forced uninstall vista 5384

Unfortunately I decided to replace vista with xp again on this machine. I was impressed at first, but I ran into many problems, mostly hardware and drivers related. This computer was only half a machine-without good video tools, printers, and incompatibility issues with updated xp software.
I was impressed with the file system. Features like these are needed, but I'll wait for the next build. -- bmike63

I hope you filed bug reports on the issues you ran into. The idea behind trying Vista is to have as many problems as you can so that MS can fix them.
"Mike G" wrote in message

Unfortunately I decided to replace vista with xp again on this machine. I was impressed at first, but I ran into many problems, mostly hardware and drivers related. This computer was only half a machine-without good video tools, printers, and incompatibility issues with updated xp software.
I was impressed with the file system. Features like these are needed, but I'll wait for the next build. -- bmike63

HI, Colin, Yes, I kept a manual log, and reported several issues. I also contacted several hardware vendors and reported what I viewed as needing changes. I would like to see Vista succeed, and will try again, but the issues in 5384 concerning hardware and support integration need serious addressing. -- bmike63
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

I hope you filed bug reports on the issues you ran into. The idea behind trying Vista is to have as many problems as you can so that MS can fix them.
"Mike G" wrote in message Unfortunately I decided to replace vista with xp again on this machine. I was impressed at first, but I ran into many problems, mostly hardware and drivers related. This computer was only half a machine-without good video tools, printers, and incompatibility issues with updated xp software.
I was impressed with the file system. Features like these are needed, but I'll wait for the next build. -- bmike63

Well, that is the stated purpose of the Customer Preview Program given that MS says that by "customers" they mean "developers, IT professionals, and technology experts". After all it isn't a Consumer Preview Program or an Early Adopter Program. Those come later this year.
"Mike G" wrote in message

HI, Colin, Yes, I kept a manual log, and reported several issues. I also contacted several hardware vendors and reported what I viewed as needing changes. I would like to see Vista succeed, and will try again, but the issues in 5384 concerning hardware and support integration need serious addressing. -- bmike63
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:
I hope you filed bug reports on the issues you ran into. The idea behind trying Vista is to have as many problems as you can so that MS can fix them.
"Mike G" wrote in message Unfortunately I decided to replace vista with xp again on this machine. I was impressed at first, but I ran into many problems, mostly hardware and drivers related. This computer was only half a machine-without good video tools, printers, and incompatibility issues with updated xp software.
I was impressed with the file system. Features like these are needed, but I'll wait for the next build. -- bmike63

RjI Wrote:
How did you uninstall vista I am unable to find it in the add or remove programs. Vista will not allow me to go a previous restore point / cant get logged on to vista the screen goes blank once I put in my password. RJI
"Mike G" wrote:

Unfortunately I decided to replace vista with xp again on this machine. I was impressed at first, but I ran into many problems, mostly hardware and drivers related. This computer was only half a machine-without good video tools, printers, and incompatibility issues with updated xp software.
I was impressed with the file system. Features like these are needed, but I'll wait for the next build. -- bmike63

You can't uninstall an OS. You have to replace it by reinstalling XP and then use your backup program to restore your files.
"RJI" wrote in message

RjI Wrote:
How did you uninstall vista I am unable to find it in the add or remove programs. Vista will not allow me to go a previous restore point / cant get logged on to vista the screen goes blank once I put in my password. RJI
"Mike G" wrote:
Unfortunately I decided to replace vista with xp again on this machine. I was impressed at first, but I ran into many problems, mostly hardware and drivers related. This computer was only half a machine-without good video tools, printers, and incompatibility issues with updated xp software.
I was impressed with the file system. Features like these are needed, but I'll wait for the next build. -- bmike63

Too late! I;m already in it
However I am running Vista well :)
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message

Well, that is the stated purpose of the Customer Preview Program given that MS says that by "customers" they mean "developers, IT professionals, and technology experts". After all it isn't a Consumer Preview Program or an Early Adopter Program. Those come later this year.
"Mike G" wrote in message HI, Colin, Yes, I kept a manual log, and reported several issues. I also contacted several hardware vendors and reported what I viewed as needing changes. I would like to see Vista succeed, and will try again, but the issues in 5384 concerning hardware and support integration need serious addressing. -- bmike63
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:
I hope you filed bug reports on the issues you ran into. The idea behind trying Vista is to have as many problems as you can so that MS can fix them.
"Mike G" wrote in message Unfortunately I decided to replace vista with xp again on this machine. I was impressed at first, but I ran into many problems, mostly hardware and drivers related. This computer was only half a machine-without good video tools, printers, and incompatibility issues with updated xp software.
I was impressed with the file system. Features like these are needed, but I'll wait for the next build. -- bmike63

As long as you take the recommended precautions you should be fine. But no one should be using Vista as his primary computer OS unless he fits the customer categories. It sounds like you are enjoying it.
"Jim Fraas" wrote in message

Too late! I;m already in it
However I am running Vista well :)
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message Well, that is the stated purpose of the Customer Preview Program given that MS says that by "customers" they mean "developers, IT professionals, and technology experts". After all it isn't a Consumer Preview Program or an Early Adopter Program. Those come later this year.
"Mike G" wrote in message HI, Colin, Yes, I kept a manual log, and reported several issues. I also contacted several hardware vendors and reported what I viewed as needing changes. I would like to see Vista succeed, and will try again, but the issues in 5384 concerning hardware and support integration need serious addressing. -- bmike63
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:
I hope you filed bug reports on the issues you ran into. The idea behind trying Vista is to have as many problems as you can so that MS can fix them.
"Mike G" wrote in message Unfortunately I decided to replace vista with xp again on this machine. I was impressed at first, but I ran into many problems, mostly hardware and drivers related. This computer was only half a machine-without good video tools, printers, and incompatibility issues with updated xp software.
I was impressed with the file system. Features like these are needed, but I'll wait for the next build. -- bmike63

OK so I'm not a IT professional or a developer. Technology enthusiast,that's me :) "Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message

As long as you take the recommended precautions you should be fine. But no one should be using Vista as his primary computer OS unless he fits the customer categories. It sounds like you are enjoying it.
"Jim Fraas" wrote in message Too late! I;m already in it
However I am running Vista well :)
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message Well, that is the stated purpose of the Customer Preview Program given that MS says that by "customers" they mean "developers, IT professionals, and technology experts". After all it isn't a Consumer Preview Program or an Early Adopter Program. Those come later this year.
"Mike G" wrote in message HI, Colin, Yes, I kept a manual log, and reported several issues. I also contacted several hardware vendors and reported what I viewed as needing changes. I would like to see Vista succeed, and will try again, but the issues in 5384 concerning hardware and support integration need serious addressing. -- bmike63
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:
I hope you filed bug reports on the issues you ran into. The idea behind trying Vista is to have as many problems as you can so that MS can fix them.
"Mike G" wrote in message Unfortunately I decided to replace vista with xp again on this machine. I was impressed at first, but I ran into many problems, mostly hardware and drivers related. This computer was only half a machine-without good video tools, printers, and incompatibility issues with updated xp software.
I was impressed with the file system. Features like these are needed, but I'll wait for the next build. -- bmike63