Vista Ultimate features missing

suecoo66 · 06-26-2008, 01:40 PM

I've just done a clean install on an Acer 7520 laptop with a Dell OEM version of Vista Ultimate, was previously running Vista Home Premium.
My sister has it installed on her Dell so I know it works but the problem I've got is it looks more like Vista Basic.
I think alot of the drivers are missing. I've tried going to the Acer website but its not obvious which ones I need and some that I've downloaded dont solve the problem.
I tried to download the graphics card driver directly from NVIDIA but that hasn't solved the problem either.
When I go into the Device Manager I seem to be missing drivers for:
Human Interface Devices
Imagingin Devices
Monitor
PCMCIA Adaptors
Also the buttons for bluetooth,email,web and the volume wheel do not work.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
My IT knowledge isn't brilliant so would appreciate advice in easy to understand language please!

**Placehold** · 06-26-2008, 02:28 PM

Hello suecoo66

Welcome to TSF

Make sure that you have the extra components enabled

1. Select Start, Control Panel and then Uninstall A Program

2. On the left hand side of the screen select Turn Windows Features On Or Off

3. Select as many features as you want, some may require a restart

Regards

Craig

**jcgriff2** · 06-26-2008, 02:29 PM

OEM versions of Vista are licensed for the computer on which they came. You cannot use your sister's Dell OEM ista Ultimate on your Acer laptop. The best thing to do now is to re-format and re-install Vista Home Premium onto your Acer laptop.

Good Luck to you.

Regards. . .

jcgriff2

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suecoo66 · 06-29-2008, 04:59 AM

Thanks for your replies, unfortunately Acer do not provide a Vista Disc with their laptops so I can't reinstall Vista Home Premium.
I've had already tried turning on windows features in the programmes section but can't see anything that relates to the features I want to turn on.

**Placehold** · 06-29-2008, 05:27 AM

Normally the features come under the checkbox Tablet PC Optional Components

Make sure this one is checked, then click Ok

It may take a couple of minutes to configure

Regards

Craig

suecoo66 · 07-02-2008, 12:18 PM

Just checked that and that box is ticked

06-26-2008, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
suecoo66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12 OS: VISTA HOME PREMIUM My System	Vista Ultimate features missing I've just done a clean install on an Acer 7520 laptop with a Dell OEM version of Vista Ultimate, was previously running Vista Home Premium. My sister has it installed on her Dell so I know it works but the problem I've got is it looks more like Vista Basic. I think alot of the drivers are missing. I've tried going to the Acer website but its not obvious which ones I need and some that I've downloaded dont solve the problem. I tried to download the graphics card driver directly from NVIDIA but that hasn't solved the problem either. When I go into the Device Manager I seem to be missing drivers for: Human Interface Devices Imagingin Devices Monitor PCMCIA Adaptors Also the buttons for bluetooth,email,web and the volume wheel do not work. Any advice greatly appreciated. My IT knowledge isn't brilliant so would appreciate advice in easy to understand language please!

06-26-2008, 02:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Placehold Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 847 OS: Vista home Premium My System	Re: Vista Ultimate features missing Hello suecoo66 Welcome to TSF Make sure that you have the extra components enabled 1. Select Start, Control Panel and then Uninstall A Program 2. On the left hand side of the screen select Turn Windows Features On Or Off 3. Select as many features as you want, some may require a restart Regards Craig __________________

06-26-2008, 02:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 6,028 OS: Vista SP2b, XP SP3 My System	Re: Vista Ultimate features missing OEM versions of Vista are licensed for the computer on which they came. You cannot use your sister's Dell OEM ista Ultimate on your Acer laptop. The best thing to do now is to re-format and re-install Vista Home Premium onto your Acer laptop. Good Luck to you. Regards. . . jcgriff2 . __________________ SysInternals Suite • BSOD Bugchecks • Media Fire • Belarc Advisor • MS TechNet • MS NTDE/CPR MSDN Err Cds • Everest Hm • CCleaner • Memtest86+ • TreeSize Pro Trial • MS Help & Support Live SysInternals • Auslogics Defrag • McAfee RT • Norton RT • Kaspersky RT • MS One Care RT• AVG8 • ESET NOD32 Trial If you were expecting a reply from me and it has been > 36 hours, please send me a PM with a link to your thread.

06-29-2008, 04:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
suecoo66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12 OS: VISTA HOME PREMIUM My System	Re: Vista Ultimate features missing Thanks for your replies, unfortunately Acer do not provide a Vista Disc with their laptops so I can't reinstall Vista Home Premium. I've had already tried turning on windows features in the programmes section but can't see anything that relates to the features I want to turn on.

06-29-2008, 05:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Placehold Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 847 OS: Vista home Premium My System	Re: Vista Ultimate features missing Normally the features come under the checkbox Tablet PC Optional Components Make sure this one is checked, then click Ok It may take a couple of minutes to configure Regards Craig __________________

07-02-2008, 12:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
suecoo66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12 OS: VISTA HOME PREMIUM My System	Re: Vista Ultimate features missing Just checked that and that box is ticked