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Ten reasons why I like Windows Vista

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by ocdgeek, Oct 11, 2008.

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  1. Oct 11, 2008 #1
    ocdgeek

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    Microsoft released their latest operating system, Windows Vista in January 2007. It replaced Windows XP released in October 2001. After more than a year of use there is still a lot of controversy as to the quality of Windows Vista. People that haven’t even used it are making claims that it is garbage and doesn’t work well. I listen to Leo Laporte’s Tech Guy radio show every week and to this day I still hear concern from callers buying new PCs. They ask if they can still get a new PC with XP. When asked why they don’t want Vista they say they’ve heard bad things about Vista. I believe most if not all of what is being said about Vista is wrong. I have been using it for over a year now and have had little to no trouble with it and I’m not the only one.

    “Windows Vista is a major Windows update that deserves your attention. It is, at turns, both revolutionary and evolutionary.” Paul Thurott

    "Windows Vista is beautiful," The New York Times

    Leo Laporte recommends Windows Vista for new PCs on his radio show.





    So here are ten reasons why I believe Windows Vista is a good choice when purchasing a new PC.
    1. UAC (User Account Control). UAC is a much needed security improvement. It has been available in Windows NT versions since the NT platform first came out. It was unfortunately hard to configure and implement until now.
    2. Instant Search. This feature allows users to search for almost anything on their PC directly from the start menu. It is very fast and works great. You can search for and start programs just by typing their name. Need to find something on your PC, just start typing and let instant search do the rest.
    3. Parental Controls. Microsoft has made it safer to let your children use a PC. Parental control lets parents control nearly every aspect of their children’s PC usage. It is now easy to block adult websites, limit game play, monitor instant messenger and much more.
    4. Internet Explorer 7.IE 7 isn’t an exclusive feature of Vista but when used with Vista it offers much greater protection from male ware. With the addition of protected mode in Vista IE 7 is now by far the securest browser available.
    5. Windows Flip and Flip 3D.If you’re a power user or just a casual user this amazing new feature will save you time. With the click of a mouse or pressing alt-tab you can easily navigate through all of your currently open windows. You have to see this feature in action to fully appreciate it.
    6. Windows Firewall.The new firewall in Vista is much easier to configure than the Windows XP firewall. With just a few mouse clicks you can open or close ports and much more.
    7. Windows Media Player 11.Windows Vista now comes with everything you need to play DVDs. You no longer need a third party application. Best of all Vista supports HD DVD content.
    8. Windows Backup and Restore Center.Have you ever had a PC crash causing you to loose data? Who hasn’t, this new tool makes automatic backups much easier. Set it up to work with an external had drive and your worries are over.
    9. Windows Remote Assistance.This is a real live safer if you need help or are a help provider. With this feature it is much easier then ever before to get help or give help. Via a remote networked connection you can securely allow a tech support person to take control of your system and fix it for you.
    10. Windows Photo Gallery.I get a lot of use out of this addition to Vista. Organizing and editing photos is a snap.
    These are just a few of the amazing and useful features in Windows Vista. I truly believe that Microsoft listened to users over the past decade and Vista is a major improvement over past versions of Windows. With any new operating system you’re going to have a learning curve that may cause some frustration. I believe that once anyone has spent some time in Vista they will be happy with what Microsoft has produced. If you’re purchasing a new PC you can’t go wrong with Vista.
     
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  3. Oct 11, 2008 #2
    dancnoone

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    I like Vista...but here's my take on his top 10.

    #1. Most users don't understand it..and can't figure out how to disable it. Its a HUGE system resource hog.

    #2 Wow...they relocated the search thingy...cool

    #3 DUH ! Most kids know more about a PC than their parents...useless.

    #4 IE 7 totally sucks...and crashes constantly.

    #5 No comment, I haven't used it yet. But it is a known resource hog.

    #6 What a joke...might as well use a donut for a firewall. It works about as good.

    #7 Another Vista LIE ! GOM player should be the default player in all Vista platforms. Since it is a true multi-format player. Unlike Windows Media player, which will crash using the less popular (read open source) formats.

    #8 Okie Dokie...a new toy for lazy/forgetful people. Now they need to learn what an external HD is...wooohooo

    #9 Makes my life simplier...for sure.

    #10 Gee thanks for this POS toy. That reverts your "associate" instructions to itself if you glance through a few photos real quick. Even though you "edit" photos using Adobe...and rarely "browse" photos.
     
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  4. Oct 11, 2008 #3
    Otter

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    Vista is Garbage! I have XP on my Sony Vaio in the truck, I bought a Compac for my YL that came with Vista. If I could change her computer to XP I'd do it in a heartbeat! Her compac has a newer faster processor than my Sony, yet my Sony will come up faster. What's the use of having the lastest greatest processor if Vista slows it to the speed of a 386?
    I don't like Vista, I'm thinking my next computer will be a Mac if I can't get XP on it.
    Remember; What Intel giveth, Microsoft taketh away!
     
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  5. Oct 11, 2008 #4
    dancnoone

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    Otter,

    There are several tweaks that you can do for Vista that will increase it's speed. Disabling features of that #### UAC will benefit the majority of users that have less than 4 gig of RAM.

    Check out this site for the top tweaks.

    www.blackviper.com
     
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    Lilbit

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    My HP desktop has XP on it, and I'm happy with that. My computer came with a free upgrade to Vista, as I bought it right around the change over. I'm not installing the upgrade though. I'll stick with the XP on this puppy.

    The laptop I bought my youngest this summer has Vista on it, and he has no problems with it at all. I've used his laptop a few times and had no problems with it, but I haven't spent anywhere near the amount of time on it that he has.
     
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    dancnoone

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    Oh I LOVE Vista don't get me wrong...Cuz it's almost idiot proof. And around my house, that's a good thing. I was always having to work on a Win98 or Xp system that had gotten hosed by someone.

    I just don't need those "idiot proofing" services running on my personal laptop.
     
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    I had VISTA taken out of both of my laptops and XP put in.

    Iam glad I did.

    The desk computer has XP too.

    I can run so many more of the older programs this way that I just love and want to keep.............:yes2557:
     
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    Lilbit

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    That's why I refuse to install the upgrade on my desktop. What is really irritating is the game that we bought a new computer for our youngest for doesn't work on his laptop because of the darn video card. He hardly plays the game at all now though, so no big deal.

    I want to get a laptop for myself again, and I will probably put XP in on it when I do. My dad's got all that stuff, so I can get it from him.
     
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    I like to take a look every so often at my CPU meter on my Side Bar. Most of the time my little 1.5 core 2 duo is max'ed out while the 2 gig of memory hardly ever gets over 50%.

    I did have a lot of blue screen crashes to start with but after flashing my BIOS that went away.
     
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  12. Oct 13, 2008 #10
    MedicineMan

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    I like vista but I must admit my laptop is slowly crashing now. Every time I shut it off and restart it I have problems getting it to come up and it goes into that startup wizard or into diskcheck and it's amazing all the orphaned files it comes up with. last month it crashed and after I got it all back I found all my bookmarks were gone. I really need to get off my but and backup all my photo's before I loose them
     
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