Computer the Windows Vista

[chulita1]

does any one have windows vista...if so does it randomly freeze when your using it or the screen flash some times when it loads up??/

 

[Smith6612]

My friends have only had problems with games crashing on their computers at first, but no, I don't have Vista. Otherwise, if the display flickers every now and again, it could be refeshment of the desktop/screen, a faulty graphics driver, bad hardware (can also cause the lock-ups), viruses, and for lock-ups, the computer could be a bit slow, or it could be overheating. My friend's laptop freezes up when it gets too hot and he's playing games on his bed.

Also, how much RAM do you have? If Aero is on and you only have a gig of RAM and you have a lot of programs open, Aero might be using too many resources. Try turning off Aero and see if that helps things up a bit.

 

[Swiblet]

Those problems should be caused by your graphics driver. Try updating to the newest one. I have no problems like that, but I always make sure my hardware stuff is up to date as well.

~~B3N

 

[Afterburn]

Umm besides not being able to run some games, its okay, Vista Doesn't freeze on me, just needs alot of updating. so make sure you update all your drivers and cards.

 

[-AwaR-]

dont have any problems with it.

 

[mattura]

Is your computer off-the-shelf? If so, there shouldn't be problems like that, have you installed much stuff? What programs are running when the problems occur?
What graphics adapter and driver?


Edit:
I think the screen flashes when Vista changes the display settings - something to do with aero not being compatible with some programs

 

[Jesse]

Try Updating your Windows. Update also your windows vista drivers.

 

[Sharky]

I don't know about having to be updated a lot... Windows Update reports the last update was installed November 17th, and that there are no new updates. Games run fine for me, and I'm using the latest nVidia beta graphics driver.

Aero (dwm.exe) is using 80mb memory. The thing that uses the most memory is SuperFetch.

Considering most problems people have with Vista are either hardware, drivers, or software that's not fully compatible with it, that's the first thing to look at. Which is, in effect, everthing. Sorry that's not of more use!

What I can say is that my laptop with an nVidia GeForce4 Go 440 flashes the screen when it starts up because it's checking if a television is attached.

Post your system specification. Is it a laptop by any chance?

 

[Russ]

I have mixed feelings on vista, Now, don't get me wrong. I hate windows in general. If I could go linux, I would. But I am forced to use it for work. But, it's a daily battle. I think it's female. Some days it's alright, others you want to rip it's coders heads off.

 

[pastortroy]

i dont like vista and i HATE compaq it just sux trust me vista and compaq are a horible combination

 

[adrenlinerush]

lol... I did warranty work at John deere on compaq/HP products.. thier laptops 1 in 3 hav a bad mobo and vista is so bad microsft extended the support period of XP... best thing that ever happened to linux!!!

 

[ImperialPhoenix]

Gee, same here, I dont like the Compaq brand and I hate Vista for being so darn slow.

 

[Swiblet]

Ya know what? I have one of those Compaqs with the sh!t motherboard. But mine is a desktop >.> I HATE IT!!! I love Vista though =) BUT I HATE MY VERSION WHICH INSTALLED WITH A SCREWED UP WINDOWS UPDATE!! But I did copy it myself...BUT...er...then that's my fault for being a bad person =) Never mind. I love Vista, I hate Compaq. I kick HP in the mouth for ever making it.

~~B3N

 

[Sohail]

Yeah no one likes Windows Vista, it takes up too much RAM because all Microsoft cares about is the graphics. Most people now prefer Windows XP rather than Vista.

 

[Swiblet]

I already have 2 gigs of RAM and I always planned on getting 4-8 sooner or later =P I plan to have a supercomputer made by me. So...Vista is good for me =) All of you that don't like spending $2500 on parts...you need XP.

~~B3N

 

[Sharky]

I spent about £350 for a Core2 Duo, nVidia 8600GT, couple of HDD's, 2gb mem,.... well, everything required for a computer system. And it runs Vista just lovely. Well, lovely now that Windows Defender is disabled.

Hey, I like the shiny new interface. Wouldn't go out and buy a retail copy of Vista; I get it free from the microsoft academic alliance thingy, and my university.