Vista - Missing Tablet Components-- Please Help

Juster · 01-25-2009

I just got a Wacom Bamboo tablet for my Windows Vista Inspiron 1525 Laptop.

After research,

I found that there were programs that you could use with your tablet. (Ex: Windows Journal, and that program that recognizes your Handwriting)

I don't have these (or possibly, any) tablet components.

Yes, I searched for it in the Start menu, but nothing came up.

I even went to Control Panel>Programs> Turn Windows Features On or Off, and the Tablet PC folder didn't even show up.

I also saw that there is a tablet feature on Microsoft Word, and I don't see that, either.

Why? How do I get these components?

KoreanPup · 02-15-2009

I have the exact same problem. I don't know hopw long it was like this, but I'm getting my bamboo tomorrow and I NEED THOSE. I looked under all programs, accesories, and under Tablet Pc, but it said it was enpty. I AM DESPERATE!!!!

**barman58** · 02-15-2009

Hi,
Check Control Panel - Programs - Turn Windows Features on and Off

Scroll down to Tablet PC Components and make sure this is ticked

That should give you the programs and utilities you require

These features are I believe available on all versions except vista basic

KoreanPup · 02-15-2009

Thank you soo much. I was freaking out. THANK YOU!!!!!!!

Juster · 02-15-2009

Crap... i think I have Vista Basic...

But, I'm not completely sure... Is there any way to find out?

Also, I went to that menu, and there was no Tablet PC Components folder, at all...

Could I possibly download it from somewhere?

**sassofalco** · 02-16-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Juster

Crap... i think I have Vista Basic...

But, I'm not completely sure... Is there any way to find out?

Also, I went to that menu, and there was no Tablet PC Components folder, at all...

Could I possibly download it from somewhere?

G'Day Juster.

Click on Start Orb / Button.

In Start Search space, type in Welcome Centre

In window that opens, under Programs,Click on Welcome Centre.

Detail on page that displays, shows which version of Vista you have.

Juster · 02-16-2009

Okay, thank you so much!

I do have Basic. This means (according to barman) that I do not get these tablet components...

Could I possibly download them from somewhere?

**barman58** · 02-16-2009

Hi,

although the Microsoft specific tablet add-ons are not available in Vista Basic edition that does not mean that you cannot use the tablet to enhance your ease of use.

if you look for applications with pressure sensitivity you will find number of useful applications - mostly in the graphics field but others too.

The Gimp and artweaver are two applications which have full pressure support and both are freeware

GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program

Artweaver - Free art software screen shot and mini-review.

a quick google also found this - have not checked compatability or suitability but is a place to start

Download ritePen for Windows Freeware - ritePen(r) is an advanced handwriting recognition software for Windows-based pen-enabled computers.

01-25-2009	#1 (permalink)
Juster Vista 3 posts	Missing Tablet Components-- Please Help I just got a Wacom Bamboo tablet for my Windows Vista Inspiron 1525 Laptop. After research, I found that there were programs that you could use with your tablet. (Ex: Windows Journal, and that program that recognizes your Handwriting) I don't have these (or possibly, any) tablet components. Yes, I searched for it in the Start menu, but nothing came up. I even went to Control Panel>Programs> Turn Windows Features On or Off, and the Tablet PC folder didn't even show up. I also saw that there is a tablet feature on Microsoft Word, and I don't see that, either. Why? How do I get these components?
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02-15-2009	#2 (permalink)
KoreanPup Vista Home Premium 32bit 2 posts	Re: Missing Tablet Components-- Please Help I have the exact same problem. I don't know hopw long it was like this, but I'm getting my bamboo tomorrow and I NEED THOSE. I looked under all programs, accesories, and under Tablet Pc, but it said it was enpty. I AM DESPERATE!!!!
My System Specs

02-15-2009	#3 (permalink)
barman58 Windows 7 RC x64 Vista HP x86 1,682 posts	Re: Missing Tablet Components-- Please Help Hi, Check Control Panel - Programs - Turn Windows Features on and Off Scroll down to Tablet PC Components and make sure this is ticked That should give you the programs and utilities you require These features are I believe available on all versions except vista basic
My System Specs

02-15-2009	#4 (permalink)
KoreanPup Vista Home Premium 32bit 2 posts	Re: Missing Tablet Components-- Please Help Thank you soo much. I was freaking out. THANK YOU!!!!!!!
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02-15-2009	#5 (permalink)
Juster Vista 3 posts	Re: Missing Tablet Components-- Please Help Crap... i think I have Vista Basic... But, I'm not completely sure... Is there any way to find out? Also, I went to that menu, and there was no Tablet PC Components folder, at all... Could I possibly download it from somewhere?
My System Specs

02-16-2009	#6 (permalink)
sassofalco Vista Home Premium 32bit [x86] - SP2 832 posts	Re: Missing Tablet Components-- Please Help Quote: Originally Posted by Juster Crap... i think I have Vista Basic... But, I'm not completely sure... Is there any way to find out? Also, I went to that menu, and there was no Tablet PC Components folder, at all... Could I possibly download it from somewhere? G'Day Juster. Click on Start Orb / Button. In Start Search space, type in Welcome Centre In window that opens, under Programs,Click on Welcome Centre. Detail on page that displays, shows which version of Vista you have.
My System Specs

02-16-2009	#7 (permalink)
Juster Vista 3 posts	Re: Missing Tablet Components-- Please Help Okay, thank you so much! I do have Basic. This means (according to barman) that I do not get these tablet components... Could I possibly download them from somewhere?
My System Specs

02-16-2009	#8 (permalink)
barman58 Windows 7 RC x64 Vista HP x86 1,682 posts	Re: Missing Tablet Components-- Please Help Hi, although the Microsoft specific tablet add-ons are not available in Vista Basic edition that does not mean that you cannot use the tablet to enhance your ease of use. if you look for applications with pressure sensitivity you will find number of useful applications - mostly in the graphics field but others too. The Gimp and artweaver are two applications which have full pressure support and both are freeware GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program Artweaver - Free art software screen shot and mini-review. a quick google also found this - have not checked compatability or suitability but is a place to start Download ritePen for Windows Freeware - ritePen(r) is an advanced handwriting recognition software for Windows-based pen-enabled computers.
My System Specs

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