Second Life on Windows Vista?
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Caira Rosmer
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10-21-2007 10:43
Sorry if this has already been asked.....
I need to get a new computer but all seem to come with only Windows Vista now. According to the SL website the game won't run on Vista. Does anyone know how long it could be before they are compatiable?
I soooo need a new comp but can't cope without SL!!
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Kira Zobel
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10-21-2007 10:45
I'm running perfectly on Vista.  I don't think they've updated the site yet. |
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Lexus Bosch
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10-21-2007 10:47
I run SL perfectly on Vista too.  |
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Nika Talaj
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10-21-2007 10:56
There have been a lot of threads from Vista users - just use the Advanced Search in the forums and search for Vista in a thread title. Some users have had quite a few problems. I haven't paid a great deal of attention, but I believe that one of the popular video cards ... ATI? nvidea? has troubles with SL in Vista. So do read up
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Nika Talaj
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10-21-2007 11:05
Just noticed this thread, the problems seem to be with nvidia: /111/47/216208/1.html
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Kidd Krasner
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10-21-2007 12:24
From: Caira Rosmer Sorry if this has already been asked.....
I need to get a new computer but all seem to come with only Windows Vista now. According to the SL website the game won't run on Vista. Does anyone know how long it could be before they are compatiable?
I've been running Vista on a laptop with nVidia, no problems yet. But if you really want XP, the simplest approach is to go to a small computer store that builds their own. I'm sure they'll be willing to sell and install whichever version you want. There may also be some online vendors who will still sell XP systems. Another option would be to buy the Vista system (assuming it's a desktop and not a laptop), and then install XP on it yourself. |
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Giz Ihnen
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10-21-2007 12:51
I am running SL on Vista. I was having terrible problems crashing and lock ups with it until I put in 2g more Ram and got a new video card (NVidia). Now its running like a charm |
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HoneyBear Lilliehook
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Join date: 18 Jun 2007
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10-21-2007 13:34
We're running SL on one Vista computer here at home and it's a little slow and jerky in some areas, but fine most of the time.
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Caira Rosmer
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10-21-2007 22:32
Thanks for the help |
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Calveen Kline
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10-22-2007 00:26
Which ever computer you decide to purchase, please read the list of supported graphics cards BEFORE you purchase the machine. For Vista, it's greatly suggested to get at least 2 Gigs RAM. Most problems with Vista are related to using an ATI or other graphics card that is not supported. As I recall, ATI took longer than usual to updated their drivers after the release of Vista. I've also seen reports of some problems with certain NVidia cards as well.
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Usagi Musashi
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10-22-2007 00:34
Until LLABS fully supports Vista I would stay away. I am wating to build a new computer when LLABS finally does suport it. Well some are using Vista now. But investing a large amount of money and installing vista on it. I rather be safe then sorry.
Usagi
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Kidd Krasner
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10-22-2007 05:21
From: Usagi Musashi Until LLABS fully supports Vista I would stay away. I am wating to build a new computer when LLABS finally does suport it. Well some are using Vista now. But investing a large amount of money and installing vista on it. I rather be safe then sorry.
If you're savvy enough to build your own, you ought to be able to either install XP now and upgrade to Vista later (if ever) or else make a dual-boot system. |
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Checho Masukami
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10-22-2007 05:32
Some versions behind, I was only able to use SL on Vista with compatibility mode. Now Im using it normally without any problem.
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Usagi Musashi
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10-22-2007 07:31
From: Kidd Krasner If you're savvy enough to build your own, you ought to be able to either install XP now and upgrade to Vista later (if ever) or else make a dual-boot system. Well thats what they say right?well installing xp pro is a no brainer then up grading to vista. But who wants the nightmares running in to capaibity issues when up grading . It always happens. remeber when xp was released? and all the issues that cam with it? Vista is no different. I do understand you point and i thought about do my own problems solving ( in rl that what i do ). |
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Rae Whiteberry
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10-22-2007 07:57
Running sl on vista home premium. No problems so far.
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Marnik Baxter
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10-22-2007 23:11
Works like a charm on Vista!
Totaly no hick ups, or lagg anymore.
Must say that I have a really fast computer now,
& brought out a whole new xperience on sl.
2,4 Quad Core
4 Gb mem
nVidia 8600GTX 733 Ram
20Mbit ISP
Vista Home Premium
The one thing to watch is the Ati cards,
with nVidia NP thusfar!
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Jannae Karas
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10-22-2007 23:16
Lots of other problems with Vista however. Wait for Vista SP1 (coming soon they say).
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Imogen Saltair
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10-23-2007 01:31
As far as I recal, it doesnt actually say it wont run on Vista (evidenced by the number of people who do use Vista here ) but that they dont 'support' Vista. Hence if you have problems caused by vista they wont do anything to help you.
I run on Vista with an Nvidea card and 3 GB ram and its fine.. the Ram was the problem at first as you need about 1.5 GB to run SL and sometimes more.
imogen
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FaTeke Wottitz
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Join date: 7 Apr 2007
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10-23-2007 06:19
I've been running SL on a Vista machine for a month now with no problems at all. Installed SL, started it up and bam, works like a charm.
In fact I have much greater stability than I had in XP. I don't have to relog nearly as often.
Ontop of that the rest of my computer runs faster and smother than ever before. I've had 0, that's right ZERO, compatibility issues and the interface is freaking beautiful.
I did take the step to upgrade to 4gb of internal memory and an new GEforce 8600 video card with 512k.
Wait for SP1 if you like but don't be afraid of the upgrade to Vista, if you have a newer computer or are willing to upgrade your hardware it is, in my opinion, WELL worth it.
FaTeke Wottitz
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