Microsoft Opens Vista Test To Everyone
Please please please test our OS!
Thursday, September 14, 2006 by Zoomba | Discussion: WinCustomize News
Previously, Windows Vista RC1 was only available to either those in one of the Microsoft tech communities or those who had tested a previous build through the Customer Preview Program, which stopped accepting testers some weeks ago. Starting today however, sign-ups for the Customer Preview Program and testing for RC1 have reopened to the public. The goal is to reach 5 million testers prior to RTM.
So if you missed out previously and want a shot at a Vista RC1 DVD and key, go sign-up!
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Reply #3 Thursday, September 14, 2006 8:34 PM
Definitely worth it to those interested in having an idea of how the OS will look, operate, and the new presentation of information.
There is a trial 'beta' version of Micro Trends internet security suite (recommended on the Vista pages) that has been built for Vista for those who have issues with their current security programs (it works well, although the trial period ends on October 31, 2006 - or at least it does on my machine which was installed last week).
Although most hardware manufacturers have not provided any beta "Vista" drivers, the OS has some reasonable 'vanilla' drivers that will allow many people to try out the OS along with IE7, Windows Mail, WMP11.
Thanks again, Zoomba. 
Reply #4 Friday, September 15, 2006 5:11 AM
Guess I'll stick with XP
Reply #5 Friday, September 15, 2006 8:43 AM
So it's definetely worth to try it out
Reply #7 Friday, September 15, 2006 11:52 AM
Going to have to wait till Paul reviews the next release... aga in. 
Reply #8 Friday, September 15, 2006 1:05 PM
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Reply #10 Friday, September 15, 2006 7:34 PM
| (Super Wizop)Fuzzy Logic September 15, 2006 05:11:55 Reply #4 Hmmm, all I get is a blank screen... Guess I'll stick with XP |
What speed did you burn it at?
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Reply #12 Friday, September 15, 2006 9:50 PM
If you are trying to install Vista RC1 on a VMWare Workstation ver 5.5.2, do the following:
Create the virtual machine but do not install the OS.
Edit the .vmx file found in this virtual machine's folder, with notepad or txt editor of choice. Add the following 2 lines:
svga.maxWidth = "640"
svga.maxHeight = "480"
Vista will install just fine.
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Reply #14 Saturday, September 16, 2006 12:05 PM
| We recommend burning at the lowest speed supported by your DVD burner (1X or 2X) to ensure the highest quality. |
Reply #15 Saturday, September 16, 2006 3:51 PM
| I know the recommended speed is 1x - could that be the problem? |
Burn at 1x or 2.4x. 
Reply #16 Saturday, September 16, 2006 7:00 PM
| the 'writing speed' box is greyed out and fixed at 4x |
Reply #17 Saturday, September 16, 2006 7:15 PM
Reply #18 Monday, September 18, 2006 2:05 AM
I used a free program from download.com (magic cd burner or something like that) to burn the iso.
Vista. so far? "I'm lovin' it".
not as slick as osx but its still slick, and very fast. smooth sailing. putting my heavy apps on it now so we'll see how it holds up under fire. 
Reply #19 Monday, September 18, 2006 5:37 PM
Reply #20 Monday, September 18, 2006 8:35 PM
BSOD during download....continued....fatal error at end....bad CRC. ....then the 2.5 gig simply deleted itself, no temp no nothing.
I think Vista simply doesn't like me....
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Reply #1 Thursday, September 14, 2006 3:33 PM
Still draggin' my feet on IE 7. 6 works fine for me, so no reason to change except for tabbed browser... we'll see.
[edit: Your link took me to Vista site where I could, and did, download an "advisor" to check my system for "Vista readiness". Interesting. It said my NcAfee Virus program won't work and that I need to go to McAfee site to find out what to do. Didn't do it yet.
Also said my ActiveSync for my IPAQ 4700 wouldn't work. Also a number of other applications wouldn't work anymore, and I need new drivers for almost everything. Hmmm. Interesting. Got some heavy thinking to do here. Thanks again, Zoomba]