The Vista Discussion Thread

[Aηdy]

I got Vista Ultimate Build 6000 instelled :D I think its preatty damn good!

Piccies:

http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/6/11/62374/VistaCrack.jpg
http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/6/11/62374/vista%20scrnshot.jpg

I really like it so far, just got it cracked! I was surprised i had no dirver issues at all! Anyone else got/getting this?

[Hyper]

I wont get Vista.. I dont recomend windows to anyone.. The design might be good but I dont care about it.. You got vista kinda early, I hope your comp can support it correctly.

[Aηdy]

I hope your comp can support it correctly.
My laptop has a nice little sticker saying "Windows Vista Premium Ready" :D

I must say i didnt really like XP much, but this runs much better than any OS (M'zoft) so far!

[Waiting]

i had vista a couple of months ago as i got a copy that was leaked
it was an early copy and so there were a few faults
tbh my computer is killed by a operating system like vista
but i would like it much more than xp.
so did you download it?

[Aηdy]

Yeah i got it off a warez site, burnt it to dvd, created a new partition, installed, cracked.. away you go lol!

[Waiting]

how big a file is it?
how much ram do u need to run it?

[Hyper]

As I recall you needed what.. 512? For Vista or even more

[Zazu]

Lol, looks good Andy. I'll always be adamant that it's a rip off of Mac OSX lol.

[Hyper]

Windows is a rip off

[Aηdy]

how big a file is it?
how much ram do u need to run it?
The download is about 2.4GB, and the burt DVD is 4.38GB, Ive got 1GB of ram on here, works pretty quick, no problems :D

[mr. self destruct]

I might get it when I get enough money. My computer should be able to run it okay.

[Aηdy]

Seems to be running good so far :D Not frozen yet, runs quick, easy to use, only one problem, Msn messenger wont open, ill try and fix that at some point lol!

I was really starting to go against m'zoft, but they might have done a very good job with vista!

[Kiros]

Yeah, but as I've already seen in this thread, Apple fans are trying to bash it all the same. :P

I might get vista... Once I get a DVD drive ;)

[Zazu]

Yeah, but as I've already seen in this thread, Apple fans are trying to bash it all the same. :P

Lol, I'm not bashing as such, I think the actual Vista OS is bloody good, I really like the layout of it, but I'm just saying that the asthetics are kinda "Apple'y", it's all kinda rounded and curvey lol.

[Maverick]

Like most PC users could care less about Apple. I like it when some Apple people come in and say Leopard is going to be better than Vista when they haven't even used both. It seems Apple users have to like their operating systems.

[Underage_Thinker]

I see no need to get vista yet, i don't got the space, and there are no games that take advantage of DirectX 10, though i may eventually once the next gen of games come out.

[Dante]

can someone explain to me what the big deal about vista is, and why everyone thinks XP is bad?

[Aηdy]

can someone explain to me what the big deal about vista is, and why everyone thinks XP is bad?
Vista is new, it dos a lot more, it works better... XP doesn't do that much, looks pretty crap, usually freezes...

[DouggyO.o]

hahahahaha opie from the opie and anthony show( american radio show also on XM) got a copy of windows vista and it wouldnt work. he shreaded it...the disk and the manual.

http://break.com/index/how_to_properly_load_vista.html

overall it looks good though

[0=]

I have been using Vista since they released the final release candidate, and it's ok. It has mouse interface in the installer, and the installer is styled with aero effects. It comes with drivers pre-installed, along with an MPEG-2 decoder, the release candidate was ultimate, so I don't know about basic, but if you buy your computer from Dell they install drivers and shit for you. The interface is a lot smoother than Xp, I really like how they eliminated the fucking all programs menu that devoured your screen; there is a "search as you type" box in its place. The task manager is much nicer, and opens into a larger box, I can't remember what it's called, that gives more detailed information about your cpu, ram, network, and hard drive usage. Internet Explorer is definitely much better as it now has tabs. Windows Media Player 11 is even better in Vista, it has a smoother look to it, the interface is the same as in the Xp release, though. The only major problem I encountered was installing an older game, Starcraft. It took me about 20 minutes to get the damn installer open. It runs normally after being installed, but just a warning for those attempting to install anything more than eight years old.

About the requirements, these are the absolute bare minimum for all versions:

* 800 MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory
* 20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
* Support for Super VGA graphics
* CD-ROM drive

Home Basic:

* 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
* 512 MB of system memory
* 20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
* Support for DirectX 9 graphics and 32 MB of graphics memory
* DVD-ROM drive
* Audio Output
* Internet access (fees may apply)

Home Premium / Business / Ultimate:

* 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
* 1 GB of system memory
* 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
* Support for DirectX 9 graphics with:
o WDDM Driver
o 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)
o Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware
o 32 bits per pixel
* DVD-ROM drive
* Audio Output
* Internet access (fees may apply)


I wouldn't rush out to get this OS, just wait until you buy a new computer that has it already loaded, it's nice, and an improvement, but not worth a few hundred dollars.

[Aηdy]

I wouldn't rush out to get this OS, just wait until you buy a new computer that has it already loaded, it's nice, and an improvement, but not worth a few hundred dollars.

I agree, its totally overpriced.

[Maverick]

Not when you get the academic version, which is the same as home premium.

[boredkidallthetime!]

i don't mean to be a nudge but what is so special about Windows Vista? Well really what i am asking is what are its features?

[Elscire]

i don't mean to be a nudge but what is so special about Windows Vista? Well really what i am asking is what are its features?

Ahem!
I have been using Vista since they released the final release candidate, and it's ok. It has mouse interface in the installer, and the installer is styled with aero effects. It comes with drivers pre-installed, along with an MPEG-2 decoder, the release candidate was ultimate, so I don't know about basic, but if you buy your computer from Dell they install drivers and shit for you. The interface is a lot smoother than Xp, I really like how they eliminated the fucking all programs menu that devoured your screen; there is a "search as you type" box in its place. The task manager is much nicer, and opens into a larger box, I can't remember what it's called, that gives more detailed information about your cpu, ram, network, and hard drive usage. Internet Explorer is definitely much better as it now has tabs. Windows Media Player 11 is even better in Vista, it has a smoother look to it, the interface is the same as in the Xp release, though. The only major problem I encountered was installing an older game, Starcraft. It took me about 20 minutes to get the damn installer open. It runs normally after being installed, but just a warning for those attempting to install anything more than eight years old.

About the requirements, these are the absolute bare minimum for all versions:

* 800 MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory
* 20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
* Support for Super VGA graphics
* CD-ROM drive

Home Basic:

* 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
* 512 MB of system memory
* 20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
* Support for DirectX 9 graphics and 32 MB of graphics memory
* DVD-ROM drive
* Audio Output
* Internet access (fees may apply)

Home Premium / Business / Ultimate:

* 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
* 1 GB of system memory
* 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
* Support for DirectX 9 graphics with:
o WDDM Driver
o 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)
o Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware
o 32 bits per pixel
* DVD-ROM drive
* Audio Output
* Internet access (fees may apply)


I wouldn't rush out to get this OS, just wait until you buy a new computer that has it already loaded, it's nice, and an improvement, but not worth a few hundred dollars.
vista should help run programs better and faster. plus ITS BRAND NEW TECHNOLOGY! however, i have heard that vista does not do well in bittorrent

[Aηdy]

I haven't tried bittorrent or games on it yet. Still need to find a crack that works.

[chelsea714]

nobody believes me but about 8 months ago I was at my friend's house and his dad had windows vista. I don't know HOW, but he had it. I think he is a hacker or something, he had all these crazy books about computer programs I have never heard of, and I am pretty computer literate. but yeah, when I saw it a while back it looked freaking awesome

[Aηdy]

Back when Vista was in the 'making' it was called LongHorn, There was aa few copies of that leaked.

[Hyper]

Hmm heh yes leakage but you gotta know ppl for that.. Anyway

Windows is overpriced :)

[Aηdy]

Windows is overpriced :)

QFT lol :D

[0=]

Windhoes*, Vista still hasn't proven itself to be revolutionary, just less shitty than Windhoes Xp.

Omg, eleventy-eleven posts :D

[Aηdy]

So, has enyone else got vista yet? I've still got it, i still use XP more than Vista, its just easier to use and more progams seem to work.

[Maverick]

I still haven't got it. I have the money to buy it now if I wanted. Is there anything special about it?

[Aηdy]

Not really anything special, in the end it still does the same thing, personally i wouldn't buy it, unless you can get it cheap, plus i would wait several months, its still buggy.

[Maverick]

Yeah that's what I thought. It seemed Microsoft just put a new coat of paint on an old car.

[Aηdy]

Thats pretty much it, a few extra features like the 3D window thing, improved security.

its locked up several times during use, its not really all that great.

[Elscire]

so other than the looks, its like windows ME

[Aηdy]

Yeah pretty much! It hasn't changed since Windoze 95, the basic idea is the same, and apart from security and a few features, not much difference!

Is it possible to run Mac OS X on a windows computer?

[0=]

Yes. You can purchase it from Apple's site. Btw, it's more similar to NT, all the newer Windhoes operating systems are NT based.

[Aηdy]

Purchase?! Are you kidding?!

[0=]

Hmm, nvm, looks like it's an upgrade for Macs.

[Aηdy]

I don't buy, i download :P

[¤-[Thr££_Dolla_BillZ]-¤]

I've got it. It came with our new computer for free. Why does everyone hate Windows? People hate the PS3 too but I have one and it kicks XBox 360's ass people need to stop dissing stuff when they don't have it idk thats my opinion

[Maverick]

Yeah that's true. A lot of people did bash it before it even came out.

[0=]

Yes, but now that it's out, we see how much ass it really sucks.

[Ethannnnnn]

-¤;139537']I've got it. It came with our new computer for free. Why does everyone hate Windows? People hate the PS3 too but I have one and it kicks XBox 360's ass people need to stop dissing stuff when they don't have it idk thats my opinion
yeah i agree people bash things before its even came out or they have even tried it

[123456]

I got Vista Ultimate Build 6000 instelled :D I think its preatty damn good!

Piccies:

http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/6/11/62374/VistaCrack.jpg
http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/6/11/62374/vista%20scrnshot.jpg

I really like it so far, just got it cracked! I was surprised i had no dirver issues at all! Anyone else got/getting this?


looks great, my dimension dell wont be able to run the cool graphics but will have vista...

[Everglow]

ok...sorry guys...but what is photobucket?

[Underage_Thinker]

www.photobucket.com is a website for hosting images. and ya i got a cracked vista copy and when i tried to dual boot with it it screwed up all my partitions making me have to reformat. o well i guess whenever i build a new comp ill put vista on that

[0=]

Really? Mine was nice and automatically dual booted XD

[Aηdy]

www.photobucket.com (http://www.photobucket.com) is a website for hosting images. and ya i got a cracked vista copy and when i tried to dual boot with it it screwed up all my partitions making me have to reformat. o well i guess whenever i build a new comp ill put vista on that

Really? Mine was nice and automatically dual booted XD

Yeah same, it just has the option for me tho choose Vista or an older version of windows.

[Underage_Thinker]

Hmm i guess i could try it again, i'm not sure what i did wrong, it just made it so my partitions wouldn't show up. I think it just may be the crack b/c in the readme Don't dual boot, idk y though.

[DouggyO.o]

Sorry for the bump.

i am currently getting a fully working updated version of vista ultimate. its going to kick some serious ass!

[Aηdy]

I've been using Vista for a couple of months now, some of it (well, most of it) is pretty crap, but there are a few things that are okay.

[DouggyO.o]

ah, like what?

[Underage_Thinker]

ya i am dual booting ultimant and xp, and personally i don't like vista at all. I find it harder to navigate, and annoying that it asks you to confirm everything u do. Like change your wallpaper.

[DouggyO.o]

i actually like it better than XP. seems more secure...plus im a sucker for beefed up styles

[0=]

It's impossible for that processor to utilize that amount of RAM...

It runs like a dream for you because you have a very fast computer. It's horrible that they're sticking the damn thing on laptops with 512MB of RAM.

[Blahages]

I don't like it. Sure, you can turn off the UAC. That's the first thing I did with the Betas and RC1 & 2. I tried the Final as well, and didn't like it either. As said before, the navigation is horrible. I don't know why they fiddled with it. They made a lot of things 2-3 times harder, adding in some cases several more steps to get to a desired place then in XP. Users who have NEVER used Windows before might find it nice, because they didn't know where anything was anyway, and might find it nice. But, if you're used to where everything is, and it is suddenly randomly changed, and more steps added to get to it, it's just aggravating.

XP also runs a lot better on my machines. There's really no advantage for me, whatsoever, to "upgrade" to Vista. The cost alone makes it undesirable.

The only thing I found I liked in Vista was the Add-on for the Task Manager that allows you to monitor Net speeds and other crap. The Performance Monitor, or whatever it is. I don't care about DX10, or Aero. If I want something "Fancy" like Aero, I'll just use Ubuntu with XGL/Beryl. And, I do have that installed, although I use XP more often right now.

Ive had Vista running on my shiny new, custom built, rig for about 6 months, since RC1 came out. And i must say i like it, and i t runs like a dream.

an extra 2Gb of ram is coming soon along with a SECOND graphics card! Sli!

Vista will only end up recognizing about 3.5GB of RAM, I believe. That is, assuming you're using the 32bit edition? XP will do the same. The 64 Bit version will recognize the 4GB fine.

It's impossible for that processor to utilize that amount of RAM...

The processor has nothing to do with how much ram the OS and Programs will use. You could have a P3 1.2GHz and a Athlon 64 X2 6000+ both running the same exact things, and have them using approximately the same amount of RAM.

[Antares]

WOW this is the first time i have ever seen vista and it looks like they were trying to mimic apples dashboard

[0=]

No matter what I throw at my computer it does not utilize more than a gig of RAM and 600MB of page file. This is slow PC3200 RAM, too.

[Ddeswz]

Vista runs smoothly here -- I still prefer good and trusty XP, some of the programs I use work way better on XP and crash on Vista, sadly. I find Vista too bloated for it's own good (I've been using it since beta 2)so... I'm dual booting just now, and I mostly use my beloved copy of XP Pro, which is much better than most of you make it out to be.

[Aηdy]

I dual boot on both laptop and my desktop, i use vista on my laptop and xp on my dsktop mostly.

[Sage]

Heh, I just downloaded this one thing to make my XP machine look like Vista. I am not exactly fond of all the copy-protection stuff they loaded onto it.

[Aηdy]

Lol I did that on this computer once (its a bit older) but i didn't like it!

[DouggyO.o]

I have reached my limits with vista! it wont let me play quake 4 wich worked fine on xp. my sound card keeps shutting off, and everything is slow as hell.

I am going back to xp and vista can go suck my nuts.

[Aηdy]

Haha! thats why i kept vista and xp on my laptop, i use vista all the time and xp extremely rarely, although this laptop was designed to work with vista so thats why it works well! plus i have 2gb of ram now and its quick as hell!

[Everglow]

i like my vista..it's sleek and schick

i prefer it more to xp..it did take me some time to figure all the specs out..but once you got it, you got it and you know it's better :D

[DouggyO.o]

see i liked vista alot better, but my computer was made for xp and i dont feel like paying $500 to get all new stuff so vista will work... and plus like next year my dad will give me his current one and ill be vista ready.

[Aηdy]

http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/6/11/62374/dvdtranscode.jpg Free file hosting from File Den! (http://www.fileden.com)

CPU maxed out with dvd transcoding, and still quicker than my 3.06Ghz P4 1gb ram running nothing!

[DouggyO.o]

Yea, my dad plans to get a new comp in a few months...not next year so ill be all tricked out :-)

[PROGAMEMASTER]

Vista is the worst system because it is such a memory hog so I had to switch to windows 7 a way better system.

[The Batman]

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