I just purchased a laptop and it automatically came with windows Vista. I was trying to download some games and it won't let me.
I had my friend (computer wiz) looked at it and he can't even figure out what the problem is. Should I return the laptop? Or should I take my laptop somewhere else to fine out what the problem is? but where?
2007-02-16 08:29:13 · 6 answers · asked by Victoria78 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I have only been playing with vista a few days so I dont know much about it yet. If I was to guess I would open the control pannel and go to the user accounts and see if you have administrator account or a user account. Make sure its set to administrator.
2007-02-16 08:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by Jon 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a new system with Vista Home Premium Edition preloaded. When I tried to download or play games online, I received a message stating I needed to install the Java Platform software on my computer. Further searching on Microsoft's website indicated Vista does not include this software because of licensing issues with Sun-Systems (the Java company).
However, Microsoft did include the link so I was able to downland and install Java.
Although, I am not 100% certain this to be the solution to your problem, it may be worth further investigation.
Since I got Java I was able to download and play games.
Try this link in the Sources box below
2007-02-16 23:24:49 · answer #2 · answered by ds 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes I would vista has a ton of bugs that need to be worked out right now I would stick with XP for now. I am not too sure what vista supports but maybe the games are not supported by vista.
2007-02-16 16:37:58 · answer #3 · answered by Bullz_ eye 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have heard several complaints about Windows Vista bugs. I couldn't really tell you which were fact or fiction, but I do know that there are a few out there. I would just return the thing, so you don't run the risk of it crashing out later.
2007-02-16 16:58:32 · answer #4 · answered by marksman11011 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
PORT FORWARDING!!!
There are no guides available for vista yet, ditch the free nortons on march 31 when ca comes out. its much easier to get aloneg with.
2007-02-16 16:37:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
return it and get a mac
2007-02-16 16:31:54 · answer #6 · answered by ♂Joe♂ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋