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sistersarah · Joined: 03 Jan 2004 Location: hiding out

My computer isn't actually here yet. I ordered it last night. The only thing I'm worried about is using Windows Vista, as I'm so used to XP, and I've heard so many mixed reviews about Vista. Have a lot of problems been ironed out with Vista by now?

I read somewhere that Vista has some anti-piracy detection stuff on it, and built-in firewalls. Will that affect my bittorrent downloading habit at all?

One more thing: I'll have to install some anit-virus software sometime. Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance for the feedback!

spliff · Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

If you want to upgrade the sound to a card, I recommend getting a HT Omega Claro Plus. Great card for a reasonable price. Wink

nobbyken · Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Location: Yongin ^^

Once you download all the available updates and new drivers, it should be OK. Once it's stable you can do a back-up over 4-5 DVDs.

The sound on our laptop was terrible at first. Had to use additional speakers.

Last week it stopped playing all sounds!
In DEVICE MANAGER, selected sounds then un-installed driver before updating driver.
Works like a charm now.

Something to keep in mind.
Even though you update the drivers, they still could be faulty/corrupt and not actually replaced.
Try the sound one manually, if you have a sound problem.

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

Don't worry. Vista is a breeze. It's just prettified XP with a couple more security functions.

I'd be willing to bet that hundreds of thousands of non-techie computer buyers around the world have recently bought a new computer, with Vista, and didn't even notice that the OS has changed.

dc'79 · Joined: 01 Jun 2008

As long as your computer meets the recommended requirements for Vista should be fine. Make sure you update (SP1) everything like already mentioned. Personally, I prefer XP.

As far as anti-virus goes, I would recommend AVG.

http://free.grisoft.com/

The free version is what I use and is widely regarded as one of the best anti-virus programs to get. It outperforms a lot of the ones you have to pay for.

hanguker · Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Location: Korea

yep, just be prepared to click A LOT more! Lots of security pop-ups now.

Demophobe · Joined: 17 May 2004

AVG is bloatware now. Version 8 is the end of that program...it's the new Norton. Avira is the go.

I use Vista, non-SP1 and have no problems. SP1 actually slows the system a touch.

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

sistersarah · Joined: 03 Jan 2004 Location: hiding out

Thanks for the tips guys. When my computer actually arrives, I'll be checking back here to try the things you suggested.

T-dot · Joined: 16 May 2004 Location: bundang

If you bought a Dell, there are instructions on the net about tweaking your machine for optimum performance. It basically improves performance and eliminates bloatware.

Demophobe · Joined: 17 May 2004

sistersarah · Joined: 03 Jan 2004 Location: hiding out

No, it's not a Dell, but a Korean brand called Jooyontech. The same brand as I'm using now actually. I was recommended this brand by a Samsung employee of all people and it's been extremely reliable. Not a problem in over three years.

What do you techies think of what I ordered? It's a whole package... 2G ram, 320 gig hard drive, I forget which graphics card but my husband says it's good.... I can't remember really. Plus a 22" wide screen monitor. That was 800,000 (80,000 a month).

Stormy · Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Location: Here & there

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

sistersarah · Joined: 03 Jan 2004 Location: hiding out

Thanx for all the advice when I asked about my new computer. It's up and running very smoothly. I even managed to get it to run in English thanks to another thread on this board.