Windows Server Service Pack 2 RC and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 RC

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2) Release Candidate and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) Release Candidate is an update to Windows Server and Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers.

Windows Server 2008 SP2 RC and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 RC is prerelease code offered to the public through our Customer Preview Program.

Windows Server 2008 SP2 RC and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 RC apply to people, organizations, and technical enthusiasts who are comfortable evaluating prerelease software. This prerelease software is provided for testing only. Installation of Service Pack 2 RC will result in Microsoft collecting information about the installation process, even if the installation is not completed. We do not recommend installing this software on primary or mission-critical systems. We recommend that you have a backup of your data before you install any prerelease software.

SP2 is an update to Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers and partners. By providing these fixes integrated into a single service pack, Microsoft provides a single high-quality update that minimizes deployment and testing complexity for customers. In addition to all previously released updates, SP2 will contain changes focused on addressing reliability and performance issues, supporting new kinds of hardware, and adding support for several emerging standards. SP2 will also continue to make it easier for IT administrators to deploy and manage large installations of Windows Server 2008.

Service Pack 1 is a prerequisite for installing Service Pack 2. Please make sure that your system is running Service Pack 1 before you install Service Pack 2.

Windows Server 2008 SP2 Release Candidate and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Release Candidate – Five Language Standalone version can be installed on systems with any of the following language versions: English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish.

Download: Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 RC and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 RC – Five Language Standalone (KB948465) 32-bit

Download: Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 RC and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 RC – Five Language Standalone for x64-based systems (KB948465)

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Core Features

This software provides essential functionality for its purpose. Features are designed to address user needs effectively. Regular updates add new features based on feedback. Both basic and advanced features are available.