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09-28-2007

REFER TO 'my question"

"Bruce Chambers" wrote:

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> Lucky wrote:

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> > i have a new computer with the new vista..and i caint play most of my pogo
> > mgames and i caint play games i have bought from pogo.com..i hate this vista,
> > i caint do anything i used to do and enjoy, when searching for answers i get
> > "sorry no updates at this time, program will not run with your current
> > windows vista"?????

>
>
> So you rushed out and bought a computer with the newest and shiniest OS
> without taking a few minutes to determine:
>
> a. If you really needed a new operating system,
>
> b. If the new operating system would or could meet your computing needs
> and desires,
>
> c. And whether or not all of the 3rd party applications that you
> already owned or used were Vista-compatible, or could be made so be a
> patch or update from each programs' respective manufacturer.
>
>

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> > ...anyone have an answer?

>
>
> Answer to what, precisely? Your problems, by your own description,
> stem entirely from your unwillingness (or inability) to make an informed
> purchasing decision, and the inactions of manufacturers/providers of 3rd
> party games. Only they can fix their products.
>
> If you're refering to the question misplaced in the subject line, yes,
> you can remove Vista and install WinXP, if you like. It is your
> computer, after all.
>
> There could be a couple possible adverse repercussions, however.
> First and foremost, if the specific computer model in question was
> designed specifically for Vista, there may well be no WinXP-specific
> device drivers available to make the computer's diverse components work
> properly. Consult the computer's manufacturer about the availability of
> device drivers. Secondly, removing an OEM-installed operating system
> and replacing with another will almost invariably void any and all
> support agreements and, sometimes, even the warranty. You would, at the
> very least, have to re-install Vista before getting any support from the
> manufacturer. Again, consult the computer's manufacturer for specifics.
> Thirdly, there will be the additional cost involved in purchasing a
> WinXP license for this new computer.
>
> You should return the computer to the seller and exchange it for
> one with WinXP, if possible.
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
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>
> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin
>
> Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell
>
> The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
> killed a great many philosophers.
> ~ Denis Diderot
>

09-28-2007	#3 (permalink)
Lucky n/a posts	Re: can i uninstall vista? and install xp? REFER TO 'my question" "Bruce Chambers" wrote: Quote: > Lucky wrote: Quote: > > i have a new computer with the new vista..and i caint play most of my pogo > > mgames and i caint play games i have bought from pogo.com..i hate this vista, > > i caint do anything i used to do and enjoy, when searching for answers i get > > "sorry no updates at this time, program will not run with your current > > windows vista"????? > > > So you rushed out and bought a computer with the newest and shiniest OS > without taking a few minutes to determine: > > a. If you really needed a new operating system, > > b. If the new operating system would or could meet your computing needs > and desires, > > c. And whether or not all of the 3rd party applications that you > already owned or used were Vista-compatible, or could be made so be a > patch or update from each programs' respective manufacturer. > > Quote: > > ...anyone have an answer? > > > Answer to what, precisely? Your problems, by your own description, > stem entirely from your unwillingness (or inability) to make an informed > purchasing decision, and the inactions of manufacturers/providers of 3rd > party games. Only they can fix their products. > > If you're refering to the question misplaced in the subject line, yes, > you can remove Vista and install WinXP, if you like. It is your > computer, after all. > > There could be a couple possible adverse repercussions, however. > First and foremost, if the specific computer model in question was > designed specifically for Vista, there may well be no WinXP-specific > device drivers available to make the computer's diverse components work > properly. Consult the computer's manufacturer about the availability of > device drivers. Secondly, removing an OEM-installed operating system > and replacing with another will almost invariably void any and all > support agreements and, sometimes, even the warranty. You would, at the > very least, have to re-install Vista before getting any support from the > manufacturer. Again, consult the computer's manufacturer for specifics. > Thirdly, there will be the additional cost involved in purchasing a > WinXP license for this new computer. > > You should return the computer to the seller and exchange it for > one with WinXP, if possible. > > > -- > > Bruce Chambers > > Help us help you: > http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm > http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html > > They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary > safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin > > Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell > > The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has > killed a great many philosophers. > ~ Denis Diderot >
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