Sunday September 7 2008
Posted By: Like I wrote a couple of days ago I wanted to try Vista. In that post I told you that I had some concerns about installing Vista on my system which was running pretty smooth and fast on Windows XP.
After giving it some thoughts and reading the comments in that post I decided to give it a try. I mean the only way for me to see if Vista is that bad or that good it’s just by trying it out, right? So I start backing up my stuff, such as My Documents, my pictures etc.
Anyway, I start installing it. The installation was very easy and nothing like installing Windows XP. I mean I was used to the blue dos screens, but Vista was nothing like that. 
The installation went pretty smooth and I didn’t experienced any strange things.
When Vista was finally installed I didn’t experience any problem with installing drivers. Every driver was just available in Vista so no worries any more! 
In the mean time I liked what I saw on my screen; a smooth looking theme which felt and worked smooth. Again nothing like Windows XP.
So I started to install some of my favorite applications such as Winamp 2.78 & Startbar. Those are some very old application which I really wasn’t sure if they were going to work on Vista. Installing Winamp 2.78 was as usual as always and it didn’t gave me any troubles. I was happy that I could listen to music while installing other applications.
Now I wanted to install Statbar. Statbar is a system status bar which provides a handy, orderly overview of your system’s condition with 19 information modules like Winamp Control, quick launch, CPU usage and more. When installing Statbar the application gave me errors about 3 files which were newer then the one in the installer, but I could continue installing it. When I ran this application I noticed that only one of the 19 modules didn’t work. I think that’s because I have 3GB RAM and Statbar sees only 2GB! No big deal for me, I mean I was very happy that I still can use my favorite application again!
In the mean time I tried to install my Canon MP110 printer and again no problems. Usually this all in one printer is installed on my pc and it’s being shared so everyone in the network can use it. At first I though that I could shared it again and make sure that Jannie can use it from her computer but that wasn’t going to happen right away! It gave me a hard time but when I finally turned off the firewall, Windows Defender and some more stuff I was able to ping my computer from Jannie’s computer. In the mean time I had installed the printer on Jannie’s computer and shared it, cause at that point I could access her computer but not the way around!
Everything seems to be working without any problems. Only one applications wasn’t compatible; ActiveSync for my HTC P4350. Luckily Microsoft has Windows Mobile Device Center which seems to helped my problem. Now I can synchronize the data on my phone with Outlook.
So far so good. I like the Windows Aero & Flip 3D. It hasn’t crashed (yet), it feels stable, smooth and I really like the visuals! The thing which I didn’t like was the Windows Sidebar so I’ve turn it off and that’s because I use Statbar! 
So I’m not going to compalin now. I mean the first impressions are just great and everything seems to be working so I’m happy! 
So I guess that from now on you’ll see more Windows Vista tips and tricks on BioTecK.net!
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There are 21 comment(s) for this article so far ;)
welcome to the realm of vista… haha!
Thnx Shaxx. So far so good.. Let’s see if it stays this way!
Glad you like it so far and no problems. I love it and have been using for a year now, trouble free. the only learning curve was to run some programs as Admin. Hope it all continues to run smoothly. It should.
I went from XP Pro to Vista 64 Business Edition and it runs very stable. Had some issues with software and hardware not working, so I turned it into my graphics workstation. Then, I setup my other system with Vista 32 Business Edition and all is good.
There was a little bit of a learning curve for me, but I never have seen the blue screen of death. I like it way more than XP and I don’t use my Linux system, hardly ever anymore.
Vista is cool. I don’t know why people don’t like vista.
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So far I have not had the ‘guts’ to change to Vista. I am still running XP. I suppose I have just heard too many negative things to take the plunge. I will be watching your site with interest - maybe it is time that I also make the change. The cost of Vista is however a worrying factor.
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Yeah, I’m curious if it stays this way CY. I guess I have to wait and see!
Currently I’m running the 32 bit version of Vista Home Premium Squeaky. I had heard that the 64 bits can give some problems but that’s not the reason why I didn’t install the 64 bits version. The main reason was that there aren’t that much application designed for 64bits version.
The main reason why people hate it, it’s because Vista had a LOT of problems in the beginning Axioblogger. I mean at the beginning you couldn’t install your printer!
Well, me neither Lyndi, but I HAD to try it and see & experience it myself!
Sure, I’ll keep you updated about my Vista experience. If it’s positive, like now, you can decide to upgrade to Vista or not.
I’ve a OEM version which costs about 100 euro, 140 USD, so yes, it’s a bit expensive.
3 GB RAM is a big deal. I shall like to know other configurations, am about to purchase a system so suggest me some configuration which would run VISTA Smoothly.
Well, I’m currently using 3GB RAM but I’m going to upgrade it 6GB soon Eurail Pass. In my opinion and with the cost of RAM these days, the more RAM the better!
If you want to run Vista and play games on it I would also go for a nice videocard.
About the processor, it depends on what you’re going to do with it, but a Intel Core2Dual or AMD 64+.
However it all comes down to your budget!
Vista ain’t as bad as many people make it seem to be… use it regularly.. infact I would suggest getting some nce gadgets for your sidebar, I bet you would love this thing too. Mail me back to have my personal favorites mailed to you… and happy exploring!
I’m running on Dell Inspiron 531s, 2GB RAM, AMD 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4400+,Vista Home Premium.
I’m glad your first Vista experience was smooth, but I’m sure you’ll grow to hate User Account Control.
I’m not sure if I would like the sidebar Aseem. I’m using Statbar and I love it!
Nice configuration CY.
Hehe, I already have turned the UAC off Cubicle Generation!
Otherwise I couldn’t make a network with my other Windows XP systems! 
Sounds cool - but I stick with what I have until we need something new
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Let me ask you, What is the Name of the wallpaper of your computer? I love it and I need it. Please let us know!!
nice experience …
btw a lot of people said that Vista is failed product from Microsoft. They had released Windows Seven in Beta .. anyone here have try?
thnx
I don’t know why so many people complain about Vista. I waited until I got a new desktop to try it out but all of my external devices for music recording and stuff like that all installed without a hitch.
I’ve been lovin Vista.
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I still don’t understand why people so afraid to use Vista.
Vista been running on my PC without any problem in almost 18 months now..and of course 2gb Ram, 256mb graphic card and dual core processor are mandatory.
If your system is running smooth and you don’t need Vista, then I wouldn’t change it either Nicole. I mean I just did it because I had to experience it myself.
I don’t know for sure Motorcycle Fairings. I’ll check it out and email you the name of my wallpaper or maybe even a link to the wallpaper.
I also have heard rumors about that too ghprod. However I haven’t try that, let me focus on Vista first!
I don’t know CleanPC. Maybe that’s because they have bad experience with Vista. I mean I wouldn’t be as positive as I’m now if I had tried Vista in the early days!
Even I was a bit afraid to use Vista bintang4. I mean if nothing seemed to be working then I would be very angry. Why? Because I had spend money, and let’s not forget: my time, on it without having good result. However it all turned out pretty cool, so no worries here anymore.
This is a very nice review of Vista. Funny– I just did one, too! I had the same hesitations as you, but found Vista to be really great! I’m glad you had no problems, either.
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Thnx Rebecca. Yep, I’m running it now for more than a week and fortunately I haven’t had any troubles with it!