| Component | Filename example |
|-----------|------------------|
| ISO | en_windows_vista_home_premium_with_sp2_x86_dvd_x15-39855.iso |
| SP2 standalone | Windows6.0-KB948465-X86.exe |
| Platform Update | Windows6.0-KB971644-x86.msu |
| Rufus | rufus.exe |
Product: Windows Vista Home Premium
Architecture: 32-bit (x86)
Image Format: ISO-9660 (Bootable)
Part Number / SKU: (varies by region, typically 66R-00001 or similar)
Original Release Date: January 30, 2007 (General Availability)
Support Lifecycle: Mainstream support ended April 10, 2012; Extended support ended April 11, 2017. Windows Vista Home Premium -32 Bit-.iso
Vista’s bootloader requires special handling. Use Rufus (free, portable): Note: Some legacy PCs cannot boot USB at all
Note: Some legacy PCs cannot boot USB at all. In that case, use Plop Boot Manager on a floppy disk/CD to enable USB boot. Extended support ended April 11
The ISO contains the full installation environment, including: