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Has anyone tried Vista release version yet?

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I’ve been running the release version of Windows Vista for about a week now. I haven’t had any major problems and most of my software runs as is. I’ve only had to get a different anti-virus program and upgrade to Roxio EMC 9.0. The only other problem is with the U3 Launchpad software on my flash drive. The flash drive still works, but the launchpad won’t.

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Nope , I will wait till the official version comes out

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Nope , I didn’t try Windows Vista yet.
I think I will wait untill the official release.

Yes

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Am currently running Vista Ultimate, and i have to say that its the best thing since sliced bread…Very impressed, bug free from my perspective..

Niko

Vista Ultimate

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I am running Vista Ultimate RC2, everything ran well after the install; no crashes or bugs as of yet.

Very expensive!

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Having installed Vista RC2 I found that I would have to buy a new scanner, at least three apps and also replace my old Nikon LS30 film scanner. Even so, having used XP pro for nearly 5 years it still needs security updates on a monthly basis so it would unwise to believe the hype and buy Vista asap when it’s available to all. Don’t get blinded by the hype and eyecandy. WAIT!

Vista release

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I tried it and will have to upgrade. I have Matrox 400 and Matrox Video Tools. It does not recognize Matrox Video Tools and so many programs do not run. Will have to replace the graphics board. I uninstalled it and went back to XP.

Work PC

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I’m using it right now at work; business edition. Seems pretty snappy on a P4 Evo with 768M of RAM. I do miss the Aero glass interface, though…

I’m not sure if I’ll upgrade at home; drivers aren’t out for all of my hardware yet (Creative is particularly slow on the X-Fi, and Ideazon probably won’t release drivers for their ZBoard keyboards until Vista hits retail). Nor am I all that certain I want to further support Microsoft when given the choice.

I’ll probably keep XP at home until Creative releases X-Fi drivers for Linux next year, then evaluate migrating. By then, most of the games I play now should have moderate support in Wine/Cedega…

Yes – highly surprised

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I was the guinea pig here at the firm.
I installed Vista Business. I’m the Manager of Web Applications and installed everything from Office 07 to Adobe CS2 and even Macromedia Studio 8.

I also installed Roxio EMC 9 – however – discs written with it appear to be blank on the same machine when re-inserted. Strange.

The only other problems are that Trillian and Adobe (Macromedia) Fireworks 8 turn off ‘Aero’ features.

Also running it at home to test out – works like a charm.

I’m VERY surprised about how snappy it has been.

One interesting feature is that it now works similar to my Red Hat Enterprise servers @ work in that it takes ALL available RAM and then caches what it doesn’t need. I don’t think XP did that – and if it did – it wasn’t represented in Task Manager -> Performance.

I had issues with Roxio and XP

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The XP would not install until the Roxio programs were removed. The EDS support guy said they would have to install them later. I have been using XP at home and said, the XP has the drivers for read/ write to CDs built in. So I have eliminated my ‘written to- black disk problem’

Running Vista Business VLA version

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Still using XP Pro on my Desktop as that is my main PC… But I loaded Vista Business edition on my laptop along with Office 2007. I must say that the experience is a pretty good one. It is visually stunninng and I am just beginning to explore the advanced config capabilites of the Vista Firewall.

Thumbs up so far…

Hardware is only got ya…

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Have Ultimate RTM running on an Toshiba R10 Tablet and a new HP Pavilion dv6000… Video Card is not supported on the Toshiba, so no Aero, and the automatic screen orientation program for the screen crashes Vista (disabled it and change screen direction manually)… On HP, everything works except for when lid closed on laptop, the screen won’t turn back on unless a force the PC into sleep and then wake it up… These are both driver issues that I’m sure HP will fix and Toshiba will ignore (because it is an old laptop)

Otherwise, my only complaint is lack of good 3rd party firewall…

Good overall I think…

Ad U & C wouldn’t run

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I loaded Vista Enterprise, and installed the adminpak.msi from win2003w/sp1 cd. Active Directory Users and Computers opened up, but came up with a Red X instead of opening up the index. I have not searched to see if there is a special version for vista. Anybody know?

I’ll never upgrade to Windows Vista

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Hi,

I’m going to stay with Windows XP Pro forever. I use several older programs everyday which will never run on Vista. I just can’t justify the high cost of buying new hardware, new software ($3000 total) for what? A slow running, unstable, incompatible OS? Not me…

Then you will be missing a great OS

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What high cost- I built this pc for $500 and it runs Vista Ultimate (RTM) very well. In fact with 2 pc’s side by side(XP&Vista)Xp seems faster in some things but Vista seems faster in others.
My Vista pc runs 24/7 with no problems.
Mike

I will never upgrade to Vista

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Everything I’ve read about Vista points to incompatibility with hardware and existing software. Vista is a very slow running high overhead operating system. XP Pro SP2+ runs fast on my 6 year old son’s 366 MHZ PC with 256 MB of Ram. I have a huge library of Windows 98 games which work perfectly on Windows XP. I wish Microsoft would have made Vista even more backward compatible than XP with existing hardware and software, and with even less overhead than XP. But Vista is moving in the opposite direction. Also, I don’t think any business will ever touch Vista because of its incompatibility issues, and home users will be surprised to find Vista won’t run alot of their software. I honestly believe Vista will be criticized as being the worst operating system ever created. I have respect for those people who want to use Vista, but I’m rushing to buy new PC’s while they still come preloaded with XP Pro.

That makes sense.

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As I’ve mentioned in posting, Microsoft marketing dept.is pulling out all the stops to get us to add to MS billions. The hidden extra software and hardware updates that a majority of home users will have to address is never mentioned. XP is the best version they produced despite the monthly updates. If it’s not broken don’t fix it!

An important post

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I have found myself in the same position(details posted) One should locate the hidden cost of installing Vista before buying.

I -had- it in on my DV6000 but de-installed

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I had a number of issues running Office XP and the IE7 beta. After reviewing what others have said I may take it for another spin ‘tho.

Vista, Vista, where is Vista?

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Does anyone know where I can get a version to test with?

MSDN Subscriber Downloads

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is where I get mine from. Of course you will need an account though

Yes

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I’ve been using the release version since it was put up on TechNet. I think that was about a week ago (as you mentioned).

It fixed a few issues I had with RC2 (like my default printer resetting periodically).

It seems to work fine for me. I’m still making jokes about feeling like a Mac user because so little software is available in Vista versions (not really true, but it appeals to my sense of the absurd).

Loving Vista

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I’m really enjoying the new environment. We have had a few setbacks with software incompatibility, but for the most part it’s been good. I’ve been on it for a couple of weeks now and don’t want to go back.

My only gripe is that the 3rd party vendors haven’t done enough to keep up with the release. If MS can put out betas why can’t the vendors?

Exactly

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We’re still waiting for a client from Novell so that we can evaluate Vista on our network.

Isn’t that Microsoft’s fault?

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Am I mis-remembering, or weren’t there several articles about 3rd party ISVs (Symantec, Network Associates) crying foul? Something about Microsoft not letting them have the required code during the beta cycle to write against?

What happened is in the X64 version of Vista

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MS put in new security a protection of the kernal. Symantec(Norton)is one of the software developers that like to modify the kernal-if anything goes wrong guess who gets the blame when it may be their addition that does it.
I will tell you one thing-I will not allow any of symantec products any where near any pc of mine. I have corrected way too many problems on other peoples pc’s to allow that.
Mike

true

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Thats so true.
I will never let Symantec stuff in my computer. I cant understand why they cant do things that work and dont crash system.
A cant count all of the computer I have fixed with Norton antivirus in.. Its hundreds of them.

Greetz

No, just the RC

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Fresh installed RC it on my computer. It came without drivers for my sound and ethernet. Played around with it for maybe a couple of hours. Liked the glass effect. Too bad I couldn’t connect to the internet to download drivers. So booted the computer back to Ubuntu 6.10, which BTW, had no problems with sound, ethernet, monitor, DVD-RW or anything else and installed in about 35 minutes.

Is the release version better with hardware drivers?

Seems to be

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I haven’t had any problems with drivers except for bluetooth.

Some Problems with Vista Ultimate !!!

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I had to get rid of Nero,and to my disappointment, WSftp is not compatible to use in my website transfers. But the most serious problem is tht my Sony DVD Drive will not show up most of the time. I’m dual booting with XP and no problem at all.Also my Microsoft Bluetooth keyboard will not work to log on . I keep the wired keyboard on hand. Also the Soundblaster Live will not work either.I had to upgrade from my ATI ALL IN WONDER PRO to Radeon x1300 (miss my TV and capture capabilities). Aero is cool but at what cost ? I dont think it’s quite ready yet in my opinion

The Good & The Bad

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I’m running Vista at home and at the office.

I have to admit, it looks so much better than XP. Have to get use to the new interface and how things work in Vista. But so far I have only found a few small problems on my side.

At the office:
My Vista Ultimate, keeps getting its keys confused at random times. It will run fine for a day or so and sudenly all the middle keys works as shortcuts ” a, s, d, f, g, h, j, k, l”, opening explorer, the run command, take you to the desktop… I have to log off and log on to work normally again.

I also found that at home and at the office, it keeps switching off a COM service, that isnt responding. This happens a fewtimes a day.

Have any of you noticed, that all of your files are marked as read only? I only have a few files that are normal, but the rest are all marked as read only. It hasnt given me any problems, just found that to be strange.

I would love to get Vista Ultimate with SP1. But untill then, I’ll rather wait for them to sort out a few bugs.

Keyboard Problems

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I’ve had a few problems also – but if I remember it was happening with XP Pro too. Maybe someone can shed some light.

I can SHIFT+CLICK or CTL+CLICK a few items and then it resets everything I’ve clicked to ‘unselected’… Very frustrating especially working in like Photoshop or something.

Anyone else experience this? (Using Wireless Microsoft Desktop)

It may be the keyboard

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I gave up in disgust and went back to a wired Microsoft keyboard – no more problems!

So I gave my wireless Microsoft keyboard and mouse away with a warning…

Yes. Vista Ultimate RTM Dual Boot w/ XP MCE 2005

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I’ve been running version of Vista since very early in the beta testing cycle in this same dual boot mode with my XP MCE 2005. I have Vista installed on it’s own HD and the dual boot works great. But since most of my data and applications have not been installed in Vista, my experience thus far can only be stated and OS stability and driver availability. The OS itself seems to work fine but there is limited driver availability for my web cam, TV capture card (although MCE detects and uses it fine). AV products are scarce and other than that, I don’t have much installed on the OS yet. But I do like what I’ve seen as far as where the OS beats started from and where the RTM release is now.

Yes I have been running RTM since November 2

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of 2006. Since that time I have had no problems. I run Avast Anti virus(free for personal use only). My pc runs 24/7. I record tv shows/movies burning to dvd’s with no additional software.
Mike

Been running Vista Ultimate RTM for a while now.

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Very happy with the OS itself, all the internal tools and functions are great. Gaming I’ve noticed it doesn’t play well with others. Most games just will not load, errors out right at the end of install. Some will tell me that they only work with XP and later… forget the later! Most standard software if it works on XP it works fine on Vista. Beware of the really specialized software. Gaming industry needs some time to catch up to Vista!

Administrator is not an Administrator

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My AD user is a member of the local administrators group but won’t load, install, or run some software until I run as administrator. What’s up?

This is just Vista making sure that

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you(administrator) wants to install or run this particular software. There are programs that try to instll themselves on your computer that you may not want installed.
Mike

That’s not the point

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The point is that the security is a kludge it is confusing to sys admins.

That’s not the point

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The point is that the security is a kludge it is confusing to sys admins.

admin

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Well there are diffrent administrator.
Often you know only about the “main” admin, but there more. You can have diffren admin in diffren part of the system.
Normal user do use one in all pre vista OS, but now they have sacure the system more so you have only one admin that can install thing in the system. user with admin right can also install, but thats on a lokal plane, not the system..
This is a part of the new security system in vista. It works well when you get use to it.
But some program dont like it, but they are porly design.

Greetz

Pretty, pretty, my precious!

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I loaded Vista Ultimate RTM on my laptop in December. Other than trashing it when I attempted to load an older copy of pcAnywhere (I know, I should have known better) it has been great. And the System rollback worked well 🙂
The card games are slick, the RDP client works as well as on XP, VPN is quick…
I had to beta Internet Security 2007 from Trend Micro until they get releases out, but all seems well so far.
Being my laptop, I am not using it as much as my desktop, though (still XP).
The hibernation features seem to be working well, but apparently my laptop does not support the standards required for the bit-locker stuff. Sigh.

Edited for spelling issues.

My Vista Score is only 2.7

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I have it running on a 2.8ghz proc, 1gb RAM, 128mb ATI X900 (the drivers don’t work properly btw).

Yet, I only score a 2.7!

Aero Glass is clunky and the new interface is irritating. The split up of the admin is just silly. All in all, Vista is not worth it.

At least UAC is slightly less annoying in the release.

Windows Vista Compatibility

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Hi,

I purchased a lot of software back in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002. It cost me over $3,000.
I’ve tried Vista, and nearly all of the software doesn’t work on Vista. The software works perfectly under Windows XP Professional SP2. I’m not sure if Microsoft will reimburse me the $3,000 + the cost of Vista if I stupidly decide to buy a new PC after Jan 30, 2007. Also, what about the huge library of Windows 98 games which I have which my 4 children love and enjoy. Is Microsoft asking me to give all this up just because they can’t make an OS which is compatible with previous Microsoft OS’s????
My view of Vista is a “Lemon” – incompatible with most hardware and software – I guess the good programmers were on vacation when they coded this piece of junk “Vista”. Or perhaps, after Bill Gates left, quality went down dramatically after the loud mouthed new CEO sent Microsoft on the wrong path – abandoning hardware and software compatibility – which should have been one his primary objectives in the OS to succeed the venerable XP Professional SP2. I’ll never pay a penny for the piece of junk Vista. Never, Never, Never. I’m not the only one.

Stay Away From Windows Vista For Now

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I have been using Windows XP on all of my computers and prior to that I was either using Windows Millennium or Windows 98SE which in my opinion are still both bullet proof systems.

I recently had one of my notebooks fail and the manufacture could not repair it so they replaced it under warranty but it had the Windows Vista system running on it and right out of the box the screen saver started freezing up.

I have been talking with the tech department concerning this matter along with many other issues that I am having and every one of them will ask me to try something different, even though they have all my transcripts on file in front of them.

I have also talked with many IT people concerning this and they all are saying that it was way to early for them to bring out Windows Vista because this system has too many problems.

I believe that what the IT people are saying has a lot to do with privacy and piracy of music and movies and this new Windows Vista system and its just not working.

Microsoft and any computer manufacture at this time are struggling to try anything to help out the consumer but they are coming up short. The techs have no idea what to do and forget about most third part software.

Many applications won’t work without a vendor update if there is even one available including Antivirus, Security, CD and Burning tools and even basic disk management and partitioning tools, no help at this time.

I have asked the notebook manufactures to send me a complete working Windows XP OEM disc with the key and I will format the hard drive and install this. I know that this will take care of any and all issues concerning the problems that I am having with Windows Vista.

I will also keep the Windows Vista software and sometime in the summer of 2008 do all my research and if all the bugs and patches are available, then I will reinstall the Windows Vista and give it another try.

Installed Vista home premium

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(am not an IT manager despite the heading)From past experience, I setup dual boot XP pro and Vista Home Premium.(download EasyBCD free). Am running Vista for 10 days now and am gradually getting it nearly as good as XP.Had to buy Norton 2007 and lost use of my Nikon LS30 scanner so the price of Vista has many hidden costs – can’t afford to buy latest Nikon Scanner. Am not a geek so don’t see what’s going on under the hood but, take away the eyecandy and it could be XP Pro but not as good with Norton and Nikon. I will have to replace my Graphics Card (?245 approx) if I want to see Aero. My advice, for what it’s worth, keep your current setup and dualboot with Vista so you can ‘play’ with Vista and still reboot to XP as required

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