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Download Windows Vista SP1 with a registry hack
We're going to point out a couple of things here, although they should really be obvious:
- There's no guarantee this registry hack will work for you.
- If it doesn't, you could potentially turn your computer into an overpriced paperweight.
- Windows Vista SP1 is still in beta, meaning you can expect some bugs even if you do manage to update your system.
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Subscribe to commentsLuisOct 14th 2007 8:54AM
If #2 happens, wipe it clean with TP and then install Linux, specifically Ubuntu.
Onshot417Oct 14th 2007 9:18AM
installing now, triple boot should not be disturbed right?
ComacoziOct 14th 2007 9:55AM
got it done. works great. made many improvements to performance
ahmed alaaOct 14th 2007 1:12PM
thankes
AbscissaOct 14th 2007 10:32PM
@#1: I'm using Ubuntu right now. It's overrated.
Onshot417Oct 15th 2007 8:32AM
uh it screwed up my activation hack, beware....
now i have 15 days to activate
BilginOct 15th 2007 8:33AM
Point 2 is a bit harsh is it not? So you'd use your PC as a paperweight instead of at the very worst case scenario format your computer?
Don't scare the kiddies!
robbyrobOct 15th 2007 8:42AM
i think that Windows Viste is Windows ME all over again! another OS release that isnt going anywhere!
http://www.spymac.com/details/2277945
Brad LinderOct 15th 2007 8:36AM
Bilgin: Scaring the kiddies is what we do best. But seriously, I just want to make it very clear with posts like these that we take no responsibility if you try the hack and wind up wiping your operating system clean. So we like to give adequate warning.
Odds are most Download Squad readers would know how to reformat their PC and reinstall Windows. But if you don't happen to have a Vista or other OS disc handy, you could indeed wind up with a paperweight -- even if it's not a permanent condition.
stray1Oct 15th 2007 11:32AM
Can anyone confirm onshots comment? Doest it disable the activation hack? can you re-initate the activation hack?
JohnOct 15th 2007 12:48PM
I keep hearing that Vista is a bad operating system and that it isn't going anywhere, yet all of the people who say that don't use it on a regular basis.
The truth is that Vista is the best OS Microsoft has ever released. It's FASTER and more stable than XP ever was.
JohnOct 15th 2007 12:48PM
You know, people always talked about how XP sucked. How it crashed and they always got BSOD's. Than they'd go into how security was a joke.
Now here's Microsoft trying to fix things... and people don't like the fact that Vista is more secure. Then they complain about Vista not running like XP and how things were changed. DUH!
People are never happy! And I've come to understand that people are stupid and don't like change for the better.
AbscissaOct 15th 2007 1:34PM
"11. I keep hearing that Vista is a bad operating system and that it isn't going anywhere, yet all of the people who say that don't use it on a regular basis." - John
Umm, why in the world would the people who don't like it use it on a regular basis?
ColinOct 16th 2007 8:03AM
Wow. XP lovers/haters, Mac OS lovers/haters, Ubuntu Linux lovers/haters and Vista lovers/haters all in one easy-to-digest thread?
xiLLeNtzOct 16th 2007 10:08AM
not working anymore;;
AbscissaOct 16th 2007 4:50PM
@#14: Heh, actually, I hate all of the above. I just hate XP *slightly* less.
ayushiOct 17th 2007 8:39AM
give me new software information or download free i like reading or information of software
JonathanOct 18th 2007 8:39AM
Wow I installed Sp1 directly from Microsoft, no problems. My Vista Ultimate is a genuine copy so the watermark in the bottom right hand side freaked me, BC 'windows is activated' was displayed too! I used the Watermark fix, all is well again. It made me reinstalled my Nvidia Geforce 7950 Drivers. All is well now, 'steady as she goes'!
Jon AcordOct 18th 2007 2:50AM
I installed Sp1 directly from Microsoft, no problems. My Vista Ultimate is a genuine copy so the watermark in the bottom right hand side freaked me, BC 'windows is activated' was displayed too! I used the Watermark fix, all is well again. It made me reinstall my Nvidia Geforce 7950 Drivers. All is well now, 'steady as she goes'!
Jon AcordOct 18th 2007 2:53AM
Sorry about the double post! First timer here, was a bit weird activating my comments for this blog.