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22nd October 2007, 16:26
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Few issues with vista....
So i have decided to setup a duel boot with XP pro and Vista Ultimate.....
When i load VISTA it seems to constantly access the HDD making a right racket for about 10mins..... nothing dodgy seems to be running in the task manager... odd.
Also i get a totally different choice of resolutions with vista to that of XP. On XP i am running 1440 x 700and something
Vista is running at 1440 x 900 .... it doesnt have the option for the resolution xp uses.
Its is sharp on the graphics il give you that but it runs at 70hz refresh aswell on xp but only 60 on vista.... any ideas as to why? Display drivers upto date and monitor driver is installed. Its on a LG 19" Widescreen monitor. 
Just got vista to do abit of experimenting on and seeing what it runs like untill bugs are sorted out.
CHEERS!
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22nd October 2007, 17:20
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How about using Virtual PC? download it from microsoft then you can download Vista in a vhd file and run it on the Virtual pc, XP will boot as normal then a console appears and you can choose to run Vista, and set it so that is has access to com ports, hard disk and what ever you like. Might be worth a try.
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22nd October 2007, 17:25
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Virtual PC ftw.
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22nd October 2007, 17:33
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resolution is ok .... its just this dodgy HDD loading thats annoying me.... constantly accessing the HDD even when idle grr.... cant be arsed with virtual pc whatever that is lol
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22nd October 2007, 18:13
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It is good though, not sure about the resolution.
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22nd October 2007, 18:47
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Constant HDD access with Vista is usually due to file indexing.
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22nd October 2007, 19:10
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Constant HDD access with Vista is usually due to file indexing.
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Amd is there a way i can stop / calm this?
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23rd October 2007, 05:51
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23rd October 2007, 09:09
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Thanks Ste_1 il give that a go later when im at home. It seemed to calm down a little last night.
By disabling that is it going to disable any useful features of vista?
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23rd October 2007, 13:20
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Vista is cack! wait 1 more year and it will be better than xp probs! always the same microsofts smart marketing skills involved!
Install xp pro or home update it all stick with that then 6months downt he line instal vista again! you'l just get issues and problems as u go along because microsoft havent got round to fixing it all. like usual wait for customer response!
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23rd October 2007, 13:56
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hense the duel boot mate, im experimenting with vista so i have duel booted it with XP PRO 
Just using vista for experimentation with games and apps / drivers etc. Best to keep it upto date so that when we use it a work il be upto speed with it
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23rd October 2007, 14:29
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TBH vista is fine for day to day stuff eg,surfing the net, downloading, games, work stuff.
Dont know what the fuss is about really, everyting works fine on my vista
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23rd October 2007, 23:23
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Top work doesn't seem to be seeking the HDD every 5 seconds now!
All in all i like vista, Just a few bit that need sorting. like the very annoying permissions / security center warning messages
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24th October 2007, 00:00
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utorrent eh leckie?
Not downloading stuff illegally i hope  
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