Vista RC2 Released

Glaucus · 9 Oct 2006 at 00:05

Nem said:
Now since 5728, which I removed and went back to RC1 for, and now still on RC2 there are problems with copying files over my network. It will just come up with the calculating time box and never do anything. Locks up explorer and I have to restart as it also kills the network card meaning MSN logs out and all internet is dead.

No problems copying files here, if you use a router, vista is having problems with some models.

PiKe · 9 Oct 2006 at 00:19

I had that problem and solved it by turning off TCP Checksum in the NIC Properties.

Nem · 9 Oct 2006 at 00:24

I had read about router problems, but it's my pc > hub > server and my router goes into the hub as a separate part. So I didn't think it would affect transfer from the two pc's.

Anyway, I've disabled TCP Checksum Offload (IPv4) for the network card and I can again transfer files.

Nice 1 chaps!

Nick

Big.Wayne · 9 Oct 2006 at 00:44

BigAl said:
Build 5744

http://download.windowsvista.com/preview/rc2/en/download.htm

Hi thanks for the link. . .

I now have two ISO's on my hard disk:

vista_5744.16384.061003-1945_x64fre_client-lrmcxfre_en_dvd.iso (3.695GB)

vista_5744.16384.061003-1945_x86fre_client-lrmcfre_en_dvd.iso (2.613GB)

that's the 32-bit and 64-bit versions, now all I need is some *keys* to get going. I did want to try the 64-bit version but I was reading that the driver support is severely lacking so I guess I should try and install the 32-bit version.

How do I get a CD-Key for 32-Bit Vista?

thanks in advance

(I can be mailed in trust!)

TrUz · 9 Oct 2006 at 01:11

You can get a key from Microsoft, I did today.

TrUz

TrUz · 9 Oct 2006 at 01:36

If you have RC2 installed and Aero is not working you need to do the following:

Set these to registry values to the following. Only one needed to be changed for me.

Code:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\Composition = "1"

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\CompositionPolicy = "2"

You will need to reboot for this to take effect.

TrUz

wwwebber · 9 Oct 2006 at 09:53

Vista RC2 Shutdown & restart issues

In common with others here - I cannot shutdown or restart my system after upgrading to RC2.

My screen turns off but the system still hums away on and on. I have to keep the power buttoin pressed to shut down & restart properly. This is not sleep mode as I have chosen shutdown or restart.

Anyone solved this yet ?.

Captain-Fungi · 9 Oct 2006 at 10:23

Nope, no fix here. I have tried messing with the power settings but have go nowhere. :confused:

leaskovski · 9 Oct 2006 at 10:24

TrUz said:
You can get a key from Microsoft, I did today.

TrUz

Is there a link for this? Thanks

w3bbo · 9 Oct 2006 at 10:25

Any news if SLI is compatible with RC2? :confused:

TrUz · 9 Oct 2006 at 10:34

leaskovski said:
Is there a link for this? Thanks

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/

Click on Try Vista and follow the process.

TrUz

Mel_P · 9 Oct 2006 at 10:39

wwwebber said:
In common with others here - I cannot shutdown or restart my system after upgrading to RC2.

My screen turns off but the system still hums away on and on. I have to keep the power buttoin pressed to shut down & restart properly. This is not sleep mode as I have chosen shutdown or restart.

Anyone solved this yet ?.

I can start but each shutdown "bluescreens" and each startup says "recovered from error". Apart from that (!) it seems OK?

Mel P

dalepearson · 9 Oct 2006 at 10:41

For anyone with an SC101, I called NETGEAR today, they told me they had no beta drivers to test with VISTA.

The only response was I am sure we will release some drivers when VISTA is officially released.

I have to say I am really disapointed, as in the past years that I have used NETGEAR products I have always had really good support, and are always happy to share test drivers etc.

If anyone gets a work around for VISTA, please let me know.

Thanks
Dale

leaskovski · 9 Oct 2006 at 10:43

TrUz said:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/

Click on Try Vista and follow the process.

TrUz

Cheers, yeah just figured that one out. So go through the deal of signing up with rc1 and that key they email you works for rc2 then. Thanks.

TrUz · 9 Oct 2006 at 10:48

Yeah RC1 key works with RC2 as well.

leaskovski · 9 Oct 2006 at 10:54

TrUz said:
Yeah RC1 key works with RC2 as well.

Coolio! Finally do some testing of our software on Vista then! :rolleyes:

marc2003 · 9 Oct 2006 at 10:59

dalepearson said:
If anyone gets a work around for VISTA, please let me know.

Thanks
Dale

if you're using 32bit, trying xp drivers is usually worth a go. i'm using xp drivers for an antiquated wireless card that i have (asus onboard) and i'm also using xp drivers for my audigy2. the creative betas just crash everytime i open the sound properties.

Slinwagh · 9 Oct 2006 at 11:21

marc2003 said:
if you're using 32bit, trying xp drivers is usually worth a go. i'm using xp drivers for an antiquated wireless card that i have (asus onboard) and i'm also using xp drivers for my audigy2. the creative betas just crash everytime i open the sound properties.

The only thing stopping me giving it a bash on my main PC is my wireless, I have onboard ASUS P5B Deluxe WiFI or a ASUS 138g v2 that i need drivers for.

kidloco · 9 Oct 2006 at 12:11

well I installed it, wish i never bothered to be honest. just cant get on with it at all. Main bug bears seem to be just the overall look, the fact that I hav eto reboot my router every time I log on and getting very weird graphical glitchs when in the media centre.

Oh well, back to XP for me

PiKe · 9 Oct 2006 at 12:28

Thanks for Beta testing :rolleyes: