Vista, and how things should'nt be done
Submitted: Monday, May 21, 2007 at 18:50
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To those contemplating a PC or Lap Top upgrade with Microsoft Vista as the operating system. Be aware:
Some manufacturers don't allow multiple operating systems, such as Vista/XP. This can be overcome by down loading Microsoft Virtual PC via the web (free).
Many gadgets using USB port connectivity don't currently work with Vista (nearly pulled my hair out on this one).
In some instances, if you remove Vista you'll completely loose your operating system and be at the mercy of the manufacturer.
The same principle applies to 'add on' software. Have a close look at the box to ensure its Vista compatible. If not, download Virtual PC.
Hopes this helps those stuck in a virtual World!
Regards
Kim
Reply By: Member - Kiwi B - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 19:12
Monday, May 21, 2007 at 19:12
Kim,
Have just bought new pootr and was strongly advised against Vista by salesman. Too many problems with incompatibility. Mr. Gates Roolz???
Son-in-law installed it a coupla months ago, and he not impressed at all.
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Follow Up By: warfer69 - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 19:23
Monday, May 21, 2007 at 19:23
I actually come across a Bloke that had no complaints about Vista...Very unusual,A lot of people are having XP Home/Pro reinstalled...
Very poor on Microsoft's behalf !
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Reply By: DIO - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 19:42
Monday, May 21, 2007 at 19:42
I recently bought a new Dell laptop with Windows Vista Business. Having migrated from Commodore 64 through most of Windows releases, I am totally impressed with the perfomrance, compatability and general user friednliness of Vista. If there's a problem, Vista tells you and then goes off to try and locate a solution. eg. today whilst installing Nero V6 computer advised that if I proceeded then I could expect incompatability problems. Solution suggested,
check Nero web site for a more recent release. Did so, found that they now had V7 which was docmented as being Vista ready. How hard was that?
Part of the problems people are having may be related to inappropriate syatem configuration (Vista is pretty particular), trying to use old and completely unsuitable software, not enough RAM (Vista loves RAM), general lack of skill and sufficient computer ability/skill to understand the processes and procedures. Things go wrong and it's always someone or something elses fault. Happens all the time.
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 20:14
Monday, May 21, 2007 at 20:14
Have to agree with you. My son bought a new lappy with Vista, much to my horror, as I end up fixing all puter probs of his and SWMBO's machine (XP). And my own (XP) of course.
He is a heavy user of graphics and music etc , as in making and editing.
He loves Vista, while all I can see are the compat problems. I think he also uses the Virtual Windows.
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Follow Up By: Member - John - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 04:12
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 04:12
"general lack of skill and sufficient computer ability/skill to understand the processes and procedures"
New operating systems should be user friendly and not have a need for the the above statement...............
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Follow Up By: Waynepd (NSW) - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 10:59
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 10:59
Bought a new laptop yesterday with Vista Premium onboard.
It is a bit different but i have installed my Office 2003, Soundforge 8, AVG and other software on there with no problems yet. It is early days though.
DIO i would be more worried about buying a DELL than Vista. Been there done that and never again will those mongrels get my bucks....
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Follow Up By: Patrol22 - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 13:02
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 13:02
Agree totally DIO - I've a new dell with Vista
Home Premium and apart from a conflict problem I had by running McAfee and Vista firewalls together which wouldn't let me sync my pda I've had absolutely not problems at all.....and I'm a computer numpty.
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Reply By: Gob & Denny - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 20:39
Monday, May 21, 2007 at 20:39
goodday guys
just setting up the new lappy it came with vista and sofar have been able to get updates for everything that didnt workbig
test will come when i try itunes i am currently downloading updates to main computor so i can back up all songs and tomorrow night we will see
but at this stage it runs okay (touching a very big piece of wood)
steve
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Follow Up By: Member - JohnR (Vic)&Moses - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 04:03
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 04:03
I have it on
mine Steve, and it seems to go pretty
well with the exception of some of the products like Office 2000 so I use the free one instead. Beauty has been it connected to wireless as soon as I got used to the software better than I could with XP.....
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Reply By: Strahan - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 19:17
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 19:17
Just one word................Mac
Well almost :)
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Reply By: David N. - Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 14:56
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 14:56
I hate Vista. looks nice, but...
My old laptop, running XP (which BTW has a graphics card problem which will need repair) has a less powerful CPU and less RAM yet is much faster than my u-beaut new laptop, which is more powerful and twice the RAM.... and is slooowww.
In fact, before I uninstalled Norton (which came pre-installed) it was almost unusable! (What a disgraceful piece of crap that is!)
1/10 Microsoft!
I've learnt my lesson (slow learner!)
Next laptop will be an Apple, though that'll have to be a few years away.
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