Vista

[Guest]

Hey Microsoft -- You are so powerful why not help out the little guy who has
been screwed by Vista. Give us our money back that we had to pay for
something that does not work will or fix it!!!!!! My old computers run way
faster then this new one. I was forced to buy a new computer and had to take
Vista. Not fair that I don't have a choice of operating systems. My life has
been hell since I have this Vista, even typing on the internet does not
always work. Sometimes I have to hit the letter key a couple of times before
it works??? I have to spend more time on the computer to accomplish my
workload then I did with XP. Would appreciate some consideration for those of
us who have to work for a living using computers and are forced to buy
something we don't even want. Not fair, not fair. So how about it Microsoft
step up to the plate!!!!

 

[Ricardo L. Mata]

I agree with you 1000% percent! My perfectly good computer with Windows XP
died suddenly and I had to buy a new one. I could not find anything with XP
so I was forced to move on to Vista and I hate it! It's the lousiest piece
of crap I have ever seen as far as computer systems is concerned. All form
and no substance.

As if taht wasn;t enough, I had to replace around $1000 worth of software
that i was using with XP but which is now incompatible with Vista. Even
MONEY 2007, bought in October of 2006, is incompatible with VISTA.

As far as I am concerned, Bill Gates and all those bastards at Microsoft can
die and rot in hell. They may be billionaires but I don't give a hoot; they
are crooks. God Damn them all.

Ricardo Mata
Charlotte, NC.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Windows XP computers have been available from Dell and probably other
major OEMs since the release of Windows Vista.
Additionally, local shops can custom build a computer with nearly any
operating system you desire.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

"I was forced to buy a new computer and had to take Vista"
Next time choose a vender that will sell what you want rather than
what they want to sell you.
Computers with Windows XP are available from Dell and probably other
major OEMs as well as local shops.

If you have not had the computer for long, return it to whoever sold
it and purchase what you want.

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

What part of your computer died such that you just had to go out and buy a
new one? Even a new motherboard, CPU and memory would have cost less than a
totally new Vista computer..

 

[Steve Thackery]

Well, PartyGirl, I've been running Vista for nine months and it's been
absolutely fine. No problems at all - I like it.

even typing on the internet does not
always work. Sometimes I have to hit the letter key a couple of times
before
it works???

I think there is something specific wrong with your PC. This behaviour
isn't normal for Vista. I STRONGLY recommend that you pursue this problem
with the supplier of the PC. I guarantee that there is something wrong with
it.

Steve

 

[Dave T.]

As if taht wasn;t enough, I had to replace around $1000 worth of
software that i was using with XP but which is now incompatible with
Vista. Even MONEY 2007, bought in October of 2006, is incompatible with
VISTA.

Ricardo Mata
Charlotte, NC.

Not true. I am running Money 2007 on Vista Home premium-No probs.

 

[Lord Takyon]

Not true. I am running Money 2007 on Vista Home premium-No probs.

Ditto here. I had a few apps would not initially run, but all but a couple
of those subsequently got updates to allow usage. Those that did not
release patches simply got replaced.

How exactly do they think they were forced to use Vista? Everywhere around
here locally still sell machines with XP, most of the time it is a choice
that simply needs to be made. Dell still sell machines with XP.

TBH I would be inclined to think the reason the machines are running like
crap is that they may still be loaded with all the crap put on their by the
manufacturer. Maybe a little maintenance is in order?

 

[Guest]

Well, Steve, I already talked to HP and there is not a problem with my
computer according to them. As for those who say Dell will make a computer
with XP, NOT when I bought mine, it was after many complaints that they
started offering other systems. Anyway I don't like Dell and prefer HP
computer.

 

[Guest]

When I first had to buy my laptop, I was told no other option was available.
Personally I don't like Dell, I prefer HP. Not an option for me. Additionally
local shops around here cost way more than buying from the big stores. I
don't understand why Microsoft just doesn't fix the damn problem. They have
plenty of money, too bad for us normal people.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

"NOT when I bought mine"
Perhaps it is a regional issue.
Dell has had Windows XP computers continuously available since the
release of Windows XP 6 years ago.
At least in North America.
That does not apply to all models.

It seems your complaint is with HP that has what you need except they
do not offer the operating system you need.

 

[Guest]

Seems to me my complaint is with Microsoft as I am not the only one with
problems with Vista. And not just with HP but also Dell. There is a major
difference and microsoft knows it. So they should step up and fix it, why
bring out something new that is worst then what was before. Sorry, that makes
no sense especially coming from a company such as microsoft. Somebody on the
Vista team really screwed up big time.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

The OEMs have options and many choose the cheapest since many of their
customers primary concern is price.
For those customers that want something different, there are plenty of
options.
If Microsoft took away the options, prices would probably go up on the
lower priced computers.

"Additionally local shops around here ..."
And that price break you wanted was your choice.
Along with that cheaper price came more restrictive options.

You had a choice and you chose to purchase a computer with windows
Vista when Windows XP was still an option.
You also chose to accept the reinstall option and media that came with
that choice.

I like choice and many people can benefit from that choice.
They just need to inform themselves so they know the benefits and
disadvantages of each.
A major clue is "cost way more".
Do not stop at cost, find out why the price difference.

Have you posted specifics of your problems as well as specifics of
your hardware and software?

 

[Guest]

I have to say that honestly I did not know I had an option. I am an average
joe purchasing a computer and I have trust in microsoft, so I go out to the
stores and am told no option but to buy with Vista. Okay, I say, well no
option I will have to learn Vista but I figure it is better since it is a new
Operating System. Upgrade right, ummm, not really, but not informed as most
of us always trust the people who are selling us the merchandise. If I would
have realized I had other options, especially, if I would have known that
Vista was so damn slow, I would of paid more money in a heartbeat because my
time is worth so much more. Sure I can now go out and get XP again, but now I
have spent $1,000's on new upgrades in software and such and don't have any
money to now buy another computer with XP. I would appreciate if microsoft
would help me out. They are certainly big enough that my little problem means
nothing to them. My main beef, Microsoft, if bringing a new product to the
market, it should really, I mean really, be an upgrade and faster and more
efficent then the last system, why else put a product on the martket????????

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

Sales people in stores are given targets and, if they do not reach them, are
given a dressing down by management. As long as they get SALES, many do not
care beyond that. You entered the store with make and price in mind, and the
store did their part as much as store rules allowed. You made choices that
have seemingly not paid off for you, but they were YOUR choices. You could
have gone elsewhere, buy you chose not to do that.

If you were to be more specific about the problems you have, there are
people here who could help you. Your choice, of course.

 

[Guest]

Hi I have Vista and use Money 2004 and it runs fine.