Windows Vista build 6002.18005

Windows Vista build 6002.18005 is the official RTM build of Windows Vista Service Pack 2. It was made available to MSDN subscribers on 28 April 2009, and released to the Microsoft Download Center and Windows Update on 26 May 2009.

It includes Bluetooth updates, places its setting applet in the Control Panel, and has support for the x64 VIA Nano processor. It is also the last build to have the classic Start menu, as it would be removed in Windows 7 build 6469, the earliest leaked build of that system.

Aero and DWM
It is recommended to set VMware hardware compatibility to 15.x or lower, otherwise DWM may crash upon performing simple tasks, such as selecting desktop items. Aditionally, when using Aero, you may see this balloon:. At worst, it can automatically disable DWM, showing the baloon. Simply choose "Change to Windows Vista Basic", or better, choose the Classic theme.

High CPU usage
The CPU usage can raise instantly to 100% upon performing simple tasks. One component of this build known to affect the computer's performance Windows Sidebar. Simply disable it by right-clicking the tray icon and then click on Exit on the context menu.