Microsoft Vista Compatibility Issues

[Belmondo]

I've really been spending very little time on that computer since I've switched to Vista. I still can't load the Office 2007 on it, and the latest theory from Microsoft is thta there's a problem with the product keys on some of the disks that they shipped. The suggested 'fix' is to return the disk that I bought, and wait a while before buying another one. () That's a fix?

[Bakewell]

DxO simply doesn't work with Vista.

Inquired and received this reply..."We are currently working on support for Microsoft Vista. We plan on releasing a free update of DxO Optics Pro compatible for Vista early March"

[Mr B Snappy]

Originally Posted by Lord_Malone

LOL it's a good thing I don't use the Photo Acquisition Wizard! Nope. I'll just stick to my old tried and true method of downloading via ZoomBrowser EX. Thanks for the heads up nonetheless.

By the way zoombrowser 5.8 (vista compatible version) is available on the canon website. Oh and I finally found a vista 64 driver for my linksys wireless LAN card on the taiwanese RaLink website! Have had to do a dual boot installation so I can use my camcorder and digital tv tuner.

[CyberDyneSystems]

Currently many of Canon's older and Newest high end printers have no 64 Bit drivers.

This includes the i9100 on the "old" side, and the
IPF5000 on the brand new super high end side

I do not know if the IPF5000 has a driver that will function in Vista in 32bit.

[JSolie]

Originally Posted by Lord_Malone

I had no idea about the two Spyder2 drivers. Thanks.

Actually, it looks like Colorvision released something yesterday. I try installing it later tonight and see if that works. If it does, then I'm all good with Vista...

http://www.colorvision.com/dl_software.php

-- John

[chevysales]

Originally Posted by condyk

Well there are lots of warnings from 'IT experts' but I guess most 'real people' are just installing and getting on with it. At the end of the day the average bod has limited number of periferals to worry about, unlike your average corporate, and will search around for drivers and such if they need to.

The only reason I didn't put Vista on the desktop is that it is an x64 machine and my legal update (Vista Business) won't update it. I need to get a full version it seems and start from scratch: I don't have time for it at the moment.

not true... read http://windowssecrets.com/comp/070208#story1

and

http://windowssecrets.com/comp/070201#story1

on how to clean install via upgrade version.

[Lord_Malone]

Just purchased the Microsoft Optical Desktop Elite wireless keyboard and mouse. The package is clearly marked "Vista Ready", but still had problems with the installation software that came with it. You'll have to go to Microsoft's website to download the update to the software.

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mo...indows%20Vista

[Lord_Malone]

Thanks, guys. Your input has been added to the database.

[Gadget-Guy]

Had one main problem so far,firewire transfer of files from my 1DMKIIN is very slow indeed.Connects to the camera through EOS Utility but transfer speeds are up to one minute for a raw file.Still cant sus it but will post again as soon as i fix the problem.

[Lord_Malone]

Originally Posted by Gadget-Guy

Had one main problem so far,firewire transfer of files from my 1DMKIIN is very slow indeed.Connects to the camera through EOS Utility but transfer speeds are up to one minute for a raw file.Still cant sus it but will post again as soon as i fix the problem.

Noted. If I may comment, you really should try using a card reader to download your files. The only time I'll connect the camera to the PC is if I need to set P-fn., which is never.

[park84]

Just picked up HP DV6000 with Vista and it will not pick up the XTi. I am now realizing the XTi only supports up to XP. I have upgraded the ZoomBrowser EX to 5.8, but still not seeing the XTi. I am unable to use the "Remote Shooting" with Vista. This really stinks!!!! Is there a way to upgrade the XTi for Vista to pick it up?

[Gadget-Guy]

Originally Posted by Lord_Malone

Noted. If I may comment, you really should try using a card reader to download your files. The only time I'll connect the camera to the PC is if I need to set P-fn., which is never.

See your point but without getting to involved when its working the speed of transfer is far quicker with firewire than a card reader and when i have 4x 4gig cards of RAW's to transfer id rather stick with firewire.

Still have not got it working but some intresting things about Vista not carrying support for firewire so it might be ASTA LA VISTA for me.

[Lord_Malone]

Originally Posted by Gadget-Guy

See your point but without getting to involved when its working the speed of transfer is far quicker with firewire than a card reader and when i have 4x 4gig cards of RAW's to transfer id rather stick with firewire.

Still have not got it working but some intresting things about Vista not carrying support for firewire so it might be ASTA LA VISTA for me.

I'm sure a solution is being worked out, but I do see your point about the firewire. Thanks for your input.

[Papaw]

Just converted the first batch of raw in ZoomBrowser using Vista - 64. The time on the old computer was exactly one min. for the conversion of each raw to jpeg and is now 7 seconds! It's probably mostly the difference in computers than Vista but the more I use Vista, the more i'm liking it.

[Lord_Malone]

Originally Posted by Papaw

Just converted the first batch of raw in ZoomBrowser using Vista - 64. The time on the old computer was exactly one min. for the conversion of each raw to jpeg and is now 7 seconds! It's probably mostly the difference in computers than Vista but the more I use Vista, the more i'm liking it.

Glad to hear a good news story of improved performance.
http://www.hardforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=16