Vista, and how things should'nt be done

Submitted: Monday, May 21, 2007 at 18:50

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kimprado

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

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Reply By: Member - Kiwi B - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 19:12

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.