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A little more than one year following its let go, Windows Vista will take delivery of its first service pack update in March. Microsoft says the pack will offer enhanced compatibility with third-party hardware, augmented reliability, tighter security, and better presentation. But unlike the last Windows Service Pack free, Windows XP SP2–which offered users a new Windows Firewall, an improved Automatic Updates feature, and a pop-up ad blocker for Internet Explorer–Windows Vista SP1 is largely a code update, devoid of new eye candy, and very light on “must-have” features for home users. Most of the features touted by Microsoft are for the Business, Enterprise, or last editions of the operating system. My advice: Be patient, and don’t download it once it becomes easy to get to. Wait until Windows Vista SP1 is offered to your PC via Microsoft’s Automatic Updates service.

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