Windows Vista Beta 1

[ev0|]

have they implemented vector graphics yet? And The full Aero interface / Avalon hasnt been included yet right?

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The vector graphics are in there, although they're obviously just placeholder graphic files and don't look that great, IMO. But the infinite scaling icon size feature is pretty damn awesome.

There's so many improvements in this OS it's going to be brutal going back to XP over the next year it feels so behind now.

[P!P]

The vector graphics are in there, although they're obviously just placeholder graphic files and don't look that great, IMO. But the infinite scaling icon size feature is pretty damn awesome.

There's so many improvements in this OS it's going to be brutal going back to XP over the next year it feels so behind now.

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I'm so glad I bought a KVM. I'm putting it to good use now. It's now to easily switch between Longhorn and XP. I'm trying to use Longhorn as much as I can.

[ejsl23]

Vista runs terribly slow for me as well. In fact, it slows down the clock to less than half-speed. I can't move my mouse smoothly either-- it jumps all around the screen. It seemed to detect all my hardware just fine (except my Linksys Instant Gigabit ethernet card--but that wouldn't do anything). Running it on a GeForce MX 4000. Little old, but it does the trick for me for now. I know it's beta software and this is expected, but it'd still be nice to get this running. Anyone have any ideas?

[sk11vengeance]

has anyone found a fix for the stop 0x0000007b error that occurs after the first reboot during installation?

[Chosen One]

Yes rebooting. It's weird because on XP I dont have to reboot if I change my static IP but Vista asked to reboot the system after I changed the IP.

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here's a stupid question..where in Vista did u change ur static Ip?

and by the way I dont connect to a router I connect directly to my broadband modem..

[ATLien_0]

thats great vector graphics What I want to know is when Avalon and Aero interfaces are complete how will it change the current Vista

[frastodd]

ok, I'm noticing a bit of a weird problem.

I remember somebody mentioning that Intel's SpeedStep drivers don't work on Vista so that pretty much explained to me why Vista was always showing my processor running at full tilt.

However, I'm now in XP and I notice that it is also showing a maxed out speed. The fan is a tiny bit louder and the computer is insanely faster.

I'm actually quite enjoying the speed boost but I'm wondering if the Pentium M's were specifically designed to not work at top speed the entire time. Does any one know if this is going to be a problem?

Also, I'm thinking that Vista is actually at a reasonable speed because of the lack of SpeedStep. Any thoughts?

[troGGers]

Is this able to be installed on an existing XP installation so I don't lose that stuff. I can partition the drive...but how do I set it up as a dual boot system?

[null_]

My sound studders and skips and is very choppy. Any idea on a fix?

ASUS P4S800 mobo, onboard SoundMAX ADI1980 sound chipset

[Iluvatar]

arrgh, well i got it installed but i cant install the system drivers or the chipset drivers (dell 8600c) so i guess i will have to live with super slow speeds throughout the testing.

[ev0|]

All you guys looking for fixes :laugh:

It'll be fixed by Beta 2, or RC 0, or RC1, or RC2, or post RC2 interim build 55xx or whatever it is.....

[Chosen One]

all I want is my damn internet to work...lol

[kawai]

ok, I'm noticing a bit of a weird problem.

I remember somebody mentioning that Intel's SpeedStep drivers don't work on Vista so that pretty much explained to me why Vista was always showing my processor running at full tilt.

However, I'm now in XP and I notice that it is also showing a maxed out speed. The fan is a tiny bit louder and the computer is insanely faster.

I'm actually quite enjoying the speed boost but I'm wondering if the Pentium M's were specifically designed to not work at top speed the entire time. Does any one know if this is going to be a problem?

Also, I'm thinking that Vista is actually at a reasonable speed because of the lack of SpeedStep. Any thoughts?

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The CPU is designed to operate at its maximum frequency, you just gotta check for yourself that whether running the thing at full speed/full load heats up your laptop too much

[toledo64fx]

all I want is my damn internet to work...lol

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why are you angry mannnnn !!!

I don't even have Vista ( :ninja: i will get it someday

:devil: )

:yes:

[Chosen One]

alright I've tried to change the ip to what it is in XP and still not working. anyone have any other idea's?

[GaMeDtX]

WOW!

BETA 1 FAKEN ROCKS!

[karma_police]

arrgh, well i got it installed but i cant install the system drivers or the chipset drivers (dell 8600c) so i guess i will have to live with super slow speeds throughout the  testing.

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I have the same laptop, I dont remember if it's C but it's the last one and I dont have slow speeds my CPU is always at full speed.

[athlonforce]

this beta seams ok only problem i cant run any directconnect client dc++

on it and since im operator on dc since 3 years

i guess i cant continue to test this beta

if i cant find info on this but others it runs nice for a beta os :)

[Hankyone]

i can confirm there is no red screen of death, only blue

stupid sata, need to find an IDE drive now :hmmm:

[Poof]

Now, what's needed is... LDDM drivers for the GeForce 6600 series cards...

GAH!

[GeeZuZz]

I've seen tons of screenshots so far.? But what I haven't seen is screenshots of two things I'm curious about:

- The Logon Screen

- The Open/Save file dialog

Could someone be kind enough to provide screenshots of these?

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I dont think its possible to take screenshot of the logon screen. I have however captured it right after i typed password and hit enter. It looks like the picture below, just with the win xp style user list. For your convenience I also show the save dialog, and as a bonus you can see an error message too :fun::

Question: Does anyone know why it doesnt work to use SERVERNAME - i have to use IP when connecting to other PCs... \\server\ does not work, \\10.0.0.1\ works... :unsure::

Also, isnt it possible to map a network drive to a drive letter? It only adds a shortcut to the full path?

Edited July 29, 2005 by GeeZuZz

[Code.Red]

:drool: All this talk and these screenshots are making me want it more... :pinch: :p

[frastodd]

I don't know if anyone mentioned this yet but ATI already has beta releases of Vista compatible drivers. I don't know how long those have been up but wow that's some quick work by ATI.

Actually, if someone has tried them...how do you install this? It's just a bunch of .dll and .sys files.

EDIT: Nevermind. Instructions are on the ATI site. Should've checked first. :whistle:

Edited July 29, 2005 by frastodd

[Dazog]

If you dont know, I wouldn't suggest testing the OS then

Its a basic thing you should know.

I dunno about who ms let into the beta this time around?

[frastodd]

{sigh} Everyone thinks they are a genius. They sometimes forget when they didn't know anything and had use helpful forums to find out the answers.

Thank you for your contribution.