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Old Oct 27, 2009, 05:41 PM   #1
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Windows DirectX 11 and More for Vista SP2 Released on Windows Update
From the Windows Team blog:

Today we are announcing the final release of the Platform Update for Windows Vista. The Platform Update for Windows Vista features a set of runtime libraries which add support for new technologies making it easier for developers to develop for Windows 7 and Windows Vista without impacting their users.

The Platform Update for Windows Vista will be available for free via Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services and the Microsoft Download Center. You will need to have Windows Update “recommended settings” enabled in order to automatically receive the update without additional action.

These updates include the following:
  • Windows Ribbon and Animation Manager Library
  • Windows Graphics, Imaging, and XPS Library
  • Windows Automation API
  • Windows Portable Devices Platform


Source - WindowsTeamBlog


Description of the Platform Update for Windows Server 2008 and the Platform Update for Windows Vista
Notes about the Platform Update for Windows Vista
  • All the updated technologies in the Platform Update for Windows Vista are already included in Windows 7. The Platform Update for Windows Vista is not required for Windows 7.
  • To apply the Platform Update for Windows Vista, you must have Windows Vista Service Pack 2 installed.
    The Windows Graphics, Imaging, and XPS Library enables developers to take advantage of the advancements in modern graphics technologies for gaming, multimedia, imaging, and printing applications. The new features include
    • Updates to DirectX to support hardware acceleration for 2D, 3D, and text-based scenarios
    • DirectCompute for hardware-accelerated parallel computing scenarios
    Description of the Windows Graphics, Imaging, and XPS Library
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Old Oct 27, 2009, 07:59 PM   #2
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doesn't show up in my windows update for some reason
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Old Oct 27, 2009, 08:41 PM   #3
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Old Oct 27, 2009, 10:35 PM   #4
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I'm done with DX11 update, and love my Vista.
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Do you have SP2?
yea i do. figured it out... i was missing the step to manually refresh the update list. i just clicked on available updates and it was showing me the available updates from the last time it checked on it's own
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Old Oct 28, 2009, 09:57 PM   #6
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have u guys noticed vista is much snappier & more responsive after this update? kudos to MS for the update.
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Surely this all sounds really nice. Esp. becouse upgrade is like 180€...

BUT, I am afraid to update The last time I did it it nearly broke my windows installation and the things got even slower.
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Surely this all sounds really nice. Esp. becouse upgrade is like 180€...

BUT, I am afraid to update The last time I did it it nearly broke my windows installation and the things got even slower.
This update is free. Just check for new updates in Windows Update, and you should see it.
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This update is free. Just check for new updates in Windows Update, and you should see it.
Nah I meant win7 upgrade is 180€. Sorry for beeing vague Just happy to see they updated the poor ol' vista.
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Nah I meant win7 upgrade is 180€. Sorry for beeing vague Just happy to see they updated the poor ol' vista.
Oh, I get it now. Thanks for clarifying.
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have u guys noticed vista is much snappier & more responsive after this update? kudos to MS for the update.
They probably just replaced Vista with 7 without telling anyone.
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