Comcast Broadband

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.
>

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.
>

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.
>
>
>

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
>

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.
>>
>>
>>