Vista sucks

Amorok · 05-09-2010, 08:17 PM

So since my desktop finally died when my house flooded last year I've been using an HP laptop with Windows Vista. It crashed a couple months ago and I went through a bunch of shit getting it back online. So since then it has decided it doesn't have an optical drive. Then itstarted randomly swithing it's USB between 1.1 and 2.0. Then it completely crapper out. I think it's a BIOS issue but I'm at the limit of what I can do. I have a guy looking at it, but that sucks too, since my only Internet access is my iPhone. Goddamn laptops, I will never buy another HP product again, and I'm not going anywhere with Vista if I can help it.

racedoll · 05-09-2010, 08:25 PM

This is why buying used/refurbished can be a plus... I was able to get an IBM at a reason price with XP.

derf · 05-09-2010, 08:43 PM

Dell refurbished for me. 5 computers (3 desktops, 2 laptops)in 10 years and never had a problem with any of them. Vista is crap, either XP or 7 is the way to go, 7 really is better than anything else and should be the only thing to look at until the google OS comes out

pauldun170 · 05-09-2010, 09:32 PM

vista worked fine for me. HP Laptop...thats another story.
Windows 7 is the norm now so you don't have to worry about Vista anymore.

upshift · 05-09-2010, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

vista worked fine for me. HP Laptop...thats another story.

I agree, vista has worked fine for me before but the HP laptop I have/had has been nothing but problems.

karl_1052 · 05-09-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Amorok

So since my desktop finally died when my house flooded last year I've been using an HP laptop with Windows Vista. It crashed a couple months ago and I went through a bunch of shit getting it back online. So since then it has decided it doesn't have an optical drive. Then itstarted randomly swithing it's USB between 1.1 and 2.0. Then it completely crapper out. I think it's a BIOS issue but I'm at the limit of what I can do. I have a guy looking at it, but that sucks too, since my only Internet access is my iPhone. Goddamn laptops, I will never buy another HP product again, and I'm not going anywhere with Vista if I can help it.

How does a BIOS system issue have anything to do with the OS?

Homeslice · 05-10-2010, 12:07 AM

All Microsoft products suck, this still surprises people?

Dave · 05-10-2010, 10:49 AM

I had a refurbed gateway m500 survive iraq twice and all kinds of other abuse. Biggest issue I usually have with lappys is the hinges lock up and tear up the plastics

Particle Man · 05-10-2010, 12:51 PM

Isn't this old news?

dubbs · 05-10-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Isn't this old news?

Really old.. Get 7.. Lots of versions available online that don't require activation.. Muuuuch better than vista..

05-09-2010, 08:17 PM	#1
Amorok Issukangitok Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Moto: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 2,225	Vista sucks So since my desktop finally died when my house flooded last year I've been using an HP laptop with Windows Vista. It crashed a couple months ago and I went through a bunch of shit getting it back online. So since then it has decided it doesn't have an optical drive. Then itstarted randomly swithing it's USB between 1.1 and 2.0. Then it completely crapper out. I think it's a BIOS issue but I'm at the limit of what I can do. I have a guy looking at it, but that sucks too, since my only Internet access is my iPhone. Goddamn laptops, I will never buy another HP product again, and I'm not going anywhere with Vista if I can help it.

05-10-2010, 10:49 AM	#8
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	I had a refurbed gateway m500 survive iraq twice and all kinds of other abuse. Biggest issue I usually have with lappys is the hinges lock up and tear up the plastics __________________ TWF Post whore #6

05-10-2010, 12:51 PM	#9
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Isn't this old news? __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

05-09-2010, 08:25 PM	#2
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	This is why buying used/refurbished can be a plus... I was able to get an IBM at a reason price with XP.

05-09-2010, 08:43 PM	#3
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Dell refurbished for me. 5 computers (3 desktops, 2 laptops)in 10 years and never had a problem with any of them. Vista is crap, either XP or 7 is the way to go, 7 really is better than anything else and should be the only thing to look at until the google OS comes out

05-10-2010, 12:07 AM	#7
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	All Microsoft products suck, this still surprises people?