Windows Vista is the latest release of Microsoft Windows, a line of graphical operating systems used on personal computers, including home and business desktops, notebook computers, Tablet PCs, and media centers.

• Official Windows Vista Homepage
• Windows Vista Software Compatibility List
• Paul Thurrott's Vista Activity Center
• TweakVista.com - Windows Vista Tweak
• BadVista.org - Anti-vista site

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This post has been edited by fariz: Sep 7 2008, 10:35 AM

Old thread is here, you can still look for the previous information, it'll be dead in 2-3 weeks
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/179327

Continue the discussion in this thread instead, thanks

is Vista quite stable now? My rig is old:

P4 631 3.0 Ghz
2 Gig DDR2 667 RAM
Aopen Nvidia 6600 256MB DDR2
160 GB HDD
250 GB HDD

Will vista ultimate (i only have this edition - got it free) runs smoothly or at least my rig will survive?

This post has been edited by alijoe: Mar 29 2007, 12:45 AM

You should try this Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/...adeadvisor.mspx

Anyways, it looks okay to me. Though it's advisable to have a dual core CPU, your rig will run just fine IMO. Just curious, how did you get your Windows Vista Ultimate for free?

This post has been edited by samurai1337: Mar 29 2007, 12:52 AM

Jeng Jengg~~ alijoe had been asked with the million dollar question XD

T.T My vista on my lausy notebook ain't exactly running that badly.... ^^ Still not considering to downgrade back to WinXP

Vista is said to be far better if all the support software and driver is here by now.

My pakteh bought it last week (RM670) at Seremban..but then he bought another computer..apple mac I think. So I asked him if I could use it temporary.. but luckily he said " Ko amik jela guna" So happy lo save my money.

I tested the advisor program and it advised me vista business (but I only have ultimate). Hopefully my rig will run it smoothly..

Will buy another C2D PC this sept. or should save money and upgrade proc to Pentium D instead?

This post has been edited by alijoe: Mar 29 2007, 01:35 AM

i'd say go for 2cd.
pentium d will just throttle your graphic card. damn it..

well, at least that's the case for me..

2cd or c2d?
tom's hardware have a guide about budget or low end machine will fine for vista,go figure it out.

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Added on March 29, 2007, 9:43 amsamurai1337,just a suggestion for you that to create a name list for vista users and their version on the 1st post.

This post has been edited by serewen: Mar 29 2007, 09:43 AM

it's c2d la

anyway, my single core cpu doesn't lag much on vista

much depend on how you tweaks it

Somebody has to keep track that, I may not have time

i try to put my gf pic on my wallpaper but her pic is 800x 600 so i want try to put as background on my window vista when i press as background. The wallpaper enlarge and cover the whole background how can i adjust the wallpaper background size? window xp got the option that could change my visat i could't find anyone know ?

//Topics merged

This post has been edited by samurai1337: Mar 29 2007, 12:57 PM

what for? not all vista users are using ori one ler...
later ori users and non ori put up together, very misleading lor..

right click mouse on desktop >> personalize >> Desktop Background >> how should the picture be positioned ? . there have 3 box there you can choose.

This post has been edited by garanzia: Mar 29 2007, 12:50 PM

ya that the problem that i say we can't put the pic according to the size we like only got 3 option window xp got more option that make me really sad -.- could't not see my gf face if put as background look ugly also

HELP!

I just bought a Dell Inspiron 6400 loaded with Windows Vista Home Premium. I'm not familliar with the security "features" just yet. I feel that's the culprit for some programs to not work e.g. Skype, Azureus, Limewire

When I load Skype, my internet connection automatically hangs, Skype itself won't connect. For Azureus, tracking fails. And Limewire doesn't connect.

Makes me wanna install XP and let Vista "mature" before reinstalling. I don't even know how to do that.

Please advice on how to deal with the security, and maybe how to delete Vista.

THANK YOU!

Anyone can help my WMP11 problem? Here is the link

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/431465

Never experienced before.

what is the file format you've played with wmp11?

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Added on March 29, 2007, 3:55 pmI paid my money for the genuine ones leh..

This post has been edited by serewen: Mar 29 2007, 03:55 PM

Playing avi file.. Until now still no solution

All of the avi files having the same problem?

have you tried with other players? such as real,winamp etc...

This post has been edited by serewen: Mar 29 2007, 04:01 PM

Yup, all the same.. no porblem using other player. My problem is exactly like this

The error happens most often when a video file is done playing and I close
the player. Immediately after closing the player I receive a pop-up saying
that "Windows Media Player has stopped working". The problem event name is
always APPCRASH. The latest exception code is c0000374 with an exception
offset of 000aa0fb.

Just wanna ask one question at the moment:

1)How to share folder in a workgroup?I found it kinda hard to set.I can view shared folder in WinXP pc.But from WinXP,I can't view shared folder in Vista

Could it be caused by improper installation of windows,but you could always dl the wmp11 from ms and reinstall it,see how is the output.

wmp 11 comes with Vista and there is no way to get
rid of it or reinstall it. If you need to reinstall media player you have to
reinstall Vista.

Hoho..successfully installed Vista ultimate on my old rig..now running very smooth.. only my graphic section score low 3.8..other parts 4.5 and 5.5..

Installed Ultimate but flash back to XP due to some software compatibility issue have to keep the disc and use it later in the future

is there anybody in here running vista in their turion64 lappie??i notice the processor driver for vista isnt here yet and the battery draining very fast...1hour++ only...previously in xp got a driver to decreze the proc speed...but cannot find the driver for vista...could anybody help?

codec problem i think. happen to me before . after reinstall windows and get latest codec , no more problem. now using klite mega codec pack

This post has been edited by garanzia: Mar 29 2007, 10:54 PM

can i ask something...
is there any add and remove program in control panel for vista it seems that i could not find it... Please help...

Control Panel > Programs and Features

thank you

for case like adriankhoo153, i also think its codec problem..I use K-Lite codec full and everything's Ok but my friend on vista basic had problems like adriankhoo153...but after reinstall..everything Ok.

My system will crash randomly. I will got BSOD stating that the error is caused by nvstor.sys.

Quick search online reveal that it's caused by Nvidia's driver. I'm using nForce motherboard with Nvidia GPU. The problem is supposed to be fixed with upcoming Windows Update though Microsoft currently doesn't have any ETA on when the fix will be.

I try install Vista home basic on my Pentium 4 3.0ghz 1gb ram, but i got conflict with driver issue.. It will says "unknown OS" ..

Are you using drivers for Windows XP on Vista? You need to use drivers meant for Windows Vista.

wanna ask here...i overclocked my proc...then during boot screen...the green loading bar suddenly freeze..i dunno why...if not oc...nothing happened...

reinstall window or wmp11?
can xp sp1 upgarde to vista home premium using the update version of vista?

This post has been edited by moto-moto: Mar 30 2007, 12:31 PM

lol. first time overclock? try upping the speed more. u will get corrupt windows installation

for your problem, decrease the speed lower by few megahertz till can successfully boot into windows. then try stressing the pc for stability

It means you overclock until it's no longer stable. Nothing to do with vista actually. Your solution is:
1) Do not overclock
2) Reduce clock speed
3) Increase V core-can be dangerous for beginners

reset to stock speed then.

Can i like just uninstall the previous codec pack and intall klite? Will it work? Hmm, no point of asking this. gotta try myself la.

whats ur previous codec pack?

i heard that klite is hard to uninstall, as it may still mess somewhere in system folder and registry,
CCCP is recommended as it is lighter in size, and less intefering with system, but i am not using it now

My previous er i mean now using XP Codec. Using it mostly to open rmvb file as well as .avi la. CCCP codec huh? Nv heard b4. I thought of installing StormCodec too..

All codec pack are mostly teh same really, with the distribution are different. K-Lite Mega is teh favourite as it includes all teh needed codecs in one package thus if you can't play the files, it's the file problem. Most like CCCP includes just basic codecs that you need. Heck, you can even download the codecs seperately.

need answers to the above question too =(

if u want to share a folder in vista, try the following steps. (before that, you MUST be able to see your vista pc from your winxp pc eg. both of them must be in the same workgroup)

1. go to control panel > network and sharing center
2. make sure file sharing is turn on and password protected sharing is off
3. right click on the folder that you wanted to share
4. click on share
5. on the drop down menu, choose Everyone (if you don't have that, create one), then Add
6. then click share
7. right click on the same folder, click properties
8. go to the tab Sharing
9. click Advanced Sharing
10. tick on Share this folder
11. click on Permissions
12. you should be able to see Everyone in the group and usernames box
13. tick full control for that group
14. then apply

it should work...post any problems you may find...

You need to set the permission right, there are several choice to set the permission for sharing files which is different than XP. If don't know set as 'everyone' will do as previous forumer posted.

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Added on March 31, 2007, 6:06 pmI had a copy of NERO OEM that come with the DVD burner purchased but it seems like can't install into Vista due to compability issue. It just won't let you to start the installation process.

Anyone facing it?

This post has been edited by cherroy: Mar 31 2007, 06:06 PM

I think most of the DVD burner in market nowadays bundled with older version of Nero, which isn't Vista Compatible just yet.

You can get newer version, or use alternative like Ashampoo

Something weird happening today, when I install my Windows Vista at my second pc , and I try activate the key that I already use in other pc and it works.
I thought only can register for once per key.

This post has been edited by WingKalimdor: Mar 31 2007, 06:32 PM


Attached thumbnail(s)

I dont think that MS would likely to be fooled too long

i think u can activate not more than 3 times if using OEM version.
complete retail version allows u activate more.

This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Mar 31 2007, 08:41 PM

OEM only lets you activate on one PC, and binds your Windows to that PC only.

hey guys....can xp servixe pack 1 upgrade to windows vista if i buy the vista upgrade version?

if your XP is original, yes

wanna ask something..
i had just install *ahem* vista..
i try to install audio drivers but seems it didnt support vista..
so,
what should I do now?
even in their website(ASRock),
the latest driver also didnt suppport vista..
help me..
my pc now is totally 'silent'..
hehe...

-adios-

wats ur mobo brand? u just say asrock how we know which 1 u using? there plenty of products there

opps..
forgot dat..
mine is asrock 775i65GV..
haizz..
vista seems bad for me..

-adios-

Can Daemon Tools run on it? I've got tons of programs on iso...

try using the 51.3 driver found here. this will be your best bet.



i'm using daemon 4.08HE now...no prob...

This post has been edited by dualshock: Apr 1 2007, 01:39 AM

thx 4 da link mate..
but it seems did not build for vista..
sigh..
vista wont work for me..

-adios-

before this used xp...no prob when oc...but when i changed to vista..cannot boot into windows...dunno why...

ur audio codec is which model? realtek got many kind of it... but only the recent 7.1 HD codec will have vista support by default

Mine is full retails version.
My friend said can activate for 10 PC ,don't know this news is true or not.

This post has been edited by WingKalimdor: Apr 1 2007, 03:06 PM

his are not realtek...his are cmedia...so far no vista driver yet...

Hey guys, I got a problem to relate on the Vista. Got myself a Vista Ultimate recently it was all good, however, to my surprise, Vista wasn't able to read my previously burned DVD+r or CD-R discs and it either keep ejecting the disc out or nothing showing under the DVD drive itself. My DVD-RW drive is Pioneer DVR-110D for your information. Btw, the burned disc reads fine under Windows XP. Any thoughts?

edit: Just an update, I tried the burned media on my mate's laptop, whose running Vista too, works perfectly well. Hmm, does that mean my dvd-rom need a little tweakage? Or do you guys reckon NVIDIA PCI management thingy has got to do with this? My motherboard is ASUS A8N-SLI, nForce 4 chipset. Cheers.


Edit2: Actually guys, I just reboot my PC and now it reads the discs fine. Weird but anyway, thanks for looking at my problem.

This post has been edited by nFiniteFX: Apr 1 2007, 09:23 PM

I'm using Cmedia audio .

So far I didn't need to install the driver because the Windows automatically installed when it was formated.
I kinda weird for certain people who didn't get their sound installed.

u are lucky liao..
mine said 'no audio devices installed'..
haizz..

-adios-

I use the old XP driver for Cmedia and it works fine

Anyone here ever use DVD RW/ROM Drive with Sata instead of IDE drive?

I guess Sata DVD Drives are better in Vista rig.

This post has been edited by karom: Apr 1 2007, 05:56 PM

Until now, Vista is problematic with third party software regarding the compatiblity issue. I still much prefer XP.
A lot of softwares still won't work correctly. There is not much an issue when XP first lauched.

But has not much complaint besides the third party software compatiblity, it seems load faster than XP or just the machine is new. May be need to wait awhile before the drivers and compatibility issues being rectified.

This post has been edited by cherroy: Apr 1 2007, 06:36 PM

u should try to do like wat linkinstreet did...the page that i gave u contains an old xp driver for your on board audio...try and install that...

yeah,
I try.. it almost work when suddenly..



haiz..
how come this thing happen..?
weird..
vista totally give me headache


-adios-

Don;t use that setup. go to device manager, and choose the one that has the '?' icon. That should be your sound device. right click and choose update driver. after that choose the folder that contains the Cmedia driver. That what I usually do anyways

ic..
thx a lot dude..
now I can enjoy vista..
hehe..

-adios-

You can either update ur burner software to latest version. This can be found on ur Burner manufacturer website.

At last solve this problem by uninstalling XPCodec.
Now using K Lite Mega pack. At first was using k-Lite full but cannot play .rmcb file. Now only i know that K Lite Mega Pack can play .rmvb.
Problem solved!

Wowoweee, sooooooooooooo many issues with windows Vista. I envied my friend when he bought his home basic edition. Now... not so much.

I want directx 10, I want windows media player 11, I want better security, I want stability.

But I absolutely dont want to stab my eyes with a fork when vista decided to rape me without a condom.

So ....... should I wait for Vista to weed out the bugs and compatibility issues and for the major component/software manufacturers to catch up with vista?

Before I dive into unknown territories?

For RM305, it's quite cheap though.

which version is better? home basic or premium?

FYI: I've tried IE7, so much bugs I can open an insect muzium with it.

Get Home Premium better.... got the AERO glass interface.


Btw, WMP11 can be installed on XP too..

Can somebody answer my question on the buggyness of windows Vista?

Is it worth the headache to get it now? Or wait for it to mature? Patch itself up ?

off topic: Vista ultimate edition better in terms of what?

Wait for at least SP1 is my advice.

Btw, for more info of the differences between Windows Vista versions, please check here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/...ons/choose.mspx

seriously, you're using Vista for what? DX10 games? AFAIK, there's no available DX10 games yet, and you're gonna need nVIDIA GeForce8 series or upcoming ATi's R600 to use DX10 feature...IMO, i rather to use WinXP with Vista looks, less headache...

Why switch?
XP is not enough for your ____ (insert wat ever here)?

Bukannya canteeek sangat, bukannya terrrreeee sangat.....

Well, that's why I'm asking.

It's not like I've decided to buy it already.

And what's this about Digital rights Management that shuts down your monitor to prevent viewing copyrighted multimedia content?

that would sux like a vacuum cleaner.

ai ya for me win xp is enuf liao.
wat for upgrade and change it lah.

IMHO, wait it out....wait till the product is about 1 year. That should be sufficient time for developers to weed out important bugs, build drivers for older hardware and program/games that will truly take advantage of the Vista enhancements.

im using one right now...the home basic...a lil bit confusing for a first time user...its consume a lot of ur ram...damn slow on my amd64 rig...many hardware not campatible with them...my printer is one of them...better wait for SP1...im using 512mb ddr2 ram...not enough...i read the best is 2gb of ram...damn...

There is no hurry to ugprage from XP to Vista. From my experience, Vista itseld had not much problem, it is more about third party software that facing compatibility issue with it. If can wait then better wait.
If buying new machine then different story. There is not many significant differences between Vista and XP.

I'm want to trying Vista but anybody can recommend for me what Vista suitable for my rig especially notebook Aspire 5020.

have to wait lah..
a lot of hardware canot been support...
so trouble u know..

by looking at your siggy, your amount of ram may not be sufficient to run vista smoothly. as for vista version, it's pretty much up to your requirements and needs. if you want the aero interface you can opt for any vista version except the home basic PROVIDED your graphic card can support it...

This post has been edited by dualshock: Apr 2 2007, 01:52 PM

Thanks dualshock. Will looking for it...

STFU?

This post has been edited by ikan_semilang: Apr 2 2007, 02:01 PM

I think my laptop cannot good for Vista.

DirectX version is redundant as you will be using DirectX10 anyways after that. Just add more HDD space. 20GB is what you need for Vista

well well well, the ultimate questions for ppl who is wondering about changing to vista.

in my case, its just a matter of want to and not have to. i'm kinda of a gadget freak, so new stuff comes out ofcourse i wana use it, it gives a kind of self satisfaction.
what i think u and all of the people should do, go get urself a vista trial (can be downloaded easily) if u find urself doing as good as or better than xp, why not go get the full version. but if u think u can live with xp for like another 9months for SP1 and thinkin about changin to vista everyday, then continue live with xp.

about the compatibility issues, not everyone is facing it extremely, just browse around and u can mostly overcome it. i have been usin vista ultimate for a month now and not regretting a little bit. heck when i use xp now i feel a little underpowered. no offence to xp users tho.

Wow, can use this to check also ah? I remember i always use this to test game requirement back when using Xp. Hehe