***Official Vista Thread*** Keep it here.

I installed and then uninstalled Vista for the time being.  To buggy for me.  If I cant have a clean upgrade without having to troubleshoot for hours to get simple things to work, then Vista is not worth it at the moment.  Wait a month or 2 and then they should have some initial installation issues resolved.drdrillnfill

What were your issues?  I have taken this on and off atleast a dozen times.  Upgrades, clean installs exc.  No issues.  My thing is, if a person is a power user, I really wouldn't suggest doing an upgrade.  Do a clean install.   

I want to share my Vista installation experience hoping it can help.

I have Vista Ultimate x64 edition. Starting the installation, the setup program prompts for SATA drivers since it did not detect any HD to install VISTA on. THANKFULLY now you can use a flash drive, CD, DVD instead of a floppy. I decided to use a flash drive due its ease of use, and then it happened, the system builder's nightmare, the BSOD on the VISTA installation process when trying to read from the USB flash drive! Of course I know this could be for a number of reasons and all, heck I even went as far as getting a new USB drive for this, but just so people don't get discouraged with VISTA, just use a CD Rom if you need to install drivers prior your windows installation. Other than that, sit back and enjoy!

Does Vista have classic mode like XP? I don't really want to waste resources.
EndersAres

Lol my school is giving away free copies of vista business to all its students.

anyways, the new mode isn't to taxing for the average computer for mine its running real smoothly. Theres not much stule changes that pop out aside from the new look. A few things here and there really does make it pretty damn cool. Although I wish they include word and powerpoint with it, can still use the xp version at least. Everything is fine though, hadn't seen any bugs so.. good job microsoft!

Lol my school is giving away free copies of vista business to all its students.

anyways, the new mode isn't to taxing for the average computer for mine its running real smoothly. Theres not much stule changes that pop out aside from the new look. A few things here and there really does make it pretty damn cool. Although I wish they include word and powerpoint with it, can still use the xp version at least. Everything is fine though, hadn't seen any bugs so.. good job microsoft!

jon112290

[QUOTE="drdrillnfill"]I installed and then uninstalled Vista for the time being.  To buggy for me.  If I cant have a clean upgrade without having to troubleshoot for hours to get simple things to work, then Vista is not worth it at the moment.  Wait a month or 2 and then they should have some initial installation issues resolved.Taijiquan

What were your issues?  I have taken this on and off atleast a dozen times.  Upgrades, clean installs exc.  No issues.  My thing is, if a person is a power user, I really wouldn't suggest doing an upgrade.  Do a clean install.   

Though Vista says my system's only gets a score of 5.9! heheArcadius

Err...5.9 IS the highest score that Vista ATM will give a system

If you want a truly great office suite, head on over to www.openoffice.org , (verion 2.1) it's free and just as good as Office if not better. It's also compatible with just about every file out there. No need to pay for MS Office 2007.mismajor99

Not really, as Open Office has the tendency to do fustrating things on you that would never happen in regular office

[QUOTE="Arcadius"]Though Vista says my system's only gets a score of 5.9! hehemikemil828

Err...5.9 IS the highest score that Vista ATM will give a system

If you want a truly great office suite, head on over to www.openoffice.org , (verion 2.1) it's free and just as good as Office if not better. It's also compatible with just about every file out there. No need to pay for MS Office 2007.mismajor99

Not really, as Open Office has the tendency to do fustrating things on you that would never happen in regular office

Bad operating system...

... I won't get it

... thats it
Tadmod

[QUOTE="Tadmod"]Bad operating system...

... I won't get it

... thats it
SuperBeast

You "can't" say it's the best because you gotta look at the ridiculous bugs.

No, I don't own Vista. I have a fear of bugs. computer bugs. And that's why I don't touch that OS.

I will remain with my XP until it gets less buggy... because I saw screenshots of really funny bugs I wouldn't like to meet.

In addition I don't own a good video card for the Aero (which is the 3rd reason I'll get the OS....).
For now, it can't be the best. Just a little more time and it'll be the best.

You "can't" say it's the best because you gotta look at the ridiculous bugs.

No, I don't own Vista. I have a fear of bugs. computer bugs. And that's why I don't touch that OS.

I will remain with my XP until it gets less buggy... because I saw screenshots of really funny bugs I wouldn't like to meet.

In addition I don't own a good video card for the Aero (which is the 3rd reason I'll get the OS....).
For now, it can't be the best. Just a little more time and it'll be the best.

SunnySimantov

currently i have a 7900GT graphics card and i dont know if i should upgrade it to a better DirectX10 card...

should i upgrade it now? should i wait? should i stay with the 7900GT graphics card?

what should i do?

[QUOTE="SunnySimantov"]You "can't" say it's the best because you gotta look at the ridiculous bugs.

No, I don't own Vista. I have a fear of bugs. computer bugs. And that's why I don't touch that OS.

I will remain with my XP until it gets less buggy... because I saw screenshots of really funny bugs I wouldn't like to meet.

In addition I don't own a good video card for the Aero (which is the 3rd reason I'll get the OS....).
For now, it can't be the best. Just a little more time and it'll be the best.

SuperBeast

I'm not comparing its launch to other OS laucnhes. I'm referring to the launch as a specifc case. It is filled with flaws and bugs. XP right now is the best solution for me. Even if the launch was the best, it's like being the handicapped champion... I know that with time Vista will be the best solution and the bugsflaws amount will decrease amazingly. I try to avoid it right now.
Atleast we both agree it has bugs.
Believe me, I wish I had a vista right now (and a computer capable handling it...)

currently i have a 7900GT graphics card and i dont know if i should upgrade it to a better DirectX10 card...

should i upgrade it now? should i wait? should i stay with the 7900GT graphics card?

what should i do?

tal_001

[QUOTE="tal_001"]

currently i have a 7900GT graphics card and i dont know if i should upgrade it to a better DirectX10 card...

should i upgrade it now? should i wait? should i stay with the 7900GT graphics card?

what should i do?

kidkit

Excellent Thread .

Taijiquan i've a question ,

If i'm to buy Vista O/S for Gaming (main purpose and all other purposes should be satisfied also) , then which version of Vista should i go for , amongst ;

1) Home Basic

2) Home Premium

3) Buisness

4) Ultimate

And if i go for VISTA Home Premium , is it quite okay for future gaming and other purpose's ? Please suggest me the version of Vista which is futureproof.If Vista Home Premium is futureproof then i can go for it also.

Please suggest me .

Taijiquan i've a question ,

If i'm to buy Vista O/S for Gaming (main purpose and all other purposes should be satisfied also) , then which version of Vista should i go for , amongst ;

1) Home Basic

2) Home Premium

3) Buisness

4) Ultimate

And if i go for VISTA Home Premium , is it quite okay for future gaming and other purpose's ? Please suggest me the version of Vista which is futureproof.If Vista Home Premium is futureproof then i can go for it also.

Please suggest me .

indzman

What are the rest of your Specs?  All versions of Vista are future proof.  I believe the best value right now is Home Premium.  It was an easy decision for me, 64 bit Home Premium OEM for $122.99. 

QUESTION.....i have a tablet PC....I am assumign the business addition will support my touchscreen......I ordered Vista...so 2 late now...plus retail does hav more benefits than that...

QUESTION.....i have a tablet PC....I am assumign the business addition will support my touchscreen......I ordered Vista...so 2 late now...plus retail does hav more benefits than that...

DRUNK_CANADIAN

[QUOTE="DRUNK_CANADIAN"]

QUESTION.....i have a tablet PC....I am assumign the business addition will support my touchscreen......I ordered Vista...so 2 late now...plus retail does hav more benefits than that...

mismajor99

XP EULA said the same thing.  A person WILL NOT have problems reinstalling the OEM version of Vista.  Microsoft has already debunked this.  They tried to push the tech support envelope as the reason to get retail.  All you will have to do is call Microsoft when hardware changes are made.

[QUOTE="indzman"]

Taijiquan i've a question ,

If i'm to buy Vista O/S for Gaming (main purpose and all other purposes should be satisfied also) , then which version of Vista should i go for , amongst ;

1) Home Basic

2) Home Premium

3) Buisness

4) Ultimate

And if i go for VISTA Home Premium , is it quite okay for future gaming and other purpose's ? Please suggest me the version of Vista which is futureproof.If Vista Home Premium is futureproof then i can go for it also.

Please suggest me .

Taijiquan

What are the rest of your Specs?  All versions of Vista are future proof.  I believe the best value right now is Home Premium.  It was an easy decision for me, 64 bit Home Premium OEM for $122.99. 

Currently i've ;

Nvidia 7950 GT (512 mb , DDR 3 ) Going to upgrade to a DX 10 card somewhere in 2007.

2 Gigs of DDR 2 Ram 533 Mhz

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 1.86 GHZ

D965 Intel Mobo And it says ready support for Vista Home Premium in the manual .

Etc.

I 'm thinking to upgrade to VISTA Home Premium . How is Vista Home Premium ? Or should i wait for DX 10 card , then upgrade to VISTA ?

Wasn't sure if this got mentioned yet or not, but be aware that gaming on Vista apprently will slow your gaming performance down 15%-20% or even worse if its an OpenGL game because Vista does not support OpenGL yet.  Tomshardwareguide had some interesting articles on Vista for gamers that are worth checking out before upgrading/buying.  Apocwar

This has not occurred with me, I have not taken a performance hit since installing Vista Home Premium, I have no problems running the OpenGL Games in my library.

 Of course I have seen the other side of the spectrum with my friend with an Nivdia card, and the drivers have really hurt him something fierce. He has gotten to the point that he just purchased another motherboard, and a ATI X1950 Pro for the time being. Since he had seen my ATI really shine while running Vista.

Wasn't sure if this got mentioned yet or not, but be aware that gaming on Vista apprently will slow your gaming performance down 15%-20% or even worse if its an OpenGL game because Vista does not support OpenGL yet.  Tomshardwareguide had some interesting articles on Vista for gamers that are worth checking out before upgrading/buying.  Apocwar

There are benchmark comparisons in the first post of this thread.  I also have to add I not suffering any performance hits. 

For those that keep asking, I know it is a hard decision because money doesn't grow on trees, but I am going to say it every time because my experience has been great.  Vista is the best OS ever released bar none.  Its only going to get better and better as time goes by.  If you can afford it and have the hardware (main thing is ram) I am going to be biased and say get it so I may not be the person to ask. 

[QUOTE="mismajor99"][QUOTE="DRUNK_CANADIAN"]

QUESTION.....i have a tablet PC....I am assumign the business addition will support my touchscreen......I ordered Vista...so 2 late now...plus retail does hav more benefits than that...

Taijiquan

XP EULA said the same thing. A person WILL NOT have problems reinstalling the OEM version of Vista. Microsoft has already debunked this. They tried to push the tech support envelope as the reason to get retail. All you will have to do is call Microsoft when hardware changes are made.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/zd/20070126/tc_zd/199653

I know this is vague.  The EULA regarding this has not changed since 95. 

[QUOTE="Arcadius"]Though Vista says my system's only gets a score of 5.9! hehemikemil828

Err...5.9 IS the highest score that Vista ATM will give a system

If you want a truly great office suite, head on over to www.openoffice.org , (verion 2.1) it's free and just as good as Office if not better. It's also compatible with just about every file out there. No need to pay for MS Office 2007.mismajor99

Not really, as Open Office has the tendency to do fustrating things on you that would never happen in regular office

ok this may sound like a completly stupid question, i dont know. . . anyways iv never had to change the operating system on my computer since iv had it iv always had XP media edition. i dont fully understand what happnes when you put vista on but do you have to reinstall all of the games/ movies/ music thats on your computer right now. or do you just sortof replace xp with vista and your good to go how your computer was befor?slobbymac

To the poster above this, if you are doing an Upgrade your files will remain.

This is awesome, http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=5952 

[QUOTE="Apocwar"]Wasn't sure if this got mentioned yet or not, but be aware that gaming on Vista apprently will slow your gaming performance down 15%-20% or even worse if its an OpenGL game because Vista does not support OpenGL yet. Tomshardwareguide had some interesting articles on Vista for gamers that are worth checking out before upgrading/buying. Taijiquan

There are benchmark comparisons in the first post of this thread. I also have to add I not suffering any performance hits.

For those that keep asking, I know it is a hard decision because money doesn't grow on trees, but I am going to say it every time because my experience has been great. Vista is the best OS ever released bar none. Its only going to get better and better as time goes by. If you can afford it and have the hardware (main thing is ram) I am going to be biased and say get it so I may not be the person to ask.

Well after trying out 3DMARK 05 (the one I have purchased) on VISTA, I did notice a performance drop of over 700 3D Marks, this of course isn't the end of the world, but it does single out a performance drop, which could be for a number of reasons, but alas lets be "reasonable" the system is new, drivers are new etc. Performance in games of course is very similar to that on my previous OS (Windows XP X64), and I cannot complain on VISTA for that. My Video card is a Radeon X1950.Arcadius

I am trying to find out about running a game called Sacred on my new laptop with Vista  I am new with the laptop and system.princessgirl36

hi i just install windows vista ultmate and i cant found it the option of Windows DreamScene im all ready go to wallpaper options and i dont see anything about videos, also i try with some media player videos use it as background but i dont see any option how i can make it works?adolfobaja

Why Upgrade? The simple fact of the matter people is that a lot(if not most) software installed on PC'S with windows vista simply will have compatablity problems, or will not work at all, that worked just fine with xp. I find it funny that, and while I'm not critizing anyone here, alot of people also are upgrading to vista without running the vista upgrade advisior, to see what will run, and what won't. Also, Vista may have all new bellls and whistles, but I'm not impressed;basically, vista is a reworked version of XP. Please consider this people, even for the upgrade version of vista($99 dollars) is it worth installing, considering that there is a risk of most software will not run correctly, if not at all?GamerFan2004

"Most" Software works fine.

Only problems i've really had so far is no driver for my TV tuner - but the company who makes the card sucks - they don't even have XP x64 drivers out yet (Hauppauge - if you get a TV tuner, dont get them)

Everything else has worked fine...