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Windows Vista Beta 2 Available

Is it just data, because i don't see data backup.
 
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After messing around with the 64 bit version, I must say it is not worth the hassle. Just use the 32 bit version because a lot of the apps that come with Vista are 32 bit anyways, and it makes it a lot easier to find drivers. Although Vista did detect all of my hardware, including motherboarc chipset drivers (Nforce 250 :) )
 
WMP11 is very nice, it lets you sync media from a mp3 player to the computer :D
 
WMP11 plays dvds at 480p widescreen by default :pimp: (Was never able to before)
 
Okay i do not have copy and backup but i guess it is just using Nero Express. From there what do i do?
 
wazzledoozle said:
WMP11 is very nice, it lets you sync media from a mp3 player to the computer :D
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lol and you said it would prob suck.
 
I have XP Media Center Edition 2005. How can I make a new partition for Vista so I can have both?
 
wazzledoozle said:
Vista is starting to piss me off, it refuses to run 1152x864 at anything other than 60 Hz. It simply will not set it, instead restricting itself to what it sees fit instead of just allowing the user to set it.
Not to mention is so bloated just running internet explorer causes my hard drive to constantly load and the browser to lag. There is still a LOT of work to be done on Vista.
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I wrote this in the other thread 1Strive started regarding how he has VISTA in place & running now, & noted your complaints there as well.

This MAY help, hopefully:

If there is a "DxDiag.exe" tool in VISTA? Try use its HELP-Override function, because "AERO" display is DirectX driven, you may be able to push it farther that way, because that override function allows you to "up" the default refresh rate of DirectX...

:)

* Also, please DO note that other post I put up for you... you stated it was running "dog slow" etc./et all, & I was wondering if you set your display props for "FULL HARDWARE ACCELERATION"...

I.E.-> Display Properties (right-click on desktop, or use control panel display item)/Setttings/Advanced button/Troubleshoot tab

APK
 
Can you answer my question^^? On top of your post...
 
Azn Tr14dZ said:
Can you answer my question^^? On top of your post...
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I'll try I suppose, hope it helps!

Well, you can either do 1 of 2 things imo:

1.) Start out fresh, reinstalling new XP + VISTA installations (installing the older model Windows OS first, this is "THE" rule-of-thumb to follow typically).

OR

2.) Get ahold of a partitioning tool (non-destructive type), like Partition Magic 8.05 for XP (will NOT work on Windows Server 2003 mind you, which bugged me to NO end) which works WITHIN Windows itself... or, one like partlogic, which iirc, boots you up from a disk image (cd iso iirc) & allows partitioning while OUTSIDE of Windows during system bootup from removable media.

APK
 
How big should my partition be? I have a 250GB Seagate Barracuda HD, and I have 169GB left.
 
Azn Tr14dZ said:
How big should my partition be? I have a 250GB Seagate Barracuda HD, and I have 169GB left.
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That... only YOU can answer.

I know that VISTA, by itself, takes up 15gb, so I would @ least DOUBLE that (personally speaking)...

(It really depends on how much you want to experiment with it, & for how long imo.)

* You have nearly 170gb left (TONS imo), so I suppose personally, I would cut that in 1/2 & start messing around!

APK
 
Would Far Cry 64-bit patch work on Vista with my Intel Pentium D 820 w/ EMT64?
 
Azn Tr14dZ said:
Would Far Cry 64-bit patch work on Vista with my Intel Pentium D 820 w/ EMT64?
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That I have NO idea on: I am not a "FarCry" player, but it DOES look like a neat game & gets some pretty "raving reviews" from folks I know that play games that I like too.

Sorry, you have me @ a loss on that one, as to specific answers/experience.

:(

* BUT, you can "experiment" & find out for yourself I suppose... provided you will be running the 64-bit version of Windows, & provided you have a 64-bit memory address capable CPU (ala Intel Itanium &/or AMD Athlon64/Athlon64 x2 etc.) & it appears you do, in your CPU!

APK
 
Alec§taar said:
2.) Get ahold of a partitioning tool (non-destructive type), like Partition Magic 8.05 for XP (will NOT work on Windows Server 2003 mind you, which bugged me to NO end) which works WITHIN Windows itself... or, one like partlogic, which iirc, boots you up from a disk image (cd iso iirc) & allows partitioning while OUTSIDE of Windows during system bootup from removable media.

APK
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K, so mount the image in windows with Daemon tools and boot to it? How can I do that?
 
PVTCaboose1337 said:
K, so mount the image in windows with Daemon tools and boot to it? How can I do that?
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I'm not sure I understand your question... but, here goes, in an attempt to answer:

PQMagic is easy enough to use (provided you use an OS that it runs with properly, which is why I noted Windows Server 2003 not working w/ it, @ least the "stock/non-enterprise" model of it).

You load it into your current OS, & run it (it will non-destructively resize your existing partition to a size of your choice for the most part, which can open up space for a new partition to install a new OS onto - provided you actually NEED to do this, that is).

I say the last part, because typically, Microsoft OS' detect one another automatically, & the boot menu (boot.ini) adds any NEW OS' installed (@ least MS OS that is).

PartLogic, the 2nd tool I suggested, is not one I have used before, but have seen it online as a FREE download & that you have to check out yourself (I only suggested it because of its intended use as I understood it).

APK

P.S.=> I hope I am not "preaching-to-the-choir" here on this one, because there is always that "danger" & I hate doing that, or having it done to me online in forums (but, I don't know you guys or your skills levels here all that well yet, so I have to do it)... apk
 
I own PQMagic, I have a partion... But I want to know for the install, is it possible to install without a disk, just from the ISO? How?
 
PVTCaboose1337 said:
I own PQMagic, I have a partion... But I want to know for the install, is it possible to install without a disk, just from the ISO? How?
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Ah, ok - hence, why you listed/noted "Daemon Tools" (a cd emulator of somekind, right?)...

Hate to disappoint, but I have never had need to use those.

:(

* Guess I'm not the man to answer your question on that account/note then...

Generally, I won't talk where I am not @ least FAIRLY sure of something (@ least in theory), or have used a particular tool/technique myself, hands-on.

APK

P.S.=> Tools I have used though, or know what they are used for @ least, I will comment on. Me? I am more of a "std. practice" tools kind of guy, & tend to stick to what I know works etc. apk
 
I respect you not BSing, Thx. Will figure it out somehow. Could I install on multi cds?
 
How do you get the Aero Display up?
 
oh crap

i went to partition my hardrive to make room for vista, partition went fine but when i went to reboot ....nothing...it posted fine and went to the xp logo screen, and thats as far as it went.tried a windows repair(nothing)...so gave up and formatted.:(:banghead:
 
well im back

newmodder said:
i went to partition my hardrive to make room for vista, partition went fine but when i went to reboot ....nothing...it posted fine and went to the xp logo screen, and thats as far as it went.tried a windows repair(nothing)...so gave up and formatted.:(:banghead:
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well i got all formatted and reinstalled:)the suprizing thing is i didnt have to call microsoft this time to get a new product code,unlike the last 3 times..woo-hooo
 
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