Download Windows Server 2008 and Vista SP2 (32-bit and 64-bit All Languages Official KB948465 Links)

After first wave of Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2, which is SP2 update package for system with 5 localized languages (English, German, French, Japanese, or Spanish.) been officially released more than a month ago, Microsoft has posted the all languages version of Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server SP2 standalone update package in wave 2 on June 30, 2008.

The all language versions of SP2 (Service Pack 2) for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 can be used to update and upgrade any editions Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, regardless of language packs installed, provided Windows Vista SP1 is installed. Windows Server 2008 is shipped with SP1 built-in. The all language version of SP2 for 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) systems standalone update setup installer and standalone DVD ISO is now available for free download via Microsoft Download Center.

Download Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 – All Language Standalone for x86-based Systems (KB948465)

Windows6.0-KB948465-X86.exe

Download Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 – All Language Standalone for x64-based Systems (KB948465)

Windows6.0-KB948465-X64.exe

Download Windows Server 2008 Service pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 – All Language Standalone DVD ISO (KB948465)

6002.18005.090410-1830-1_iso_update_sp_wave1-RTMSP2.1_DVD.iso

Note: The DVD ISO image that contains Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x86, x64, IA-64 and Windows Vista for x86, x64.

If you’re looking for MSDN or TechNet released Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 with SP2 integrated or slipstreamed, both slipstreamed Windows Server 2008 with SP2 integrated DVD ISO or slipstreamed Windows Vista with SP2 integrated DVD ISO is also available for download. Also available for download is MUI language packs (LIP) for Windows Vista SP2 and MUI language packs for Windows Server 2008.

Download Windows Server 2008 and Vista SP2 RTM (6002.18005)

Microsoft has finally compiled the final RTM version of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. As usual, the setup installer for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2 have been leaked to Internet for free download by all, way ahead of official Microsoft release.

The final RTM of SP2 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista has the file build version of 6002.18005, with full string of 6.0.6002.18005, as mentioned in article about SP2 RTM-Escrow, and confirmed by Windows Team Blog post. mychaelo has posted on My Digital Life forums the leaked Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 standalone setup installers, for both 32bit and 64bit, in the form of RapidShare and DepositFiles HTTP download links plus torrents for BT download.

32-bit (x86) Windows Vista and Server 2008 SP2 RTM (All 36 Languages)

BUILD: 6002.18005
FILE: Windows6.0-KB948465-X86.exe
SIZE: 475,67 Mb
CRC32: 8D07A886
MD5: cad218b99fc301836e385049c75f5eaf
SHA-1: 7f8aa802e157282d84cf47950281de53a8c26f22

HTTP: Windows6.0-KB948465-X86.exe
BT Torrent: Windows6.0-KB948465-X86.torrent

64-bit (x64) Windows Vista and Server 2008 SP2 RTM (All 36 Languages)

BUILD: 6002.18005
FILE: Windows6.0-KB948465-X64.exe
SIZE: 745.67 MB
CRC32: 19C1676E
MD5: db35df98ae5a6fd085386580a6ee8b55
SHA-1: f0e46deb7734b8ed277b0cf2304ee2babc4d9b1c

HTTP: Windows6.0-KB948465-X64.exe
BT Torrent: Windows6.0-KB948465-X64.torrent

The standalone setup installer for Windows Vista and WS 2008 SP2 contains all 36 languages to support all localized operating system. No need to wait for any separate language waves to be released. However, for Windows Vista users who want to download a smaller SP2 update files, standalone SP2 installers for specific waves are also available.

32bit (x86) Windows Vista and Server 2008 SP2 RTM (Wave 0 - English, Japanese, Spanish, German and French)

BUILD: 6002.18005.090410-1830
FILE: Windows6.0-KB948465-X86.exe
SIZE: 365,230,920 bytes
CRC: 3368C777
MD5: C9394FD32DB15619328AF4FF0315750A
SHA1: 106C0484D7449CC4B70353C21D0C0D63E4BA66C3

HTTP Download: MICROSOFT.WINDOWS.VISTA.AND.SERVER.2008.SP2.RTM.X86.W0.RIP.DVD-WZTiSO.rar
BT Torrent: MICROSOFT.WINDOWS.VISTA.AND.SERVER.2008.SP2.RTM.X86.W0.RIP.DVD-WZTiSO.torrent

64bit (x64) Windows Vista and Server 2008 SP2 RTM (Wave 0 - English, Japanese, Spanish, German and French)

BUILD: 6002.18005.090410-1830
FILE: Windows6.0-KB948465-X64.exe
SIZE: 605,410,472 bytes
CRC: 1737E14D
MD5: A3BCB1FFDB366397FA5FAB0898EB098D
SHA1: BE8D74ADC029FA7350FC1F0D32BEF853C0519A92

HTTP Download: MICROSOFT.WINDOWS.VISTA.AND.SERVER.2008.SP2.RTM.X64.W0.RIP.DVD-WZTiSO.rar
BT Torrent: MICROSOFT.WINDOWS.VISTA.AND.SERVER.2008.SP2.RTM.X64.W0.RIP.DVD-WZTiSO.torrent

Windows Vista Users will require to download and install Windows Vista SP1 prior to updating SP2. Officially, the roll out of Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 via Windows Update will take months, although the installer will make available publicly soon, during the second quarter of 2009. Those not intends to install SP2 onto their system should download and install Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit. However, Windows Vista SP1 will be made mandatory and started to deploy to all Windows Vista soon.

For Windows users who prefer to fresh install Windows Vista with SP2 from clean state (after reformatting hard disk), Windows Vista with SP2 slipstreamed or integrated DVD ISO images are also leaked to Internet.

Windows Vista SP2: RTM Escrow build reaches beta testers

Neowin earlier reported that the RTM Escrow build of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 had been released to a group of internal testers. Microsoft today released WindowsVista and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 RTM Escrow build to Connect beta testers.

This build is available on Windows Update for download and install or by a number of other package options such as Slipstream versions and Standalone installers, for the Connect beta testers. The build string reads 6002.17043.090312-1835 which is different from the one we reported earlier.

If you are a Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2 Connect beta tester, you can download this build today from Microsoft Connect.

Windows Vista SP2 RC released to general public

Update: The download pages and TechNet website are now updated with the SP2 RC information

As expected, Windows Vista Service Pack 2 RC and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 RC is now available to general public for download. You can download the SP2 RC for both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 below:

• ISO for Windows Server 2008 x86/x64/ia64 and Windows Vista x86/x64
• x86 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista x86
• x64 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista x64
• IA64 for Windows Server 2008 ia64

The service pack is delivered as a single release for both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. There will be a single 32-bit standalone installer (302 MB to 390 MB) for both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. However, there will be two 64-bit standalone installers, including one which covers x64 architectures (508 MB to 622 MB) and one for Itanium 64-bit (384 MB to 396 MB)

Even though the download page and TechNet website still says its SP2 beta, the download file name reveals that this is indeed the SP2 RC build - 6002.16670.090130-1715_iso_update_sp_wave0-RCSP2.0_DVD.iso. This build is the same build sent out to select testers last week.

Thanks to Neowin user UAC for the heads up

Windows Vista SP2 RC build released to testers

TechARP predicted last month that RC-Escrow build of SP2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 will be released between the dates Jan 26-30 and the RC build between the dates Feb 16-20. The RC Escrow build of SP2 was sent to testers at the end of January and the rumor is that now Microsoft has released the RC build of SP2 to Microsoft Connect testers exactly between the dates predicted by TechARP.

Ars reports that RC build is available for download as a standalone installer package or via Windows Update or as a slipstreamed download which includes 691 individual hotfixes. Public beta of SP2 was released in December 2008 and the final release is expected to happen around April or May according to TechARP.

Windows 7 also appears to be moving towards the release candidate build at the end of February, which raises a serious discussion over whether users would still stay on Vista or jump to Windows 7. Not to forget that Windows 7 is also rumored to hit RTM in August.

Microsoft delays Windows Vista SP2 by a month

Tech ARP reports that Windows Vista SP2 might be delayed until March. Microsoft will deliver a Release Candidate of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 in March and not in February. Also, Microsoft will send the service pack build to OEM and retailers only in the second quarter of 2009 and not in April.

Below are the scheduled dates as predicted by TechARP:


Image Courtesy: Tech ARP

The time delay between RTM and Public Versions release is hard to predict as there was a delay of 2 weeks between Windows XP SP3's RTM and Public Versions and 6 weeks delay in case of Windows Vista SP1.

Microsoft is releasing a Release Candidate (RC) Escrow Build in February instead of the normal RC build. The Escrow Build is a build where development halts and developers & beta testers start testing the product for any show-stopper bugs.

Microsoft has announced that it is not mandatory for OEMs to install Windows Vista SP2 and is marked as an optional install. This clearly shows that Microsoft indeed wants everybody to move to Windows 7. Many OEMs will be hesitant about spending more money and effort for qualifying new builds with their products. It becomes the sole responsibilty of the consumer now to update to Vista SP2.

In a nutshell, Microsoft has delayed the Windows Vista SP2 release by a month and who knows, you might get another Windows 7 build in the mean time!

However, the big question now is: Will you be installing Windows Vista SP2 or Wait for Windows 7?

Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta

The articles below are specific to the Beta release of Windows Vista Service Pack 2. You can use this information to evaluate and deploy Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta.

For information about Windows Vista, see Windows Vista Technical Library Roadmap.

To download Windows Vista SP2 Beta, see Windows Vista Service Pack 2

Product Evaluation

Frequently Asked Questions: Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Beta and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta

This article provides answers to some of the most common questions about the Beta release of Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Vista SP2.

Notable Changes in Windows Server 2008 SP2 Beta and Windows Vista SP2 Beta

This document describes the notable changes made to Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista in Service Pack 2, which were focused on addressing specific reliability, performance, and compatibility issues, supporting new types of hardware, and adding support for several emerging standards, and lists all the hot fixes and security updates included in this service pack.

Windows Vista SP2 Beta and Windows Server 2008 SP2 BetaTest Focus Guide

This guide provides scenarios for testing and evaluating the changes in the Beta release of Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2.

Getting Started

Release Notes for this Beta Release of Windows Vista Service Pack 2

These release notes address late-breaking issues and information related to Windows Vista SP2 Beta.

Hotfixes and Security Updates in Windows Server 2008 SP2 Beta and Windows Vista SP2 Beta

This document lists all the hotfixes and security updates included in the Beta release of Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Vista SP2.

Deployment

Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Deployment Guide

This guide includes technical information, procedures, and recommendations for deploying Windows Vista SP2 Beta in a business or corporate environment.

See Also

Other Resources

Download Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta

Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) Build 16497

Microsoft is laboring to serve Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista a little over a year after the availability of Service Pack 1, beating Windows 7 to the market. The first development milestones of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 have already shipped to testers and are even available for download for users of the operating system outside of the limited testing pool selected by Microsoft. Come 2009, the Redmond company will make available the Release Candidate of the operating system's SP2 one year after the RTM of SP1, just to deliver the gold bits a couple of months after that.

According to TechARP, Microsoft will offer the first Release Candidate of Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista in February 2009. Vista SP1 was of course released to manufacturing on February 4, 2008, concomitantly with the RTM of Windows Server 2008. Come April 2009, the software giant reportedly plans to sign-off the code for Vista SP2. As it happened with SP1, the RTM and availability deadlines for Vista SP2 might not coincide. Vista SP1 RTM'd in February but was only up for grabs in mid-March 2008.

While building Windows 7, the Redmond company is also looking to the evolution of Vista, but SP2 will be nothing more than a standard service pack release. Fact is that the impact delivered by SP2 for Vista SP1 is bound to be equivalent to that of SP3 for Windows XP SP2. While SP2 will represent an evolution for Vista, it will be nowhere at the level of Windows 7, which according to all reports will be offered by the end of 2009.

Microsoft already offered the first taste of Windows Vista SP2 via a Beta release, namely Build 6002.16497. By the looks of the first Beta Build of Vista SP2, Microsoft appears to focus on under-the-hood changes such as support for Bluetooth 2.1, and the introduction of Windows Search 4.0 and Windows Connect Now. Chances are very scarce that SP2 will do for SP1 what SP1 did for Vista RTM.

Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) Build 16497 is available for download here.