The Furious Angels
FA Discussion => Off Topic => Topic started by: Pirus on January 24, 2007, 10:31:02 am
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Well, I thought I would notify anyone interested, that vista is out for sale on newegg. Its the OEM version, which may turn some people away from main difference is you have to figure out how to use it on your own since there is no paper work to go by. Anyway, if you guys are interested, here is the link:
http://promotions.newegg.com/msvista/Vista_Products.html (Unfortunately, there isn't any 64 bit versions out yet although, I hear its really sluggish anyway.)
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Well that and the 64bit version wont let you install ANYTHING that isn't certified by Microsoft.
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Who cares if you don't have the book any more, not like you ever use it, the online version is quicker.
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And aren't you locked to hardware with the OEM version? In that you can't swap to a new piece of kit later?
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well from what I gathered your locked to your motherboard you can add memory or swap video cards things like that but yeah if you swap the motherboard to windows its a whole new computer and considered a no no. On that note, you may be able to yell and b*tch enough to microsoft that they let you reactivate but not sure how many times you can get away with that. For most users they dont rebuild their computer more than once in 2 to 3 years anyway. So, in that aspect its not that big of a problem.
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Is it available off Bit comet? *shifty eyes*
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well from what I gathered your locked to your motherboard you can add memory or swap video cards things like that but yeah if you swap the motherboard to windows its a whole new computer and considered a no no. On that note, you may be able to yell and b*tch enough to microsoft that they let you reactivate but not sure how many times you can get away with that. For most users they don't rebuild their computer more than once in 2 to 3 years anyway. So, in that aspect its not that big of a problem.
everytime i reformat i gotta talk to a rep to get my windows activated since i already went over my limit a long time ago. At first it seemed like the guy was suspicious but now the indian person is like please read off your key and they are like why are you needing to activate, then i just say reformat and then they move on.
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I hear Vista is pretty smooth when it comes to replacing significant hardware. The IS guy in our office was telling me that he swapped the motherboard, and a whole bunch of other components on his computer at home and Vista took about 30 minutes re-creating the hardware profile. He was saying after the 30 minutes and a few reboots, he was back up and running again. Whereas XP or and earlier version of Windows would basically blow up.
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yeah kronik I have done that a few times as well im afraid they may be more strict but im sure they'll let you reactivate atleast a few times after you plead with em and say oh i didn't know ..... ect..
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Vista is a waste. :shrug:
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That's odd...the Release to Manufacturer version of Vista had both the 32bit and 64bit versions on the same DVD. It detected which you had and then asked you whether you wanted x86 or x64 installed...oh well. Musta been something special or something
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I have the RTM installed, it's the WinBeta version and I believe it's AIO. In any case I have until well after the release date to buy the full version and a very special person will be able to e-mail me the key.
So, yeah. No need for OEM. But don't forget kids, student pricing...
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NOT to bring it up.. BUT HAS ANYONE GOTTEN MXO TO RUN WITH VISTA? I have the 34 bit Ultimate edition (pirated of-course) and a decent video card.. I unintalled MXO.. tried to reinstall by downloading the "trial edition" off of fileplanet.. it won't even start up to install.. what can I do????
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You mean the 32-bit Ultimate? Or the 64-bit Ultimate? They don't make a 34-bit Ultimate. :P
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NOT to bring it up.. BUT HAS ANYONE GOTTEN MXO TO RUN WITH VISTA? I have the 34 bit Ultimate edition (pirated of-course) and a decent video card.. I unintalled MXO.. tried to reinstall by downloading the "trial edition" off of fileplanet.. it won't even start up to install.. what can I do????
I've been meaning to, I download it tonight and try.
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I keep getting the error
PATCH SYSTEM ERROR (result code -30)
Unable to move/rename a file (access restriction or or read only)
and yes.. the actual error message or or is used..
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I also need the TS address so I can log in.. I had to reinstall it all
and it is still giving me the error
is CS on at night?
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Forget what I said.. ran it in compatibility mode for XP.....
Gavin gave me this response and now it works..
Hello ,
Please refer to the link below to install any of our games .
http://help.station.sony.com/cgi-bin/soe.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1812
Also, if Mxo do not work with vista try the below given workaround .
1. Right click on the program launch icon
2. Left click on "Properties".
3. In the new window that pops up click on the "Compatibility" tab.
4. In the "Compatibility Mode" area check the box next to "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
5. In the drop down list make certain that "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)" is selected.
6. Under "Privilege Level" make certain that the box next to "Run this program as administrator" is checked.
7. Click on "Apply" then click on "Ok".
8. Double click on the program launch icon.
Regards,
Gavin P
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Cool. Glad you got everything sorted out. :) For TS, just set the server address as followtheangel.org