i installed windows vista beta2 in my xp media edition pc. but now the computer is so slow, n i most of the softwares don't run, ex: aim, aol, real player, etc. i get error messages says "oprating system not supported" what can i do? i can't recover to my old xp widow. please help me,, it's so slow, n not run any programs.
2006-06-27 23:48:01 · 6 answers · asked by S. 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
When you installed vista, it must have given you an option to back your current installation. if you did that, it must have told you to make an uninstall floppy or there will be an option to uninstall this version of windows. if there is neither, there's no other option but to reinstall everything. before doing that, however, try referring to the microsoft site for vista guidelines.
And in the future, when trying to install beta software of this scale, read the requirements carefully. Also in windows vista you can use the XP style display system, go through the display settings, that shud speed up things.
2006-06-28 00:04:49 · answer #1 · answered by Comp guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's why it's always best to partiton! lol. I Learned this the hard way. Mainly, it's cause ALL of the programs you have downloaded aren't all Vista capable yet. Hence why microsoft put that "Don't install on a main computer"
I Myself am also a Vista Beta Tester, and after it screwing up on me the same way (Slowdowns, background programs from XP running), i basically had to wipe it all clean, and install a fresh copy of XP again.
A Couple nights ago, i asked how to partition a drive, and the thing that works wonders is PartitionMagic 8.0, i've included a link.
Best bet is to re-install XP media again, fresh, and then when it's up and running, get PartitionMagic (From a friend if ya can't buy it), and instal it. Here's the link! It's now known as norton, but, meh, it still does the job, and does it good!
2006-06-27 23:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by XxDJToxic420xX 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hopefully you still have original disks that came with computer.
Put the first one in and reboot.
If you want an upgraded desktop OS I would suggest buy a Linux magazine and venture to the world of REAL computing software
2006-06-27 23:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by kwlemke005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after you installed Win Vista, did you re-instal all ur old programs or u just left them like that?
2006-06-27 23:51:53 · answer #4 · answered by lynexxe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u just need to find compatible versions for these programs, or look for alternative softwares from other vendors that give u your end result.
2006-06-27 23:51:05 · answer #5 · answered by jibz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-03 20:07:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋