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Does Vista have any SERIOUS problems?

Jan 31, 2007 1:37AM PST

does vista have any big problems, like crashes in widely used programs or anything like that? I am thinking about getting it installed when buying a comp. Everyone that says dont do it doesnt really have a good excuse. Just that it runs the same or a little slower then xp, and that some of the features they dont like. And problems with the actual install or grievances with the upgrades.

I am talking about the OS itself, when it is up and running fine. What problems are people having, are there alot of crashes or sound issues anything like that? I just havent found many actually big problems in my research of this product. Just grievances and people with past experiences with old windows OS's. Neither of which matter to me.
thanks guys

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Still having problems?
Sep 25, 2007 12:07PM PDT

Need a little help? I've been running Vista awhile now maybe I could give you a hand.

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it does
Oct 23, 2007 9:52AM PDT

windows vista has some major issues.
some of the programs you try to install either crash or dont install at all.
I asked a friend of mine who is a computer expert and he said to wait for a while.
He said XP is the best.
If you want vista you're best off waiting for a while so that Microsoft can fix some of the problems it has then get an updated version.