DreamCore

Dec 10 2005, 01:59 PM

Noone have Windows Vista or Windows Longhorn, what ever you call it is currently in testing part. And its not relesed yet. And Microsoft havvent decided when to release it I think. And I have heard that they are testing it in china. Beacuse when it comes out it will be the most powerfull OS ever. One friend sayd to me that it would take 32GB to have it installed and 1500mb RAM. It will be the bigest OS ever.

Comment/Reply (w/o sign-up)

rvalkass

Dec 10 2005, 02:26 PM

I think there are a few people on the Microsoft Developers Network that have Vista. As its in beta and is still being tested I would advise against installing it, even if you do find a copy. The operating system is not the best part of your machine to know has bugs and is likely to crash

If you just want your machine to look like Vista then you can try the shell pack. Less risk and you still get some of the features.

Vista / Longhorn Shell Packs

After a quick look on the Microsoft site I found this. Anyone who subscribes to the MSDN can download Windows Vista, just click the large green box on the right.

Good luck.

Comment/Reply (w/o sign-up)

hulunes

Dec 11 2005, 03:54 AM

as all know,vista will come out in 2006 fall.it reported that this version will take much system resource and require high hardware performance...i am not interested in put so magnificent os in my laptop maybe to simulate its pretty looks is okey by winblinds

Comment/Reply (w/o sign-up)

Temujin

Dec 14 2005, 12:43 PM

I'm using Vista transformation pack 2.0 to test wat's new in Vista & I think Vista'll be a good OS ( in Graphic ) but It'll be very heavy

Comment/Reply (w/o sign-up)

Latest Entries

mystmag

Jan 3 2006, 05:50 PM

And no, Microsoft Windows Vista will NOT take up 32 GB of storage XD OR 1.4 GB RAM! However, its system specs are very high! It will take I believe 5 Gigabytes of storage, and it is recommended that you have 1 GB of RAM, however at least 512 MB...Finally, you need a STATE-OF-THE-ART GRAPHICS CARD (Preferrably from ATI, the Radeon Series, you will need I believe anything 7000 or above, preferrably X300 (the best!)) to run as fast as possible.
Stephen

Comment/Reply (w/o sign-up)

mystmag

Jan 3 2006, 05:48 PM

I am currently testing Microsoft Vista Beta 1 on my home computer, and it seems to be the best operating system that Microsoft has to offer in a long time...Microsoft Windows Vista allows people to share, connect and collaborate with each other, built on Windows XP User Interface (UI), but Windows 2000 Professional Operating System (OS). If there is one improvement for me to make to Microsoft regarding Microsoft Windows Vista, it would be for them not to password protect every single darn thing in Vista! For heavens sake, even the TIME IS PASSWORD PROTECTED! It drives me crazy! Even if you are logged in as an administrator, you STILL CANNOT EDIT THE DARN TIME!
The new theme is perfect! The wallpaper with the grass, which my beta did not come with ( ) so I had to download from Google Images is not the greatest, because it gives you a sense of claustrophobia... The new welcome screen is okay I guess, but at least it has a clock on it, which Microsoft Windows eXPerience did not let it's users eXPerience...XD
I just cannot wait until Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 2 comes out, because it will have sidebar capabilities! At least it's better than the Longhorn M3 or M6 Build! That one was SCARY!
Did you know that Microsoft Windows Vista will ship in 9 different editions? Visit Wikipedia for more information and search up Windows Vista...
Stephen

Comment/Reply (w/o sign-up)

Eikon

Jan 2 2006, 09:26 PM

I doubt I'll be upgrading to Vista anytime soon. I don't think my poor computer would be able to handle it. Not to mention I probably won't be able to afford it when it's released. Have they got a price on it yet?

Comment/Reply (w/o sign-up)

CrazyRob

Jan 2 2006, 05:07 PM

QUOTE(DreamCore @ Dec 10 2005, 01:59 PM)

Noone have Windows Vista or Windows Longhorn, what ever you call it is currently in testing part. And its not relesed yet. And Microsoft havvent decided when to release it I think. And I have heard that they are testing it in china. Beacuse when it comes out it will be the most powerfull OS ever. One friend sayd to me that it would take 32GB to have it installed and 1500mb RAM. It will be the bigest OS ever.

it would not take up 32gb space and 1.4 gig of ram that would be like a milatery opperating system and no normal house hold computer would be able to handle that unless it had a massive upgrade

Comment/Reply (w/o sign-up)

bureX

Jan 2 2006, 01:30 AM

Nope, wrong...
Windows Vista's main hardware friendly feature is the fact that it will mostly be using the computer's graphics card (at least 64MB of memory is required to have on it) and NOT the CPU to draw complex animations and effects. But it will require more RAM. The minimal system requirements for Windows Vista are not formed yet, but it will surely be less than the current ones, once it is optimized for usage, not for testing purposes...

I have installed Windows Vista Beta 1, and it looks pretty much unfinished... The new browsing system is pretty neat, but it "burns up" my HDD when browsing through folders (because it is showing the contents of every folder inside the small folder icon). Explorer.exe crashes frequently, but reloads and works perfectly again
A Windows Media Player 10 - like player is included with it. Although it is classified as WMP10, in the about box there is a title "Microsoft Windows Media Player 11", so Microsoft is definitely cooking up something for us! The desktop has large icons on it, and they can only be enlarged, not shrunk to the current 32x32 pixels default size that we have on Windows XP, bummer. Of course, Vista is always asking for the user's permission to "do something"! E.g. when running a driver configuration utility, Windows is asking me whether I want to allow that action. I only know the name of the application, not it's details nor the information regarding what the application is actually trying to do! (big minus)

All in all, Microsoft has some work to do around Vista if they wants to push the Linux tide wave at least a few cm's away... Vista is still "half XP" from the inside, so that other half obviously needs work. Of course, some features are probably hidden from the Beta version in order to prevent users from actually using the system, instead of testing it.

As always, if you can’t install Windows Vista, take a peek at some screenshots at Paul Thurrott’s SuperSite for windows: www.winsupersite.com

Comment/Reply (w/o sign-up)

1. dows vista please log in as administrator to activate - 235.22 hr back. (1)

1. Azureus With Vista - Just some hints (21)

   ok, for everyone that runs Azureus and is planning to install vista please read up on some of the
   following. 1.) Azureus WILL slow your perfromance and lock up often with vista 2.) Right clicking in
   the program will lock the program up 3.) To save anywhere without getting an error you must change
   the save area to shared and uncheck read only. 4.) Do NOT start many downloads as this may lock up
   your computer AND may set off Vista Security and Vista will clos the program automaticly....

2. >>the Antispyware Software Bill Gates Uses - Microsoft Windows AnitSpyware (beta) (15)

   Check this out: Microsoft Windows AnitSpyware It is from Microsoft, and at first glance it is
   great. I was a bit cautious at first but... Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware provides constant
   protection against infection, which includes browser hijack protection, application hijack
   protection, and various other critical system settings for unauthorized changes. When you scan you
   computer you can choose a smart scan (less time) or a full scan (more time). I will post time
   comparisons later. The scan checks memory, files, registry, and cookies. Also, you can schedule
   scans ...

3. Im Locked Out Of Windows Xp? - I own the computer and im locked out (20)

   I have a windows XP home edition laptop and the software came preinstalled with my computer. When i
   try to do some tasks like windows restore it says that it has been disabled by my domain administer
   and to contact the admin to get this changed. 1) this computer is not in a domain 2) I own the
   computer and am a full administrater 3) I am loged in as the administrater. 4) Both of my
   admistrater accounts have been locked out. I am still able to log in fine but i cant do any of the
   tasks that have to do with windows restore. My laptop is a TOSHIBA Satellite A65 with prei...

4. Keyboards Not Functioning When Windows Boots - Thank God for Ubuntu (2)
5. How To Delete Windows Messenger? - Help needed not to sign Automatically (9)

   I have both MSN messenger 7.0 which I downloaded and Windows Messenger which was automatically
   installed by the Operating System (Windows XP professional). I came to know that many times
   Windows messenger will log in automatically as soon as I switch on my system. In fact I made
   automatically sign in at MSN messenger which Windows messenger is also seeming to use. Since I
   don't want this thing to happen I try to delete the short cut in Program Files at C drive but I
   cannot delete. I just delete Start Menu Short Cut which doesn't help. Is there any way to co...

6. Windows Media Player 11 - (19)

   From What I heard about WMP11, Microsoft's original plans for Windows Media Player (WMP)
   11--formerly code-named Aurora--were fairly low-key, with just a few minor new features. That's
   all changed: Microsoft has canceled Aurora, and the company is moving the Longhorn media player to
   XP. Now code-named Polaris, WMP 11 will be a major release. There's just one problem: Instead of
   shipping in November, as per the original plan, WMP 11 will now ship in a public beta during that
   month, coinciding with Longhorn Beta 2. The final release is roughly scheduled for ear...

7. Garage Band! Windows Version? - Anyone know of a windows version of garage band? (10)

   Garage is a awesome program for music editing and making raw little loops and cool music.
   Unfortuantly as most of you know it is only for macs! RAWR! I don't use macs often nor do I own
   one! Anyone know of any freeware(or not) programs for windows? "Hi I am a PC, and I am a mac!"
   Mac: I have garageband! PC: *Knocks Mac out and pours water on HDDs!* PC 1 Mac 0! lol Thanks...

8. Virtual Memory Error... Windows Xp - (5)

   Im tryin 2 Install an Ebook & when I click the "setup" file, itz givin an error sayin "This program
   requires at least 3MB of free Virtual Memory to run"... There r 3 partitions on the Disk Viz., C,
   E, F... The Page file size is set as "1536-3072 MB" for C Drive, but other Drives do not hav any
   Page File Size set... i've windows xp and win 2000 Plz help me wid thiz problem... Thanx, ...

9. World Of Warcraft And Vista With Choppy Frame Rates - (2)

   I am simply irate as to not knowing why this is happening. My friend is running Vista Home Basic.
   Apparently it was working well until I touched the machine and optimized Vista, disabling services
   that she didn't need and turning off the eye candy that would slow the machine down. (It's a
   Dell Inspiron 1501, by the way.) Now when she runs World of Warcraft in her usual windowed mode, it
   exhibits very choppy frame rates... as in that it pauses/becomes unresponsive every second. However,
   when she maximizes the windowed mode it runs perfectly fine. I have not tried...

10. Kde 4 On Windows - or Mac... (0)

    KDE4 applications on Windows, available for Windows 2000 through Windows Vista. Want a file manager
    other than Windows' file manager? Install Dolphin. Want to see how your next web layout looks in
    Konqueror, or want to use a file manager other than Dolphin and Windows' file manager? Install
    Konqueror. There are many other packages to install, just go through the list of packages for what
    you want to install. The programs, i think, take on the theme of the operating system, so those
    with Vista or a modded Windows XP set up might have a nice theme. Ever since KDE ...

11. Windows Media Player 11 Officially Release! - (29)

    Windows Media Player 11 has been officially release today...
    http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2167601/...player-released I have tried it already and it works
    as well as the beta 2 version... The interface is as nice as ever and its definitely my best media
    player I've ever used!...

12. Windows Admin Password Hack - (3)

    Windows Admin Password Hack: Forgot your NT admin password? Reinstall? Oh no... But not any more...
    This is a utility to (re)set the password of any user that has a valid (local) account on your NT
    system. You do not need to know the old password to set a new one. It works offline, that is, you
    have to shutdown your computer and boot off a floppydisk or CD. The bootdisk includes stuff to
    access NTFS and FAT/FAT32 partitions and scripts to glue the whole thing together. Will detect and
    offer to unlock locked or disabled out user accounts! It is also an almost fully func...

13. A Good File Explorer For Windows Xp? - what's a better alternative to explorer (6)

    Hi, although it has some useful features and it's (i'd hope so...) well integrated with the
    shell, the file explorer that comes with windows xp is not the best we can ask for... so I've
    always tried to use various other pieces of softwares randomly found on the net whenever I've
    had to intensively work on my file directory... still I haven't found a very good one, all
    those I tried have some kind of bug or they are not really user friendly in some occasions... would
    anyone suggest a good FREEWARE file explorer? thanks /wink.gif" style="vertical-al...

14. Windows Update - Is it really needed for me? (7)

    I am now running on Windows XP. I'm confused whether to use and install Windows Updates or not.
    My friends and some local IT support said that I do not need them. But many tech site suggests them
    to be installed. Here is my situation : I only use this PC to browse internet, download files,
    using P2P software, play games and other activity that doesn't require internet. I never use
    wireless internet, my PC is not linked to another PC (workgroup). Do I really need Windows Update at
    all? Untill now, I never experienced any crash or something without those updates. ...

15. A Better Browser For Vista ? - (11)

    Hi, I've recently switched to Vista Ultimate, but I think I'll switch back if i don't
    find proper softwares for it /biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0"
    alt="biggrin.gif" /> I was wondering if there is a better browser than IE in Vista ?? Coz its
    taking too much time to load websites. Atleast I feel so. And I've tried Opera also but it
    was not too much of an improvement .. Any suggestions to improve the speed ? P.S. To all
    those who think Vista sucks.. /biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=...

16. Hate Trying To Do File Sharing On Vista - (2)

    i've had this attempt before with no luck now i'm going to try again! now that i got my two
    laptops (laptop1 - Vista, laptop2 - XP) wirelessly connected, i still can't see each others
    shared files... i tried this before with my PC (XP) and laptop (Vista) now i have to make this
    work because i have some files needed to be transfered between them... i have gone through the
    manual process of anabling file sharing blah blah through here
    http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/e...e/vista_fp.mspx
    http://www.home-network-help.com/simple-file-sharing.ht...

17. Windows Media Player 11 Visualization - oddly poor performance (13)

    My windows media player 11 has seemed to have developed a problem. Well actulally it has always been
    doing this. I am running a P4 (2.8GHz with 512 ram, 64MB vram), and when I try to activate the
    visualization in WMP 11 all it is horribly slow and pixelized. I would guess about 5 fps Normally I
    would just accept this and keep saving for a new computer but the second that there is something
    covering even part of the visualization screen, it ups it's performance. If you put a separate
    window over the vis screen (even the slightest corner of a window) the performance up...

18. 34 Themes For Windows Xp - (1)

    I delete it ^^ because gameratheart tell me it is sparm Goodbye ^^/ ...

19. Get Parallels To Use Existing Windows Xp Installation - (3)

    Hi all, I am running a Mac and I have a Windows XP home edition already installed on another
    partition via boot camp. Then I ran into Parallels and began installing it. However, instead of
    using the existing installation via boot camp, it is asking me to provide a cd key to activate XP. I
    couldn't possibly provide a cd key as I already used it to activate. How can I get Parallels to
    use the existing installation without asking me to provide another cd key? I gave up and thought of
    uninstalling Parallels but I couldn't do it on the Windows side as I was require...

20. Mplayer For Windows - m player (0)

    I've just put together a package of "MPlayer for Windows". The installer includes everything
    you'll need in one self-contained download. Download and Information:
    http://mulder.dummwiedeutsch.de/home/ QUOTE MPlayer for Windows packaged and maintained by
    LoRd MuldeR http://mulder.at.gg/ Last Update: 2008-02-10 (Build #10) 1. Package Contents
    ------------------- * MPlayer for Win32, SVN-r25962 (2008-02-09) * SMPlayer front-end by RVM,
    v0.6.0 (SVN-r827) * MPUI front-end by Martin Fiedler, v1.2-pre3 (Build 38) * Binary Codec Package
    for MPlayer (2007-1...

21. Microsoft Fix For Incompatible Applications - another update for windows vista (3)

    For those whos using Windows Vista and found that some programs are not running properly in this new
    system .. here is the solution: Microsoft had made a fix for that problem and you can do an update
    for your OS in microsoft's website.. This update with the name (KB929427) , Just type it in
    the search field here and click go then download it and install /smile.gif"
    style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />...

22. Vista - Yeigh or neigh? (8)

    Alright, I consider myself an O.K. programmer, but I have been wanting to upgrade to Vista. I
    remember back when it first came out, there were alot of problems and bugs. And from different
    sources I kept hearing that it was the same as XP it just looked better to increase intrest. I am
    also wondering about the Macbook Air. It is like 1 1/2 inches wide and I wonder if that is possible
    without decreasing usablilty. Which would be better for a medium-leveled programmer: -Windows Vista
    (Full package thing) -Macbook Air -Macbook Pro Also depending on the OS choice whic...

23. Problems With Vista. (report Will Be Sent To Microsoft) - List all Problems with programs, hardware and anything else. (11)

    hi, before i get started with this ever growing list to this new OS, let me explain the terms of
    these programs not working. Windows Vista is a new High end operating system pulling high system
    resorces from your computer. The reason some of these programs may fail or plain not work at all
    may not always be the OS's fault. The bigest problem with vista is the ram and proccesor usage.
    And as an added note, if you want to know why im making so many posts about vista, i am simply
    expressing the problems of the operating system to future users. The Beta right now is...

24. Windows Me Themes - (0)

    Can Someone Tell Me Where To Find Free Windows ME Compatible Themes/Backgrounds and Screensavers
    That Would Go With Computers/Internet...

25. Tips And Tricks In Windows - everything you know share with us... (15)

    if you know some tips and tricks and you want to share with all the members please share it.
    -shut down Ballon tips- 1. START>RUN>REGEDIT 2. go to
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced 3.find
    "EnableBalloonTips" or make new DWORD with that name and set value "0" 4.restart pc -No to all
    when copying- when you are copying, if you already have same files you will get the message with
    buttons YES,YES TO ALL, NO, CANCEL. what about NO TO ALL. when you get that window press SHIFT and
    click NO. that is the button NO TO ALL. And y...

26. Windows Live Messenger 8.5 - (6)

    as anybody tried the new windows live messenger 8.5. well i've tried it its pretty good. despite
    the fact that the biggest change i've seen is realy the interface i like it, and the singing in
    issues it had befor is now gone.has anybody tried it and what do you think also what new stuff i
    probably did not notice thats there....

27. Windows Live Pack - (2)

    Hello! Shortly, Microsoft released the Windows Live pack, which contains the following applications:
    Mail, Messenger, Gallery and Writer. And my question is: What do you think of them? Here is my
    review: Windows Live Mail. When started, it should ask you for making an e-mail account. It looks
    much like Mozilla Thunderbird, also it has the same feature to manage few mails through one
    interface. The ease of use is feelable /smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)"
    border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Windows Live Messenger. Still I haven't tried it /biggr...

28. Windows Media Player 11 Final! - (11)

    The brand-new version of Windows Media Player has been launched! After a long time in beta stage,
    now we have the Final Version! QUOTE Windows Media Player 11 offers great new ways to store and
    enjoy all of your digital media. It's easier than ever to access all of your music, video,
    pictures, and recorded TV on your computer. Play it, view it, organize it, and sync it to a portable
    device for enjoying on the go, or share with devices around your home - all from one place. Windows
    Media Player 11 is designed to work with all versions of Windows XP with Service P...

29. The Most Used Not Pc Needit Program - the program most used not like windows etc (8)

    i guess that the most used program dont its not related with Windows , pc working .. Its Winamp.
    i guess that its the most used program that lastes .., think about it , you open dreamweaver to
    work on a site but first i bet that all of us opens the Winamp player right ? mmm after u
    finished your work , you close the Dreamweaver program and play a games like me " counter Strike " i
    play the games and still listen to music .. most of the time /smile.gif"
    style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> but are dayz when i dont play
    with music...

30. Openoffice Worm Hits Mac, Linux And Windows - (1)

    i found this on zdnet QUOTE According to the Symantec Security Response Web site, the worm is
    capable of infecting multiple operating system platforms and is spreading. The advisory said: "A
    new worm is being distributed within malicious OpenOffice documents. The worm can infect Windows,
    Linux, and Mac OS X systems. Be cautious when handling OpenOffice files from unknown sources". In
    an interview with ZDNet Australia on Thursday, Dr Jan Hruska, who co-founded rival antivirus firm
    Sophos and was one of the first ever PC antivirus experts, said that Apple Mac's ...