SP2: Definitely Yes!

Finally I decided to install the Service Pack 2 into my flawless Windows Vista system. While the installation, in three stages, took less than an hour with no hiccups, this upgrade does not seem to change or worse, alter, anything already in SP1, and, unless I decide to roll up my sleeves and take a peek under the hood, all I care about at this point is that my Vaio machine continues to run as reliable as always. Actually this Service Pack, which includes a compilation for both Vista and Windows Server 2008, includes 838 updates for 22 types of components: Applications, Base Technologies, Computer Management, Core Virtualization, Data Services, desktop shell, Desktop Technologies, Development Tools & Processes, Documentation and Help, Drivers, Feedback and Supportability Platform, Localization, Multimedia, Networking, OS Deployment, Printing & Imaging Technologies, Security, Server Technologies, Storage, Tools, Windows Installer and Windows Portable Devices. I will try and post the list (have Excel 2007 ready or corresponding Excel reader), broken down as indicated above, of all the the knowledge base articles and links, hotfixes and security updates, many of which are available to the public on the Microsoft Download Center and Windows Update, while others are only available to specific customers or partners. There are other updates in Service Pack 2 which have not been released as updates and therefore are not presented in this list. Get the latest Windows Vista Service Pack. You may also need the Deployment Guide.