Windows Vista Public Beta Available [Merged]

Quincy_3

Poppycat wrote:

Thanks thats what I will do Quincy. I was only testing it anyhow so no real loss although it would have been nice to actually find some use even if it was to surf net.

I stick with XP and when I will upgrade soon hopefully the new hardware will run better on Vista.

Just now the confusing time, what to get, or shall I wait until the new Intels come out in July.

It will be a home built pc btw

Just wish they could release a Live CD like Linux, now that should ofcourse be how Betas work anyway in my opinion. :beer:

sco0ter

Quincy wrote:

Just wish they could release a Live CD like Linux, now that should ofcourse be how Betas work anyway in my opinion. :beer:

Thats a great Idea. That would let people see it before actually having to install it and see what work would be needed to get thier computer up and running.

Poppycat

Are yes like the Knoppix linux which was quite good

Quincy_3

sco0ter wrote:

Thats a great Idea. That would let people see it before actually having to install it and see what work would be needed to get thier computer up and running.

I forgot I typed that, I think that would be so much easier.

computerwoman

sco0ter wrote:

Computerwoman....
When installing the WG111T go to the netgear site and download the newest drivers. Install them including the utility (you cant do it any other way).follow the instuctions and plug in the adapter (it wont connect). reboot. when comp restarts take out adapter and uninstall the utility and drivers from control panel and then reboot again. When comp starts again just insert the Adapter and let windows install it automatically. This will then install the drivers without the utility and Vista will manage the connection and all should be OK
scooter I've been on the netgear website and can't find any drivers for vista, router is DG834G with a WG111 can you send me a link so I can get them thanks for all your help T:j

sco0ter

computerwoman wrote:

scooter I've been on the netgear website and can't find any drivers for vista, router is DG834G with a WG111 can you send me a link so I can get them thanks for all your help T:j

There are no Vista Drivers. Its the latest XP drivers you want

computerwoman

:j Hi scooter, I found the drivers that you were on about and the router one worked but the wg111v2 did'nt but i'm not really all that bothered as my son is on it and does'nt want vista as he's an online gamer, so am putting it back on my pc downstairs, it should work fine this time around, thanks for your help T

sco0ter

Windows Vista Beta 2 public preview now closed

computerwoman

Yes thank god, it's not often bill gates gives something away, and it was nice to get a preview, but after all the problems I've had with it I'll be waiting for the price to drop before I go buy it, T ps still got vista on this pc but it keeps going hay wire, so wont be long before I format.

PaulYates1983

:mad: I'm gutted, I really wanted to try Vista, but was a way from home for a while and then the program closed. If there is anyone on the board who has given up with it but would let me use their product key I would be most obliged, I don't want to get an msdn subscription to try it out, (horrendously expensive!)