Vista with Windows Vista service pack 1. Among other things, Windows Vista should copy and move files much faster than before. Moving files was the biggest problem with Windows Vista. When you wanted to move (Copy and Paste) your files from one hard drive to another one, then you needed long time for that.


After SP1 installation, you are able to use your Windows Vista without entering a valid product key. The Microsoft Windows Vista user must accept that he/she will be constantly asked for an activation or new serial number.

Here are some of the most important innovations and changes by Windows Vista 64-bit and 32-bit after SP1 installation:

 

1-    UEFI support - BIOS successor for 64-bit systems

2-    DirectX 10.1 support

3-    Symbols and icons for HD DVD and Blu-ray Drivers & Media

4-    ExFAT support - New file system especially for Flash devices

5-    Stability and reliability updates

6-    New improved start-repair tool

7-    Faster browsing network drivers

8-    Measures for longer battery life in mobile devices

9-    Faster unpacking and packing of compressed files

10- Moving Faster: order with numerous files

11- Faster copying of files on the same system and the network

12- Faster response to media processing

13- Faster loading large images

14- Improved performance of the Internet Explorer for Web pages with a lot of JavaScript

15- Increased effectiveness of Windows ReadyBoost devices

16- Improvements in Windows SuperFetch for shorter periods Resume

17- Better overall performance in media content by eliminating many errors

18- Security Development Life Cycle: New tools to detect the causes of errors in Microsoft Windows Vista

19- internal processes to improve, which should prevent future problems

20- API for security service providers such as Symantec to access the kernel protection for 64-bit systems

21- Advanced BitLocker drive encryption - There are no longer just boot drivers

22- Support for Windows Smart Card Framework

23- Full support for recent draft of the IEEE 802.11n specification

24- Support for the "Hotpatching" where Windows components can be updated without having to restart the computer

25- Faster installation of updates

26- Choice for favorite program for desktop search

27- Reports actually installed system memory, not only amount available

28- Reduced number of UAC messages

29- More detailed information in the event of non-activation, fault codes are replaced by texts comprehensible

30- WGA changes: OEM and Grace Time hacks no longer possible to remove the fashion Reduced Functionality

 

Be careful before you install your SP1 for Windows Vista 32bit and 64-bit. There are some problems with drivers. You should install service pack 1 for Windows Vista only when you are sure that you didn´t have any problem with your drivers before. If SP1 has any problem with your drivers, it will uninstall it but you are able to install your driver again.

Microsoft wants to solve the driver’s problems as soon as possible in cooperation with the hardware and software manufacturers.

A list of problems with drivers can be found in Microsoft´s Knowledge Base. All these new compatible drivers are already integrated into the SP1 for Windows Vista.