I've been one of the unfortunates who has had a lot of problems with Vista
(Home Premium version). Windows 7 won't be out till October, but I need a
new computer now. What is the general opinion about Vista Business? Any
good, or is it similarly plagued by problems?

Thanks for your input.

"Josh Reece" wrote in message
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I've been one of the unfortunates who has had a lot of problems with Vista
(Home Premium version). Windows 7 won't be out till October, but I need a
new computer now. What is the general opinion about Vista Business? Any
good, or is it similarly plagued by problems?

Thanks for your input.



Very many people have NOT had any problems with either Vista HP or any other
version.
Presumably you upgraded an existing machine to Vista which is why you have
"problems"?
Have you sought solutions here?
If you buy a new computer with Vista pre-installed then you should NOT have
any problems whatever version you buy.
Home Premium is not inherently any worse or better than any other version of
Vista...

On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:30:51 +0100, "Josh Reece"
wrote:

I've been one of the unfortunates who has had a lot of problems with Vista
(Home Premium version). Windows 7 won't be out till October, but I need a
new computer now. What is the general opinion about Vista Business? Any
good, or is it similarly plagued by problems?


Two points, and a question.

1. Although *you* call it "plagued by problems," not all of us do. I
have had no problems with Vista on two machines here, nor on the
computers of several others I've installed it on. If you are having
problems, it's highly likely that your problems are caused by things
other than Vista--for example, malware infection.

2. Vista Home Premium and Vista Business are identical except that
Business has extra features. Changing to Business will not eliminate
any problems.

Q. Why do you think you need a new computer? You shouldn't replace a
computer just because you think the operating system is causing you
problems.

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Hi, Josh.

The comments by Gordon and Ken are right on!

If you "had a lot of problem with Vista", then perhaps your computer was not
a good platform for Vista in the first place. In that case, yes, a new
computer would probably be a good idea. But we can't say that with any
confidence because you didn't tell us anything about your hardware.

Just be sure your new computer has adequate "horsepower" (by today's
standards) and you should get great performance with any version of Vista or
Win7. Most vendors include a voucher for a free upgrade to Win7 with any
computer bought between now and October 22. Don't skimp on memory or hard
disk space!

RC
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R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX

Microsoft Windows MVP
Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8064.0206) in Win7 Ultimate x64 RC 7100

"Josh Reece" wrote in message
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I've been one of the unfortunates who has had a lot of problems with Vista
(Home Premium version). Windows 7 won't be out till October, but I need a
new computer now. What is the general opinion about Vista Business? Any
good, or is it similarly plagued by problems?

Thanks for your input.

"Gordon" wrote in message
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"Josh Reece" wrote in message
...
I've been one of the unfortunates who has had a lot of problems with
Vista (Home Premium version). Windows 7 won't be out till October, but I
need a new computer now. What is the general opinion about Vista
Business? Any good, or is it similarly plagued by problems?

Thanks for your input.



Very many people have NOT had any problems with either Vista HP or any
other version.

You do realize that this statement is fully compatible with mine, don't you?
(Although, admittedly, capitalizing "not" is suggestive of a denial.)
However, I have spoken to shop assistants in two branches of PC World who
acknowledge that they have had more clients experiencing difficulties with
Vista than they used to have with NT or 95.

As to the precise definition of "many", I don't know.


Presumably you upgraded an existing machine to Vista which is why you have
"problems"?


No.


Have you sought solutions here?


No. My main problem is that the system is extremely slow. I have to restart
quite frequently, otherwise the slowdown becomes excessive.


If you buy a new computer with Vista pre-installed then you should NOT
have any problems whatever version you buy.


Well, I did buy the computer with Vista pre-installed, and I did have
problems.

Josh

"Ken Blake, MVP" wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:30:51 +0100, "Josh Reece"
wrote:

I've been one of the unfortunates who has had a lot of problems with
Vista
(Home Premium version). Windows 7 won't be out till October, but I need a
new computer now. What is the general opinion about Vista Business? Any
good, or is it similarly plagued by problems?


Two points, and a question.

1. Although *you* call it "plagued by problems," not all of us do. I
have had no problems with Vista on two machines here, nor on the
computers of several others I've installed it on.


I'm glad for you.


If you are having
problems, it's highly likely that your problems are caused by things
other than Vista--for example, malware infection.


I have a good antivirus program (Panda), and I do frequent scans.



2. Vista Home Premium and Vista Business are identical except that
Business has extra features. Changing to Business will not eliminate
any problems.

Q. Why do you think you need a new computer? You shouldn't replace a
computer just because you think the operating system is causing you
problems.


I need a new computer because I want a laptop with an extended keyboard.

Josh



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"Josh Reece" wrote in message
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Well, I did buy the computer with Vista pre-installed, and I did have
problems.


Then you either bought an under-spec machine or you have malware or you have
incompatible hardware.

"Josh Reece" wrote in message
...

I have a good antivirus program (Panda), and I do frequent scans.


Viruses are NOT the same as malware. Do you have any anti-malware
applications?

On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:04:02 +0100, "Josh Reece"
wrote:


"Ken Blake, MVP" wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:30:51 +0100, "Josh Reece"
wrote:

I've been one of the unfortunates who has had a lot of problems with
Vista
(Home Premium version). Windows 7 won't be out till October, but I need a
new computer now. What is the general opinion about Vista Business? Any
good, or is it similarly plagued by problems?


Two points, and a question.

1. Although *you* call it "plagued by problems," not all of us do. I
have had no problems with Vista on two machines here, nor on the
computers of several others I've installed it on.


I'm glad for you.


If you are having
problems, it's highly likely that your problems are caused by things
other than Vista--for example, malware infection.


I have a good antivirus program (Panda), and I do frequent scans.


An anti-virus program, but no anti-spyware programs? Viruses are only
*one* kind of malware; spyware is another kind (and a very common kind
these days). If you have no anti-spyware software, my guess that you
are infected with malware is greatly strengthened.


2. Vista Home Premium and Vista Business are identical except that
Business has extra features. Changing to Business will not eliminate
any problems.

Q. Why do you think you need a new computer? You shouldn't replace a
computer just because you think the operating system is causing you
problems.


I need a new computer because I want a laptop with an extended keyboard.


OK, but let me point out that your original post made it sound like
you wanted a new computer because of the problems you were having with
the existing one.

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"Ken Blake, MVP" wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:04:02 +0100, "Josh Reece"
wrote:


"Ken Blake, MVP" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:30:51 +0100, "Josh Reece"
wrote:

I've been one of the unfortunates who has had a lot of problems with
Vista
(Home Premium version). Windows 7 won't be out till October, but I
need a
new computer now. What is the general opinion about Vista Business?
Any
good, or is it similarly plagued by problems?


Two points, and a question.

1. Although *you* call it "plagued by problems," not all of us do. I
have had no problems with Vista on two machines here, nor on the
computers of several others I've installed it on.


I'm glad for you.


If you are having
problems, it's highly likely that your problems are caused by things
other than Vista--for example, malware infection.


I have a good antivirus program (Panda), and I do frequent scans.


An anti-virus program, but no anti-spyware programs? Viruses are only
*one* kind of malware; spyware is another kind (and a very common kind
these days). If you have no anti-spyware software, my guess that you
are infected with malware is greatly strengthened.


2. Vista Home Premium and Vista Business are identical except that
Business has extra features. Changing to Business will not eliminate
any problems.

Q. Why do you think you need a new computer? You shouldn't replace a
computer just because you think the operating system is causing you
problems.


I need a new computer because I want a laptop with an extended keyboard.


OK, but let me point out that your original post made it sound like
you wanted a new computer because of the problems you were having with
the existing one.


Well, it was another factor.

However, since my earlier posts things have got a lot worse.

I took the malware point seriously. I downloaded Spyware Doctor from PC
Tools because they have a good rep. The first scan turned up 200+
infections, including an alarming Application.007_Keylogger, with a High
threat rating. However, when I then bought the product in order to eliminate
the dangers, the programme re-ran itself somehow, and the keylogger didn't
show up afterwards. After eliminating all the infections, I rebooted, ran
Vista Mail, and got a BSD.

I then tried to restore all the files in quarantine, only to find the
quarantine hold was empty.

I then used System Restore to restore to an earlier point. I got the
message:

System Restore did not complete successfully. Your computer's system files
and settings were not changed.
Details: An unspecified error occurred during the System Restore.

I tried a different restore point, and got the same message.

Actually, I had this problem some months back - round about the time when my
system really slowed drastically. After trying all the available restore
points, I deleted the lot in the hope that this would rectify the problem. I
now suspect there's a connection between the inability to restore earlier
setups and the slowness.

Any suggestions?

Josh



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