Comments on: Microsoft Vista Service Pack 2?

By: Ghost

Ghost — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:40:41 +0000

Well there certainly is allot of opinions on this forum.
I have been using building, modding upgrading and everything you can doable with computers and laptops for as long time. My understanding of them and the millions of different kinds of software’s that are available not to forget the many operating systems that are available.
Why Microsoft is a success, “In my opinion” from using 3.1 all the way up to vista it is not hard to see where the focus is. They are trying to make using computers as user friendly as possible but also to allow the complexity to do just about everything as well. And by “they” I am referring to Microsoft.
Now I know all too well that this journey to make the most complex user friendly operating system has not been perfect. But the point is,
If you put a system that has a KDE or Gnome OS and a Windows XP or Vista system in front of a computer illiterate person, you can almost put your money on the fact that they will go with the Windows machine.
If you were to match every OS of the same time period to a Windows OS (Putting aside Mac for the moment) you will probably find the same result. Windows Operating systems, as buggy as they are, Are in most cases easier to use which is why the home user market has boomed for Microsoft.
I am not a Mac user but for as long as I can remember, every time I try to get into a MAC it does not feel right, I instantly feel as if I can do. The one mouse button really put me off Macintosh for a long time, and still when I compare XP to OS x, I Have this feeling that Macintosh is lacking the flexibility that I am looking for.
My opinion is that Macintosh is only a potential next in line to Windows because they almost always sell cheaper.

I like good looks and speed. XP is my choice of operating system. Yes it has its problems but if you know what you’re doing, you can slipstream mod and tweak it to be a very efficient super quick operating system. Unfortunately due to Santa Rosa chip architecture, I happen to be in an unusually restricted situation where realistically I have to use vista. So I am using Ultimate. In order for it to run properly and do what I do well. “Software testing, Virtual Computing, Gaming and Graphics related work” I have maxed my laptop out with hardware and cant still really achieve that finger snap result as I used to using half the resources on XP. I have experienced a horrific amount of issues but that is because I push software to see how it handles. I am content but not as impressed as I was with XP.
I am in the process of building my own version of Vista Ultimate, and will be doing away with the ever so suicidal user account control permissions Windows. Smart idea but there should be an off button that really does turn it off. The control panel option does not do this fully unless you get registry dirty. I feel the indexing service is a waste of resource and over all I feel there is too much rubbish in vista that makes it nice for the noobs but annoying for the geeks.

By: Keith Hayden

Keith Hayden — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:33:39 +0000

I am using Vista Business SP2. I think it is great. It took some registry tweaks to get it to run the way I wanted, but it zooms along with only 2Gigs of RAM and a 2.6 core2 duo processor.

I did have some driver issues way back when I first installed it, but now those have all been addressed.

Vista is great.

I also use OSX Leopard daily, to service Apple telesales. I hate my OSX MAC and luv my Vista PC.

By: Stalker4

Stalker4 — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:26:59 +0000

I am running Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 on a Gateway Laptop. I have absolutely NO problems with this OS. Sure, some Software is incompatible with it, but you have to look for Other Software that IS. All of the Latest Games that are Certified for Windows works on it, and the old ones? Well, that is really in the past. This is no longer the 90’s or early 2000’s People…

As for SP2 Beta or Windows 7 Beta, Sure…Still Beta Versions. If you want something more reliable, wait until the full versions come out. I have used 2000, ME, XP Home and Pro, Vista Basic, Home Premium AND Ultimate, and Ultimate is by for the Best OS! It has the most Apps included than any other OS that Microsoft has come out with…The only time I had a Blue Screen of Death was when I tried to Install an AutoCad Program that wasn’t certified for Vista…
I Also used Apple MAC back in the 80’s when it first came out, back when we had the Original Floppy Disks…

Just my 2 Cents…:D

By: Melvin

Melvin — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:30:48 +0000

Hey guys, it’s been some time since anyone posted, but service pack 2 for vista is out (still in beta period), is takes down the resource usage abit and fixes mostly or even all the bugs. some said they love mac, well all i love about it is the look, thats why my vista (yes, i am an admirer of vista and use it) looks like a mac. i would say that vista is great and that XP had its fair share of problems to, we all remember the issues, now half the world uses it. download the SP2 and see what you think. Windows7 is just a remake of vista (mostly the bugs that are fixed in SP2 are fixed in Windows7)

But think and use what you want, i prefer o use vista.

By: Narked

Narked — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:25:29 +0000

I have to use both OS’s and like both of them, so consider this…if you consider Windows to be bug ridden and you claim the alternative is Linux, then perhaps you can explain why Linux distro’s for a standard desktop (i.e. vanilla install) often relaese 10-20 PATCHES a WEEK…Windows has 1 or 2 a week. Also the frequency of Linux version upissuing is typically every 6months…doesn’t seem that stable to me.

By: Dale

Dale — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:43:19 +0000

Vista, good job, does excellent on the right hardware. Everyone I know that is technically oriented at all, likes vista. But the techies know up front the hardware requirements. In most cases vista is not a good candidate for upgrading old machines. For those using vista with a quad core processor and 3+ gigs of ram, you will most likely enjoy the ride. Getting used to a few things like UAC is new, but easy once you realize that as an extra layer of security. User access control is just to verify that someone is there at the keyboard, that wants the process to continue, so that no rogue program or process is taking control on its own.

All the games I have run under vista have performed flawlessly so far. Depending upon the game you want to run, it can add high hardware requirements, notably the GPU and POWER SUPPLY. I have read complaints about vista’s being a bad gaming os, but when these people have revealed there system model number I usually see spec like this: 1 gig ram, 6600 le gpu or worse, low grade cpu, 250 to 300 watt power supply. The rub is, they blame it on vista. Get a clue dude! PC Gaming is a whole new area in the hardware needed. If you are willing to shell out at least 2 large, you can enter the game for real at a low level. The extreme gaming system are running 3 to 4 grand. For those content to stay with 32 bit xp, your good for now, but guess what? 64 bit is here to stay, and the reason is that it’s the only way to move forward. Most significantly in terms of maximum system ram. A 64 bit OS supports up to 128 gigs of ram, and as of yet no motherboards that I’m aware of do, but it’s just a matter of time. Manufacturers and software developers are both taking advantage of this already, I’ve noticed a few systems selling with 16 gigs p reinstalled, and one by TYAN that support 32 gigs ram…wow what a gamer!

To wrap it up, vista has impressed even more than xp with sp2 integrated as being a solid stable os. Remember, there all a little buggy to start with. To bad vista is only being used as a springboard for windows 7.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:27:49 +0000

I bought a Dell XPS system and I ordered Windows Vista Ultimate and I have no problems with it. It works just like my Windpws XP Home but better stuff in it. All my Microsoft programs are legal I bought them.

By: Brian Whittle

Brian Whittle — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:52:38 +0000

The explorer bug is not a but at all if you dig deeper into it some dll that has latched onto explorer causes this

FDM and google desktop search can both cause this problem

By: Antis

Antis — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:49:57 +0000

Honestly I have used Vista Ultimate x64-bit since the release of the 64-bit, I’m running an E8400 and 780i Xfx Motherboard, with 8Gigs of ddr2 pc6400 sli ram, I have the most buggy version of Vista but yet I have had no problems. I admit there has been a few little hickups like I have to turn off DEP to be able to play Fable The Lost Chapters, but besides dipping into the Command bar a few times I have ran into no other problems. I really do not see how you guys are running into so many problems. Maybe more ram. As time progresses the requirement of more hardware is going to happen. My advice for the gamers, Either buck up and buy the equipment that it requires or your going to have to go with console gaming.

By: Kris

Kris — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:53:53 +0000

Almost forgot, Microsoft’s genius idea of the Mojave commercial?? Yeah.. For some that may work, but I get asked all the time when Windows Mojave is coming out and should they wait for it instead of vista, LOL go figure..

Some are even saying that windows 7 is windows mojave..

maybe they should call it windows mojave.. at least their advertising would pay off, and confuse the crap out of people..

By: Kris

Kris — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:48:20 +0000

Here is an actual link to the Windows 7 Beta program if someone is interested..

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx

As for vista, From a technicians standpoint, This os is a nightmare, everything is pointlessly moved around, All simple tasks take anywhere from 4 to 10 more steps to complete in vista.. Not to mention all the bugs that there are no solutions to, and Drivers? What gives, how are so many devices not supported, I have found better driver support in Ubuntu linux. Seriously, whats the deal? The software is far too bloated and you add in the drm and vista is a prime example of what not to do.. Anyone that favors vista either is 1. Not much of a computer user or 2. Doesn’t have any expectations of performance or 3. Likes fatal errors and explorer stopped responding messages..

By: anonimus

anonimus — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 02:35:56 +0000

i got the sp2 beta for vista , installation went all good but system crashed after a few reboots , had to use installation vista dvd to repair system . not recommended better wait for final version of sp2

By: chethan

chethan — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:15:45 +0000

vista is slow and does not support for many software, but it has very good graphics and better protective system compared to win xp, xp professional and i think they correct their errors

By: jjams

jjams — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:18:48 +0000

Give me break, somehow you people don’t remember the relest of windows XP? Windows XP was total crap until SP2, MS is no diff then any other software company out there. besides being the most hated and people like you breed that hate. If you don’t like Vista DON’T buy it. Not the madness.

By: Art

Art — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:55:33 +0000

I was one that bought Vista Ultimate the week it came out.

It was great and it only gets better.

I have a AMD 64 Athlon, Gforce 7800gt, 3 hard drives(each from a different Manufact.), 2G of ram, no problems. I have several games and they all run with no problems. I have a blackberry pearl and it syncs great after they got their software up to par.

Sp1 came out and it ran a little faster. I tweak the interface with wincustomizer program and I love it.

I am using Sp2 beta and so far after 2 wks, I am impressed.

I am a PC. Microsoft rules. Like it or not

By: Wold

Wold — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:01:58 +0000

I love my Vista 64Bit Ultimate. And when Windows 7 comes out, i’ll get it in the form of Vista Service Pack #2… so ya all you Xp users are nubs that can’t get Vista to work.

So easily tricked that because the names are different, “Windows 7 for dumbass xp users”, and “Vista Ultimate 64Bit”, that they are differant OS’s… lol@U

By: Ibrahim

Ibrahim — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:32:33 +0000

I want to download the Service pack 2 for vista

By: Sean Murtagh

Sean Murtagh — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:34:39 +0000

Vista service pack 2 is not an improvement but just reverts it to how it was on relase; I had too uninstall it after it crashed my computer!

By: Kriss

Kriss — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:29:38 +0000

Hi I’m a vista user and i had some issues like the computer turned off by itself.
But when i got vista SP1 all my problems was gone.
I have also runed a few games and all of the runed fine.
I uppgraded from XP and have a Dell INSPIRON 6400 and have around 1,5 GB ram and run VISTA Home Premium and it runs better than XP.
The good thing about VISTA is that it has many off the drivers allredy installed so i did’nt have to use time on finding and install them.
An issu i found when i was installing XP was that i had lost my driver CD so i haad to find it.
You cant use internet before you have installed the driver.
Vista alredy have this driver including many more so i could go online and gett the driver’s i did’nt have.
So all of you saying VISTA is crap, werent XP buggy and unsecure when it was relesed.
Microsoft arer making security updates all the time to make VISTA safer and more reliable.
I can’t wait to the day the VISTA SP2 get relesed.
I think VISTA will improve whit the time.

By: M K D

M K D — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:28:33 +0000

HOW DO YOU DOWN LOAD WINDOWS VISTA SERVICE PACK 2? I CANNOT FIND IT