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Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): hello ! i am Shantanu Kaushik
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): expert for todays chat
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): the topic for today is : Setup and maintenance: Installing Windows Vista, troubleshooting, activating Windows, system information and performance, file backups and system recovery

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): i will strat with Installing windows vista
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Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): i guess almost all of you know how to install windows vista and or its parts
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): but whats basics needs us to say is :
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Under this you can upgrade from windows XP
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): windows 2000
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): upgrade from another edition of windows vista
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): transfer your files and settings from one computer tp another
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): as now windows vista SP1 is also released we can talk about it too
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Upgrading from windows XP
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Do you have an upgrade copy or a full product copy of Windows Vista?

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): This is described on the front of the Windows Vista retail box or on an online sales receipt.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): With an upgrade copy, you can install Windows Vista if you already own a compliant, licensed version of Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): With a full copy, you can upgrade, where possible, or perform a clean installation of Windows Vista, even if no operating system is installed on your computer.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Does the version of Windows currently installed on your computer allow you to perform an upgrade to the edition of Windows Vista that you purchased

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Do you want to preserve your personal files, settings, and programs?

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Performing an upgrade preserves your personal files, settings, and programs. Performing a clean installation of Windows Vista does not preserve your personal files, settings, and programs.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): You might also need to decide whether to install a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows Vista

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): If you have an upgrade copy of a 32-bit version of Windows Vista, you must start the upgrade while running your existing version of Windows.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): If you are using an upgrade copy of a 64-bit version of Windows Vista to upgrade a 64-bit version of Windows XP Professional, you must perform a clean installation of Windows Vista

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): for detailed step by step process, on how to install windows follow this link :
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8061199
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): UPGRADING FROM WINDOWS 2000
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Upgrade. Performing an upgrade preserves your personal files, settings, and programs. You cannot perform an upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows Vista.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Q: Does 64 bit version of Vista has performance benifit on 64 bit processor than 32 bit version?
A: the 64bit version of vista will only work on 64bit processor !
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Transfer files and settings from another computer

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Windows Easy Transfer is a step-by-step guide for transferring files and settings from one computer running Windows to another. It helps you choose what to transfer to your new computer, such as user accounts <javascript:p('ca5d36ab-2fa7-49bb-bcc1-fe25cae5fef41033>, Internet favorites <javascript:p('3ff0c4f4-cdc4-481a-86de-2aac773699d31033>, and e‑mail contacts. It also helps you decide which method to use and then performs the transfer.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Open Windows Easy Transfer by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs, clicking Accessories, clicking System Tools, and then clicking Windows Easy Transfer.‌If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): TROUBLESHOOTING WINDOWS INSTALLATION PROBLEMS
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Q: I know that 64 bit works only on 64 bit processor. But I asked whether 64 bit version has a edge over 32 bit version on a 64 bit processor?
A: yeah 64 bit has a edge, firstly it supports more than 4 gb ram and then its proven that it is faster for gaming..
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): The first few steps are to go to the microsoft website and download the upgrade advisor
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8061208
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): this tells you how ready are you for windows vista
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): after this the first problem i had was installing windows vista 64bit on 4 gb ram ?
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Now there is a patch available you can download the patch KB929777
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=240AC3F3-2B60-4B70-B709-06B2BC5B1336&displaylang=en
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): more issues :
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): for further detailed trouble shooting : you can query :
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/d9561cd3-791a-4aed-9b1c-0544016e960d1033.mspx
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): CAN U UNINSTALL WINDOWS VISTA ?
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): You cannot uninstall Windows Vista, but you can reinstall your previous operating system, which then replaces Windows Vista. To reinstall your old operating system, you must have the original installation disc. Back up your programs and files, insert the installation disc into your computer, and then reinstall the old operating system. To regain the hard disk space used by Windows Vista, reformat the disk during the reinstallation process. After reinstalling your previous operating system, reinstall your programs and files.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): ACTIVATING WINDOWS
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): windows activation is a small process for verifying that you are using a genuine windows and product and you get proper support for it
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): activating windows gets you many positive points
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): you get your product updated day to day
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): and you remian safe from online hazards
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): for troubleshooting windows activation problems and to know more about the process :
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8061209
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8061212
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): System information and performance

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Performance Information and Tools lists tasks that can help improve the performance of your computer, and it also shows information about your computer's performance capabilities.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Open Performance Information and Tools by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Performance Information and Tools.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Tasks that can help improve performance

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Manage startup programs

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Some programs start themselves automatically when you start Windows. Too many of these programs opening at the same time can slow down your computer. to disable these programs from startup and improve performance, use Windows Defender

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): you can also confuigure a program so that it does not starts automatically when windows starts :
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Open Windows Defender by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs, and then clicking Windows Defender.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Click the Tools button, and then click Software Explorer

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): In the Category box, click Startup Programs.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Select the program that you want to prevent from running, and then click Disable

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Click Yes to confirm that you want to stop that program from running.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Repeat steps 4 and 5 for every program you want stop from running.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Adjust visual effects

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): You can optimize performance by changing how menus and windows appear.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): for this you can right click on desktop and click personalize, click on windows color and apperance and change what ever youw ant
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): please press ask the experts button to ask a question
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Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Adjust indexing options

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Indexing options can help you find what you're looking for quickly and easily on your computer.You can search more efficiently by narrowing your search to focus on those files and folders that you commonly use. but it slows down your computer many times

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): so either you can disable indexing services from control panel
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): or change the options to make it index only necessary files and folders
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): anand your question will be taken in a minute
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Q: Hi, i wanted to ask how much time does it take to install Windows Vista? And does it depend on the hardware configuration of that particular PC? Please do clear my doubt.
A: it takes about 12 to 15 minutes, yeah it depends on your computers configuration
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Q: Sorry ... SP1 is known to have deactivated some ORIGINAL Vista installations. And folks have been unable to activate it again ... not easily atleast. Any comments or observations on this, pls ?
A: it is due to either not activating the product or usage of the product keys more than 10 times as in terms and ocnditions set in the user aggrement
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Q: Sorry ... SP1 is known to have deactivated some ORIGINAL Vista installations. And folks have been unable to activate it again ... not easily atleast. Any comments or observations on this, pls ?
A: further expressing it is a very small ratio that got affected and many of them were time limited evalutations
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): continuing .....
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Adjust power settings

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Change power-related settings so that your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently, and adjust battery usage for portable computers.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Open Disk Cleanup

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): fine :)
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): This tool deletes unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk so you can increase the amount of storage space you have

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Advanced tools

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Access advanced system tools, such as Event Viewer, Disk Defragmenter, and System Information, that system administrators and IT professionals often use to solve problems. You can also view notifications about performance-related issues and what to do about them. For example, if Windows detects that a driver is reducing performance, click the notification to learn which driver is causing the problem and view help on how to update the driver.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): View details about your computer's hardware

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): You can also find out your computer's Windows Experience Index base score. This score measures the capability of your computer's hardware and software configuration and is a general indication of performance. The index is used by other software publishers, so you can buy programs that are matched to your computer's base score

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): a basic question
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Why won't my computer turn on or off quickly?

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): If you notice that your computer seems to shut down slowly (or not at all), start up slowly, or refuse to enter power-saving modes, it might be due to a program or device driver interfering with Windows power settings. You can use Performance Information and Tools to try to detect these programs or device drivers.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): To check for performance issues

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Open Performance Information and Tools by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Performance Information and Tools.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Click Advanced tools

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Under Performance issues, click any issues that are listed.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Read the information in the dialog box that appears to learn which programs or drivers are causing problems.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): for speeding up windows vista try this link  :
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): http://www.askvg.com/master-tutorial-to-make-your-windows-vista-super-fast/
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): File backups and system recovery

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Windows Backup and Restore Center

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): The file backup and restore features in Windows Vista make it easier for you to keep your data safe from user error, hardware failure, and other problems.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): The Windows Backup and Restore Center gives you one place to manage all backup and restore features.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Depending on the version of Windows Vista you have, there are two approaches you can take to backing up files: Automatic Backup, which backs up just your files and data; or Complete PC Backup, which backs up everything on your PC, including the operating system and applications.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Automatic Backup

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Automatic File Backup helps to keep your files safe and is available in almost all editions of Windows Vista (it is not included in Starter and has only basic functionality in Home Basic edition). Windows Complete PC Backup is available in the Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions, and performs a complete, image-based backup of the entire computer.
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Scheduled and Network Backup

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Two particularly useful Automatic Backup features are the ability to do a scheduled backup and the ability to back up your files to a network location. (These features are available in all editions of Windows Vista except for Home Basic.)

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): To help make protecting your files as convenient as possible, with Automatic Backup, you can back up your files to an external hard drive, secondary hard drive, writable CD or DVD, or to a network location. Best of all, Windows Vista will automatically make backups of your data on the schedule that you set, so you never have to worry about forgetting to back up your work.
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): yesh ace this is text based chat !
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Previously backed-up versions of files use only a bare minimum of disk space. If only a small part of a file changes (such as one slide in a presentation), only that portion gets tracked and saved.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Of course, backup is only as useful as the process you use to recover your work, and Windows Vista makes this a cinch. A recovery wizard helps you select the files or folders you want to restore and prompts you for the backup storage medium you used. Then it restores your files

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): By the way, if you've accidentally written over a file, say saving an older version of a report you're writing over the top of a newer version, then the Shadow Copy feature can help you recover a prior version of that file.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): SHADOW COPY
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Have you ever accidentally saved over a file you were working on? Accidental file deletion or modification is a common cause of data loss. Windows Vista includes a useful innovation to help you protect your data: Shadow Copy. Available in the Ultimate, Business, and Enterprise editions of Windows Vista, this feature automatically creates point-in-time copies of files as you work, so you can quickly and easily retrieve versions of a document you may have accidentally deleted. Shadow copy is automatically turned on in Windows Vista and creates copies on a scheduled basis of files that have changed. Since only incremental changes are saved, minimal disk space is used for shadow copies.
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Easily access this feature by right-clicking a file or folder and selecting "Restore previous versions." It enables you to go back in time and access your files and folders as they were on previous dates. You can preview each file in a read-only version to determine which file to restore. Then, to fully restore it, you can just drag the file to a folder, or select it and click "Restore" to restore it to its original location.
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): It works on single files as well as whole folders. When restoring a file, all previous versions that are different from the live copy on the disk are shown. When accessing a previous version of a folder, users can browse the folder hierarchy as it was in a previous point in time.
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Available in Windows Vista Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions, Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore is a comprehensive, image-based backup tool that will help you out of a tight spot if you need to recover your entire system.
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): While file restore is useful in cases of file loss and data corruption, Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore is most useful for disaster recovery when your PC malfunctions. This feature helps you create complete PC backups, and then in the event of a serious system issue or data loss, Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore can restore your entire PC environment, including the operating system, installed programs, user settings, and data files.
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): You can restore your PC back to its original state or onto another PC. Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore can be initiated from within Windows Vista or from the Windows Vista installation CD, if the PC is not able to start up normally from the hard disk.
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): System Restore

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): System Restore enables you to restore your computer to an earlier state without losing data. This is ideal if your computer is not operating well because of a configuration change, a problem with an application, or the introduction of viruses or other unwanted software. By restoring to an earlier point—a point before your computer began displaying problems—you may be able to easily resolve the problems. (Applications that have been installed since the restore point will be removed.) You don't have to worry about taking periodic system snapshots—System Restore automatically creates easily identifiable restore points. You can also manually create restore points at any time.
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): http://www.askvg.com/extend-windows-vista-trial-period-from-30-days-to-120-days/
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): use the link above to extend your windows vista from 30 to 120 days
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): this is a rearm command and is used for testing widnows vista
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): this extends the period given to you for activatiing windows
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): so that ppl can test it and purchase it if they like

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista?

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): The System Recovery Options menu in this version of Windows contains several tools that can help you recover Windows from a serious error. You can perform repairs to the files that Windows uses to start itself, perform a restore operation using System Restore, and restore your entire computer and system files using backups that you have made previously

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): The System Recovery Options menu is on the Windows installation disc. The menu might also be installed on your hard disk if your computer has preinstalled recovery options.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Note :If your computer does not include the System Recovery Options menu, your computer manufacturer might have provided other recovery options. check your OEM website then :)

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Startup Repair

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Fixes certain problems, such as missing or damaged system files, that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. When you run Startup Repair, it scans your computer for the problem and then tries to fix it so your computer can start correctly

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Scans your computer's memory for errors

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Command Prompt

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Command Prompt replaces the Recovery Console from earlier versions of Windows. Advanced users can use Command Prompt to perform recovery-related operations and also run other command line tools for diagnosing and troubleshooting problems

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert):To access the System Recovery Options menu

If you have a Windows Vista installation disc, you need to restart (boot) your computer using the installation disc. If you do not restart your computer from the disc, the option to repair your computer will not appear.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): If you have a Windows installation disc:

1.Insert the installation disc.
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): 2.Restart your computer.

Click the Start button , click the arrow next to the Lock button , and then click Restart.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): 3.If prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): note : that your bios option should be set to boot from CD first rather than HDD
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): 4.Choose your language settings, and then click Next.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): 5.Click Repair your computer.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): 6.Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): 7.On the System Recovery Options menu, click a tool to open it.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): If your computer has preinstalled recovery options:

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): REPEAT STEP 1.
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): 2.If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you will need to try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then shutting down and restarting your computer.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system you want to repair, and then press and hold F8.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): 3.On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Repair your computer, and then press ENTER. (If Repair your computer is not listed as an option, then your computer does not include the System Recovery Options menu as a preinstalled recovery option.)

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): 4.Select a keyboard layout, and then click Next.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): 5.Select a user name and enter the password, and then click OK.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): 6.On the System Recovery Options menu, click a tool to open it

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): can you press the ask the expert button and ask your question again CLMLBX
Abhishek Baxi (Moderator): We have 30 minutes left for the chat. Please ask your questions from the expert in good time.
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Q: But when I ckick to repair my startup option in it .it does not work until I do it for 2-3 times............why?
A: are you using a pre-installed windows or you have bought a retail version ! it depends on those recovery options.. if it is retail than it might be a bad installer backup or a virus corruption
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): you can ask any question you want to
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): What best you can do with windows vista
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): As for now the SP1 for windows vista is launched and almost all program compatiblity and other problems are solved
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): what is that we want ?
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): here are some baisc tips to improve your windows vista enviorment
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): as stated before you can tweak inexing options and startup items
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): the more is you can change the windows Pagefile size or Virtual memory size
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Q: means I have to reinstall xp bcoz it is my primary os and it get slow  frequently .but to get back vista .I insert vista dvd and do repair start up options in it ............but  I have to repeat this process(boot vista dvd and repair startup option )
A: yeah this is the normal process we all do, but what happens is windows boot files are stored in C: (primary partition) now what you do is that you format it and all files are poooofff gone.. nothing left , this is a 3 way strategy in which windows startup repair works
Abhishek Baxi (Moderator): Our Expert is catching up on existing questions, we welcome you to continue submitting your questions.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Q: 2-3 times so I can boot in vista.it shows in option to boot from xp or vista
A: so first it repairs baisc boot, then also if you have a problem another go with MBR and BCD and at alast the finaly go
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Q: Is SP1 stable? Does the performance of Vista increase after installing SP1? Some people are saying that its not up to the mark and they have not noticed any considerable performance change after installing SP1. Can you please comment on this?
A: many people many mouths and many things ? it depedns on your computers configuration.. then the first thing is yes SP1 really stabilizes windows vista whether it is 32 bit or 64 bit.. you can try the upcoming slipstreamed edition and feel the difference you arent satisfied with windows vista right now.. it is recommended that you format your windows partition and reinstall windows and do the first step to install SP1
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): yeah it is normal CLMLBX
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Q: When is the slipstreamed edition expected? Do you have any idea about this?
A: the slipstreamed edition is launched the day SP1 was launched, when it comes to market depends on market strategy... may be another month or so..
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): i will continue :
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): as we all know that windows vista has many other features that increase productivity, security and performance
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): make sure you pariticipate in the upcoming webchats to talk about several aspects of computing with Windows Vista

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): you can look at the schedule at the website
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): http://www.microsoft.com/india/communities/chat/default.aspx
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): our coming webchats will inculde hardware security, optimization and many more features never discussed before
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Q: can we slipstream sp1 ? and how
A: no not yet.. it is not leagl
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): for more information and detailed explantion to any topics discussed today :
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/default.mspx
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Q: can we slipstream sp1 ? and how
A: i cannot comment on that
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): we can talk about SP1 and features included
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is available at no charge for all users running a genuine version of Windows Vista. It contains previously released updates as well as enhancements in reliability, performance, compatibility, and support for new technology standards.
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): What’s included in Windows Vista SP1         

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Windows Vista SP1 includes improvements that address many of the most common reasons for which Windows stops responding. Many of the reliability improvements in SP1 are in response to issues that customers reported by using the Windows Error Reporting tool

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Other reliability improvements in Windows Vista SP1 include improvements in wireless computer-to-computer (ad hoc) connections, better peer-to-peer connections, such as using Windows Meeting Space, and many more.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Improvements in performance

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Windows Vista SP1 includes many changes that can improve your computer's speed and performance. Here are some of the areas that are improved:

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Faster copying or extracting files from a compressed mode.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Better use of network bandwidth when browsing file shares over a network.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Improved performance from Windows ReadyBoost in reducing the time it takes for Windows to wake up from Hibernate and Standby power modes.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Better power consumption when your computer screen is idle for a long time.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Improved logon experience when using a corporate computer, such as a laptop, outside of the corporate network.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Faster opening of large image files

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Improvements in security

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): You can now use BitLocker to encrypt multiple partitions on your computer's hard disk, rather than just a single partition. Note that BitLocker is only available in Windows Vista Enterprise and Windows Vista Ultimate.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Changes to search

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): SP1 includes an important change to the way desktop search works in Windows Vista. You can now select a default desktop search service, similar to the way you can select a default search service for web browsers and media players. With SP1, you can now get to your preferred search results from within the Start menu and Windows Explorer.
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): Changes in memory (RAM) reporting

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): SP1 also changes how the random access memory (RAM)  that is installed in your computer is reported. Before SP1, the amount of memory reported was equal to the amount of memory that Windows was able to use. In SP1, the amount of memory reported is the amount of memory that is actually installed on your computer. If you have 4 gigabytes (GB) of memory installed, you’ll now see 4 GB of memory reported by features such as System or Performance Information and Tools in Control Panel. This change can only happen if your computer's basic input/output system (BIOS) is capable of displaying that much RAM.

Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): for more informtaion on windows vista SP1
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/windowsvistasp1.mspx
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): any question ?
Abhishek Baxi (Moderator): Thank you Shantanu for joining us today on this chat about Windows Vista: Setup and Maintenance.
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): thanks to everyone for joining today
Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): thanks for abhishek
Abhishek Baxi (Moderator): We hope you join us for our next chat on Windows Vista. Please see the complete schedule of upcoming chats at http://www.microsoft.com/india/communities/chat/default.aspx

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Shantanu Kaushik (Expert): my pleasure
Abhishek Baxi (Moderator): The next chat:

April 2, 2008

3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Hardware and drivers

Troubleshooting, basics, installing hardware and drivers

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