[WINDOWS_EDITION]
Name=Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Version=6.0
Build=6001.18000 (RTM)
Codename=Longhorn SP1
ReleaseDate=2008-02-04
ReleaseType=Service Pack (SP1)
[KERNEL]
File=NTOSKRNL.EXE
Version=6.0.6001.18000
Architecture=x86 (32-bit), x64 (AMD64)
ExecutionModel=Fully Preemptive Multitasking
MemoryModel=Flat 32-bit / Flat 64-bit Protected Mode
Exports=PsCreateProcess, PsCreateThread, MmAllocateVirtualMemory, ZwCalls, ObjectManager, SecurityReferenceMonitor, WDDMInterface, UACHooks, KernelTransactionManager, KernelPerformanceFixes
[EXECUTIVE]
Components=Object Manager, I/O Manager, Security Reference Monitor, Process Manager, Memory Manager, LPC, Cache Manager, Plug and Play Manager, Power Manager, Transaction Manager (KTM)
SecurityEnhancements=Improved UAC behavior, Kernel Patch Protection updates (x64), Cryptographic subsystem updates
HAL=HAL.DLL (ACPI 2.0/3.0, SMP-optimized)
[USER]
File=USER32.DLL
Version=6.0.6001.18000
UIModel=Aero Glass + DWM (Desktop Window Manager)
Exports=WndCreate, MsgDispatch, MenuProc, InputLoop, HotkeyManager, DWMCompositionHooks
[GDI]
File=GDI32.DLL
Version=6.0.6001.18000
Drivers=WDDM 1.0 display stack, VGA fallback
Exports=BitBlt, StretchBlt, LineTo, FontLoad, BrushCreate, RegionOps, ClearType, DWMRedirection
[SYSTEM_FILES]
NTOSKRNL.EXE=Updated Kernel (performance + reliability)
HAL.DLL=Updated ACPI HAL
WINLOGON.EXE=Logon Manager
CSRSS.EXE=Client/Server Runtime Subsystem
SMSS.EXE=Session Manager
LSASS.EXE=Local Security Authority
SERVICES.EXE=Service Control Manager
DWM.EXE=Desktop Window Manager
SYSTEM32=Primary System Directory
[DRIVERS]
DisplayDrivers=WDDM 1.0 (stability improved), VGA.SYS fallback
InputDrivers=KBDCLASS.SYS, MOUCLASS.SYS, HIDCLASS.SYS
StorageDrivers=STORPORT.SYS (major update), ATAPI.SYS, SCSIPORT.SYS
OtherDrivers=NDIS 6.0 (revised), TCPIP.SYS (performance fixes), USBHUB.SYS, USBPORT.SYS, ACPI.SYS, UAA audio stack (stability improved)
[APPS]
CoreApps=NOTEPAD.EXE, WORDPAD.EXE, MSPAINT.EXE
Utilities=EXPLORER.EXE, CONTROL.EXE, REGEDIT.EXE, TASKMGR.EXE, CMD.EXE, MMC.EXE
SecurityTools=Windows Defender, UAC (refined), Windows Firewall (advanced)
InternetTools=Internet Explorer 7 (IE8 optional)
MediaTools=Windows Media Player 11, Windows Photo Gallery, Windows DVD Maker
[BOOT]
BootMethod=BOOTMGR -> WINLOAD.EXE -> NTOSKRNL.EXE -> SMSS.EXE -> WINLOGON.EXE -> Explorer Shell
EntryPoint=BOOTMGR
FileSystem=FAT32 / NTFS 3.1
BootLoader=BOOT\BCD
[MEMORY]
Mode=32-bit / 64-bit Protected Mode
MaxAddressSpace=4 GB (x86) / 16 TB (x64 theoretical)
VirtualMemory=Yes (pagefile)
PagingFile=PAGEFILE.SYS
MemoryFeatures=SuperFetch (improved), ReadyBoost (faster), ASLR, Kernel Patch Protection (x64)
[UI]
Windowing=Overlapping Windows with DWM Composition
ColorDepth=32-bit ARGB (Aero Glass)
Input=Keyboard + Microsoft Mouse + USB HID
Shell=Windows Explorer (Aero + Glass + Breadcrumb Navigation)
[NOTES]
SP1 significantly improved Vista’s performance, reliability, and driver stability. Major updates to storage, networking, kernel scheduling, and WDDM. Considered the version that made Vista usable in enterprise environments.
