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Vista - my $2100 nightmare

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  1. pdiack

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    #26 pdiack, Oct 24, 2007
    Vista is awful. But, in defense of Microsoft, Apple is able to make their OS much more compatible and stable because they control the hardware. Mac OS on a Mac is much easier to test and develop than Vista on every freaking PC, video card, wifi card etc..
     
  2. nsxnick

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    #27 nsxnick, Oct 24, 2007
    problem.... i was not able to fully complete the dual boot setup process. i followed these instructions: http://apcmag.com/5485/dualbooting_vista_and_xp

    unfortunately my laptop did not come with the Vista DVD so i was not able complete the final steps. Currently it boots straight to XP.

    "Restoring Vista and dual booting
    Because you can’t use the Windows XP bootloader to boot Vista, we have to reinstate Vista’s bootloader to the MBR and configure it to manage both operating systems.

    Boot from the Vista DVD and on the screen where you’re prompted to “Install now”, select “Repair your computer”. "

    Is there a work around? Is there an easily way to just simply remove the new XP partition?

    Thanks
     
  3. SRT Mike

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    #28 SRT Mike, Oct 24, 2007
    Since you have a valid license for Vista, you could try calling MS and getting a replacement CD. You could tell them that you have a hard drive problem or something and lost it or that it's corrupt. Do you have a restore CD? I am not very familiar with Vista but if it uses a regular CD key setup, then you could probably just install from another CD (if you have one or a friend does) and enter your license key which is probably on the sticker on the PC.

    Failing that I'd call Lenovo and request (or demand actually) a replacement. I hate when they put it on the HDD to save the cost of a CD.
     
  4. Schatten

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    #29 Schatten, Oct 24, 2007
    Dell started this practice approximately 10 years ago. =/
     
  5. tjacoby

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    #30 tjacoby, Oct 25, 2007
    fyi - Cisco VPN client worked fine for me today on Vista Business (32 bit). Version 5.0.01.0600, Toshiba R300 laptop
     
  6. teak360

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    #31 teak360, Oct 26, 2007
    Vista, and Microsoft SUCK!! I've had it with this crap. Yes I know Apple has some issues, but that is where I am heading. Vista has some of the most ridiculous issues with network printers I have ever seen, and the only way to find the solutions to the problems is by searching forums and hoping some poor SOB has spent half his life coming up with a dumbass workaround. Like my son yelled in frustration at the age of 10....."I hate Bill Gates!"
     
  7. d_98se

    d_98se Rookie

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    #32 d_98se, Oct 26, 2007
    I support your machine out of Atlanta and the downgrade to XP is only $45 plus tax.There is nothing free from MS.........Call Tech Support with your credit card ready and you should have XP within 3 business day's!


    Ohh yeah now that you've deleted Vista, you will have to pay another $45 for the Vista dvd's if you want to revert back.

    Happy Computing!
     
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