This does not make sense because when I used a different video card, the refresh was instantaneous. So why would MS apply such a "feature" to only specific...
... *except* that patched binaries can be tested exclusive of the main branch of software itself, so a replacement xpstar90.dll can be unit tested without having to test SQL Server...
Having once worked for a very big software shop, I can say that releasing a CD/DVD master is no small feat -- I couldn't imagine having to get one out...