Vista RC2 Released

[ui]ICEMAN said:
I've never had to do that, I used a single raptor for Vista and just had my raid array setup after install. I'd be surprised if the XP drivers don't work for that too though, in fact I'm pretty sure they will, give it a try :)
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NEVER heard of doing it that way! lol. O well, will give it a whirl, cheers for that.
 
Much smoother than the last rc i used, (think it was 5600)

intel raid drivers are pre installed, all ports etc work and full functionality of mouse & keyboard hotkeys without drivers or problems.

i really do like this function though, reminds me of expose for mac

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~J~ said:
NEVER heard of doing it that way! lol. O well, will give it a whirl, cheers for that.
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I guess its not that well known but it is the only way to get the raid arrays to detect. Good luck.

Oh and to those upgrading rather than complete clean installs, you can come across some interesting problems with devices not wanting to install at all regardless of what drivers you use. If you have problems with a new build, try a fresh install since a couple of them really don't seem too fond of upgrading. In particular the last one pre RC2.
 
zen62619 said:
Mines a 2GB EasyDisk.
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which easydisk drive do you have im thinking about ordering a 512mb easy disk just for ready boost if its working good for you has anyone else managed to get ready boost going my kingston drive dosnt work which is a bit of a shame i really wanted to try it out
 
Tom|Nbk said:
which easydisk drive do you have im thinking about ordering a 512mb easy disk just for ready boost if its working good for you has anyone else managed to get ready boost going my kingston drive dosnt work which is a bit of a shame i really wanted to try it out
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Read This

Windows ReadyBoost
Adding system memory (RAM) is often the best way to improve your PC's performance. More memory means applications can run without needing to access the hard drive. However, upgrading memory is not always easy. You need to know what type of memory you need, purchase the memory, and open your computer to install the memory—which sometimes can invalidate your support agreement. Also, some machines have limited memory expansion capabilities, preventing you from adding RAM even if you are willing to do so.

Windows Vista introduces a new concept in adding memory to a system. Windows ReadyBoost lets users use a removable flash memory device, such as a USB thumb drive, to improve system performance without opening the box. Windows ReadyBoost can improve system performance because it can retrieve data kept on the flash memory more quickly than it can retrieve data kept on the hard disk, decreasing the time you need to wait for your PC to respond. Combined with SuperFetch technology, this can help drive impressive improvements in system responsiveness.

Windows ReadyBoost technology is reliable and provides protection of the data stored on your device. You can remove the memory device at any time without any loss of data or negative impact to the system; however, if you remove the device, your performance returns to the level you experienced without the device. Additionally, data on the removable memory device is encrypted to help prevent inappropriate access to data when the device is removed.

Windows ReadyDrive
Windows ReadyDrive enables Windows Vista PCs equipped with a hybrid hard disk to boot up faster, resume from hibernate in less time, preserve battery power, and improve hard disk reliability. Hybrid hard disks are a new type of hard disk, with integrated non-volatile flash memory.

The hybrid disk is intended for mobile PCs running Windows Vista. Your data is written to the flash memory, which saves work for the mechanical hard disk—saving the battery power. The hybrid disk helps Windows Vista resume faster from Sleep because data can be restored from flash memory faster than from the mechanical hard disk. And since more data is written to the integrated flash memory than to the traditional hard disk, you have less risk of hardware problems with the hard disk when you're on the move. Windows Vista takes advantage of hybrid hard disk to save battery life, resume use faster from hibernation, and improve reliability.

PS.. can't link to site as it would be a competitor about the usb drive.
 
Vista blue screens at startup for me.

Complains about ecache.sys.
Does anyone have the 64bit version and can send this file to me?
I have a hunch its just corrupted, email in trust.

Also, is there a way to make the boot loader load Windows XP after 30 seconds instead of Vista?
 
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Reppyboyo said:
Vista blue screens at startup for me.

Complains about ecache.sys.
Does anyone have the 64bit version and can send this file to me?
I have a hunch its just corrupted, email in trust.

Also, is there a way to make the boot loader load Windows XP after 30 seconds instead of Vista?
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you want someone to email a 2.5gb file to you?

LOL :D
 
Well I got this installed this afternoon on my other disk and it look and work fine even though it was giving me a rating of 1 lol. So i decided to take it off my other disk and upgrade my XP. Now heres where the fun starts.

I decided to do an upgrade hoping it work ok, I start that at about 7pm and it's still going now lol. Just got the message telling me this process could take several hours to complete, and knowing my luck it'll be screwed up and i'll still have to do a fresh install.

So the moral of the story kids is don't do an upgrade always do a fresh install.
 
zen62619 said:
Read This

Windows ReadyBoost
Adding system memory (RAM) is often the best way to improve your PC's performance. More memory means applications can run without needing to access the hard drive. However, upgrading memory is not always easy. You need to know what type of memory you need, purchase the memory, and open your computer to install the memory—which sometimes can invalidate your support agreement. Also, some machines have limited memory expansion capabilities, preventing you from adding RAM even if you are willing to do so.

Windows Vista introduces a new concept in adding memory to a system. Windows ReadyBoost lets users use a removable flash memory device, such as a USB thumb drive, to improve system performance without opening the box. Windows ReadyBoost can improve system performance because it can retrieve data kept on the flash memory more quickly than it can retrieve data kept on the hard disk, decreasing the time you need to wait for your PC to respond. Combined with SuperFetch technology, this can help drive impressive improvements in system responsiveness.

Windows ReadyBoost technology is reliable and provides protection of the data stored on your device. You can remove the memory device at any time without any loss of data or negative impact to the system; however, if you remove the device, your performance returns to the level you experienced without the device. Additionally, data on the removable memory device is encrypted to help prevent inappropriate access to data when the device is removed.

Windows ReadyDrive
Windows ReadyDrive enables Windows Vista PCs equipped with a hybrid hard disk to boot up faster, resume from hibernate in less time, preserve battery power, and improve hard disk reliability. Hybrid hard disks are a new type of hard disk, with integrated non-volatile flash memory.

The hybrid disk is intended for mobile PCs running Windows Vista. Your data is written to the flash memory, which saves work for the mechanical hard disk—saving the battery power. The hybrid disk helps Windows Vista resume faster from Sleep because data can be restored from flash memory faster than from the mechanical hard disk. And since more data is written to the integrated flash memory than to the traditional hard disk, you have less risk of hardware problems with the hard disk when you're on the move. Windows Vista takes advantage of hybrid hard disk to save battery life, resume use faster from hibernation, and improve reliability.

PS.. can't link to site as it would be a competitor about the usb drive.
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Thanks but ive read all this already i also only wanted a link to the official web page listing of your usb drive
 
cool thanks a lot im sure if the 2gb version works the 512mb should be ok right as for that thing where you can shift through all open windows how do you do that?
 
Tom|Nbk said:
cool thanks a lot im sure if the 2gb version works the 512mb should be ok right as for that thing where you can shift through all open windows how do you do that?
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its in the quick launch :)
 
downloading now, hopefully this version will actually install as none of the previous versions have for me, i want to get vista when it comes out but if i cant get these to install thats an indication of a compatability issue with my system.... but then i do hope to have a pretty large upgrade by then.
 
Well after using rc2 for almost all of the night im very pleased with it it just feels so damn stable games run fine for me bf2142 demo runs great sidebar easy use of things etc just all awesome ill definetly be getting this, and most likely be using it as my primary OS for a bit.
 
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