Windows Vista Talk

[b]

I just upgraded to Vista RC1 from Beta 2.

RC1 works flawless. Everything works (keep in mind I don't play games, just photoshop and graphic prog's). [s]Faster[/s]. Not faster!!! Looks better. I love the gadgets that work like mac's.

You can download the Customer Beta files from Microsoft.com. No charge. I ordered the dvd's ($15) and every update that comes out they mail me new install dvd's until vista is released for sale. Full version of vista.

Here is a picture.

[CoolColombian]

Nice, looks so good. You make me want it.

[royroy]

nice..
i think i will upgrade it untill all the games r compatible =P

[sbmonkey]

I'll stick with my Powerbook and Windows XP machine for awhile longer.
At least MS did a better job of copying Apple this time.
It's good that they're taking from each other, though.

[MAZDA Kitten]

Oooooooooooh
I want it!

When is it officially out

[SourcE]

I was looking into this, but after doing the update checker, turns out I have to unistall mcAfee, nero and some other programs, and then re-install them after the OS update.....! ??? :

What the hell is that all about?

[bluntman]

Makes me what to get a Mac.

[b]

Nice, looks so good. You make me want it.

Yes... You need it! Plus it is a free download to test. I haven't had 1 problem with RC1 yet. If you decide to try you want this link http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx but it is still in beta mode so it could give you problems.

Oooooooooooh
I want it!

When is it officially out

I am pretty sure business versions ship november & new computers will come with it in late dec & jan. Buy it sometime in jan or the new year.

I was looking into this, but after doing the update checker, turns out I have to unistall mcAfee, nero and some other programs, and then re-install them after the OS update.....! ??? :

What the hell is that all about?

Ya... Some issues still. I read http://www.winsupersite.com/vista/ this guy knows everything and has a really good review section. It may help you out.

I did a complete format and re-install. I format every 3 or 4 months when my computer slows down. It only takes a few hours to backup format & reinstall. A few hours is nothing vs. a slow computer all the time...

[CoolColombian]

I downloaded the ISO file of Windows Vista RC1 64-bit, i burned in to a DVD but when I try to executed I got a message saying "Your computer cannot run this version of the Operating System".

Any input about that??

EDIT: Nevermind, I think I found the reason why.

[sbmonkey]

Well, why? (might help someone else also)

[b]

I downloaded the ISO file of Windows Vista RC1 64-bit, i burned in to a DVD but when I try to executed I got a message saying "Your computer cannot run this version of the Operating System".

Any input about that??

EDIT: Nevermind, I think I found the reason why.

Next meet I will give you my 64 bit disk from microsoft if it is still messing up. I had the 64 bit installed but it is a bugger my ati tv tuner card wouldn't work... you'll see. So I put on the 32 bit. Microsoft sent me 1 of each. You can have the 64 bit disk...

[CoolColombian]

Well, I thought that the reason was my memory being only 256MB (which I was thinking on upgrade since long time ago) b/c in the requirments says that it needs a minimun of 512 of RAM to work so I bought a 1 Gg RAM, installed today and still got the same message, Xenon told me it was b/c my computer wasn't Vista Ready b/c it has a Celeron procesor and not a Pentium.

Now I don't know what to do next.

[majic]

Now I don't know what to do next.

take back the memory.. if you can.. if you can't well just chalk that up to a new PC builing experience and get all new parts.. no point of 'updating' the old shit (that is if you *want* to run vista with all the bells and whistles..

i just put a PC together for about 1500 bux.. tax in.. i was able to reuse a few components so that went down to 1200 or so.. anyway.. what's your budget

rmemeber the $ u spend on a PC that $ u don't have for car mods

[CoolColombian]

jajaja, I know, I like computers stuff but thats why I don't spend money on them, prefer the car and about the memory I'm not regretting buy it, I was needing it since long time ago and i'm very happy with how the computer perform now, if I can't install the vista on this one now, well, I'll wait till buy another one later that comes already with the vista.

[b]

jajaja, I know, I like computers stuff but thats why I don't spend money on them, prefer the car and about the memory I'm not regretting buy it, I was needing it since long time ago and i'm very happy with how the computer perform now, if I can't install the vista on this one now, well, I'll wait till buy another one later that comes already with the vista.

+ more ram is always a good thing. it is cheap enough now. i am running 2gb and need more.

[CoolColombian]

i am running 2gb and need more.

Holy sh**t, 2gb and need more? :o ;D

[majic]

+ more ram is always a good thing. it is cheap enough now. i am running 2gb and need more.

no u don't.. 2GB should be plenty and an overkill for an average joe shmoe.. unless you're runnig PS/CAD/GIS applications.. u might have other bottlenecks in the system.. bah..

[b]

+ more ram is always a good thing. it is cheap enough now. i am running 2gb and need more.

no u don't.. 2GB should be plenty and an overkill for an average joe shmoe.. unless you're runnig PS/CAD/GIS applications.. u might have other bottlenecks in the system.. bah..

ha okay. not going to argue it. you know what you need. i know what i need.

[Kevin@nextmod]

I just upgraded my computer last week and the money spent wasn't big big whoop since i reused most of the parts.
I got the cheapest pentium D compatible asus motherboard $67 + tax
Intel Pentium D Duo Core $169 + tax
1 gb consair ram $129 + tax
1 LG DVD writer $36 + tax

All in all came up to $450 because there was some kinda discount for cash payments at Canada Computers.

BTW i went with AGP since its a bit cheaper.

[majic]

+ more ram is always a good thing. it is cheap enough now. i am running 2gb and need more.

no u don't.. 2GB should be plenty and an overkill for an average joe shmoe.. unless you're runnig PS/CAD/GIS applications.. u might have other bottlenecks in the system.. bah..

ha okay. not going to argue it. you know what you need. i know what i need.

what do you need? i'm curious..

also pls note i meant for a joe shmoe.. not someone who's using 'power' apps.. and i called juan a shmoe 8) b/c he's been running 'fine' on 256 mb trust me.. i didn't get that ring in my sig for nothing.. ;D

[vanpatrick81]

Windows Vista

Release Dates:
Business Companies Release - November
Full Release - February

System Requirements:
Basic Requirements

• [li]A modern processor (at least 800MHz1)[/li][li]512 MB of system memory[/li][li]A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable[/li]

Best Scenario

• [li]1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1[/li][li]1 GB of system memory[/li][li]Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)2, Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel[/li]

You don't need 2 gigs of RAM. Minimum requirement is only 512. Better performance, of course, can be had by getting more than 512 of RAM. Vista is a graphics and animation intensive OS. It can drain your memory so fast. I have a test PC at work with only 512 RAM and its running ok. A little choppy when I load something up or do something that Vista has an animation for.

More information with regards to Vista -> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...y/capable.mspx

Just a reminder:
If you are not running an Itanium or AMD 64, you are running a 32 bit processor. So if you are a [s]non 32 bit[/s](grammatical error) 32 bit user, please download the x86 one. If you have an Itanium or AMD 64 or any other 64 bit processor, download the x64.

[royroy]

i dunno if i should try out the beta ><
i dunno if all my programs can run on vista ><


if ppl(gamers) recommand it.. then i might give it a shot!

[vanpatrick81]

chances are games will run on it. but i&#039;m not 100% sure yet because some of the applications here at work can&#039;t run on vista yet.

wait till the full release if you really want to be on the safe side. plus the vista rc1 will expire on june 2007.

[CoolColombian]

Just a reminder:
If you are not running an Itanium or AMD 64, you are running a 32 bit processor. So if you are a non 32 bit, please download the x86 one. If you have an Itanium or AMD 64 or any other 64 bit processor, download the x64.

Ok I need some help here, these are the specs of my PC, I found them on the web, I just want to know if with this config I can o not run the Vista, I know its a cheap PC, well I just use it for simple things at home but I would like to know if the reason why it doesn&#039;t let me install the Vista is the config of the PC or is b/c i downloaded the wrong version of the vista, the x64 one.

Keep in mind that I upgraded the RAM for a 1GB PC3200 (and I just noticed that it suports up to 2700) and the hard drive for an 80 GB one.

Hardware
Base processor
Intel Celeron 2.7 GHz

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400 MHz Front side bus
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Socket mPGA478

Chipset
845GV
Motherboard manufacturer

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MSI


Memory
Component Attributes
Memory Installed 256 MB (1 x 256)
Maximum allowed 1 GB (2 x 512 MB) requires the removal of the installed 256 MB DIMM
Speed supported PC2700 MB/sec (messages at PC2100)
Type 184 pin, DDR SDRAM
DIMM slots Two
Hard drive

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40 GB Ultra DMA
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5400 rpm

Video graphics
Integrated Intel Extreme graphics with up to 64 MB shared video memory

[SIM SIMMA]

What&#039;s this Vista everyone is talking about?* *Never heard of it...

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