Comcast Broadband

[edielou2]

I upgraded my Windows XP with Vista Home Basic. Now my computer is running
slow and crashing. I called my internet provider to find out why its running
slow and crashing and he told me to remove Vista. I than called several other
internet providers and they told me the same thing. However when I talked to
Comcast they told me that Vista would run OK using them as my provider. Does
anyone know if this is true? Should I switch to Comcast? Currently I am using
SBC DSL.

 

[Bill Yanaire]

Those internet providers are idiots. You upgraded to Vista problably from
XP that had issues or viruses. You should do a clean install with Vista and
yes you can do that with an upgrade copy.

What are the specifications of your PC? Vista is a resource hog and if you
have a PC that barely meets the requirements, yes it will be slower than XP.


"edielou2" <edielou2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B9E6322F-3A04-4952-A94D-23240B47EA00@microsoft.com...
>I upgraded my Windows XP with Vista Home Basic. Now my computer is running
> slow and crashing. I called my internet provider to find out why its
> running
> slow and crashing and he told me to remove Vista. I than called several
> other
> internet providers and they told me the same thing. However when I talked
> to
> Comcast they told me that Vista would run OK using them as my provider.
> Does
> anyone know if this is true? Should I switch to Comcast? Currently I am
> using
> SBC DSL.

 

[Malke]

edielou2 wrote:
> I upgraded my Windows XP with Vista Home Basic. Now my computer is running
> slow and crashing. I called my internet provider to find out why its running
> slow and crashing and he told me to remove Vista. I than called several other
> internet providers and they told me the same thing. However when I talked to
> Comcast they told me that Vista would run OK using them as my provider. Does
> anyone know if this is true? Should I switch to Comcast? Currently I am using
> SBC DSL.

You left out how you connect to the Internet - computer directly
connected to the dsl modem or to a router. If to a modem, what is the
make/model of the modem and do you connect via ethernet or usb? If you
connect directly to the dsl modem via usb, it is probable that the
drivers aren't correct. You would need to check with the modem mftr. for
Vista-compatible drivers. If you connect to the modem directly, post
back with its make/model. Perhaps there is a known issue with that
particular modem.

Normally you don't need any special software to use either dsl or cable
Internet.


Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

 

[Kevin John Panzke]

Try Out A Clean Install Of Windows Server 2008 Beta 3 Public Beta, It Works
Much Better Than Windows Vista RTM, Just FYI.

"edielou2" <edielou2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B9E6322F-3A04-4952-A94D-23240B47EA00@microsoft.com...
>I upgraded my Windows XP with Vista Home Basic. Now my computer is running
> slow and crashing. I called my internet provider to find out why its
> running
> slow and crashing and he told me to remove Vista. I than called several
> other
> internet providers and they told me the same thing. However when I talked
> to
> Comcast they told me that Vista would run OK using them as my provider.
> Does
> anyone know if this is true? Should I switch to Comcast? Currently I am
> using
> SBC DSL.

 

[Richard Urban]

Vista works fine with most any service provider. They tell you different
because they have no expertise in trouble shooting a Vista installation. If
you have a modem that connects to your computer via a USB cable you likely
need Vista drivers for that modem. The modem may not have any available.
Check!

Instead of upgrading to Vista install fresh by deleting the OS partition
that is there now. Then create a new partition. Then format the partition.

Before you start the above, backup all necessary data to CD's or DVD's.

Before you start the above, make certain that there are Vista drivers
available for all of your hardware.

You will have to reinstall your chosen programs after the new install. Make
certain they will run under Vista.

--


Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)



"edielou2" <edielou2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B9E6322F-3A04-4952-A94D-23240B47EA00@microsoft.com...
>I upgraded my Windows XP with Vista Home Basic. Now my computer is running
> slow and crashing. I called my internet provider to find out why its
> running
> slow and crashing and he told me to remove Vista. I than called several
> other
> internet providers and they told me the same thing. However when I talked
> to
> Comcast they told me that Vista would run OK using them as my provider.
> Does
> anyone know if this is true? Should I switch to Comcast? Currently I am
> using
> SBC DSL.

 

[Bill Yanaire]

It figures

The guy has an issue with his internet provider. The guy doesn't need to
install a server product and tweak it to run like a desktop. That is for
more experienced users. Don't you understand that concept? A BETA product
of a SERVER OS isn't the answer to each and every problem out there. It
seems like that is your only suggestion. Install Windows Server 2008 Public
Beta. You must be a simpleton.

Just FYI.


"Kevin John Panzke" <kevpan815@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23FOz75xvHHA.5008@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Try Out A Clean Install Of Windows Server 2008 Beta 3 Public Beta, It
> Works Much Better Than Windows Vista RTM, Just FYI.
>
> "edielou2" <edielou2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B9E6322F-3A04-4952-A94D-23240B47EA00@microsoft.com...
>>I upgraded my Windows XP with Vista Home Basic. Now my computer is running
>> slow and crashing. I called my internet provider to find out why its
>> running
>> slow and crashing and he told me to remove Vista. I than called several
>> other
>> internet providers and they told me the same thing. However when I talked
>> to
>> Comcast they told me that Vista would run OK using them as my provider.
>> Does
>> anyone know if this is true? Should I switch to Comcast? Currently I am
>> using
>> SBC DSL.
>

 

[Tim]

Are you serious? Why would someone replace a workstation OS with a server
operating system to solve a problem like this? And a beta version of it no
less. It would be way more expensive to say the very least (I know...betas
are generally free but it won't be beta forever). And that is the least of
the reasons not to do this. Not to be insulting...but that is a pretty dumb
suggestion. You are likely either a troll or a former USPS employee. Just
FYI.

Tim

"Kevin John Panzke" <kevpan815@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23FOz75xvHHA.5008@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Try Out A Clean Install Of Windows Server 2008 Beta 3 Public Beta, It
> Works Much Better Than Windows Vista RTM, Just FYI.
>
> "edielou2" <edielou2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B9E6322F-3A04-4952-A94D-23240B47EA00@microsoft.com...
>>I upgraded my Windows XP with Vista Home Basic. Now my computer is running
>> slow and crashing. I called my internet provider to find out why its
>> running
>> slow and crashing and he told me to remove Vista. I than called several
>> other
>> internet providers and they told me the same thing. However when I talked
>> to
>> Comcast they told me that Vista would run OK using them as my provider.
>> Does
>> anyone know if this is true? Should I switch to Comcast? Currently I am
>> using
>> SBC DSL.
>

 

[edielou2]

I have a HP Pavilion dv1510 Intel Celeron M Processor 380 (1.6GHz, 1MB L2Cache)
512 MB memory 80GB hard drive and a 24X DVD-ROM/CD-RW
54g 802.11b/g wireless LAN with 125HSM/SpeedBooster support

"Bill Yanaire" wrote:

> Those internet providers are idiots. You upgraded to Vista problably from
> XP that had issues or viruses. You should do a clean install with Vista and
> yes you can do that with an upgrade copy.
>
> What are the specifications of your PC? Vista is a resource hog and if you
> have a PC that barely meets the requirements, yes it will be slower than XP.
>
>
> "edielou2" <edielou2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B9E6322F-3A04-4952-A94D-23240B47EA00@microsoft.com...
> >I upgraded my Windows XP with Vista Home Basic. Now my computer is running
> > slow and crashing. I called my internet provider to find out why its
> > running
> > slow and crashing and he told me to remove Vista. I than called several
> > other
> > internet providers and they told me the same thing. However when I talked
> > to
> > Comcast they told me that Vista would run OK using them as my provider.
> > Does
> > anyone know if this is true? Should I switch to Comcast? Currently I am
> > using
> > SBC DSL.
>
>
>

 

[edielou2]

I use a router

"Malke" wrote:

> edielou2 wrote:
> > I upgraded my Windows XP with Vista Home Basic. Now my computer is running
> > slow and crashing. I called my internet provider to find out why its running
> > slow and crashing and he told me to remove Vista. I than called several other
> > internet providers and they told me the same thing. However when I talked to
> > Comcast they told me that Vista would run OK using them as my provider. Does
> > anyone know if this is true? Should I switch to Comcast? Currently I am using
> > SBC DSL.
>
> You left out how you connect to the Internet - computer directly
> connected to the dsl modem or to a router. If to a modem, what is the
> make/model of the modem and do you connect via ethernet or usb? If you
> connect directly to the dsl modem via usb, it is probable that the
> drivers aren't correct. You would need to check with the modem mftr. for
> Vista-compatible drivers. If you connect to the modem directly, post
> back with its make/model. Perhaps there is a known issue with that
> particular modem.
>
> Normally you don't need any special software to use either dsl or cable
> Internet.
>
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

 

[Bill Yanaire]

Your PC should have a minimum of 1GB of memory (even though it will work
with 512MB) but it will be slow. An Intel Celeron running at 1.6 will not
run Vista well. You will be better off with XP. I had an old PC (3-4 years
old) running a Pentium 3.0 GHz with 1GB and Vista ran slow with it.

Even if you upgrade memory your system will be slow compared to XP. Yes,
the internet providers are still idiots , but this time they were correct
suggesting that you stick with XP with your current configuration.


"edielou2" <edielou2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CA90E65F-EB00-4660-A8DF-1501FBE5ABE3@microsoft.com...
>I have a HP Pavilion dv1510 Intel Celeron M Processor 380 (1.6GHz, 1MB
>L2Cache)
> 512 MB memory 80GB hard drive and a 24X DVD-ROM/CD-RW
> 54g 802.11b/g wireless LAN with 125HSM/SpeedBooster support
>
> "Bill Yanaire" wrote:
>
>> Those internet providers are idiots. You upgraded to Vista problably
>> from
>> XP that had issues or viruses. You should do a clean install with Vista
>> and
>> yes you can do that with an upgrade copy.
>>
>> What are the specifications of your PC? Vista is a resource hog and if
>> you
>> have a PC that barely meets the requirements, yes it will be slower than
>> XP.
>>
>>
>> "edielou2" <edielou2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:B9E6322F-3A04-4952-A94D-23240B47EA00@microsoft.com...
>> >I upgraded my Windows XP with Vista Home Basic. Now my computer is
>> >running
>> > slow and crashing. I called my internet provider to find out why its
>> > running
>> > slow and crashing and he told me to remove Vista. I than called several
>> > other
>> > internet providers and they told me the same thing. However when I
>> > talked
>> > to
>> > Comcast they told me that Vista would run OK using them as my provider.
>> > Does
>> > anyone know if this is true? Should I switch to Comcast? Currently I am
>> > using
>> > SBC DSL.
>>
>>
>>

 

[Malke]

edielou2 wrote:
> I use a router

Fine. What router, dammit? Ethernet or wireless? Remember that we cannot
see your computer or your network setup from here.

Since you upgraded your computer, did you also install the latest
drivers for all your hardware? This would include drivers for all your
network adapters. If you didn't do this, that is probably why you are
having difficulties. Go to the computer mftr.'s website for your
specific model machine and get Vista drivers.


Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

 

[Fyvush Finkel]

Brain Damaged - Just FYI

IDIOT. Why not go and get a job at Wal-Mart and stop bothering people with
your useless suggestions to install Windows 2008 Beta Server? Just FYI.

If you had half a brain (which you don't), you would realize that the server
is for business and the desktop is for users. Just FYI.


"Kevin John Panzke" <kevpan815@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23FOz75xvHHA.5008@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Try Out A Clean Install Of Windows Server 2008 Beta 3 Public Beta, It
> Works Much Better Than Windows Vista RTM, Just FYI.
>
> "edielou2" <edielou2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B9E6322F-3A04-4952-A94D-23240B47EA00@microsoft.com...
>>I upgraded my Windows XP with Vista Home Basic. Now my computer is running
>> slow and crashing. I called my internet provider to find out why its
>> running
>> slow and crashing and he told me to remove Vista. I than called several
>> other
>> internet providers and they told me the same thing. However when I talked
>> to
>> Comcast they told me that Vista would run OK using them as my provider.
>> Does
>> anyone know if this is true? Should I switch to Comcast? Currently I am
>> using
>> SBC DSL.
>

 

[Cyn]

My Presario runs beautifully with Comcast, after an upgrade from XP, so...they're just saying the first thing they think of. I'm not sure what your problem is, but if you do remove Vista, it should only be to reinstall it after having it checked for "viral infections." After my upgrade, I had no crashes...just a lot of strange incompatibility issues I was able to resolve after about six weeks of research and whining. At this point...it's still a little quirky, Vista, but I've made peace with it! The few little annoyances don't get in the way of my work or play. And none of them have anything to do with a Comcast conflict!

Cyn

"edielou2" <edielou2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B9E6322F-3A04-4952-A94D-23240B47EA00@microsoft.com...
I upgraded my Windows XP with Vista Home Basic. Now my computer is running
slow and crashing. I called my internet provider to find out why its running
slow and crashing and he told me to remove Vista. I than called several other
internet providers and they told me the same thing. However when I talked to
Comcast they told me that Vista would run OK using them as my provider. Does
anyone know if this is true? Should I switch to Comcast? Currently I am using
SBC DSL.

 

[Jeff]

"Tim" <tim_at_overthere.com> wrote in message
news:4A84B5FD-E6B4-473D-874A-4F57BD288A05@microsoft.com...
> Are you serious? Why would someone replace a workstation OS with a server
> operating system to solve a problem like this? And a beta version of it no
> less. It would be way more expensive to say the very least (I know...betas
> are generally free but it won't be beta forever). And that is the least of
> the reasons not to do this. Not to be insulting...but that is a pretty
> dumb suggestion. You are likely either a troll or a former USPS employee.
> Just FYI.
>
> Tim


Actually he is someone who really is getting help for having mental issues
and is trying to get a job with the USPS....

Jeff

 

[Bill Yanaire]

Do we really want someone who has mental issues working at the USPS?


"Jeff" <jssparks@spam.yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:35850778-7F03-4FF6-A0D0-ABF01CD06FA0@microsoft.com...
>
> "Tim" <tim_at_overthere.com> wrote in message
> news:4A84B5FD-E6B4-473D-874A-4F57BD288A05@microsoft.com...
>> Are you serious? Why would someone replace a workstation OS with a server
>> operating system to solve a problem like this? And a beta version of it
>> no less. It would be way more expensive to say the very least (I
>> know...betas are generally free but it won't be beta forever). And that
>> is the least of the reasons not to do this. Not to be insulting...but
>> that is a pretty dumb suggestion. You are likely either a troll or a
>> former USPS employee. Just FYI.
>>
>> Tim
>
>
> Actually he is someone who really is getting help for having mental issues
> and is trying to get a job with the USPS....
>
> Jeff
>
>

 

[Tim]

Uhhh...too late.

"Bill Yanaire" <bill@yanaire.com> wrote in message
news:%23cJzLVAwHHA.4544@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Do we really want someone who has mental issues working at the USPS?
>
>
> "Jeff" <jssparks@spam.yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:35850778-7F03-4FF6-A0D0-ABF01CD06FA0@microsoft.com...
>>
>> "Tim" <tim_at_overthere.com> wrote in message
>> news:4A84B5FD-E6B4-473D-874A-4F57BD288A05@microsoft.com...
>>> Are you serious? Why would someone replace a workstation OS with a
>>> server operating system to solve a problem like this? And a beta version
>>> of it no less. It would be way more expensive to say the very least (I
>>> know...betas are generally free but it won't be beta forever). And that
>>> is the least of the reasons not to do this. Not to be insulting...but
>>> that is a pretty dumb suggestion. You are likely either a troll or a
>>> former USPS employee. Just FYI.
>>>
>>> Tim
>>
>>
>> Actually he is someone who really is getting help for having mental
>> issues and is trying to get a job with the USPS....
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>>
>
>

 

[MarkyMarc43]

Actually, he isn't the idiot.
If the rest of you just pretended he didn't exist and focused on the
user's technical issue, then all that bandwidth would go towards
something better.
Time and time again, I see you people play into his hand and give him
the attention he craves.

Oh and Malke: Fine. -"What router, dammit?"-

Chill out!


--
MarkyMarc43

 

[Bill Yanaire]

You're wrong. He is an idiot and others just reply and make fun of him.
Even you added a post (along with me) to this thread.


"MarkyMarc43" <MarkyMarc43.2tbjgb@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
news:MarkyMarc43.2tbjgb@no-mx.forums.net...
>
> Actually, he isn't the idiot.
> If the rest of you just pretended he didn't exist and focused on the
> user's technical issue, then all that bandwidth would go towards
> something better.
> Time and time again, I see you people play into his hand and give him
> the attention he craves.
>
> Oh and Malke: Fine. -"What router, dammit?"-
>
> Chill out!
>
>
> --
> MarkyMarc43

 

[mikeyhsd]

u mean another someone.



mikeyhsd@comcast.net



"Bill Yanaire" <bill@yanaire.com> wrote in message news:%23cJzLVAwHHA.4544@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
Do we really want someone who has mental issues working at the USPS?


"Jeff" <jssparks@spam.yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:35850778-7F03-4FF6-A0D0-ABF01CD06FA0@microsoft.com...
>
> "Tim" <tim_at_overthere.com> wrote in message
> news:4A84B5FD-E6B4-473D-874A-4F57BD288A05@microsoft.com...
>> Are you serious? Why would someone replace a workstation OS with a server
>> operating system to solve a problem like this? And a beta version of it
>> no less. It would be way more expensive to say the very least (I
>> know...betas are generally free but it won't be beta forever). And that
>> is the least of the reasons not to do this. Not to be insulting...but
>> that is a pretty dumb suggestion. You are likely either a troll or a
>> former USPS employee. Just FYI.
>>
>> Tim
>
>
> Actually he is someone who really is getting help for having mental issues
> and is trying to get a job with the USPS....
>
> Jeff
>
>

 

[edielou2]

So what am I suppose to do with the Vista I bought? Microsoft is the one who
told me it work fine with my computer.

"Bill Yanaire" wrote:

> Your PC should have a minimum of 1GB of memory (even though it will work
> with 512MB) but it will be slow. An Intel Celeron running at 1.6 will not
> run Vista well. You will be better off with XP. I had an old PC (3-4 years
> old) running a Pentium 3.0 GHz with 1GB and Vista ran slow with it.
>
> Even if you upgrade memory your system will be slow compared to XP. Yes,
> the internet providers are still idiots , but this time they were correct
> suggesting that you stick with XP with your current configuration.
>
>
> "edielou2" <edielou2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CA90E65F-EB00-4660-A8DF-1501FBE5ABE3@microsoft.com...
> >I have a HP Pavilion dv1510 Intel Celeron M Processor 380 (1.6GHz, 1MB
> >L2Cache)
> > 512 MB memory 80GB hard drive and a 24X DVD-ROM/CD-RW
> > 54g 802.11b/g wireless LAN with 125HSM/SpeedBooster support
> >
> > "Bill Yanaire" wrote:
> >
> >> Those internet providers are idiots. You upgraded to Vista problably
> >> from
> >> XP that had issues or viruses. You should do a clean install with Vista
> >> and
> >> yes you can do that with an upgrade copy.
> >>
> >> What are the specifications of your PC? Vista is a resource hog and if
> >> you
> >> have a PC that barely meets the requirements, yes it will be slower than
> >> XP.
> >>
> >>
> >> "edielou2" <edielou2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:B9E6322F-3A04-4952-A94D-23240B47EA00@microsoft.com...
> >> >I upgraded my Windows XP with Vista Home Basic. Now my computer is
> >> >running
> >> > slow and crashing. I called my internet provider to find out why its
> >> > running
> >> > slow and crashing and he told me to remove Vista. I than called several
> >> > other
> >> > internet providers and they told me the same thing. However when I
> >> > talked
> >> > to
> >> > Comcast they told me that Vista would run OK using them as my provider.
> >> > Does
> >> > anyone know if this is true? Should I switch to Comcast? Currently I am
> >> > using
> >> > SBC DSL.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>