freddy

Theo M,

Here is a good forum for posting problems with configuring external
TVs/monitors. That forum has some real expertise and you'll likely get some
good information there:

http://www.avsforum.com/

Be mindful that not all problems are cause by Vista, though it's not
impossible.
--
freddy


"Theo M" wrote:

> Freddy
>
> thanks so much, i will try this method out, hopefully it works,
> ultimately it should be this way, i really hope microsoft sorts these issues
> out, i know there is plenty of people out there having the same problems.
>
> hope to get some more great methods and comments like that.
>
> regards
>
> "freddy" wrote:
>
> > Theo M,
> >
> > You have so many issues it's hard finding a place to start. I have only one
> > suggestion, and it relates to your problem with Vista not recognizing your
> > external USB drives. The following is the officially recommended procedure
> > for connecting external USB drives:
> >
> > IMPORTANT: Failure to connect the drive using the procedure below may result
> > in your system not recognizing the drive. Also, not disconnecting the drive
> > correctly could result in data corruption or data loss.
> >
> > To connect your external hard drive to your PC computer:
> >
> > Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
> >
> > Plug in the power to the external hard drive and let it spin up.
> >
> > Connect the data cable to the drive first and then to the computer.
> >
> > You should see a new icon appear in the system tray and the drive should
> > appear in the Device Manager
> >
> > If you haven't tried doing the connection in the way indicated, try it to
> > see what happens. Other than that, that's all I have for now. I'll review
> > your other items to see what I can do. I'll post back if I have something to
> > contribute.
> > --
> > freddy
> >
> >
> > "Theo M" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I am running Vista Business OS now since January this year. So far there are
> > > goods things about Vista and there are definatelt bad things occurring that i
> > > need help with.
> > >
> > > My PC is Pentium 4, 3.06Ghz, 4G Ram, Nvidia 7600 Card, Creative Audigy ZS VE
> > > External Sound Card.
> > >
> > > I also have the following Storage Devices which worked fine with XP but
> > > Vista cant seem to recognise these drives at all. I have un-installed drivers
> > > and re-installed many times, ive done everything i can possibly think of
> > > reading every forum site all over the world. Still getting no where.
> > >
> > > 1. 160GB Sata External USB Hard Drive
> > > 2. 400GB NAS Drive with USB Combo
> > > 3. 320GB External USB Hard Drive
> > > 4. 200GB External USB Hard Drive
> > >
> > > basically whether these hard drives are connected via the LAN or via USB,
> > > Vista doesnt recognise it, ie, when i go to my computer, they arent there.
> > > Funnily enough, when i first hooked up the 200GB External Device, Vista
> > > recognised it, but then vanished after a few weeks, what tha!. Have been
> > > trying to sort this issue and others out since February, so you can imagine
> > > my frustration.
> > >
> > > - Secondly, for some reason, Vista doesnt recognise my HP Wireless 7410 All
> > > in one Printer either, i can only print if its directly connected to my LAN,
> > > this doesnt help my other 2 PC's that are connected to the LAN.
> > >
> > > - Everytime i turn or re-boot my pc, all i keep getting is, please
> > > re-install drivers, why arent these drivers saving themselves so it can stop
> > > this prompting.
> > >
> > > - My Creative Audigy 2 ZS VE card, is having major issues with Vista, dont
> > > have full functionality, but am taking this up directly with Creative, which
> > > let me tell you all is a full on challenge to say the least.
> > >
> > > - Vista is also making it very hard for me to forward my ports on my linksys
> > > WAG54G.v3 Gateway, this is also a major challenge, not sure what to do here
> > > at all.
> > >
> > > - When i extend my monitor to my 42" LG Plasma, this is very difficult to
> > > do, plus the fact that my movie viewing pleasure is now crap because the
> > > sound and picture are all out of sync, this mind you never occured with XP
> > > Pro nor XP Media Center. Dont know what to do here either.
> > >
> > > - Nero Burning, well where do i start with this one, sometimes it works and
> > > other times i cant even open the software, this has been installed correctly
> > > mind you. Its just that Vista sometimes does and sometimes doesnt allow me to
> > > use it.
> > >
> > > My Other PC which is running Vista Business too, isnt allowing Limewire to
> > > work either, something to do with the firewall, but when i check firewall
> > > settings, i have allowed for Limewire to go through, funnily enough, i have
> > > the same settings on 2 different PC's. yet one is allowed to be used and the
> > > other isnt. Go Figure.
> > >
> > > - I am running Nortons Internet Security 2007 and Symantec Enterprise
> > > Edition Security on all 3 PC's. On one PC i have the Vista firewall on and
> > > the other i have it off (currently testing both ways), also using Windows
> > > Defender on all the PC's.
> > >
> > > Some one please help out with a solution. This is driving me insane to say
> > > the least.
> > >
> > > i can be emailed at the following email address.
> > >
> > > IT8@aapt.net.au
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Theo M
> > >
> > >