Vista - General Vista Questions

I'm supposed to be getting a beta version of Vista this week but have some
concrens.

Has anyone had trouble with their printer running on Vista using the
existing drivers?

Has anyone been able to get iTunes to work on Vista?

My computer didn't come with XP disc's, I have reformated once before using
one of the "F" keys during start up. If I install Vista and I want to go
back to XP will I still be able to since I don't have the XP disc?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

>
> Has anyone had trouble with their printer running on Vista using the
> existing drivers?

Some work, some don't. No guarantee

> My computer didn't come with XP disc's, I have reformated once before
> using
> one of the "F" keys during start up. If I install Vista and I want to go
> back to XP will I still be able to since I don't have the XP disc?

The only way back is if you do an image (make sure it works) of your XP
system before you install Vista or dual boot. Not sure how you got XP to
work before after reformatting, but if you did, you should be able to use
that approach again. You will have to restore your mbr to the XP one.

He doesn't have an XP cd. I don't think he can do repairs. He is in no
position to install Vista, IMHO.

"John Barnes" <JBarnes@email.net> wrote in message
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>
>>
>> Has anyone had trouble with their printer running on Vista using the
>> existing drivers?
>
> Some work, some don't. No guarantee
>
>> My computer didn't come with XP disc's, I have reformated once before
>> using
>> one of the "F" keys during start up. If I install Vista and I want to go
>> back to XP will I still be able to since I don't have the XP disc?
>
> The only way back is if you do an image (make sure it works) of your XP
> system before you install Vista or dual boot. Not sure how you got XP to
> work before after reformatting, but if you did, you should be able to use
> that approach again. You will have to restore your mbr to the XP one.

Do not install Vista on this computer. You should not install it on a
primary home computer especially one with only one drive and one partition
(not counting the hidden recovery partition).

Further, if you install Vista you are very unlikely to be able to do the
same recovery you did before without getting a fix for the boot sector from
the manufacturer of your computer. Vista will overwrite the code that
allows you to start the recovery process.

People have had lots of trouble with printers. You have to determine on the
manufacturer's website whether or not Vista beta printer drivers are
available.

Wait until Vista releases and the manufacturer of your computer certifies it
for Vista and provides new drivers.

"Scott H" <Scott H@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I'm supposed to be getting a beta version of Vista this week but have some
> concrens.
>
> Has anyone had trouble with their printer running on Vista using the
> existing drivers?
>
> Has anyone been able to get iTunes to work on Vista?
>
> My computer didn't come with XP disc's, I have reformated once before
> using
> one of the "F" keys during start up. If I install Vista and I want to go
> back to XP will I still be able to since I don't have the XP disc?
>
> Thanks for any help you can provide.
>
>

> He doesn't have an XP cd.

Where did I say he did. He said he didn't and I took him at his word, so I
don't understand your comment


I don't think he can do repairs.

I have no idea whether he can or not. His comments indicate he has some
sort of recovery process on the computer which he should be able to use
after installing Vista. He may have to contact the manufacturer for
instructions on accessing it.

He is in no position to install Vista, IMHO.

Agreed


>
> "John Barnes" <JBarnes@email.net> wrote in message
> news:82844DC3-F716-42EA-99F0-DBC68BC7C4F1@microsoft.com...
>>
>>>
>>> Has anyone had trouble with their printer running on Vista using the
>>> existing drivers?
>>
>> Some work, some don't. No guarantee
>>
>>> My computer didn't come with XP disc's, I have reformated once before
>>> using
>>> one of the "F" keys during start up. If I install Vista and I want to
>>> go
>>> back to XP will I still be able to since I don't have the XP disc?
>>
>> The only way back is if you do an image (make sure it works) of your XP
>> system before you install Vista or dual boot. Not sure how you got XP to
>> work before after reformatting, but if you did, you should be able to use
>> that approach again. You will have to restore your mbr to the XP one.
>
>

Colin's recommendations are correct. Take a cautious approach to Vista b/c
it is BETA s/w.


"Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst(remove)@msn.com> wrote in message
news:umUaHXGqGHA.4920@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Do not install Vista on this computer. You should not install it on a
> primary home computer especially one with only one drive and one partition
> (not counting the hidden recovery partition).
>
> Further, if you install Vista you are very unlikely to be able to do the
> same recovery you did before without getting a fix for the boot sector
> from the manufacturer of your computer. Vista will overwrite the code
> that allows you to start the recovery process.
>
> People have had lots of trouble with printers. You have to determine on
> the manufacturer's website whether or not Vista beta printer drivers are
> available.
>
> Wait until Vista releases and the manufacturer of your computer certifies
> it for Vista and provides new drivers.
>
> "Scott H" <Scott H@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CDD5728B-5159-4F92-AA4E-74F9BA6E31A0@microsoft.com...
>> I'm supposed to be getting a beta version of Vista this week but have
>> some
>> concrens.
>>
>> Has anyone had trouble with their printer running on Vista using the
>> existing drivers?
>>
>> Has anyone been able to get iTunes to work on Vista?
>>
>> My computer didn't come with XP disc's, I have reformated once before
>> using
>> one of the "F" keys during start up. If I install Vista and I want to go
>> back to XP will I still be able to since I don't have the XP disc?
>>
>> Thanks for any help you can provide.
>>
>>
>
>

O Yea!
I HAD some Trouble with my HP Photosmart 7350.
My Solution Tip For everyone:
Go on the Websites of the manufakturers.
Contact the customer care sevices via E-Mail
E.G.
I`ve a chat with one HP Customer Agent.
He was very interestet in,to get Info`s about Windows Vista!
He told me to get a compatible Driver from Vistas Driver List.
Hp Photosmart 7350 Compatible with HP Deskjet 990c.
Now i have The Basic Functions and after Rrestartin Vista all Functions Run
FINE))))
(but not The card reader)

"Scott H" wrote:

> I'm supposed to be getting a beta version of Vista this week but have some
> concrens.
>
> Has anyone had trouble with their printer running on Vista using the
> existing drivers?
>
> Has anyone been able to get iTunes to work on Vista?
>
> My computer didn't come with XP disc's, I have reformated once before using
> one of the "F" keys during start up. If I install Vista and I want to go
> back to XP will I still be able to since I don't have the XP disc?
>
> Thanks for any help you can provide.
>
>