What's your Vista Score? - Page 4

BoT · 01-25-2009, 12:18 PM

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derek_jones_36 · 01-25-2009, 12:27 PM

Nice Score.

**jenae** · 01-28-2009, 04:54 AM

Hi, it really is pathetic when YOU just have to have the biggest:-

**asidman** · 01-28-2009, 05:00 AM

That makes absolutely no sense...first off...it would be 2.2...and 5.9 is the highest possible...Someone enjoyed Photoshop

**jenae** · 01-28-2009, 05:28 AM

Hi, no not photoshop straight from Vista's registry I can make it 12 if you really want to show off. The point... this is a kids toy and we should not take it too seriously (a bit like Vista actually).

**asidman** · 01-28-2009, 06:43 AM

Ye lets hope that Windows 7 turns out to be the next XP...vista kinda turned into a ME in comparison. From the playing around i've done in the 7 Beta, it looks promising...You can hardly tell the diff re: looks initially but by playin a bit, you start to appreciate it...most surprising is the fact that it has less compatibility issues that Vista has. Kinda sad that Vista flopped, but maybe 7 can bring back a bit of confidence.

Vab10 · 01-28-2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asidman

Ye lets hope that Windows 7 turns out to be the next XP...vista kinda turned into a ME in comparison. From the playing around i've done in the 7 Beta, it looks promising...You can hardly tell the diff re: looks initially but by playin a bit, you start to appreciate it...most surprising is the fact that it has less compatibility issues that Vista has. Kinda sad that Vista flopped, but maybe 7 can bring back a bit of confidence.

I think it will be good. I mean looking at MS past record it seems that their recent good OS's happen for every other.

98SE = Good
ME = S**t
XP = Good
Vista = S**t
7 = Good

Yeah I know I know what about 2000, it was so close to ME so who cares hahha.

**asidman** · 01-28-2009, 10:16 AM

2000 was enterprise anyway

**Jtsou** · 01-28-2009, 12:11 PM

What is different in windows 7? which is more "modern"? vista of win7?

AbnormalCreatio · 01-28-2009, 04:48 PM

ive got a 5.3. dont know how to take a screen shot haha

5.6
5.9
5.9
5.9
5.3

those are my scores in order

**Jtsou** · 01-29-2009, 12:10 PM

Not bad at all. Whats your specs?

DonaldG · 01-29-2009, 01:35 PM

5.9

My specs as per 'My System' (Now watercooled)

**Jtsou** · 01-29-2009, 01:55 PM

Nice score Donald.

**asidman** · 01-29-2009, 02:39 PM

Jtsou: if u had to look at 7, you would have to look twice to realise its not vista (even the install process is the same style). But once u start playing with the new toys...media player 12, ie8, etc, then u start realising the difference.
Obviously getting drivers is a bit of an issue, but i got some versions of my vista drivers working per se. The only thing really made for it is anti-virus (makes you wonder whether Microsoft is actually trying to make their OS's safer, but thats a whole other topic)
I also managed to get a few games running. I'm hoping it isnt just piggybacking on my current windows (I'm running a Virtual PC for 7). I doubt it though, but it does piggyback on my wireless internet connection plugged into the USB (as far as i understand Virtual PC's emulate the machines hardware, so thats normal.)
But to the point, besides the "normal" beta bugs which are expected, it runs like we all expected Vista should. In their emails, they have said there are some major code differences compared to Vista, so while it looks the same it really isn't. SO yeah suppose it is more "modern"

BoT · 01-29-2009, 03:42 PM

i want to add to that, that it does a much better job in recognizing it's hardware. i installed on dofferent laptops and desktops and it installed much better optimized on laptops because it can recognize the hardware.
it even recognizes touch panel, etc.
some nifty features have been added. one i like is that you can drag a window to your desktop edge to maximize it and drag it off to run it in a window again.
avira makes a pretty good virus scanner that runs well in win7 and is free.
i am not to happy about the sidebar being gone.
the control panel actually almost holds all of your configuration applets.
and finally windows defrag comes with it's own scheduler, no more schedule task required.

**Jtsou** · 01-29-2009, 05:09 PM

Do i have to repartition my hd to use the beta?
My Vista also has a scheduled defragmenter.

AbnormalCreatio · 01-29-2009, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jtsou

Not bad at all. Whats your specs?

me?

asus m3n78-vm
seagate barracuda 200 gb 7200 rpm
pny 9800 gt 1gb gddr3
amd 6400+ 3.2 ghz
2 gb crucial ddr2 800 mhz

**asidman** · 01-30-2009, 12:39 AM

Try it as a virtual PC first to check your hardware compatibility. I see BOT had no probs, but some of my hardware struggled a bit, but i did get it working...was quite proud of myself.
My next step is to try replace my XP; once i'm sure out the bugs won't cripple my PC.
Thats why i did a Virtual PC 2007 test run. Download it here if u wanna test compatibility issues before running it properly

AbnormalCreatio · 01-30-2009, 06:05 AM

my score is now 5.5. i set my drives to raid-0 and my vista score for harddrive went to 5.9, but my cpu is the weak link at 5.5. thinking about overclocking it again just to get everything at 5.9 haha

now its
5.5
5.9
5.9
5.9
5.9

**Jtsou** · 01-30-2009, 12:15 PM

I doubt you will be able to get it from 5.5 to 5.9 by overclocking, you probably need a new CPU to get that.

01-25-2009, 12:18 PM	#61 (permalink)
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01-25-2009, 12:27 PM	#62 (permalink)
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01-28-2009, 04:54 AM	#63 (permalink)
jenae Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,312 OS: XP & Vista	Re: What's your Vista Score? Hi, it really is pathetic when YOU just have to have the biggest:- __________________

01-28-2009, 05:00 AM	#64 (permalink)
asidman Will rule the World Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Port Elizabeth Posts: 4,537 OS: XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7 RC My System	Re: What's your Vista Score? That makes absolutely no sense...first off...it would be 2.2...and 5.9 is the highest possible...Someone enjoyed Photoshop __________________ Submit New Articles Here Try before posting \| Read before posting \| Advice to New Visitors How to post a Screenshot \| Posting system specs \| Posting images (VERY NB)

01-28-2009, 05:28 AM	#65 (permalink)
jenae Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,312 OS: XP & Vista	Re: What's your Vista Score? Hi, no not photoshop straight from Vista's registry I can make it 12 if you really want to show off. The point... this is a kids toy and we should not take it too seriously (a bit like Vista actually). __________________

01-28-2009, 06:43 AM	#66 (permalink)
asidman Will rule the World Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Port Elizabeth Posts: 4,537 OS: XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7 RC My System	Re: What's your Vista Score? Ye lets hope that Windows 7 turns out to be the next XP...vista kinda turned into a ME in comparison. From the playing around i've done in the 7 Beta, it looks promising...You can hardly tell the diff re: looks initially but by playin a bit, you start to appreciate it...most surprising is the fact that it has less compatibility issues that Vista has. Kinda sad that Vista flopped, but maybe 7 can bring back a bit of confidence. __________________ Submit New Articles Here Try before posting \| Read before posting \| Advice to New Visitors How to post a Screenshot \| Posting system specs \| Posting images (VERY NB)

01-28-2009, 10:16 AM	#68 (permalink)
asidman Will rule the World Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Port Elizabeth Posts: 4,537 OS: XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7 RC My System	Re: What's your Vista Score? 2000 was enterprise anyway __________________ Submit New Articles Here Try before posting \| Read before posting \| Advice to New Visitors How to post a Screenshot \| Posting system specs \| Posting images (VERY NB)

01-28-2009, 12:11 PM	#69 (permalink)
Jtsou Hardware Specialist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 1,214 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 My System	Re: What's your Vista Score? What is different in windows 7? which is more "modern"? vista of win7? __________________ CPU-Z-----GPU-Z-----CoreTemp-----Speedfan

01-28-2009, 04:48 PM	#70 (permalink)
AbnormalCreatio Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 31 OS: vista business 64 bit	Re: What's your Vista Score? ive got a 5.3. dont know how to take a screen shot haha 5.6 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.3 those are my scores in order

01-29-2009, 12:10 PM	#71 (permalink)
Jtsou Hardware Specialist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 1,214 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 My System	Re: What's your Vista Score? Not bad at all. Whats your specs? __________________ CPU-Z-----GPU-Z-----CoreTemp-----Speedfan

01-29-2009, 01:35 PM	#72 (permalink)
DonaldG Manager Home Support, Assistant Manager Articles Team Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 10,220 OS: XPsp2 Laptop & Vista Ultimate Desktop My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: What's your Vista Score? 5.9 My specs as per 'My System' (Now watercooled) __________________ . Lest we forget... "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." Submit New Articles Here TSF's Photographer's Corner .

01-29-2009, 01:55 PM	#73 (permalink)
Jtsou Hardware Specialist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 1,214 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 My System	Re: What's your Vista Score? Nice score Donald. __________________ CPU-Z-----GPU-Z-----CoreTemp-----Speedfan

01-29-2009, 02:39 PM	#74 (permalink)
asidman Will rule the World Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Port Elizabeth Posts: 4,537 OS: XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7 RC My System	Re: What's your Vista Score? Jtsou: if u had to look at 7, you would have to look twice to realise its not vista (even the install process is the same style). But once u start playing with the new toys...media player 12, ie8, etc, then u start realising the difference. Obviously getting drivers is a bit of an issue, but i got some versions of my vista drivers working per se. The only thing really made for it is anti-virus (makes you wonder whether Microsoft is actually trying to make their OS's safer, but thats a whole other topic) I also managed to get a few games running. I'm hoping it isnt just piggybacking on my current windows (I'm running a Virtual PC for 7). I doubt it though, but it does piggyback on my wireless internet connection plugged into the USB (as far as i understand Virtual PC's emulate the machines hardware, so thats normal.) But to the point, besides the "normal" beta bugs which are expected, it runs like we all expected Vista should. In their emails, they have said there are some major code differences compared to Vista, so while it looks the same it really isn't. SO yeah suppose it is more "modern" __________________ Submit New Articles Here Try before posting \| Read before posting \| Advice to New Visitors How to post a Screenshot \| Posting system specs \| Posting images (VERY NB)

01-29-2009, 03:42 PM	#75 (permalink)
BoT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: earth Posts: 447 OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate x64 My System	Re: What's your Vista Score? i want to add to that, that it does a much better job in recognizing it's hardware. i installed on dofferent laptops and desktops and it installed much better optimized on laptops because it can recognize the hardware. it even recognizes touch panel, etc. some nifty features have been added. one i like is that you can drag a window to your desktop edge to maximize it and drag it off to run it in a window again. avira makes a pretty good virus scanner that runs well in win7 and is free. i am not to happy about the sidebar being gone. the control panel actually almost holds all of your configuration applets. and finally windows defrag comes with it's own scheduler, no more schedule task required. __________________ MainStation: Q9450@3.6 \| ASUS P5Q-E \| OCZ Platinum 4x2Gb PC8500 \| eVGA GTX260 \| WD VRaptor

01-29-2009, 05:09 PM	#76 (permalink)
Jtsou Hardware Specialist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 1,214 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 My System	Re: What's your Vista Score? Do i have to repartition my hd to use the beta? My Vista also has a scheduled defragmenter. __________________ CPU-Z-----GPU-Z-----CoreTemp-----Speedfan

01-30-2009, 12:39 AM	#78 (permalink)
asidman Will rule the World Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Port Elizabeth Posts: 4,537 OS: XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7 RC My System	Re: What's your Vista Score? Try it as a virtual PC first to check your hardware compatibility. I see BOT had no probs, but some of my hardware struggled a bit, but i did get it working...was quite proud of myself. My next step is to try replace my XP; once i'm sure out the bugs won't cripple my PC. Thats why i did a Virtual PC 2007 test run. Download it here if u wanna test compatibility issues before running it properly __________________ Submit New Articles Here Try before posting \| Read before posting \| Advice to New Visitors How to post a Screenshot \| Posting system specs \| Posting images (VERY NB)

01-30-2009, 06:05 AM	#79 (permalink)
AbnormalCreatio Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 31 OS: vista business 64 bit	Re: What's your Vista Score? my score is now 5.5. i set my drives to raid-0 and my vista score for harddrive went to 5.9, but my cpu is the weak link at 5.5. thinking about overclocking it again just to get everything at 5.9 haha now its 5.5 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9

01-30-2009, 12:15 PM	#80 (permalink)
Jtsou Hardware Specialist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 1,214 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 My System	Re: What's your Vista Score? I doubt you will be able to get it from 5.5 to 5.9 by overclocking, you probably need a new CPU to get that. __________________ CPU-Z-----GPU-Z-----CoreTemp-----Speedfan