Posted in Computers & Tech / Operating Systems / Windows (All Versions)
Author: FirefoxRocks Total-Replies: 14

Recently, I have received an "Exploring Windows" email from Microsoft, which led me to an interesting link called 100 Reasons You'll be speechless. Thought it was related to Windows Vista, and it was. Here are some of my opinions:

1. It makes using your PC a breeze, if Windows is responding most of the time. Also, many users have complained about User Account Control, which say that it makes using the PC not a breeze. I haven't tried it yet, but from others' point of view, it seems to be intrusive and annoying.

2. Your music may be a click away from your remote control, but you need to buy one with your computer manufacturer first. Obviously Windows Vista Home Premium/Windows Vista Ultimate is required for this to work, and Microsoft isn't going to bundle a remote control with Vista. Oh, footnote, and am I supposed to go to a DIFFERENT HTML page to read that?

3. It's the safest version of Windows ever. Emphasis added: It's the safest version of Windows ever. If I read correctly from many other users, and also from my own minor experiences, I think that Mac OS X and open-source alternatives such as Linux are more safe. So the sentence is true, but it doesn't tell the entire truth.

4. See your world in a whole new light. What, do we need brighter monitors to use Windows Vista? Or are you referring to the glare coming from overhead lights and the windows in the room?

5. It can find your stuff. If you are referring to actual "stuff" (physically), then I'm impressed. If you are referring to files, documents, pictures, videos, etc, then I'm not that impressed. Isn't this option available since Windows 98 or earlier via the Find command?

6. No argument there.

7. It can freeze time. With your description, wouldn't "preserving memories" or something similar be more suitable? First thing that came to mind when I read that was when the entire operating system freezes, the clock freezes also, then you are freezing time...NOT!

8. No argument there, haven't tried Vista yet.

9. Unchain your mobile PC. Who chains up their mobile PC anyways? It is mobile. And by the way, Windows XP already has wireless network support. Nothing really new there.

10. Surf more safely, once you download Firefox, Opera, Flock, Safari, Netscape, Mozilla or an alternative safer browser on your computer. If you insist on using Windows Internet Explorer 7, then you are exposing yourself to many, many security holes and you need to take unreasonably extreme measures that may/may not protect you from all the security holes.

11. Umm....blacklist. Nothing new there, Content Advisor in Windows 98 already does that if you can remember 10 years back. Oh and are you telling us that Windows Vista Parental controls is a replacement for parental monitoring? Nothing beats that.

12. See your TV shows if you have Windows Vista Home Premium, but who has built-in TV tuners in their computers these days? And if Windows freezes on an episode, then I am obviously missing it.

13. Phishing filters are included with every browser. I'm surprised that you put it in 7 only and didn't make it an update for 6.

14. Make any room a media room. So you either need to purchase many devices to be wirelessly networked with each other, or you need to move the computer into the room that you want as a media room.

15. Ahem...anyone recall using Windows Task Scheduler in Windows 98? If you are going to put that in Windows Vista, that's one less selling point for Windows Live OneCare then.

16. Copied from XP, eh? Files and settings wizard.

17. Ok, first of all, I remember I had the Google Sidebar running for a few months in Windows 98, so that could have been optional components for that. But still, Ubuntu Linux gives that possibility already, and it doesn't have that much system demands as Windows Vista (any version).

18. Any different from 15?

19. Any different from 12?

20. I just checked and this wizard is almost the exact same as the one when setting up network connections in Windows XP.

21. I think that those have equivalent freeware versions somewhere (not completely sure though). And also, you need to connect to a TV to play on the TV.

22. No argument there.

23. Digital candy store? Does that mean you have to pay to access your own content?

24. Relax, you just need to install at least 4 different anti-spyware programs along with Windows Defender to be sufficiently protected. And don't forget, Microsoft Update will only update Windows Defender, so you must manually do the updates for the other ones.

25. People will have to spend hundreds of dollars on new software then. Do you expect everyone to upgrade their hardware to Windows Vista certified versions? The operating system is already expensive enough, don't you think? (<theyThink>no, of course not)

26. Tabs in other browsers are at least 3 times quicker than the ones in Internet Explorer.

27. You've already mentioned that 2 times previously.

28. Ok, how much do you have to promote Windows Media Center?!?!? We already had that in Windows XP Media Center Edition!

29. Handwriting notes is way too messy! There are also some issues with that (I won't mention them here).

30. Can anyone on Astahost tell me how that works/how good it works? I would love to hear some outside opinions on that because I haven't heard anyone using that. This would be a lovely feature for me if it doesn't corrupt the backup file when I try to restore it.

31. Because if your PC is running weird, Windows will think it is software/settings that you gave permission to and automatically allow it to run, regardless if it detected it or not. You need third-party programs to prevent this.

32. Does that mean IT department staff will have to relearn how to use Group Policy?

33. Any different from 18? It is at least 90% repeated.

34. Would that open up so many security threats to schools/corporate networks? Do you seriously want IT department staff to stress out over something that you didn't need to implement?

35. A video plays a short snippet of the video? That will seriously slow down Windows Explorer, and will viruses execute a small snippet of malicious code?

36. Oh yes, basic things like cropping, resizing, adjust hue/saturation, adjust brightness/contrast are very, very common in many programs. Anywhere from free open-source software like The GIMP or expensive popular software like Adobe Photoshop will help you edit your photos properly though. Your imaging device may also contain software more helpful than this.

37. Please note that you need Windows Vista Ultimate to obtain this BitLocker feature as part of Windows.

39. Just organize your photos properly, use Details view and click on the column heading to do this! Voila, no Windows Photo Gallery required! And as a Photo Gallery, Filmstrip view in Windows XP works just fine.

40. Repetative reports from end-users tells me that it isn't that easy to focus on doing something. Instead, you must learn how to perform a task as you change everything.

41. Yes, all versions of Windows had that. Except you deprecated Windows 95/98/ME. And various complaints were heard about Automatic Updates, including unexpected loss of bandwidth and loss of data from "Restart later or restart now?"

42. You can also publish them on the Web, password-protected for your family and friends. If uploading the file is an issue, you can email them in a ZIP file.

43. No argument there. That sounds quite useful if it works.

44. No argument there. I just need to have additional ReadyBoost compatible USB memory drives compatible. But will the read/write calculations wear out the drive way faster?

45. But I still have so many wires behind my computer! And wireless hardware is expensive (and don't you dare make Windows Vista compatible with wireless devices only).

46. Music isn't a visual object. And you can look up Album art pictures by typing the name of the album into Google/Live Search.

47. Umm...repetative enough?

48. Again with teh repetition.

49. Let's see, PortableApps on my USB drive is good enough for me and a lot of other people. That's called a computer on a stick.

50. Tabbed browsing was introduced into Opera and Firefox way before you put them it. Even Internet Explorer derivatives such as Maxthon/Avant Browser was faster than you.

So from these arguments, I am still deciding on buying a new computer with Windows Vista. I've had troubles with Linux before, and Windows XP is working fine for me. But things that I look forward to in Windows Vista aren't even listed here!! I mean the cool features aren't listed, like Windows Speech Recognition, or Windows Mail, and Windows DVD Maker is mentioned 1 time as part of extended repetition of Windows Media Centre. Those are features that I look forward to, and I don't know why Microsoft didn't put them it.

Share your opinions, criticize all your want, and don't be afraid to express yourself!

Posted in Computers & Tech / Operating Systems / Windows (All Versions)
Author: darkool Total-Replies: 12

Microsoft says that Windows Vista will start and turn off in just 2/3 seconds, they say that will be like a turn on or off a T.V. One of the reasons to they say this is they developed a login script processed in background allowing to work in the PC while the otheres aplications load's. Reboot the system will be less used because the new "PC Mode" "hold mode".

Posted in Computers & Tech / Operating Systems / Windows (All Versions)
Author: dhanesh Total-Replies: 13

After a long wait, M$ released a Beta version of its new Operating System to the Public. Windows Vista Beta 2 with RC1 was released to the public 2 days ago on their official website. This release is 5384.4, the same release given out at WinHEC 2006.
Its no surprise that M$ is cutting out features in its releases. For example the most recent cut-out .. The PC-to-PC synchronization from Vista. M$ says Quality was the reason for their latest cut. Anyways, the P2P feature as promised wil be delivered to the customers in the near future. Hope its not too futurish. Wonder what will be left of vista if they keep cutting stuff out of it. Maybe a NEW Windows XP with loads of nice pretty BSOD's .
For the more inquisitive lot, I had tested the Beta 1 release but there were some problems with my nVidia drivers not being supported. So for people who are with nvidia cards, i suggest you take the extra precaution. Nvidia has released the beta drivers for Win Vista, but for some odd reason they show a BSOD on installation with vista.
And finally here are the links that might help you get started on the path of insanity

Download Windows Vista Public Beta 2 (Official Site)
How to Get your Vista Key ? ( Not an illegal Link)
Neowin Vista Forums (IMPORTANT site)

Nvidia Users could Use these 2 links: 1 for the Drivers and 1 for a complete list of beta drivers.
>>LINK 1<< & >>LINK 2<<

Finally .. a Best of luck to all who try

Regards
Dhanesh.

Posted in Computers & Tech / What's New...?
Author: whihathac Total-Replies: 10

EDIT by OpaQue : The new Windows Vista is going to be released in 7 diffrent versions starting right the basic to super advance versions.

To whihathac : Quote the stuff that you copy.

Posted in Computers & Tech / Internet and Websites
Author: dhanesh Total-Replies: 14

WOW ! Sweet new writer .. i love eye candy .. aight i dont know how far this is suitable here but change the location if needed please, but this was worth the post ..

A dude posted this video on Youtube and trust me, it makes you want to NEVER install Vista .. pity the guy who did this, but would you really shread all that money you spend on a "Original" Vista DVD ? Well watch it ..

>> VIDEO <<

Regards
Dhanesh.

Posted in Computers & Tech / Operating Systems / Windows (All Versions)
Author: DXJohn Total-Replies: 8

I have windows Vista Home Basic and it goes extremely slow at startup is there any way I can fix this or speed my computer up in general?

Posted in Computers & Tech / Operating Systems / Windows (All Versions)
Author: Ghost Total-Replies: 11

Is it realy worth me going out and spending a ton of money on windows vista? I just wanna know because ive heard there are glitches and stuff. But then ive also heard that its worth it. Well plz help me here. ty

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Posted in Computers & Tech / What's New...?
Author: Omkar™ Total-Replies: 13


I recently viewed the homepage of Windows Vista on Microsoft's site. It says that Windows Vista can use a pen drive (USB 2.0) as additional RAM to speed up the memory.

My question is that we use RAM because the hard disk is SLOW. We do have a swap file, but we don't use it much because it slows down performance! So, how can it be that the USB Pen drive be as fast as the RAM? Its max. speed is just 153.3kbps So won't that be slow too? How can that act as additional RAM?

Is Microsoft trying to fool innocent buyers? This is outrageous!

-Omkar Ekbote

Posted in Computers & Tech / Operating Systems / Windows (All Versions)
Author: snutz411 Total-Replies: 57

With all the different flavors of Windows, what in your opinion is the best version? Win95, Win98, Win98SE, WinNT, Win2000, WinXP, Vista, and even remember Windows 3.1?

I hear that hardcore Windows users are in love with Win98SE for some reason? Is there any justification behind this? I mean this is a version of Windows that is definitely not supported anymore, but is the security and stability of this version that much better where it doesn't need support?

Personally, I really like Win2000 over any other version. It seems more secure and stable, and I'm pretty sure its still supported.

I really don't like Vista at all. My one friend tried the beta version that is currently available, and he had it on his computer for all of 3 days before going back to WinXP. Vista is such a memory hog and everything seems "too" overdone.

If I forgot any other versions please feel free to add them in.

Posted in Computers & Tech / Operating Systems / Windows (All Versions)
Author: FirefoxRocks Total-Replies: 9

I am having this issue with Windows Vista these past few days. The mouse has been extremely slow and it is very annoying to all users of the computer.

On the first day, it was only the user accounts that had slow mouse pointers. On the second day, all user accounts and the welcome screen have slow mouse pointers. I am unable to open the Mouse Properties dialog box in Control Panel or Windows Help. On the Hardware panel, the Mouse option is gone. In Classic View, the mouse icon is there without a label and it does not work. In Device Manager there is no properties that can change it.

In Windows 7 Beta, it works fine and I can open the Mouse properties box and adjust the speed as necessary. It also works fine in Ubuntu 9.04 as I am using it right now.

Can anyone tell me how to open the Mouse properties box or fix this issue? I would hate to have to do a Windows reinstallation to resolve this minor issue.

Posted in Computers & Tech / What's New...?
Author: shiv Total-Replies: 15

The "Aero" look for Windows Vista will be available only for users with genuine copies of the windows os..users need to go through the genuine copy test online to acquire the aero look. "Aero" includes translucent windows, animated flipping between open programs, and icons that show thumbnails of opened files.

This was stated in "Windows Vista Guide" a document that was briefly posted in its website and then pulled by Microsoft for whatever reason.

Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA)- Microsoft's anti-piracy program checks for genuine Windows running in the user's PC so for was used for validating use of Microsoft's Download Center and for security updates from Windows Update security patch service. Microsoft is now extending the strategy to even acquire the aero look unique to Vista which I would say is a part of the os..very soon Microsoft would want us to download the whole OS after entering a 'ticket'?!


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Posted in Computers & Tech / Operating Systems / Windows (All Versions)
Author: wutske Total-Replies: 2

So, I finaly got my new laptop with Vista Home Premium installed.
I like having all controll over my security, so I installed Avast, Adaware, Spybot S&D, disabled Security Center and Windows Defender (since it's just a piece of crap that slows down your computer). The lasts piece of software that is missing is a firewall. The main reason why I have a firewall is because I want to controll wich applications can connect to the internet.
I tried installing Sygate PF, but that one is incompatible, Comodo PFP, Zonealarm are too and I don't like Kerio (if it's compatibel). So that means I'll have to use the Windows Firewall.
Now, my question is, why doesn't it ask when a program wants to connect to the internet ? I've been trying several settings in the default firewall and the advanced firewall environement, but it just doesn't ask for permissions, is this normal because I remember the XP firewall did ?
I now I can create a rule to block every outgoing application, and then unblock the apps that I want, but that's a bit too far fetched (and I still want to be aknowledged when it blocks or doesn't block an app).

Does anyony know how I can get it to ask for permissions ?

P.s. I did tweak Vista a bit by disableing some more or less useless services. I don't think this is going to be the reason, but who knows

Posted in Computers & Tech / Operating Systems / Windows (All Versions)
Author: Satan Radio Total-Replies: 8

i am not sure to say this but MS will have SP4 soon out.. i found out today that Sp4 is and has bigs fix.

Posted in Computers & Tech / Programming / Programming General / BASIC / Visual Basic (.NET)
Author: dhanesh Total-Replies: 17

I am at the start of my end year project, and i have decided that my front end would be in VB .NET 2003/2005 (havent decided the versions yet). Couldent really decide on the versions because i still havent worked on 2005 so i wouldent know. But if anyone can point out the positive and negative points, it could save me some search energy

Anyways, back to topic. I was wondering if the application i make in VB .NET would be compatible with Windows Vista ? The reason i am asking this is because if normal programming would make my program compatible with Vista then i can add it in my synopsis or project overview. Just kinda adds up to a level of sucking up but if i can some how manage to get my current s/w working in Windows XP AND Vista, then i guess i get a point for compatibility and that would help a lot in the grading.

If it would however not be compatible with Vista by default programming, then what exactly do i need to do ? Is there an add-on that is used in VB .NET 2005/2003, or are there specific lines of code i need to add ?

Regards
Dhanesh.

Posted in Computers & Tech / What's New...?
Author: Aka_Bar Total-Replies: 4



I agree with this article. There a number of reasons to do so. I think time for Microsoft Corporations getting bad then it was in 1995-2001 years, next step i think Microsoft will only issue programms for Vista like application for it and small correctations, packs for it. with trying like they did on Vista(they spent 5 years,and Microsoft had modified Vista lot of times, same as in code and on design) i think they will not create cordinal new system. So its time for Open Source Operation Systems i think and lot of people and organizations in the world at now moment using Lunix/Unix products!!!