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Windows Vista Installation Super Guide Part 2: Using the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor | |
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| Time: 10:41 EST/15:41 GMT | News Source: SuperSite for Windows | Posted By: Michael Dragone | ||
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With Windows XP, Microsoft provided the first version of its Upgrade Advisor, a downloadable tool that allowed users to test their then-current PC, usually running a legacy Windows 9x-based operating system, to see whether the installed hardware and software would be compatible with XP. This kind of functionality is invaluable to upgraders, or those who intend to clean install or dual boot Windows on an existing PC, because you can learn ahead of time what's going to work and what isn't. |
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| #1 By 1401 (65.255.137.241) at Monday, July 02, 2007 11:29:15 AM |
| I can't even get Vista to install on my newly constructed pc. I've given up on Vista - it's not worth the trouble... |
| #2 By 3746 (72.12.162.246) at Monday, July 02, 2007 06:04:51 PM |
| I have loaded Vista on 20-30 different PC's and only had one problem. Strangely the one problem was with my own system. It ended up being a motherboard/video card incompatibility. Eventually a BIOS update fixed the problem. Just because you are having a problem doesn't mean it is automatically Vista's fault. |
| #3 By 1401 (69.27.196.98) at Monday, July 02, 2007 09:18:48 PM |
| I've tried it on numerous systems - not just one, and every install has had problems. Microsoft has been working on operating systems for 30 years - they should be passed all these issues. Imagine if a car manufacturer couldn't get the braking system to work on their newest models... |
| #4 By 20505 (216.102.144.11) at Monday, July 02, 2007 09:32:42 PM |
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Shucks chris, I'm a simpleton when it comes to PCs.
I've built a bunch of Vista boxes with no problems. What gives? I figure with no formal IT training if I can do it just about anyone can. BTW - it does help to do your homework on parts before building a Vista machine. Some configurations can cause problems. This is a new OS after all. |
| #5 By 2960 (24.254.95.224) at Tuesday, July 03, 2007 09:18:31 AM |
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#4,
There is a difference from hardware being compatible, and hardware actually working to it's fullest extent. The last part is where I have my biggest gripes with Vista. I have a $600 Video Card. I have a $400 Sound Card. Both were operating in what amounts to "Fail-Safe" mode. In other words, barely. Half-Assed. Partilaly. TL |
| #6 By 1401 (65.255.137.29) at Tuesday, July 03, 2007 12:26:01 PM |
| Gee oldog - You're right. An INTEL motherboard and an INTEL CORE 2 DUO processor. Gee, nobody has ever heard of that manufacturer. Maybe I should go with a more reputable vendor next time... |
| #7 By 3746 (72.12.162.246) at Tuesday, July 03, 2007 12:43:24 PM |
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#5
Then your gripe is not with Vista but with the manufactures of your hardware not having proper drivers ready to go. #3 Can't say what your problem is maybe it is hardware related but as long as there are good stable vista drivers avaliable for the hardware I haven't had a problem. And i have done installs on many different hardware configs from laptops, to older systems to new builds. All the problems I have seen with Vista relate to immature/no dirvers from hardware manufacturers. This post was edited by kaikara on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at 12:44. |
