Vista

**SithCait22** · 11-28-2007, 06:44 PM

Someone should get vista outta my computer....Ive tried just running the xp cd, but it says something like "the current version is newer, cannot complete installation"

Ive tried partioning the drive to dual boot, but it errors when i try and partion.......(or w/e it is)

any clues/hints/ideas?

fido123 · 11-28-2007, 06:48 PM

Unless your computer isn't that great wait until Service Pack 1 comes out. An OS as complex as windows takes so long to have it de-bugged. If you want to get rid of it though this is how you should do it:

1. Turn off your computer. Turn it back on and tap F12 OR F8 depending on your brand. If this doesn't work, research how to get your system BIOS menu for your brand of computer.

2. Go to System Boot Sequence and put your D drive as number 1. Your D drive may be named a number of things.

3. Exit and save changes and make sure your Windows XP disc is in the D drive.

4. Follow the on screen instructions which may take a few tries. You want to delete NOT REPAIR your hardrive(s).

5. Make a new partition using all of your memory. From there the rest is super easy.

evilcowgod · 11-28-2007, 06:53 PM

Format your hard drive via booting from the windows xp cd. Then install. Also, do a quick format, it's quicker.

Oh and when you get the chance, install windows xp sp3. It's not out yet, but it's leaked, so download it.

**SithCait22** · 11-29-2007, 05:15 AM

well i got xp, but thats all i got back. Like no drivers, no sound, no anything. Ideaaas?!?!

chidori! · 11-29-2007, 08:54 AM

maby your just sqewed all drivers and sound stuff are sopposed to have a cd them selfs to install it back on the comp
your stuff on the hard drive also gets erased make a back up

killtherockk · 11-29-2007, 09:02 AM

vista is better coz after a while all new programs will only work on vista.and i tried to remove it too lol but i couldn't.

who_cares973 · 11-29-2007, 10:03 AM

vista pwns don't be hatin xD

bluguerrilla · 11-29-2007, 10:16 AM

What I want to know is are the graphics actually better (DirectX 10 etc)?

killtherockk · 11-29-2007, 10:22 AM

yup all the graphics are better

**All_That_Chaz** · 11-29-2007, 10:31 AM

The graphics are technically "better." I can't really notice the difference but the specs don't lie. However, everything runs slower. It's not worth it. The data transfer from XP to Vista is atrocious. Some files won't make it over. Others will be corrupted or won't run right. My dad has problems with every office application since he bought a new computer with vista and transferred his old files over. On the subject of compatibility, as long as gamers refuse to buy vista, games won't be developed exclusively for vista unless they're made by microsoft. It's supply and demand. There might be compatibility issues a few years down the road, but I'm hoping that most of the problems with vista will be resolved by then. I really doubt there will be any problems running an XP system even 5 years from now as long as you don't care about microsoft's new toys. No amount of pleading on the part of microsoft will get blizzard or anyone else to make their games vista-exclusive.

Btw, XP isn't going to be produced starting next year or so, so get your copy of XP while you can!

**Nyokou** · 11-29-2007, 01:03 PM

Vista is so crappy.. I don't think I've met a single person on FFR who has Vista and doesn't lag when playing.

PinoySkillz · 11-29-2007, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SithCait22

well i got xp, but thats all i got back. Like no drivers, no sound, no anything. Ideaaas?!?!

If you don't have a CD with all the backup drivers on it, then you're in for a major pain in the ass. You'll have to go to the manufacturers sites to download each of them. It wasn't worth the trouble for me so I paid some guys $60 to roll me back from Vista to XP (my new laptop came with Vista). This goes without saying, but Vista SUCKS.

**SithCait22** · 11-29-2007, 02:01 PM

well the internet like sucks balls, i can barely scroll down, im installing the dirvers now....bbs

bluguerrilla · 11-29-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz

Btw, XP isn't going to be produced starting next year or so, so get your copy of XP while you can!

Yeah, got an OEM version from newegg, ftw!

Thanks for the response.

archbishopjabber · 11-29-2007, 06:42 PM

I'm not sure what Window's was thinking when they released Vista. It is possibly the worst operating system I have ever encountered. Thank god of I have xp.

**devonin** · 11-29-2007, 06:51 PM

Solomine Gray · 11-29-2007, 06:56 PM

Nice, Devonin, nice, hahaha.

Bre.x · 11-29-2007, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonin

I lold.

**SithCait22** · 11-29-2007, 07:23 PM

okay seriously why is my interet like wtf, i can barely scroll down, it goes all laggg flash scroll, lag flash scroll...

**Pyroshock** · 11-29-2007, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nyokou

Vista is so crappy.. I don't think I've met a single person on FFR who has Vista and doesn't lag when playing.

Hi, now you know a Vista user who doesn't lag on FFR.

Seriously, the latest Flash beta does wonders on Vista.

Why do you guys think Synth uses Vista? (As far as I could tell from that live feed he had up)

11-28-2007, 06:44 PM	#1
SithCait22 FFR Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elyra, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 1,093	Vista Someone should get vista outta my computer....Ive tried just running the xp cd, but it says something like "the current version is newer, cannot complete installation" Ive tried partioning the drive to dual boot, but it errors when i try and partion.......(or w/e it is) any clues/hints/ideas? __________________ Playing: DJMAX Technika 2 Location: Kalahari Resort, Sandusky Ohio Join me?

11-28-2007, 06:48 PM	#2
fido123 FFR Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 32 Posts: 4,245	Re: Vista Unless your computer isn't that great wait until Service Pack 1 comes out. An OS as complex as windows takes so long to have it de-bugged. If you want to get rid of it though this is how you should do it: 1. Turn off your computer. Turn it back on and tap F12 OR F8 depending on your brand. If this doesn't work, research how to get your system BIOS menu for your brand of computer. 2. Go to System Boot Sequence and put your D drive as number 1. Your D drive may be named a number of things. 3. Exit and save changes and make sure your Windows XP disc is in the D drive. 4. Follow the on screen instructions which may take a few tries. You want to delete NOT REPAIR your hardrive(s). 5. Make a new partition using all of your memory. From there the rest is super easy.

11-28-2007, 06:53 PM	#3
evilcowgod FFR Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Planet vegeta Age: 33 Posts: 531	Re: Vista Format your hard drive via booting from the windows xp cd. Then install. Also, do a quick format, it's quicker. Oh and when you get the chance, install windows xp sp3. It's not out yet, but it's leaked, so download it. __________________ <- Support! "Dumbledore returns from the dead and declares it to be hammertime, Harry proceeds to break it down, Voldemort is unable to touch this." Evilcowgod is not amused.

11-29-2007, 05:15 AM	#4
SithCait22 FFR Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elyra, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 1,093	Re: Vista well i got xp, but thats all i got back. Like no drivers, no sound, no anything. Ideaaas?!?! __________________ Playing: DJMAX Technika 2 Location: Kalahari Resort, Sandusky Ohio Join me?

11-29-2007, 08:54 AM	#5
chidori! FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 「Gensekyo」 Age: 29 Posts: 1,603	Re: Vista maby your just sqewed all drivers and sound stuff are sopposed to have a cd them selfs to install it back on the comp your stuff on the hard drive also gets erased make a back up __________________ Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/LoliSwitch dA: http://DraGonZ13.Deviantart.com

11-29-2007, 09:02 AM	#6
killtherockk FFR Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: right here Age: 32 Posts: 151	Re: Vista vista is better coz after a while all new programs will only work on vista.and i tried to remove it too lol but i couldn't. __________________

11-29-2007, 10:03 AM	#7
who_cares973 FFR Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: :U Age: 35 Posts: 15,407	Re: Vista vista pwns don't be hatin xD __________________

11-29-2007, 10:16 AM	#8
bluguerrilla FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 41 Posts: 3,966	Re: Vista What I want to know is are the graphics actually better (DirectX 10 etc)? __________________

11-29-2007, 10:22 AM	#9
killtherockk FFR Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: right here Age: 32 Posts: 151	Re: Vista yup all the graphics are better __________________

11-29-2007, 01:03 PM	#11
Nyokou （￣ー￣） Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United States Age: 32 Posts: 4,246	Re: Vista Vista is so crappy.. I don't think I've met a single person on FFR who has Vista and doesn't lag when playing. __________________ Twitter \| Instagram \| Snapchat: Nyokou

11-29-2007, 02:01 PM	#13
SithCait22 FFR Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elyra, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 1,093	Re: Vista well the internet like sucks balls, i can barely scroll down, im installing the dirvers now....bbs __________________ Playing: DJMAX Technika 2 Location: Kalahari Resort, Sandusky Ohio Join me?

11-29-2007, 06:42 PM	#15
archbishopjabber FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 79 Posts: 268	Re: Vista I'm not sure what Window's was thinking when they released Vista. It is possibly the worst operating system I have ever encountered. Thank god of I have xp. __________________ "Knowing information legitimately lessens genuine error. Ordinarily, research generates excellent benefit understanding social history." "Guide to Freedom." Vol. 9. Page 11 http://www.infinite-story.com/story/2726/

11-29-2007, 06:51 PM	#16
devonin Very Grave Indeed Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 40 Posts: 10,098	Re: Vista

11-29-2007, 06:56 PM	#17
Solomine Gray Forum User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 529	Re: Vista Nice, Devonin, nice, hahaha.

11-29-2007, 07:23 PM	#19
SithCait22 FFR Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elyra, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 1,093	Re: Vista okay seriously why is my interet like wtf, i can barely scroll down, it goes all laggg flash scroll, lag flash scroll... __________________ Playing: DJMAX Technika 2 Location: Kalahari Resort, Sandusky Ohio Join me?

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