New Install Vista Ultimate

**johnhoward** · 24-08-08, 01:23 PM

I decided to take Vista Ultimate for a spin the other day in my new machine but silly me didnt check what apps would run with it and surprise surprise none of my apps run on it so its back to xp pro for me , another happy Vista Customer.

Cheers

JH

**Sanity** · 24-08-08, 01:55 PM

You must have a lot of windows 98 apps or something

Apart from the initial startup bugs when I trialled it , it runs as good if not better than XP. I am happy enough that all my computers now run it. The only app I have seen it wouldnt run was an early version of V6 of Kaspersky Internet Security.

What are the names of these apps that wont run ? They must have crap support if they dont have Vista versions this long after its release.

**best4less** · 24-08-08, 02:07 PM

If you look hard enough you will find the updated versions of most of the programs you like, that will be compatible with Vista. If not there will be different programs around that will do the job you want.
Me I like vista, if you have enough memory

**Twoshots** · 24-08-08, 08:45 PM

You also have the option of running older apps in "Compatibility Mode"

**DND** · 24-08-08, 08:50 PM

That must be some pretty old apps he's trying to run. I have found anything that hasn't worked yet.

I just had a look in the "Operating Systems" section and there is no Vista problems its full of XP probems lol

**Twoshots** · 24-08-08, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DND

That must be some pretty old apps he's trying to run. I have found anything that hasn't worked yet.

I just had a look in the "Operating Systems" section and there is no Vista problems its full of XP probems lol

Yeh me to, I haven't had a drama yet all works great.
Only thing i have had probs with is updating the roms on my phone, had to use Xp to do that.

Some people drag their heels a bit longer then others when it comes time to update hardware and software.

**best4less** · 24-08-08, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twoshots

Only thing i have had probs with is updating the roms on my phone, had to use Xp to do that.

Tell me about it, what a mission to get the JasJam going with Vista LOL

**therufus** · 24-08-08, 11:30 PM

Only 1 problem I have with Vista, it doesn't have drivers for my steering wheel. Doesn't bother me, I have Vista, XP and Ubuntu on the same PC.

Happy days!

**Twoshots** · 24-08-08, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by therufus

Only 1 problem I have with Vista, it doesn't have drivers for my steering wheel. Doesn't bother me, I have Vista, XP and Ubuntu on the same PC.

Happy days!

What car you driving,Ya know vista doesn't support holden....lol

**DND** · 25-08-08, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twoshots

What car you driving,Ya know vista doesn't support holden....lol

No Its ford it dozn't support

**Woodstock** · 25-08-08, 06:54 AM

LOL yer ya must run some really old appz ... vista is fine once ya updated to working versions of appz ya trying to get running ..

**seacod** · 09-09-08, 12:56 PM

I installed vista unltimate on my machine last week. I was pretty resistant too, but having done it am enjoying the much faster boot, faster app switching and is easier on the eyes.

Only having trouble with the sql server... and the blue screens!

24-08-08, 01:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
johnhoward Junior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 28 Spent time on board: 9:44:38	New Install Vista Ultimate I decided to take Vista Ultimate for a spin the other day in my new machine but silly me didnt check what apps would run with it and surprise surprise none of my apps run on it so its back to xp pro for me , another happy Vista Customer. Cheers JH

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best4less I'am Not a Bloody Joke iTrader: (8) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,515 Spent time on board: 1 Month, 3 Weeks, 2 Days and 1:03:40	If you look hard enough you will find the updated versions of most of the programs you like, that will be compatible with Vista. If not there will be different programs around that will do the job you want. Me I like vista, if you have enough memory __________________ Please wipe your feet before walking all over me

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Twoshots Premium Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the Wood Posts: 415 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 2 Days and 18:49:10	You also have the option of running older apps in "Compatibility Mode" __________________ Old Dog, No Flies

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Woodstock Senior Member iTrader: (13) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mt Gambier Posts: 678 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 2 Days and 4:24:49	LOL yer ya must run some really old appz ... vista is fine once ya updated to working versions of appz ya trying to get running .. __________________ Trust thyself only, and another shall not betray thee.

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Sanity Super Moderator iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 2,821	You must have a lot of windows 98 apps or something Apart from the initial startup bugs when I trialled it , it runs as good if not better than XP. I am happy enough that all my computers now run it. The only app I have seen it wouldnt run was an early version of V6 of Kaspersky Internet Security. What are the names of these apps that wont run ? They must have crap support if they dont have Vista versions this long after its release.

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DND Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 350 Spent time on board: 2 Days and 14:59:37	That must be some pretty old apps he's trying to run. I have found anything that hasn't worked yet. I just had a look in the "Operating Systems" section and there is no Vista problems its full of XP probems lol

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therufus Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cranebrook, NSW Posts: 100 Spent time on board: 16:45:02	Only 1 problem I have with Vista, it doesn't have drivers for my steering wheel. Doesn't bother me, I have Vista, XP and Ubuntu on the same PC. Happy days!

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seacod Junior Member iTrader: (2) Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 27 Spent time on board: 14:41:02	I installed vista unltimate on my machine last week. I was pretty resistant too, but having done it am enjoying the much faster boot, faster app switching and is easier on the eyes. Only having trouble with the sql server... and the blue screens!

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