Microsoft Vista

SoWal Insider

Mar 27, '08 · 10:23 PM1,607

I just got a new desktop computer for business applications. I had heard mixed reactions about Vista, so when I ordered the computers I wanted XP but the seller told me that MS would be discontinuing updates of XP next June.
So, I started setting the computer and I was so excited, yeah, a big screen cause I am going blind, a big bass boombox thing almost as large as my computer with wee little speakers, and can be heard down the street, because I am going deaf too, a pretty screen pops up with this beautiful circulating photos.
I'm in heaven.

Then..........Windows Defender.

I need to know how to kill this thing. As I was installing programs, constant pop ups. Was I allowed to install the program? Duh, the Windows Defender is stupid because I just delivered the baby. Installed another program that froze up and I had to turn the computer off. Turned it back on and the Windows Defender said that some start programs were blocked. Maybe because I haven't hooked it up to the internet yet?

I haven't had the time yet to mess with it all yet, but I think I may have to buy a cape and kill it. :angry:

Edited Mar 27, '08 · 10:26 PM

Replies

SoWal Expert

Mar 28, '08 · 12:53 AM#27

A system impervious to electronic hacks.

Beach Lover

Mar 28, '08 · 7:08 AM#28

I HATE Vista.

Hate.

Hate.

HATE.

:angry:

I'm sure the Mac folks are laughing all the way to the bank -- Microsoft has done a better job than they ever could at turning PC customers in Mac's direction.

Beach Fanatic

Mar 28, '08 · 9:23 AM#29

Vista is a major pain in the arse. BIG learning curve which I am not in the mood, or have time, to tackle. :breakcomp:

And MY GOD have you seen the new version of Word?? :blink:

Beach Lover

Mar 28, '08 · 9:33 AM#30

I have Vista on my computer and generally have no real issues with the OS itself. The new Word is insane only in that there are so many friggin tabs but once you figure it out, the reference tab is a GODSEND when writing papers. The only real problem I have with Vista is that it needs so much memory for the OS itself, it's using up all my memory. Now my computer is sloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow.
It was faster when I had XP and a virus. Not to mention my computer's like six years old at this point.

I would kill to get a Mac, though. I wanted to see if my parents would get me one for Christmas but I got a car for my birthday last year and I didn't want to be like "Thanks for the car, can you buy me a $1200 laptop now?" That is the only bad thing I can say for Macs, they're more expensive but they're well worth the money.

Beach Fanatic

Mar 28, '08 · 10:15 AM#31

Dear, we could be the caped crusaders. Let's kill it.
Did they give you a choice of operating systems? Maybe you can take it back and have it changed to XP?

I'm in!

They didn't give me a choice. I was looking into changing it to XP, because that's what I'm used to... Unfortunately, there's a whole bunch of stuff they were telling me to do that I didn't understand, so I figured I'd be better off just getting used to VIsta.

I can navigate my way around a website, and do all sorts of little shortcuts, but once someone starts talking about "maximum internal hard drive capability" or whatever it was, and using all sorts of cyberwords, I'm lost. :blink:

Edited Mar 28, '08 · 10:16 AM

SoWal InsiderAuthor

Mar 28, '08 · 10:27 AM#32

I'm in!

They didn't give me a choice. I was looking into changing it to XP, because that's what I'm used to... Unfortunately, there's a whole bunch of stuff they were telling me to do that I didn't understand, so I figured I'd be better off just getting used to VIsta.

I can navigate my way around a website, and do all sorts of little shortcuts, but once someone starts talking about "maximum internal hard drive capability" or whatever it was, and using all sorts of cyberwords, I'm lost.

Druthers. :shock: If you're having difficulties, I am in big truuuuble.
I'm on my laptop still and looking for the courage to turn the new computer on. Back me up, I am going in. :floor:

Beach Fanatic

Mar 28, '08 · 11:09 AM#33

Everyone I know who gets Vista hates it.

Vista is built on the mac platform.

Advice-

1) F disk drive
2) load XP
3) keep XP
4) enjoy

;-)

Beach Fanatic

Mar 28, '08 · 12:51 PM#34

I just got a new desktop computer for business applications. I had heard mixed reactions about Vista, so when I ordered the computers I wanted XP but the seller told me that MS would be discontinuing updates of XP next June.
So, I started setting the computer and I was so excited, yeah, a big screen cause I am going blind, a big bass boombox thing almost as large as my computer with wee little speakers, and can be heard down the street, because I am going deaf too, a pretty screen pops up with this beautiful circulating photos.
I'm in heaven.

Then..........Windows Defender.
I need to know how to kill this thing. As I was installing programs, constant pop ups. Was I allowed to install the program? Duh, the Windows Defender is stupid because I just delivered the baby. Installed another program that froze up and I had to turn the computer off. Turned it back on and the Windows Defender said that some start programs were blocked. Maybe because I haven't hooked it up to the internet yet?

I haven't had the time yet to mess with it all yet, but I think I may have to buy a cape and kill it. :angry:

1. Yes, Vista would rather you were on the net, but that will not stop you from doing what you need to do.

2. To "kill" defender:
Open Control Panel.
Select Classic View.
Select Windows Defender.
Select Tools.
Select Options.

At the very bottom, under Administrator Options, uncheck "Use Window Defender".

You will get several nag boxes which will warn you of impending doom, then Windows Defender will be disabled.

Now, I DO recommend that you turn it back on (same process, in reverse) when you are done installing your software.

I have not had any major problems with Vista - I leave Defender to do it's thing, and that way I can stop every little program from installing useless updates every time I start up the browser.

Beach Fanatic

Mar 28, '08 · 1:40 PM#35

My moms Mac has been sitting quietly, untouched since I bought her the pc. I thought about asking her to let me take it to my house to get it out of her way.

You can drop it off at my place. I'll bet I can get it to run well. :cool:

Beach Fanatic

Mar 28, '08 · 1:49 PM#36

I understand where you are going with your argument, but you are speaking of viruses, or at least that is the angle I'm getting from it.

Macs are harder to hack due to the underlying OS which is Unix.

Windows uses a database driven OS that is horribly prone to viruses and even basic hacks such as macros.

Go ahead and search for hacking a mac on google, it's either a contest that took hackers days to win or just cute ways to customize your mac book. I've worked for large companies that were victims of browserless (not related to an internet browser such as I.E. or Firefox) viruses. Every PC in the building would go down, but the Mac users were happily (not really they still had to work while we sat around) continuing to work as their OS's were unaffected.

Mac OS has been based on UNIX since around 2001. I have been using them since OS 1 in 1986. I actually still have that system floppy disc. (single sided!) I have owned 10 since then. Out of all those, I only had one problem and it was a hardware issue. They are worth the extra price for piece of mind. I have to use a PC laptop for work. I attatch an Apple mouse to it to feel a little like home. You know you can run Windows on macs now. The joke is always if you want a good PC, get a Mac. :floor:

Beach Fanatic

Mar 28, '08 · 1:51 PM#37

Advice-

1) F disk drive
2) load XP
3) keep XP
4) enjoy

;-)

To add to the list:

5) Beat with hammer out of frustration
6) Go to Apple Store
7) Enjoy!

:funn:

SoWal InsiderAuthor

Mar 28, '08 · 2:14 PM#38

You will get several nag boxes which will warn you of impending doom, then Windows Defender will be disabled.

Thanks for the advice. :wave:

Beach Fanatic

Mar 28, '08 · 2:46 PM#39

Thanks for the advice.

Hope it works!!

(and now I've outed myself as an ubergeek......)

Beach Fanatic

Mar 28, '08 · 3:13 PM#40

AMEN
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This post is having a negative impact on my Microsoft holdings.

SWGB

Mar 28, '08 · 6:07 PM#41

This post is having a negative impact on my Microsoft holdings.

Now's a good time to buy!

Beach Comber

Mar 28, '08 · 9:20 PM#42

You will get several nag boxes which will warn you of impending doom

Since we love "bleeding edge" technology, we moved completely to Vista - and so Mermaid keeps on hearing my "I hate Bill Gates" rants. I did get rid of the annoying nags by running tweak-uac choosing quiet mode. Try it and you'll enjoy Vista a little bit more.

http://www.tweak-uac.com/download/

SoWal InsiderAuthor

Mar 28, '08 · 10:05 PM#43

And MY GOD have you seen the new version of Word??

No not yet. Now I know why I was told to just load Word 2003.

Since we love "bleeding edge" technology, we moved completely to Vista - and so Mermaid keeps on hearing my "I hate Bill Gates" rants. I did get rid of the annoying nags by running tweak-uac choosing quiet mode. Try it and you'll enjoy Vista a little bit more.

http://www.tweak-uac.com/download/