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1. fishnet555

   
   Posted on: February 04, 2007 at 10:56AM  

   I've only had a few days to look over Vista, but I get the impression that it is a souped up XP, with all the tweaking features we are used to removed so that it is virtually tamper proof. Maybe that's  OK for numbskulls and the untutored. But as it is, I think it will drive most people who have some computer savvy quite nuts.

   Most of my application software was refused. Even some of my hardware, I own two computers and only one will accept Vista. All components of both computers were purchased within the last 9 months. Both tested as 'Vista ready' by  their upgrade advisor. The first system refused to install the ATI video card, the second system refused both the Sound card and the TV card. Then it blocked the install of both an Anti-virus program, and a Defragmenter program.

   This is totally unacceptable to me!

   I.E Explorer 7.0 refuses to display any sites. I am totally dissatisfied with the entire system, and would advise potential buyers to stick with XP Pro. if they want to stay sane. I have been building, servicing, and repairing PCs for approximately 15 years, and know my stuff. This one stinks, its garbage, sorry I wasted my money!
2. Sebastian_Foss

   
   Posted on: February 04, 2007 at 1:04PM  

   Thanks for the info! I really like windows vista the way it is - works perfectly on my machines - even got it to work on a 256mb ram machine with some tricks ;) Please continue your great work! I don't recommend using XP anymore since vista is out!
3. Nill Roy

   
   Posted on: February 04, 2007 at 1:44PM  

   I am not sure, but I think this article summarizes the current state of Vista

   http://www.osxautomation.com/2006/12/10/the-microsoft-bubble-in-2006/
4. newscientist2000

   
   Posted on: February 04, 2007 at 7:13PM  

   In response to Posted by marie cropp, yeah modlink is pretty awful if you want a quicker response you could try there escalations email address posted on the asus website (http://event.asus.com/vistaupgrade/index_usa.htm)

   MSTUPVISTANACC@moduslink.com

   they may respond a little faster with that email address they have also posted other addresses if you are in Europe or Asia.

   Congrats to everyone at Microsoft for launching Vista and Office 2007 to the public, its great to see the new machines in stores.

   I would have congratulated you all earlier except I've been on holiday and now that Im back I'm in between RoadRunner and ATT so no internet at home at the moment!  Hence Im posting from work!

   Home Server sounds great, I really need to network at home now my wife has a laptop, I'll check that out when my ATT DSL comes online...please be soon :-)
5. casawaikiki

   
   Posted on: February 04, 2007 at 8:24PM  

   I just installed Windows Vista Ultimate on my laptop. I have a Toshiba Satellite Intel Centrino with dual processor and 1G of ram. So nothing Vista should have too many problems with. What is my computer still level? I have owned about 7 computers in my life. I can do pretty much everything but programming. I'm not a computer nerd, but I'm smarter than any of my friends when it comes to computers. I'm not trying to be technical here, only speaking in layman's language.

   The upgrade took about 2 hours. I installed it on top of Windows XP so I could keep all my files and settings. Everything seemed to go smooth. I did the Advisor before hand and deleted the programs that Vista said were not compatible. The advisor had no big issues. I logged on and found out my antivirus from Computer Associates no longer works. I am trying to figure it out. I've tried to do a complete uninstall of my antivirus but it would not accept it. So I did a reinstall but still no luck with the latest program from Computer Associates website. The website says there are issues to still be resolved. I can tell something is really messed up. So I will figure it out later.

   Also have a few drivers not working. Nothing seems to affect the computer now though. I guess I will find out later when I actually use the drivers in question. I did restart once and it immediately told me I had a driver problem. I clicked cancel and it popped up again. I click cancel and it popped up again... it did it 4 times! So that was kinda irritating. The drive was from Sonic. I'll find out if I need it later. It doesn't affect my computer use now.

   Also Windows Defender is a part of Vista so it found a way to block all my network connections with my family computers. Spent a hour trying to fix it but just decided to turn it off so I can make network connections.

   And I did the Windows update. It said I needed 8 critical updates and 12 optional updates. This is a mess. I downloaded the updates and half of them failed. Did it again, and still can't install half of them. And doing some of the language updates took forever! I left my computer on at night and they still were not done in the morning, so big problem here. So I'll ignore these updates for now.

   As for the computer... everything works the same. I don't see any increase in speed as everyone talked about. I don't see any quicker start up. Same.. have to wait. To be honest... I see no improvement. Why did I spend $340? I will probably end up doing a clean install because so far.. only the upgrade sucks!

   Well, the computer does move smoother... thats the only improvement I see. I tried to do the photo gallery because Microsoft bragged about it so much, but when I went there and told it to browse my photo folders... it said it will slow down my computer a bunch while it brings them to the Photo Gallery? I'm not sure what it was doing, but I didn't have time to wait for it to display all my photos, which are in the thousands. It felt like it was moving them! The old windows exployer is much faster and easier to work with. Maybe I'll learn the tricks on how to use the photo gallery later since I paid big bucks for it!

   End result. Not worth the money. I have other computers in my home I wanted to upgrade too. Microsoft has a family plan that allows any Ultimate owner to buy 2 additional keys for $49 each. That is the main reason I got the expensive Vista Ultimate. But for the improvement I see now that I've had Windows Vista for about 15 hours.... it is not worth it.

   My only other option is to do a clean install and start from scratch. Then I can see if that is the best way to use Vista. ...... not happy! I guess I'll do that later today because I'm getting tired of trying to patch this thing up.
6. Sebastian_Foss

   
   Posted on: February 05, 2007 at 1:01AM  

   I installed vista in different versions on about 6 laptops and 4 pcs and did not experience any problems with drivers etc. Only 1 nic driver was missing for a fujitsu laptop - but the one for xp worked. Oh and Im also a mac owner and have to say that I do not like to work under mac os x for many reasons...happily i was able to install and run vista on my macbook! ;)
7. Simon

   
   Posted on: February 05, 2007 at 7:05AM  

   I Heard Windows Vista by the file is actually a trojan-carrier which will install Trojan-PSW.Win32.LdPinch.aze onto your PC. is this true i heard also i came with malware pre-installed.
8. TSB

   
   Posted on: February 06, 2007 at 8:15AM  

   I recently purchased a new PC with XP Pro installed. I am entitled to the "Vista Express Upgrade", but I want the "Ultimate" version with all the bells and whistles! I just spent a whole lot of $'s for my Vista ready machine and am willing to spend a couple of extra bucks for the Ultimate version, but I haven't been able to locate an upgrade path to this version, only to Vista Business. ( I don't feel I should have to spend any more $'s than necessary to accomplish this task ). I use this PC for home and business and it needs an operating system that will function as such. Please help!!!!  Surely I'm not the first person to ask this question ???

   Yes, Mr. White, I would love to have a job similar to yours - do you have any openings? Seriously, I am looking.

   Please respond. I would like to make a Vista product purchase decision ASAP - before all these stories about upgrade prolems scare me away... Thanks !
9. fcs25

   
   Posted on: February 06, 2007 at 8:18AM  

   Help I hope this is the correct place to post.I have called MS support and have received absolutely no help whatsoever.I tried to do an upgrade to vista home basic from my windows xp and it would not do so.Instead it did a clean install and now my product key will not activate windows.It states that this key is for an upgrade not a clean install.I have called MS and have received nothing but a run around.Any help will be appreciated.

   My email if you would like to email me is fcs25@hotmail.com
10. TSB

    
    Posted on: February 06, 2007 at 9:16AM  

    An Additional Note:

    My new PC is a Dell and more specifically, my question is: Can one use their "Vista Express Upgrade" to get a copy of the Vista "Ultimate" version for a nominal price? It seems only fair, since I just forked out a bunch of dough for a new PC installed with the highest end operating system available, "Windows XP Professional". What is the cost and where can I go to get it?

    I know I saw a schedule recently with all the Vista upgrade paths detailed out and their associated costs - I want to say it cost $59 per the article, but now I can't find the web site or the article - Please Help! Anyone ???

    Thanks!