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just bought a new lap-top yesterday

and all my programs don't work on vista

does anyone have good programs i can find for window vista

i am looking for something like vanbasco (for kareoke)

and something like G.I.M.P for graphics.

And does anyone can tell me where i go to transfere my internet connection

i am on cable from window xp to window vista
do i only have to connect my modem
on my lap-top or i have to go in setting to enter some password ect...

just need help

please

I wish I could help, but that stuff is over my head, I sure someone on here will help.

I can't help much as far as the programs go for Vista, though from what I've been told anything that was compatible with XP was supposed to be compatible with Vista. I still use XP because it's been a more stable operating system, and until Microsoft fixes the issues with Vista I won't get it.

Ok enough about that.

As far as your internet accessibility...You need to go into your control panel and go into internet connections and set it to either Lan or Broadband. If you use the wizard to set up the connection, it will be fairly easy to do.

When you talk talk that I feel like Gomez hearing Motisha... (I may have spelled names wrong,Adams family)

I'm tripping over my words...When you talk like that I feel like Gomez ect. ect.

Support for Vista is slow in coming for some programs.

If you know the names of all the programs you use, check their websites for the latest version, or their "Vista Version."

Download the update, install, and there you go.

If you can't find versions of your programs that work with vista, there are most likely other programs out there if you do a little hunting.

Good luck.

There is a gimp version for Vista google Gimp for windows,

Here are a couple more I recommend:

1. Ubuntu Linux - Everything is free (I use it as a dual boot with Vista)
2. AntiVir
3. SpyBot S&D
4. Gimp for Windows
5. Open Office for Windows


Just google the above and you are all set.


Internet connection:
Question: do you have wireless or cabled (Fixed cable to router). Normally Vista will detect a close by connection be it yours or your neighbours You will need to talk to your Internet Provider and they can help you setup connection, There is a place called NetWork Connections in the control panel,
Vista won't connect to XP auto you have to do some configuration. Talk to where you purchased the LapTop on how to configure.



Hope this helps

Oh I forgot to mention you can set the compatibility to other versions of Windows to run your apps. Install the software if you can then right click the icon and select the compatibility Tab set to XP. Also so apps need to have administrator access so right click before running and select 'Run as Administrator'

If you can't install due to installer saying not supported, simply locate the installer (setup.exe) for the application right click and set compatibility to XP also before running use the Run as Administrator.

Enjoy
David

There ya go.
Seems like Dave is providing very good tech support.

Actually good thread overall