I think this is a great thread
Ya the fanboy comments are beyond old.
The mac pc debate will rage on forever or until one of the two go under (which ain't hapening in our lifetimes).
While there are some inherant issues w/ Vista. Go ahead and tell me that OS X 10.0 wasn't riddled w/ problems in 2001. I had to install it 4 times just to get OS X up and running on my mac.
How to help Vista run faster
In the following link, you will see how Vista turns on many applications that allot of people don't use. This is so that in the case that you DO use it, it will be "plug and play".
There are a bunch of great tips here. It does recommend turning down some Aero functions, but that's part of the reason I like Vista so much! So I leave all my Aero settings maxed out.
Good find! Turning off services you don't use is a good way to reduce overhead (though it's not much, but still...)
From the above link:
How to disable Windows service open up the service window
click start then Run type services.msc click ok
to disable service right click and choose properties then from the properties window Edit start up type and choose disabled and press ok
Some of this service are not useful for most users and it can be disabled
Windows Time
Maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and servers in the network
Print Spooler
Loads files to memory for later printing
Note: if you don't have printer you can disable this service
Tablet PC Input Service Enables Tablet PC pen and ink functionality
Note: if you don't have tablet pc you can disable this service
IP Helper
support for IPv6
Note: IPv6 is not used right now you can disabled this service
Readyboost
Provides support for improving system performance using Flash Memory as cashing memory to improve the system performance
Note: If you planning not to use Readyboost disable this service
Routing and Remote Access
Offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments
Note: if you don't use VPN you can disable this service
Offline Files
you can disable this service if you don't use Offline Files
Distributed Link Tracking Client
if you have only one computer you can disable this service, if you are on network you won't be able to access to other computers
Shell Hardware Detection
Provides notifications for AutoPlay hardware events.
you will no longer see pop up when you insert device ec (e.g USB , Camera )
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)
Provides image acquisition services for scanners and cameras
Note: you can disable this service if you don't use camera or scanner on your computer
Windows Error Reporting Service Allows errors to be reported when programs stop working or responding and allows existing solutions to be delivered
sometimes it can be annoying when every time program stop working , if you get tired of this warning you can disable this and you will no loner see warning message
All kidding aside - it's a Mac/Boot Camp/Parallels (whichever it is) error. Not only is that error non-standard to a Vista user, but even the language is Apple and not Microsoft.
"mount" "initialization of file system" and the red stop sign are not native to MS Vista.
(You know me Andy, I'm not poking fun at Apple in this - just trying to be helpful.)
It's likely related to the different filesystems used by OSX and Vista (NTFS vs. ???) but I have no idea what the solution would be (other than to do as the prompt suggests and increase the timeout length.)
1. My monitor profile, calibrated using Spyder 2 Express and set as default, does not always load up on first booting the computer. It will finally load if rebooted, but is inconsistent. I usually “close” the computer at night using Sleep mode, so this isn’t a big deal. But comes up when new programs are introduced and need to reboot.
I have a similar issue. Running an HP Vista laptop, I have two monitors (lappie and external) profiled using the latest version of ColorVision's software. Every single time the computer is locked, Vista (I assume) re-profiles my monitors back to their original horrible state. I have to run Profile Chooser and re-select the proper profiles for each monitor. It's maddening. Anyone have a solution?
I just wanted to say that for systems with similar specs, macs are actually CHEAPER than PC's. That said you can get bare bones PC systems whereas macs only go down so far.
Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance.
Do you use the sidebar, and if so what gadgets have a permanent spot on yours? Or do you use the google version?
Have to agree wrt Avast! - I canned Norton a long time ago and have never missed it. Avast! is free and works well without trying to take over my system. Kapersky gets good reviews and I have seen deals for getting it free every so often as well, so that's another option.
As for the UAC, maybe it's just me but I don't do things that kick it off very often. I guess I'm not loading and unloading programs constantly like some folks...
This one I can potentially be more helpful with. Next time it happens click on that details option and post a screenshot of everything it says.
If you wanted me to be really helpful around here someone would donate a Mac for me to install Vista on so I could help troubleshoot these things! :ivar
I just wanted to say that for systems with similar specs, macs are actually CHEAPER than PC's. That said you can get bare bones PC systems whereas macs only go down so far.
Hi Mike, et. al.
I'd love to explore this subject of cost v performance, but think it would be better in a separate thread. Therefore, I will start one by posting my PC, specs and cost, and we can go from there. I'm certainly here to learn from those who know.
Another Nifty Vista Feature that I turn off:
Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows Features On or Off
Remote Differential Compression
In theory this is supposed to compare Target area with Source when copying files to/from Network/CD/DVD. It is suppose to save time by not copying duplicates that exist. I have found it to add hours to DVD/CD burns when enabled.
Another Nifty Vista Feature that I turn off:
Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows Features On or Off
Remote Differential Compression
In theory this is supposed to compare Target area with Source when copying files to/from Network/CD/DVD. It is suppose to save time by not copying duplicates that exist. I have found it to add hours to DVD/CD burns when enabled.
Wow, hours?
I wonder if that could be causing my random network drops when copying files across computers. I'll have to try that when i get home.
I wonder if that could be causing my random network drops when copying files across computers. I'll have to try that when i get home.
The copying of large files across networks is something that MS has always screwed up. I find Vista to be a little better about it, but we're talking about a little better than terrible here.
I'd love to explore this subject of cost v performance, but think it would be better in a separate thread. Therefore, I will start one by posting my PC, specs and cost, and we can go from there. I'm certainly here to learn from those who know.
HB, when I read this I laughed a bit - I knew what would happen. From the glance I took at the thread it came to pass. Nice try, but there is no logic when passion is involved. Don't take it personally! They (the zealots on both sides) just can't help it.
Another Nifty Vista Feature that I turn off:
Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows Features On or Off
Remote Differential Compression
In theory this is supposed to compare Target area with Source when copying files to/from Network/CD/DVD. It is suppose to save time by not copying duplicates that exist. I have found it to add hours to DVD/CD burns when enabled.
Yikes. That's bizzare. Sure there isn't something else at play here? I've never disabled it and my DVD burns (full of data) take about 15 minutes. Most everything I can read on RDC indicates that it's only related to networks and not CD/DVD. I'd be interested to find info to the contrary for sure.
Yikes. That's bizzare. Sure there isn't something else at play here? I've never disabled it and my DVD burns (full of data) take about 15 minutes. Most everything I can read on RDC indicates that it's only related to networks and not CD/DVD. I'd be interested to find info to the contrary for sure.
Just checked my Vista box and I already had it disabled. Must be the Mac and PC not speaking Samba nicely. Tower of Babel I suppose.
HB, when I read this I laughed a bit - I knew what would happen. From the glance I took at the thread it came to pass. Nice try, but there is no logic when passion is involved. Don't take it personally! They (the zealots on both sides) just can't help it.
No kidding.:whew
But some interesting points if you go hunting. Still haven't hit on the original point, though. Come on over and join the fray.
This one I can potentially be more helpful with. Next time it happens click on that details option and post a screenshot of everything it says.
If you wanted me to be really helpful around here someone would donate a Mac for me to install Vista on so I could help troubleshoot these things! :ivar
Lee's mention of Samba problems made me remember my own. When I was using XP on our desktop PC I was able to connect to my PC's shared folders using my MacBook Pro and samba (or cifs) without any problem.
Now since I installed vista ultimate, my mac can't find my pc or the local network at all. I searched google and I couldn't find the answer anywhere.
So what gives?
Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance.
Judging from other users online (and assuming your MiniDump log looks like theres) it seems to be a problem with this build a parallels (5160). Have you got any anti-virus software installed? Some users have reported success after uninstalling their AV software.
You're saavy enough to survive without AV - just make sure you open the 3MB e-mail from me with the .exe file
Judging from other users online (and assuming your MiniDump log looks like theres) it seems to be a problem with this build a parallels (5160). Have you got any anti-virus software installed? Some users have reported success after uninstalling their AV software.
You're saavy enough to survive without AV - just make sure you open the 3MB e-mail from me with the .exe file
Hm... no AV installed, RUNNING, though I have several packages, have to, because we need to troubleshoot all the different anti-virus stuff that thwarts our customers all the time.. I will try to update parallels but I thought it was current.
Hm... no AV installed, RUNNING, though I have several packages, have to, because we need to troubleshoot all the different anti-virus stuff that thwarts our customers all the time.. I will try to update parallels but I thought it was current.
I think it is the current version, I think it's just a buggy version. Early reports are that the beta version of build 5162 is more stable.
I have a similar issue. Running an HP Vista laptop, I have two monitors (lappie and external) profiled using the latest version of ColorVision's software. Every single time the computer is locked, Vista (I assume) re-profiles my monitors back to their original horrible state. I have to run Profile Chooser and re-select the proper profiles for each monitor. It's maddening. Anyone have a solution?
Check the MS KB (start out by searching at microsoft.com).
There are a few know "sleep" issues like this. I had to troubleshoot a freinds Visa machine that reset it's wirelless protocols every time it went to sleep.
All I did was download an update that targeted this known problem and done.
I've looked at all the settings and tried to look for a solution for this... whenever I boot up the computer, the start menu has all the default programs back, no matter how many times I remove them. I went to customize start menu and unchecked default programs but they still come back. The ones I've "pinned" to the start menu are fine though. But the recently run programs always get replaced by the default ones, which is annoying. Anyone know how to 'fix' this?
Okay, I found a fix for this on winhelponline.com
* Click Start, type regedit.exe and press ENTER
* Navigate to the following location:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer \ Advanced
* In the right-pane, create a new DWORD value named StartMenuInit
* Double-click StartMenuInit and set 3 its data
* Close Regedit.exe
It was easy and worked like a charm. Here's the link. Hope this helps anyone else with this problem out.
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Ya the fanboy comments are beyond old.
The mac pc debate will rage on forever or until one of the two go under (which ain't hapening in our lifetimes).
While there are some inherant issues w/ Vista. Go ahead and tell me that OS X 10.0 wasn't riddled w/ problems in 2001. I had to install it 4 times just to get OS X up and running on my mac.
Please.. Give it a rest...
In the following link, you will see how Vista turns on many applications that allot of people don't use. This is so that in the case that you DO use it, it will be "plug and play".
There are a bunch of great tips here. It does recommend turning down some Aero functions, but that's part of the reason I like Vista so much! So I leave all my Aero settings maxed out.
http://thehiddenguide.blogspot.com/2007/05/how-to-make-windows-vista-run-faster.html
-Jon
From the above link:
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All kidding aside - it's a Mac/Boot Camp/Parallels (whichever it is) error. Not only is that error non-standard to a Vista user, but even the language is Apple and not Microsoft.
"mount" "initialization of file system" and the red stop sign are not native to MS Vista.
(You know me Andy, I'm not poking fun at Apple in this - just trying to be helpful.)
It's likely related to the different filesystems used by OSX and Vista (NTFS vs. ???) but I have no idea what the solution would be (other than to do as the prompt suggests and increase the timeout length.)
I have a similar issue. Running an HP Vista laptop, I have two monitors (lappie and external) profiled using the latest version of ColorVision's software. Every single time the computer is locked, Vista (I assume) re-profiles my monitors back to their original horrible state. I have to run Profile Chooser and re-select the proper profiles for each monitor. It's maddening. Anyone have a solution?
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Have to agree wrt Avast! - I canned Norton a long time ago and have never missed it. Avast! is free and works well without trying to take over my system. Kapersky gets good reviews and I have seen deals for getting it free every so often as well, so that's another option.
As for the UAC, maybe it's just me but I don't do things that kick it off very often. I guess I'm not loading and unloading programs constantly like some folks...
The system bluescreens, then reboots itself. I'm not doing anything when it happens.
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This one I can potentially be more helpful with. Next time it happens click on that details option and post a screenshot of everything it says.
If you wanted me to be really helpful around here someone would donate a Mac for me to install Vista on so I could help troubleshoot these things! :ivar
Hi Mike, et. al.
I'd love to explore this subject of cost v performance, but think it would be better in a separate thread. Therefore, I will start one by posting my PC, specs and cost, and we can go from there. I'm certainly here to learn from those who know.
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Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows Features On or Off
Remote Differential Compression
In theory this is supposed to compare Target area with Source when copying files to/from Network/CD/DVD. It is suppose to save time by not copying duplicates that exist. I have found it to add hours to DVD/CD burns when enabled.
I wonder if that could be causing my random network drops when copying files across computers. I'll have to try that when i get home.
The copying of large files across networks is something that MS has always screwed up. I find Vista to be a little better about it, but we're talking about a little better than terrible here.
Yikes. That's bizzare. Sure there isn't something else at play here? I've never disabled it and my DVD burns (full of data) take about 15 minutes. Most everything I can read on RDC indicates that it's only related to networks and not CD/DVD. I'd be interested to find info to the contrary for sure.
From the Control Panel open Programs and Features
- Look on the left side and you'll see "Turn Windows Features on or off"
You can turn off:- Remote Differential Compression
- Tablet PC Optional Components
- Windows DFS Replication Service
- Windows Fax & Scan
- Windows Meeting Space
Obviously if you use any of these things (fax, Windows Live Meeting, Tablet) you don't want to turn those off!Some people turn off indexing as well, but I find the instant search far to useful to do that.
http://microsofthelp.wordpress.com/2007/11/01/top-10-windows-vista-tips/
As I said before, I don't turn off indexing, but I've done most of these other ones.
No kidding.:whew
But some interesting points if you go hunting. Still haven't hit on the original point, though. Come on over and join the fray.
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Now since I installed vista ultimate, my mac can't find my pc or the local network at all. I searched google and I couldn't find the answer anywhere.
So what gives?
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Check the Network and Sharing Center in Vista and make sure you have:
Public Folder Sharing - on
File Sharing - on
Password Protected sharing - off
See if that helps any?
Judging from other users online (and assuming your MiniDump log looks like theres) it seems to be a problem with this build a parallels (5160). Have you got any anti-virus software installed? Some users have reported success after uninstalling their AV software.
You're saavy enough to survive without AV - just make sure you open the 3MB e-mail from me with the .exe file
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I think it is the current version, I think it's just a buggy version. Early reports are that the beta version of build 5162 is more stable.
There are a few know "sleep" issues like this. I had to troubleshoot a freinds Visa machine that reset it's wirelless protocols every time it went to sleep.
All I did was download an update that targeted this known problem and done.
-Jon
Okay, I found a fix for this on winhelponline.com
* Click Start, type regedit.exe and press ENTER
* Navigate to the following location:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer \ Advanced
* In the right-pane, create a new DWORD value named StartMenuInit
* Double-click StartMenuInit and set 3 its data
* Close Regedit.exe
It was easy and worked like a charm. Here's the link. Hope this helps anyone else with this problem out.
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FANTASTIC! And thanks for sharing the fix on here - that's what this thread is all about!