Windows Vista SP2 New Features Compared to SP1

jmke · 2nd February 2009, 18:28

A reminder for the upcoming SP2 for Vista which will go almost to Final Release Candidate early February.

* Adds Windows Search 4.0 for faster and improved relevancy in searches. 
* Contains the Bluetooth® 2.1 Feature Pack supporting the most recent specification for Bluetooth Technology. 
* Ability to record data on to Blu-Ray™ media natively in Windows Vista. 
* Adds Windows Connect Now (WCN) to simplify Wi-Fi Configuration. 
* Enables the exFAT file system to support Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) timestamps, which allows correct file synchronization across time zones. 
* New! Adds support for new 64-bit CPUs from VIA Technologies. 
* New! Improves performance for Wi-Fi connection after resuming from sleep mode. 
* New! Adds new capabilities to DirectX, and increasing reliability. The graphics experience will be greatly improved for gamers. 
* New! Improves audio and video performance for streaming high-definition content. 
* New! Improves Windows Media Center (WMC) in content protection for TV.

2nd February 2009, 18:28	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	Windows Vista SP2 New Features Compared to SP1 A reminder for the upcoming SP2 for Vista which will go almost to Final Release Candidate early February.<br> <br> * Adds Windows Search 4.0 for faster and improved relevancy in searches.<br> * Contains the Bluetooth® 2.1 Feature Pack supporting the most recent specification for Bluetooth Technology.<br> * Ability to record data on to Blu-Ray™ media natively in Windows Vista.<br> * Adds Windows Connect Now (WCN) to simplify Wi-Fi Configuration.<br> * Enables the exFAT file system to support Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) timestamps, which allows correct file synchronization across time zones.<br> * New! Adds support for new 64-bit CPUs from VIA Technologies.<br> * New! Improves performance for Wi-Fi connection after resuming from sleep mode.<br> * New! Adds new capabilities to DirectX, and increasing reliability. The graphics experience will be greatly improved for gamers.<br> * New! Improves audio and video performance for streaming high-definition content.<br> * New! Improves Windows Media Center (WMC) in content protection for TV. __________________

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