Vista ?

Morgawr · 22nd February 2007, 03:18 PM

A friend is trying to get uo to work on his vista pc he has just finished downloading and its not working

Anyone managed to get uo to work on vista ?

**Adam** · 22nd February 2007, 03:26 PM

Haven't tried it myself

When you say not working, what happens when he tries to launch it? or install it?

Mercenary · 22nd February 2007, 03:40 PM

I would recommend not using Vista till they update to UOKR. You have to remember, UO was designed to work on windows 95. Vista might be too advanced for it till it gets a revamp.

If your friend bought a new computer, consider downgrading to XP, till Vista's bugs get all worked out.

**kitiara** · 22nd February 2007, 05:15 PM

I'm running the 2D client with no problems on the 32 bit edition of Vista Business. Haven't tried 3D.

**DiP** · 23rd February 2007, 07:03 AM

I'd suggest opening ms-dos, typing "Format c:" then "yes" or "y". Then putting in a "Windows 95/98" cd in the cd-rom, followed by any UO cd.

Kratos Aurion · 23rd February 2007, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiP

I'd suggest opening ms-dos, typing "Format c:" then "yes" or "y". Then putting in a "Windows 95/98" cd in the cd-rom, followed by any UO cd.

...

why would he downgrade to windows 95/98 when he could simply use xp.

bleh vista is a waste of money >.>
refund it!

anyways.. yeah id also wait for kr before using vista. others mentioned it may be a little to advanced (not that much better than xp

)

**kitiara** · 23rd February 2007, 09:30 AM

vista is backward compatible with software that runs on XP. the only programs i've read of problems with are system admin related tools (virus scanners, packet burning cd recording features, etc). and even most of those have been patched or updated by their manufacturers to run with vista.

the majority of people reporting trouble with vista are having problems with their hardware not being supported, not the software. if your hardware is supported (which you can check before even beginning the installation), UO will run fine.

Mercenary · 23rd February 2007, 11:50 AM

The bad thing about buying a new computer right now is that they all come with Vista, so there's no way around it. I think it'd be funny if someone was purchasing a new computer and asked to not get Vista. The look on the sales person would be either one of two looks. Either astonishment that you would do such a thing, or understanding cause he/she knows Vista sucks right now too, lol.

**DiP** · 23rd February 2007, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kratos Aurion

...

why would he downgrade to windows 95/98 when he could simply use xp.

bleh vista is a waste of money >.>
refund it!

anyways.. yeah id also wait for kr before using vista. others mentioned it may be a little to advanced (not that much better than xp

)

Because I hate XP too.

Morgawr · 24th February 2007, 02:49 AM

Sorry I should have explained he cant install it from the 14 day trail download

22nd February 2007, 03:18 PM	#1
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Mercenary i refuse to flex!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Shard: Atlantic Posts: 1,047 Gold: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Vista ? I would recommend not using Vista till they update to UOKR. You have to remember, UO was designed to work on windows 95. Vista might be too advanced for it till it gets a revamp. If your friend bought a new computer, consider downgrading to XP, till Vista's bugs get all worked out.

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kitiara Polar Bear Queen Join Date: Nov 2006 Shard: Atlantic & Lake Austin Posts: 4,031 Gold: 114 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Vista ? vista is backward compatible with software that runs on XP. the only programs i've read of problems with are system admin related tools (virus scanners, packet burning cd recording features, etc). and even most of those have been patched or updated by their manufacturers to run with vista. the majority of people reporting trouble with vista are having problems with their hardware not being supported, not the software. if your hardware is supported (which you can check before even beginning the installation), UO will run fine. [UOCraft.com] - [Photography: Blog - Photo Gallery - Flickr] - [Other Blogs: Bird Blog - Geek Blog]

23rd February 2007, 11:50 AM	#8
Mercenary i refuse to flex!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Shard: Atlantic Posts: 1,047 Gold: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Vista ? The bad thing about buying a new computer right now is that they all come with Vista, so there's no way around it. I think it'd be funny if someone was purchasing a new computer and asked to not get Vista. The look on the sales person would be either one of two looks. Either astonishment that you would do such a thing, or understanding cause he/she knows Vista sucks right now too, lol.

24th February 2007, 02:49 AM	#10
Morgawr Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 117 Gold: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Vista ? Sorry I should have explained he cant install it from the 14 day trail download

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