Windows Vista Transformation Pack - Page 4

Ralliart · 28-12-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Venomous

Yeah,
I suggest wait till it officially gets released,
Late jan? Hopefully all the drivers will be out then.
From my using it the last few weeks, it looks like a nice
step up from XP

yeah but if u want to run it smotthly you will need a new computer

Bill_R · 28-12-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralliart

yeah but if u want to run it smotthly you will need a new computer

Vista doesn't have much more of a load requirement than XP. It'll perform well on machines that now handle XP well. Those that struggle with XP might have an issue. Graphics are the main issue but are toned down if glass isn't supported. My 128 Mb Geforce 6200 even handles the graphice fine.

Ralliart · 28-12-2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill_R

Vista doesn't have much more of a load requirement than XP. It'll perform well on machines that now handle XP well. Those that struggle with XP might have an issue. Graphics are the main issue but are toned down if glass isn't supported. My 128 Mb Geforce 6200 even handles the graphice fine.

oh ok fair enough but my current computer would't run so i'm up for a new machine.

BlueRaven · 28-12-2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rynostation

They say that Vista is alot more secure, but really, you can make XP just as secure...

Or use DOS 6.2 and it's even more secure!

AU2PWR · 28-12-2006, 08:05 PM

WINDOWS GEM all the Way FellaS!

red_october · 29-12-2006, 08:59 AM

Does anybody know how long it takes to load up the Vista Transformation Pack? When I tried mine out, it seems to hang :-/

XRchic · 29-12-2006, 11:35 AM

I dont know much about this stuff but I have just bought a new laptop (a few weeks ago) and it has a sticker on it that says "Deisgned for Windows XP, Windows Vista Capable"... Its an Asus 1.83Ghz (I think) duo processor with 1024MB RAM. 80GB HD I think. I guess that means I could run Vista...

M14A-Mclaren · 29-12-2006, 11:50 AM

I downloaded v6 of Vista Transformation pack, what a waste of time, took like 5 minutes to login and wants to run all these stupid background programs. New Icons and stuff do look good though.

Ralliart · 29-12-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by red_october

Does anybody know how long it takes to load up the Vista Transformation Pack? When I tried mine out, it seems to hang :-/

so does mine espially when it gets into windows and ie 7 is slow,

Christiaan · 29-12-2006, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by XRchic

I dont know much about this stuff but I have just bought a new laptop (a few weeks ago) and it has a sticker on it that says "Deisgned for Windows XP, Windows Vista Capable"... Its an Asus 1.83Ghz (I think) duo processor with 1024MB RAM. 80GB HD I think. I guess that means I could run Vista...

I'm guessing that would be a fair assumption

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Jeeepers · 29-12-2006, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by XRchic

I dont know much about this stuff but I have just bought a new laptop (a few weeks ago) and it has a sticker on it that says "Deisgned for Windows XP, Windows Vista Capable"... Its an Asus 1.83Ghz (I think) duo processor with 1024MB RAM. 80GB HD I think. I guess that means I could run Vista...

Chances are you are eligible for an "Express Ugrade" to Vista. Check with your vendor, as this means you can get the equivelent version of Vista for free, unless you want a higher version.

S3SR · 29-12-2006, 08:38 PM

ive heard that microsoft are giving free copies of vista to those who own a legit copy of xp (there may be more to it)...all you do is pay the postage

anyways vista compatible means jack all besides giving you a false sense of allowing for the upgrade to....and also the false sense that something without it will not work with vista..... i call BS like the millenium bug

as for vista the distro was crap...the OS was worse....the features well whats the use in asking me when it already tries to do it all for you and still gets it wrong
then all the different versions ..... scam!!! one will have a asthetically updated XP, the next one will give you a firewall, next one networking feature one after that will actually work half the time and the 'ultimate' will have everything except work when its needed and cost more than a new car. /end rant

Jeeepers · 29-12-2006, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FALCONSR

ive heard that microsoft are giving free copies of vista to those who own a legit copy of xp (there may be more to it)...all you do is pay the postage

Nope. Free copies to Technet Plus subscribers and to some beta testers who reported bugs.

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Originally Posted by FALCONSR

anyways vista compatible means jack all besides giving you a false sense of allowing for the upgrade to....and also the false sense that something without it will not work with vista..... i call BS like the millenium bug

as for vista the distro was crap...the OS was worse....the features well whats the use in asking me when it already tries to do it all for you and still gets it wrong
then all the different versions ..... scam!!! one will have a asthetically updated XP, the next one will give you a firewall, next one networking feature one after that will actually work half the time and the 'ultimate' will have everything except work when its needed and cost more than a new car. /end rant

Yes, a rant and not much more. Base version has firewall and security features the same as the other versions. Next level has the pretty goodies and Ultimate has Bit locker encryption etc.

jimmy_c · 30-12-2006, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

That's nearly double what XP is. Does that mean you get double the problems then?

I have heard that the average joe's computer won't be able to run it either.

What are the minimum specifications? I think my computer is getting a bit tired after SP2, and back when I got mine it was a fairly fast computer.

I am currently running Windows Vista Business Edition. As installed with nothing else installed (such as office or games) it is 4.5 gb with system restore on.

This release came from our Tech Net Subscription.

TO be honest I really dont mind the change from XP. I have been running it for the last 3-4 weeks.

Make sure you have fast equipment, lots of ram on your vid card and in your system. !!!

MeestaNob! · 01-01-2007, 04:47 PM

To be honest, it's fair enough to have to upgrade. Whilst I cant quite see where the extra resources are used in Vista (other than obvious graphical stuff), I still think it's more than reasonable for a OS thats 6 years newer than it's predecessor to require a bit more grunt.

melon466 · 02-01-2007, 10:13 PM

I've been running Vista Ultimate Final, build 6000 for about a week and have not had 1 driver problem. I've had to do a bit of looking for some drivers but nothing mare than with XP. Absolutelty brilliant operating system.

banarcus · 03-01-2007, 06:59 AM

I was running RC1 x64 as the solo OS on my PC for about 2 months and had no lockups or crashes. The problem that I had was the lack of a driver for my TV tuner card and the fact that BF2 would run slow and BFV would run without crosshairs. Other than that, it was perfectly fine. But I reinstalled XP with the transformer pack so I get some of the eye candy that I lost going back to XP.

Jeeepers · 03-01-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by banarcus

I was running RC1 x64 as the solo OS on my PC for about 2 months and had no lockups or crashes. The problem that I had was the lack of a driver for my TV tuner card and the fact that BF2 would run slow and BFV would run without crosshairs. Other than that, it was perfectly fine. But I reinstalled XP with the transformer pack so I get some of the eye candy that I lost going back to XP.

Were you running a Dvico tuner card? If so, that issue is fixed. And mine (TV Tuner) is running fine now.

melon466 · 03-01-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ORSM T

Were you running a Dvico tuner card? If so, that issue is fixed. And mine (TV Tuner) is running fine now.

Hey man, if you don't mind me asking, where'd you get the drivers for it, I can only get it working through vista media centre, not with the Fusion software.

Cheers.

Jeeepers · 03-01-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by melon466

Hey man, if you don't mind me asking, where'd you get the drivers for it, I can only get it working through vista media centre, not with the Fusion software.

Cheers.

Latest DVB-T software is 3.50.02

http://www.fusionhdtv.co.kr/Eng/Down...twareDVBT.aspx

Current fix for the Crashing of Dvico software in Vista.

http://www.fusionhdtv.co.kr/Eng/Supp...D&id=8485&pg=1

Hope this helps.

melon466 · 03-01-2007, 02:27 PM

thanks, I'll give it a go.

banarcus · 03-01-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ORSM T

Were you running a Dvico tuner card? If so, that issue is fixed. And mine (TV Tuner) is running fine now.

I was using a bodgy Leadtek one. Perhaps I shouldv'e downloaded the x86 version for better driver support.

Jeeepers · 03-01-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by banarcus

I was using a bodgy Leadtek one. Perhaps I shouldv'e downloaded the x86 version for better driver support.

I generally always refer to the original manufacturer for drivers. They support the hardware better, whereas the cheaper brand using the same chip tend to rewrite to suit their version.

Paris Hilton · 03-01-2007, 03:47 PM

It looks pretty but it's still damn ugly and boring compared to OS X

I dunno if i'll upgrade or not...XP is ok...

Ralliart · 15-01-2007, 05:33 PM

does anyone know who to remove the Windows Vista Transformation Pack

M14A-Mclaren · 17-01-2007, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ralliart

does anyone know who to remove the Windows Vista Transformation Pack

I just uninstalled it.

Venomous · 17-01-2007, 01:37 PM

Ok, got my first major vista related problem.
So somehow yesterday my vista decided to corrupt it's registry.
Won't even start up and i'm getting error:
C0000218 which is a registry error.
Is there anyway to fix this without a reformat?
Is it like XP where you could use the disk to do a recovery or something.
If so how do i go about doing this?
Thanks for the help.
By the way, i'm running windows vista ultimate 32bit version.

the_scotsman · 17-01-2007, 01:43 PM

Is it a blue screen or a message that appears halfway through loading or something?

Boot from the DVD..cant remember the options exactly, but there is a Recovery option somewhere when booting from the DVD...it will give you a good list of options what you'd like to do. Should be something in there that will fix it.

Ralliart · 17-01-2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by M14A-Mclaren

I just uninstalled it.

yeah same here was eating up my ram 2 much and i've got alot of ram aswell.

Venomous · 17-01-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by the_scotsman

Is it a blue screen or a message that appears halfway through loading or something?

Boot from the DVD..cant remember the options exactly, but there is a Recovery option somewhere when booting from the DVD...it will give you a good list of options what you'd like to do. Should be something in there that will fix it.

Hey,
Yeah good old blue screen of death lol.
Turn the computer on, it does the little loading bar
thing at the bottom then it comes up.
So it can't actually get into windows.

So if i follow that, there should be an option to repair
the registry or something?
I won't need to do any commands myself in dos
or anything myself no?