Windows Vista Transformation Pack

csv8 · 09-12-2006, 11:07 PM

PC User magazine, Jan 2007. has the program to transform XP to VISTA.
or you can download from www.windowsxlive.net.
Remember to set a Restore Point first.
Plus other programs to change XP to nearly VISTA .

Christiaan · 09-12-2006, 11:10 PM

I won't touch VISTA for atleast a year.

MITCHAY · 09-12-2006, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

Remember to set a Restore Point first.

Yeah because knowing Microsoft, you can bet your house it is almost certain to go wrong. I will wait untill SP2 for Vista before I even begin thinking about upgrading.

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I love using computers but when it comes to Windows related dramas, it really peeves me. Like that BS Windows Geniune Advantage shit. My copy was legit yet it ****** me over.

Ralliart · 09-12-2006, 11:14 PM

i will have to get complete new system for vista because i won't it to run perfectly without hardware problems.

MITCHAY · 09-12-2006, 11:19 PM

How compatible is XP drivers with Vista on the off chance anyone knows?

Ralliart · 09-12-2006, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

How compatible is XP drivers with Vista on the off chance anyone knows?

i had window vista rc1 installed a few monthes some drivers worked but most of them didn't.

alpineau · 09-12-2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

How compatible is XP drivers with Vista on the off chance anyone knows?

When i played around with the beta the xp drivers worked with most devices like sound wireless card tv tuner and lan

MITCHAY · 09-12-2006, 11:40 PM

The logical thing would be that drivers would work for the platform they were designed around and beyond for other upgrades. But I guess it is all baby steps though.

Ralliart · 09-12-2006, 11:46 PM

appearnly vista once its installed on the computer will be be 7gb

but that depnds what version ur getting i'll be getting ulimate, the biggest verion.

MITCHAY · 09-12-2006, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralliart

appearnly vista once its installed on the computer will be be 7gb but that depnds what version ur getting i'll be getting ulimate

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.

Ralliart · 09-12-2006, 11:52 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'll gett it for you

Minimum requments
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1.
1 GB of system memory.
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)2, Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel.
40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
DVD-ROM Drive3.
Audio output capability.
Internet access capability.

i will be getting a total new computer to run it , with core 2/quad core, seta hard driver, high end video card.

MITCHAY · 09-12-2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralliart

it gett it for you

Minimum requments
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1.
1 GB of system memory.
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)2, Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel.
40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
DVD-ROM Drive3.
Audio output capability.
Internet access capability.

i will be getting a total new to run it through core 2/quad core, seta hard driver, hugh video card.

Mine system is a 3.06GHz P4 processor
Asus P4S8X-X motherboard
512mb DDR ram
128mb Radeon Card (not sure on specifics)
It's either DirectX 8 or 9 maybe more I don't know.
80gb HDD (this is pretty tired after many reformats and I have had many Microsoft Online Crash Analysis reports indicating a HDD device failure)

Jeeepers · 10-12-2006, 12:36 AM

Or you can use Windowblinds from Stardock.... No limits to how windows looks after that.... My current screen.

Jeeepers · 10-12-2006, 12:52 AM

I ran RC1 for a while... Fantastic, all of my hardware is supported except my TV card. It worked, but very glitchy. I will be in for Vista as soon as it's released on Jan 30 '07.

MITCHAY · 10-12-2006, 12:53 AM

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I ran RC1 for a while... Fantastic, all of my hardware is supported except my TV card. It worked, but very glitchy. I will be in for Vista as soon as it's released on Jan 30 '07.

You can be the guinea pig then

I prefer to stay safe because I can't afford downtime due to studies for school.

atec77 · 10-12-2006, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

Yeah because knowing Microsoft, you can bet your house it is almost certain to go wrong. I will wait untill SP2 for Vista before I even begin thinking about upgrading.

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I love using computers but when it comes to Windows related dramas, it really peeves me. Like that BS Windows Geniune Advantage shit. My copy was legit yet it ****** me over.

At this stage "vista " is slow and a cludge , it dumb down the system so far with silly checks you need a cut lunch for certain things oto happen , one xp box left and everything else in nix.

Jeeepers · 10-12-2006, 12:56 AM

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At this stage "vista " is slow and a cludge , it dumb down the system so far with silly checks you need a cut lunch for certain things oto happen , one xp box left and everything else in nix.

What did he say?

Jeeepers · 10-12-2006, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

You can be the guinea pig then

I prefer to stay safe because I can't afford downtime due to studies for school.

Happy to man..... Reformat is no hassle.... Beta is good too.... Love to test man....

MITCHAY · 10-12-2006, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by atec77

At this stage "vista " is slow and a cludge , it dumb down the system so far with silly checks you need a cut lunch for certain things oto happen , one xp box left and everything else in nix.

As hammered as I am, I have no idea what you are saying.

Jeeepers · 10-12-2006, 12:59 AM

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As hammered as I am I have no idea what that you are saying.

Hahaha.. you too? Bourbon gone, but beer saves the day... LOL

MITCHAY · 10-12-2006, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ORSM T

Hahaha.. you too? Bourbon gone, but beer saves the day... LOL

I'm down to my last beer :(. Even if I wanted to drive to get more, I couldn't remember the PIN code for my car.

Jeeepers · 10-12-2006, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ralliart

i'll gett it for you

Minimum requments
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1.
1 GB of system memory.
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)2, Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel.
40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
DVD-ROM Drive3.
Audio output capability.
Internet access capability.

i will be getting a total new computer to run it , with core 2/quad core, seta hard driver, high end video card.

If your PC is tired after XP SP2, then forget Vista... Upgrade man....

Jeeepers · 10-12-2006, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

I'm down to my last beer :(. Even if I wanted to drive to get more, I couldn't remember the PIN code for my car.

Hahaha.. Got 23 stubbies left dude... Contingency plan... :-)

ronwest · 10-12-2006, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by atec77

At this stage "vista " is slow and a cludge , it dumb down the system so far with silly checks you need a cut lunch for certain things oto happen

yeah but it's pretty, lol.

Buggered if I can find a network driver that works though :(

MITCHAY · 10-12-2006, 01:15 AM

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Hahaha.. Got 23 stubbies left dude... Contingency plan... :-)

Damn you then! Hopefully technology one will help us to teleport booze to people in need. Even with that capability, it would still be dependant on the person's williness to share

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Jeeepers · 10-12-2006, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

Damn you then! Hopefully technology one will help us to teleport booze to people in need. Even with that capability, it would still be dependant on the person's williness to share

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Hahaha.... Yeah, i'd go with that.... Sounds like a plan..... Carlton Cold good enough? The Black Label Beam's done and dusted...

MITCHAY · 10-12-2006, 01:24 AM

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Hahaha.... Yeah, i'd go with that.... Sounds like a plan..... Carlton Cold good enough? The Black Label Beam's done and dusted...

Just took the last swig of my Carlton Draught! Anyone want to donate to the "Get Mitchay even more tanked Fund"?

Well there you go Microsoft, if you can think of a way to send booze over the Internet you would have 90% of Australia on board with you.

Jeeepers · 10-12-2006, 01:24 AM

But seriously folks, Vista is the best thing to happen to windows since Win 95. And it can only improve. Stable, pretty and reliable.... Just need a decent PC to run it... I would recommend a P4 Dual Core based PC with PCI express and 1 gig ram, as a base point. The install disc is almost 4 gig compared to 700 meg to it's predessessor XP. All good IMO.

Jeeepers · 10-12-2006, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

Just took the last swig of my Carlton Draught! Anyone want to donate to the "Get Mitchay even more tanked Fund"?

Well there you go Microsoft, if you can think of a way to send booze over the Internet you would have 90% of Australia on board with you.

Woohoo... Mate I have a 6 pack for ya... Wish I could zap it to ya.

MITCHAY · 10-12-2006, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ORSM T

But seriously folks, Vista is the best thing to happen to windows since Win 95. And it can only improve. Stable, pretty and reliable.... Just need a decent PC to run it... I would recommend a P4 Dual Core based PC with PCI express and 1 gig ram, as a base point. The install disc is almost 4 gig compared to 700 meg to it's predessessor XP. All good IMO.

Well you would want to hope so! I will upgrade soon when I can afford it. But like I said the average joe wouldn't be running those specifications. I know a lot that don't even have that. Hell I know people running 95!

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Woohoo... Mate I have a 6 pack for ya... Wish I could zap it to ya.

Maybe you can compress it to a WinZip file. Couldn't help myself

: I think it's about time for bed. 10hrs of work in near 40 degrees, no dinner and a lot of booze will do it!