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myothercarisabackpack · Joined: 18 Mar 2008

Hi Everyone,

I bought a new HP laptop in America with Vista installed on it. I hate the software and want XP installed on it. Does anyone know of a company in the Seoul metropolitan area that will do this for me? If you could let me know, I would be extremely grateful.

Thanks,

Bryan

blackjack · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Location: anyang

I know this doesn't answer your question but what I suggest would be to turn of the UAC (user account control that thing that pops up when ever you install or change a program) and the auto indexing. Once these are turn off you might find that you don't hate it (I am guessing this is what you don't like).

If it is not this then what do you hate about it?

myothercarisabackpack · Joined: 18 Mar 2008

Hi,

That's a GREAT tip and that's definitely something I hate about Vista. I also hate the fact that it runs programs slowly and it doesn't support my external hard drive. And for whatever reason, my old XP software/modem did a much better job at connecting and staying on wireless web connections.

Your suggestion is a start in the right direction and I definitely appreciate it. Thank you!

-Bryan

blackjack · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Location: anyang

red_devil · Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Location: Korea

Don't worry, get the RC for Windows 7 and wait until it comes out and upgrade then. Windows 7 is a definite improvement, i think the only worthy upgrade since XP.

ddeubel · Joined: 20 Jul 2005

Make sure you have at least 2Gbs of ram to run Vista. Otherwise, expect sloth, slowness, lag.

I hate vista simply because it isn't intuitive or easy for searching for files. It really takes you to all sorts of different places to get your files...ugh... plus, plus , so much else.

but they overthought it. A VERY big problem when taking any test and developing anything new. I'm trashing mine , on my laptop, when I get home. I hope you still can get the beta version or developmental version of windows 7.

cheers,

DD
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kprrok · Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Location: KC

This is what I don't get...why do people have problems with the search feature? Don't you know where you put your files? If not, isn't that your problem for being stupid? I have all of my folders clearly marked and organized, I've NEVER used the search function in reality, except to show someone that I knew how to use it.

sketcha · Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Location: Seoul, South Korea

a co-worker had a similar problem, bought a laptop (from E-Mart) with vista installed, problem was it was Korean vista - wanted to change it to an English operating system

went back to E-Mart to ask if they could change it to an English Window XP,

wasnt at the store, no idea what he said or if they understood, but he came back pretty much with the same thing

at work we tried formatting the computer, no luck ... tried to install XP, no luck

it seems you need a vista cd to format the vista operating system ... of course the cd wasnt provided when he purchased the laptop

so ... from that experience, my guess is that you need the vista cd to format/clear vista on the laptop ... then start anew with XP

ddeubel · Joined: 20 Jul 2005

blackjack · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Location: anyang

eamo · Joined: 08 Mar 2003 Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.

Just to chime in that I'm another happy Vista user (over two years now) and have never had any problem with files/folders or using the search function.

I just think some people thought the way XP did everything is the way everything should be done. Any other way is wrong. Operating system conservatives. They don't like change.

I'm looking forward to upgrading to W7. I'm always happy to try out whatever is new. I had no qualms about ditching XP for Vista.....and I'll not hesitate to move on to W7.

Time marches on!!

myothercarisabackpack · Joined: 18 Mar 2008

Thank you all for your input and for sharing your experiences with me. It looks like I'm going to have to suck it up and deal with Vista. If by chance someone knows of a company that can help me downgrade, the specs of my computer are as follows:

- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
- Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T6400 (2.0GHz)
- FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
- Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
- 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Brightview Display (1366x768)
- LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
- Webcam Only
- Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
- 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Thanks again for all your advice.

Best regards,

Bryan

Demophobe · Joined: 17 May 2004

Search?!

I have a memory and my computer is very organized.

pkang0202 · Joined: 09 Mar 2007

RC1 for Windows 7 free keys will be available until August 20th. Better hurry now to download. The keys will be good until June 2010.

ed · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

my wife bought a laptop from e-mart with korean vista installed.

after she took it home I googled downgrade to xp.

I had to torrent an xp OS then slipstream in the laptop driver then burn that to disc.

then I popped it into the laptop and wiped vista and loaded xp.