Vista Beta Compatibility

the-demi-god · 04-02-2007, 08:51 PM

Hi
I bought a new computer with no OS. I decided on Vista, and picked one up on ebay, had a few installation probs but managed that, [with some help] my Norton security was really old so I picked one up that was Vista ready, but when I went to the site to download the vista version they didn't do one for Vista Beta. I have now been at this for 4 days and even allowing for the fact that I am not as computer literate as some, and take a bit longer. This is getting ridiculous I am sorry I did not stick with XP it's not as pretty! but at least it is functional. I also tried Microsofts site hoping I could upgrade to something that was compatabile but after 2 hours of getting nowhere I gave up.
So before I abandon it and load XP does anyone have a solution to the security compatability problem. when I try to load norton the computer tells me this is not compatable with this programme.
Thank you

PabloTeK · 04-02-2007, 08:59 PM

The software is only going to work on the current version of Vista, the public release. If you got a demo it sounds like someone scammed you because the BETA's finished a while ago now.

the-demi-god · 04-03-2007, 04:47 PM

Thanks,
Should have read a lot more before I bought the stupid thing.
No one seems especially impressed. although lots are selling it.
Will go back to XP it just annoys me that I wasted £50
Live and learn

Kornowski · 04-04-2007, 06:18 PM

You could allways try putting AVG or Avast on it, it may work?

Sorry to hear about it though.

_simon_ · 04-04-2007, 06:42 PM

ouch £50 for the beta version!

Did the advert clearly state it was beta? If not you might like to try complaining to ebay, maybe you will be able to get a refund.

You might even try Microsoft, if you send them a pitiful letter / email they might feel sorry enough for you to give you a proper copy. It's worth a try!

04-02-2007, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
the-demi-god New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 3	Vista Beta Compatibility Hi I bought a new computer with no OS. I decided on Vista, and picked one up on ebay, had a few installation probs but managed that, [with some help] my Norton security was really old so I picked one up that was Vista ready, but when I went to the site to download the vista version they didn't do one for Vista Beta. I have now been at this for 4 days and even allowing for the fact that I am not as computer literate as some, and take a bit longer. This is getting ridiculous I am sorry I did not stick with XP it's not as pretty! but at least it is functional. I also tried Microsofts site hoping I could upgrade to something that was compatabile but after 2 hours of getting nowhere I gave up. So before I abandon it and load XP does anyone have a solution to the security compatability problem. when I try to load norton the computer tells me this is not compatable with this programme. Thank you

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PabloTeK Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Peoples Republic of Nae Butta! Age: 17 Posts: 2,267	The software is only going to work on the current version of Vista, the public release. If you got a demo it sounds like someone scammed you because the BETA's finished a while ago now. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 @ 2.8GHz \| Gigabyte EP43-DS3L \| GeIL 3GB PC2-6400 \| BFG GeForce 8800GT 512MB OC \| Seagate 500GB 7200.11 SATA \| Western Digital 250GB SE16 SATA \| Coolermaster CM690 \| Corsair HX520W Forum Rules

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_simon_ Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cannock, UK Age: 28 Posts: 952	ouch £50 for the beta version! Did the advert clearly state it was beta? If not you might like to try complaining to ebay, maybe you will be able to get a refund. You might even try Microsoft, if you send them a pitiful letter / email they might feel sorry enough for you to give you a proper copy. It's worth a try! __________________ Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Dual Core + Arctic Cooling Freezer-64-LP 4GB (2x 2GB) OCZ PC2 6400 Dual CH Gold Edition XTC MSI K9AGM2-L mATX / eCute mATX Cube Case /Scythe Kama-Meter / Philips DVD RW Hitachi 160GB SATA II 8MB cache Palit 8800GT 512MB Realtek® ALC888 HD Audio + Altec Lansing VS4121 Belinea 22" Widescreen Vista Home Premium 64bit My creepy crawly collection

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04-03-2007, 04:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
the-demi-god New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 3	Thanks, Should have read a lot more before I bought the stupid thing. No one seems especially impressed. although lots are selling it. Will go back to XP it just annoys me that I wasted £50 Live and learn

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