Is Windows Vista Really that bad?

Question

I've heard horror stories about Windows vista and it's overwhelming problems. One of the things I've heard was that vista would constantly black-out and display some sort of message about your graphics settings. This bothers me the most, but I'm also worried about all the other negative feedback i've read about the OS. Almost all retailers are now selling windows Vista as the default OS now. If it is really as bad as I've been hearing, I'm in for a headache.

Answer 1

Well, I've only been playing with it for a week now. However, so far, I rather like it. I have the Ultimate 32 bit edition.



1. It's really pretty.

2. The software mixer uses apparently unlimited discrete input and output channels. So, I can, if I were so inclined, listen to a game on headphones, while chatting with a friend playing with me via Skype on my bluetooth headset, while pushing the music from iTunes to my 7.1 surround sound, while watching/recording stereo TV on monitor 2, all on one computer at different volumes, with no crossover. When I receive an instant message, which I set at a lower volume level than the music, the obnoxious "ding" heralding it's arrival is neither deafening nor below human range of hearing.

3. I still can't get over number 2. I mean, come on!

4. The Windows BlueTooth drivers suck, but as long as you have your own BT drivers (hopefully came with your BT device), it works pretty well.

5. Make sure you have a whole bunch of RAM!

6. They've made the array of menus one must navigate to perform the most basic networking tasks simply dizzying. On the other hand, they've added a lot of functionality, too. It's a source of mixed emotions.

7. Did I mention it's pretty?



It's Microsoft, though. Give me a few more weeks, and I'm sure I'll find reasons to hate them. They're selfish and intrusive. I'll change or upgrade something, and they'll force me to reactivate Windows by threatening to lock me out of my own computer. That's one problem I've already run into. I'm sure they'll come up with new and inventive ways to piss me off, though.

Answer 2

I have used it since june this year and have had very few problems, The biggest problem is finding software that is vista compatible, I had the xsoftspyware tool and when I went to vista they were not vista ready so I had to cancel my subscription to it but most software companys are now getting onboard so dont worry about vista being all bad because its not, It does however operate slightly different than xp but after your used to the differnt things its a good OS. I do like it,



it is just a matter of time and the XP os will be obsolete,

Answer 3

If vista was bad why would the half of the world be going to be use it sooner or later because all those new P.C's don't come with pre installed XP but Vista,,i have been using vista since almost 8months now and im loving it believe me its a different experience than XP i was a long time user of XP it was kina hard for me to get used to this new and quite modern operating system but now i know how much i have learned and im truly having a great time using my windows VISTA!!!!

Answer 4

It is RAM hungry. I use a Vista Home Premium (32 bit). It was a bit shaky as I was in Australia when I just made the switch so a lot of apps. would not work. iTunes was having a lot of problems as well, but Apple has put out updates for that. Overall I give Vista a 7 out of 10. Be weary, Microsoft is coming out with an XP service pack update that is 200% faster then the Vista service pack update that is coming out along with it.

Answer 5

I was a complete hater of Windows Vista when it first came out. Usualy because we've been so spoiled with Windows XP and other OS. I recently bought a lap top and of course it came with Windows Vista. I originally had a few minor glitches. My PC would not work as quickly but after further research you need to maximize your RAM in order to get it to work at it's best. My lap top came with only 256 MB of ram but after I installed 2 GB of Ram in to it, It's a blast working with WV. It take a bit getting use to since the the screens are slightly different but none the less it's a great OS for laptops and pc's. Just remember the RAM.

Answer 6

I like Windows Vista.



I think when people install Vista into their old computers it might have a few problems, but if you're buying a new computer that comes with Vista it should be fine.



It looks really nice too.



I've heard people say "Vista sucks" blah blah, but when I bought a new laptop and started using Vista, it was fine. I think the Mac users are telling these Vista horror stories.



good luck~

Answer 7

vista is a great OS , if u try it u'll never go back to XP ,

the only 2 problems u should consider :



1- Some old hardware may not work with vista " my cheap printer HP 3900 do not support Vista "



2-u'll need as much RAM as u can . 2 GB minimum " but if u want a good efficiency u'll need 3 or more , damn my pc is " PQ 6600 , 4GB , 8800 GT yet vista load slowly

Answer 8

Not too bad. I'm sure Vista will optimise over the year. Just make sure you use Home Premium or higher. Home basic is really crappy. For Vista it is very important that you have at least 1Gb RAM, but 2 gigs are better. Sorry to say, but you would need to have a decent video card especially if you use the Aero interface.

Answer 9

yes you are right.Im here to tell you because i am a user windows vista!the problems are not so much but if you want to experience the windows vista its minimal requirements are a 500Mhz processor no matter intel or amd.512MB DDR2 RAM,15GB hard disk space and also a good graphics card.Remember these are the minimal requirements.If you want to xperience the real power of windows vista then you must have the following system requirements:



1GB DDR2 RAM

160 or 120 GB SATA hard drive

Powerful graphics card of almost 256MB of RAM



remember if you want to deal with that windows,you must really have a good budget.

Answer 10

no!

1. Aero is the best idea ever.2. new windows sounds.

3. new microsoft voice. Her name is anna. (I don't know if you have used narrator before).

3. Nice windows sidebar.

4. Nice wallpaper.These are all reasons why people should like vista.

Answer 11

I ahve vista and it works fine for me, i also have xp and i think people are just used to xp and migrating to vista might be a little different and a little harder, but i like it

Answer 12

ack, vista!

hardware driver problems, even my GPU which was suppose to be vista compatible warent able to be installed properly due to the driver problems.

ram is also a problem.

n some of my games runs slower on vista them xp

Answer 13

YES , go mac , i have tried both , and the differences are vast , and the problems in Vista ARE A LOT

Answer 14

No, it is not..



actually, if you do not know how to use it and how to solve any problems occur to you.. so stay on XP...



but it is spectacularly and amazing.... and that rumors about graphics settings not true....



I have it and it is very very wonderful.. but you will have 2 days to get on it...

Answer 15

working fine here for last 6 months, just on home premium... good to use, easy to switch to, just bit RAM hungry, thats all...