ever heard of VISON XP PRO?

[subs_55]

well im downloading it. apparently it is supose to be a operating system. a modded xp that looks like vista. it has has a bunch of things like sp2 slipstreamed into it. has anyone heard of this? how does it work? better then XP/Vista? is it worth bothering with?

 

EDIT: i have looked at it and one thing can describe my first impression..... pretty freeaking sweet. it looks like vista, works like it except it get rid of all the little pains in the ass that it gives. it is reconized as xp. comes with loads of programs slipstreamed into it. full customization of everything kinda like linux except more user friendly. personaly i love it. im going to use it a bit more and update then.

[iBotPeaches]

Operating systems are something that only the masters can build.

 

I wouldn't do it. Too much on the line for something that is extremely buggy.

[subs_55]

Operating systems are something that only the masters can build.

 

I wouldn't do it. Too much on the line for something that is extremely buggy.

 

well the thing is i can afford to exparement. my family runs a computer repair shop. we have plenty of computers to test with and i can easily re-format or fix it if it doesn't work. i looked at it for a moment and it looks really nice and seams too work good enough. but i haven really used it so..... ill post how it is later when i use it abit more.

[Curtis]

Dl link plz.

[subs_55]

Dl link plz.

 

i got it off of dmonoid.com am i able to link that? you should be abale to get it your a member. just search for it.

[fattwam]

Vision XP Pro Final Information Download link at bottom (Demoniod members only)

 

[slipstreamed Programs]

 

VistaIcon Pack v3

Ricktendo's Sidebar SP2

ObjectDock 1.9

Firefox 2.0.0.11

Thunderbird 2.0.0.9

utorrent v1.7.6

Internet Explorer 7

Window Media Player 11.0.5

WinRar 3.70

DVD Decryptor v3.5.4.0

Ultra Iso 8

Open Office v2.2.1

 

 

[Disabled Services]

 

Error Reporting Service

Indexing Service

Messenger

Remote Registry

Security Center

 

[system Performance]

 

Opens 16-bit apps in a separate memory space

Show Run in Separate Memory Space Option to run 16 bit programs in VDM

Speed up opening of My Computer and Explorer

 

[General Customation]

 

Add Notepad as a Right Click Item

Allow renaming and removing of Recycle Bin

Allows installing PlexTools Upgrade as full version

Disable Automatic Restart In The Event Of a Blue Screen Of Death

Disable Balloon Tips

Disable Stupid Window Animation

Display DOS filenames in proper text-case

Don't let Windows Messenger load involuntarily at every boot-up

Enable quick-launch bar near start-menu

Enable status bar in notepad

Enable status bar in Windows Explorer

Enable word wrap

Enables Live Scrolling in Microsoft Word

Enables status bar in Explorer

Get rid of 'EULA' dialog for MS-PowerPoint Viewer 2003

Gets rid of Places Bar in Common Dialog Boxes.

Gets rid of tray icon for taking survey (Office 2003)

Makes any open folders restore again when Windows restarts

Notepad saves page setup and window positions

Prevent new ads being downloaded every 6 minutes in windows messenger

Shortcuts without "Shortcut to..."

Show the real CD-recording speed in Nero (example: 21.6x writing speed)

Show Window Contents While Dragging

 

[General settings]

 

Add "User Passwords" (Userpasswords2) to Control Panel

Change Search Options To Search Hidden and System Files

Disable Anti-virus Notifications

Disable Automatic Updates Notifications

Disable Built in Windows CD Burning

Disable Filter keys (Popups up when pressing shift for some time, accessibility)

Disable Firewall Notifications

Disable Sticky Keys (Popups up when pressing shift for some time, accessibility)

Disable the monitor resolution check (red circle in taskbar on first logon)

Disable Toggle Keys (Popups up when pressing shift for some time, accessibility)

Disable Tracking of Broken Shortcut Links

Disable Windows File Protection

Disable Windows Tour

Disables Error Reporting, but notifies when critical errors occur

Enable Classic Search (Disable "Search Dog")

Enable ClearType (Anti-Aliasing for fonts)

Enable Remote Administration of Windows Installer

Make the Windows XP registration with Microsoft unnecessary

Open HTA files with MSHTA.EXE

Override Antivirus

Override Windows Firewall

Places shortcut to Scanner or Camera on your desktop when you connect it with USB cable

Recycle Bin Uses 3% of Available Space Rather than 10%

Search All File Types

Set mouse pointer speed to maximum

Set to classic theme

Show Detailed Info in Device Manager

Show Windows Updates in Add-Remove Programs

Typing Long File Names In DOS

Windows will tell you exactly what it is doing when it is shutting down or is booting

 

[Folder view and Taskbar]

 

Cache more Icons

Control Panel Classic View

Details View for Explorer

Disable Active Desktop

Disable all Balloon Tips

Disable Automatic Hiding of Inactive Tray Icons

Display contents of system folders and protected folders

Display drive letters first in drive names

Display High Color Icons

Don't Group Similar Taskbar Buttons

Improve Thumbnail Quality

Remove Shared Documents from My Computer

Show file extensions

Show Hidden Files and Folders

Show protected operating system files

Show Windows classic folders

Stop Applcations from stealing the focus with pop ups

Unlock taskbar

Use Small Icons

Wrap Icon Titles

 

[start menu & Taskbar]

 

Change MenuShowDelay (Start Menu load speed)

show Favorites on Start Menu

show My Music on Start Menu

Show Search Command on Start Menu

No programs on the left side of start menu

show Recent Docsmenu

show "Set Program Access and Defaults" from Start Menu

Show Administrative Tools on Start Menu

Show Control Panel as a link

Show logoff button on classic start menu

Show My Computer on Start Menu

Show My Documents on Start Menu

Show Run Command on Start Menu

Small icons on start menu

 

[internet Explorer]

 

Add Google As Main/default Search Page

Add Government and Military to auto url searches

Advanced tab settings (set for fast-browsing)

Always expand ALT text for images

Always send URL as UTF-8

Automatically check for internet updates - disabled

Check for publisher's certificate revocation

check for server certificate revocation

Disable FTP folder view (for faster browsing)

Disable Internet Explorer "Send information to the Internet" prompt

Disable Internet Explorer Auto-Complete prompt

Disable Internet Explorer Cookie "Privacy Icon" prompt

Disable persistent internet caching

Disable script debugging in applications using IE

Disable script debugging in IE

Dis-allow spying by web-sites

Display java applets blocked dialog

Do not display a notification about every script error

Do not notify when downloads complete

Do not reuse windows for launching shortcuts

Do not save encrypted pages to disk

Enable automatic image resizing

Enable image toolbar

Enable integrated windows authentication

Enable Internet Explorer Status Bar

Enable offline items to be synchronized on a schedule

Enable page transitions

Enable personalized favourites menu

Enable third party browser extensions

Enable visual styles on buttons and controls in web pages

Force offscreen compositing even under terminal server

IE toolbar layout (small icons, no text)

Make IE7 visit Google.com (not Microsoft) on first run

Make the "Always ask before opening this type of file" check box always selected

Max your Internet Explorer's simultaneous downloads to 50 (default was 2)

Notify when add-ons disabled

Prevent IE from popping-up "This page requires these components to display correctly"

Set auto complete to full on

Show friendly HTTP error messages

Show friendly/Full URL

Show GO button in address bar

Show image download placeholders

Show pictures

Show Statusbar in all windows

Skip the Internet Connection Wizard (which comes the first time you start IE)

Smart image dithering

Turn on the phishing filter in IE7

Underline links

Unlock the toolbars

Use http 1.1

Use http 1.1 through proxy settings

Use passive FTP (for firewall and DSL modem compatibility)

Use Smooth Scrolling

Use SSL 2.0 (Checked) + SSL 3.0 (Checked) + TSL 1.0 (unchecked)

Warn about invalid site certificates

Warn if changing between secure and insecure mode

 

Screen Shot

 

http://pixhost.eu/avaxhome/avaxhome/200 ... Vision.jpg

 

Download Torrent Here

[matty0]

i've done a little bit of OS editing... it works but its never as solid as a propper xp build. i strongly advis using standard xp and using either windowblinds or style xp to customise the appearence. and as for the programs, tweaks etc. u can get them all seperately and tweak yourself... there is no advantage 2 this. and it's less likely to last.

[subs_55]

i've done a little bit of OS editing... it works but its never as solid as a propper xp build. i strongly advis using standard xp and using either windowblinds or style xp to customise the appearence. and as for the programs, tweaks etc. u can get them all seperately and tweak yourself... there is no advantage 2 this. and it's less likely to last.

i have been running it ever sesne i downloaded it an posted this. it works amazing, not a problem yet, i dont run any virus protection what soever an still perfect. personaly i think it beats xp or vista royally.

[Mcmodder♥]

ib had some thin like that that makes it look like vista but i got rid of it cus it slows ur pc down like hell

[matty0]

i have been running it ever sesne i downloaded it an posted this. it works amazing, not a problem yet, i dont run any virus protection what soever an still perfect. personaly i think it beats xp or vista royally.

couple of things for you to consider.

 

(before i go into this, im rediculusly oppinionated...if i say stuff that comes across harsh i dont mean it that way... so sorry in advance lol)

 

xp, the most reliable windows based platform ever. might look a little frumpy but it does its job better than anyone.

Adding a visual style requires 2 things, a better graphics processor & more ram. now, as you are downloading an operating system based on it having a cool name (lol) and for its appearance, im going to guess you are a teenager. and that leads to gaming.

Now, as your family run a pc store, i would suggest you already know this. but i will re-itterate. RAM and GPU are the 2 main (ok processor 2..) components for gaming. and as you will have this theme running at all times behind the scenes, your performance will be severely slashed. and as a gamer myself, i know that lag sucks balls. big time. so thats reason 1 that that os is a bad idea.

 

Reason 2.

having a downloaded os (with no antivirus...i mean come on!!!) is asking for your infomation to be stolen!!! remember, the guys/girls who put this togeather, got an illegal version of xp, then added (slipstreamed) illegal (pre-cracked i assume) programs into it... then quite probably slipstreamed an xp activation crack in there as well (or a *grace period* anti-wpa).

and you think they wont want anything for there trouble?... if you'd had a go at this yourself you would see that its bloody difficult to program this, and to confine it to a 700mb cd is even harder!!! (most of these things seem 2 b 700mb...if not then thats more simple) so to assume they did it out of the goodness of there computer piratey heart is almost nil dont you think?... this will have a virus of some discription. and sometime it will affect you. so i suggest getting rid of it ASAP, downloading a corporate version of xp pro sp3 (that way it wont require any form of activation crack, and it will update legitimately forever) then downloading windowblinds 6.2 (cracking is a pain but i can help with that) and downloading a vista theme. (there ALL OVER) then putting on a decent anti-virus!!! and then finaly getting your programs.

 

this will be much more time consuming, much more aukward, and much less fun. but id rather this than some annoying little ****** getting my ebay details and buying himself a new car.

 

so yeah, sorry if i sound biggoted, but im right tbh... just do it manualy. you'll learn more as well which is a bonus

 

Matty0 {BlackXhorneT}

 

...sorry this came out like an essay...

 

ps, window blinds uses less memory to run a theme than vista does to run its basic (non aero) theme. so you'd get a vista look, with xp performance and no virus... and as an added bonus you will be thrusted into the world of GUI customising, which will always make your pc look more interesting than your friends =D more good news!

[Korupt Data]

I like windows black... its the same kinda deal i used to have it on my old pc b4 i scraped it for this one.

[Decatur]

@Matty0 how do you know this isn't a private project that got leaked?

[subs_55]

couple of things for you to consider.

 

(before i go into this, im rediculusly oppinionated...if i say stuff that comes across harsh i dont mean it that way... so sorry in advance lol)

 

xp, the most reliable windows based platform ever. might look a little frumpy but it does its job better than anyone.

Adding a visual style requires 2 things, a better graphics processor & more ram. now, as you are downloading an operating system based on it having a cool name (lol) and for its appearance, im going to guess you are a teenager. and that leads to gaming.

Now, as your family run a pc store, i would suggest you already know this. but i will re-itterate. RAM and GPU are the 2 main (ok processor 2..) components for gaming. and as you will have this theme running at all times behind the scenes, your performance will be severely slashed. and as a gamer myself, i know that lag sucks balls. big time. so thats reason 1 that that os is a bad idea.

 

Reason 2.

having a downloaded os (with no antivirus...i mean come on!!!) is asking for your infomation to be stolen!!! remember, the guys/girls who put this togeather, got an illegal version of xp, then added (slipstreamed) illegal (pre-cracked i assume) programs into it... then quite probably slipstreamed an xp activation crack in there as well (or a *grace period* anti-wpa).

and you think they wont want anything for there trouble?... if you'd had a go at this yourself you would see that its bloody difficult to program this, and to confine it to a 700mb cd is even harder!!! (most of these things seem 2 b 700mb...if not then thats more simple) so to assume they did it out of the goodness of there computer piratey heart is almost nil dont you think?... this will have a virus of some discription. and sometime it will affect you. so i suggest getting rid of it ASAP, downloading a corporate version of xp pro sp3 (that way it wont require any form of activation crack, and it will update legitimately forever) then downloading windowblinds 6.2 (cracking is a pain but i can help with that) and downloading a vista theme. (there ALL OVER) then putting on a decent anti-virus!!! and then finaly getting your programs.

 

this will be much more time consuming, much more aukward, and much less fun. but id rather this than some annoying little ****** getting my ebay details and buying himself a new car.

 

so yeah, sorry if i sound biggoted, but im right tbh... just do it manualy. you'll learn more as well which is a bonus

 

Matty0 {BlackXhorneT}

 

...sorry this came out like an essay...

 

ps, window blinds uses less memory to run a theme than vista does to run its basic (non aero) theme. so you'd get a vista look, with xp performance and no virus... and as an added bonus you will be thrusted into the world of GUI customising, which will always make your pc look more interesting than your friends =D more good news!

 

ok before everyone starts acting all high and mighty here, id like to clear some things up. i posted this quite awhile ago (maybe 10 months), and ive used it sense. now as you apparently think im just some stupid immature kid, i find it hard to compete with over used and crazy common stereotypes, they're always right, right?

 

this was made for the same reasons as linux, which is free right? is that just a virus in a fancy box? i hope to whatever go you prey too that you dont think so. this was made in an effort to improve xp due to a hatred to Microsoft by the maker. it takes out pretty much everything you hated about xp, all the little errors an legal issues, its like linux but windows themed (or mac if you so wish). its not just a xp that looks like vista, it just has a vista theme available, as well as a theme for pretty much os, every version. sense this post i have used with every virus protection under the sun, no problems then, no problems before, no problems after. if it was just a big tracking bug i would have known before my "teenage ways" controlled me an i downloaded it for as you say "gaming" (witch i do none of on a pc, thank you for another very accurate stereotype). i did research this. i did talk to people, people who know things like this, your not the only computer genius on this earth, thank you very much. the reason this is better then xp is because it removes all the legal issues that Microsoft has to worry about, an is free.

 

its like saying, for example all the volunteers of the world are all greedy back-stabbers, or that there isnt someone out there that is willing to do something about they disagree with, instead of complaining.

 

now i wouldn't even remotely care about your post, if half of its points relied on stereotypes and assumptions. maybe some research cold have helped instead of trying to act smart. next time maybe add some more meaningless stereotypes to the argument.

 

and lastly it soesnt matter how much you say "so sorry in advance lol" doesn't give you the freedom to say whatever you want an walk allover peoples thoughts, or beliefs. you cold have just pointed out some of the possible problems, and maybe lend a hand. but i guess your pointing finger works as well.

 

before you reply, keep in mind. i dont let people walk all over me.

[matty0]

ok before everyone starts acting all high and mighty here, id like to clear some things up. i posted this quite awhile ago (maybe 10 months), and ive used it sense. now as you apparently think im just some stupid immature kid, i find it hard to compete with over used and crazy common stereotypes, they're always right, right?

 

this was made for the same reasons as linux, which is free right? is that just a virus in a fancy box? i hope to whatever go you prey too that you dont think so. this was made in an effort to improve xp due to a hatred to Microsoft by the maker. it takes out pretty much everything you hated about xp, all the little errors an legal issues, its like linux but windows themed (or mac if you so wish). its not just a xp that looks like vista, it just has a vista theme available, as well as a theme for pretty much os, every version. sense this post i have used with every virus protection under the sun, no problems then, no problems before, no problems after. if it was just a big tracking bug i would have known before my "teenage ways" controlled me an i downloaded it for as you say "gaming" (witch i do none of on a pc, thank you for another very accurate stereotype). i did research this. i did talk to people, people who know things like this, your not the only computer genius on this earth, thank you very much. the reason this is better then xp is because it removes all the legal issues that Microsoft has to worry about, an is free.

 

its like saying, for example all the volunteers of the world are all greedy back-stabbers, or that there isnt someone out there that is willing to do something about they disagree with, instead of complaining.

 

now i wouldn't even remotely care about your post, if half of its points relied on stereotypes and assumptions. maybe some research cold have helped instead of trying to act smart. next time maybe add some more meaningless stereotypes to the argument.

 

and lastly it soesnt matter how much you say "so sorry in advance lol" doesn't give you the freedom to say whatever you want an walk allover peoples thoughts, or beliefs. you cold have just pointed out some of the possible problems, and maybe lend a hand. but i guess your pointing finger works as well.

 

before you reply, keep in mind. i dont let people walk all over me.

 

ok, 1st of all i appolagise. i tend to get wraped up in what i say and i may have gone 2 far. if so then that was wrong of me.

 

so now i will elaborate in a more considerate and adult way as that is only fair to you and once again, it was wrong of me to jump to assumptions.

 

i personaly downloaded this and used it in virtual windows to see what the fuss was about. and here i will list, honestly and frankly my oppinions. i will try not to be biased or inconsiderate.

 

the OS itself is based on windows xp pro sp2. good start. it has had the wga "nag" removed, so you forever stay in the grace period.this is essentialy a "time stop" crack. unfortunately this sort of thing annoyes me and i had to use an activation crack, this worked fine so i have no quarells here.

 

The theme is essentialy VTP7 (vista transformation pack 7) and it isnt bad at all. however, as those of you who downloaded this pack will know, it has the infamous glitchy "ViOrb" build. i could'nt find "ViStart" in the programs, however i just glanced at the OS so i admit it could have been missed.

 

ok bad stuff now. driver compatiblity is quite poor. normaly all builds of xp i have used (Home Sp2, Pro Sp1, Pro SP2, Pro Sp3, Pro Sp3 Corp, Media Centre...i've built a lot of computers lol) have all managed to find basic yet functional drivers for higher end products. whereas this OS diddn't even attempt. it took the drivers after i installed from cd (bear in mind this is in VM ware... dosent usualy need drivers 2 my knowledge) but i found (graphics in particular) responce times to be much slower, i know that VM ware isnt as quick as a booting os, but even so it was noticeably slower.

 

now, i gave the full os a scan after instalation, i scanned with *Norton anvirus 2008, Mcafee total protect 2009, and avg pro 8.01* all came back negative, except avg that found 2 trojans in a hidden folder in Local Disk/Windows/System 32. it removed these without any difficulty, but just saying... there are viruses on there.

 

now finaly, and yes i am regressing here. after a more in depth look, i realise that this os diddnt deserve the punnishment i threw at it however i have got some more advice for you which i think you will find interesting and is in no way offensive.

 

if you like modded operating systems, the vista theme, and stripped out "bloat ware" then i suggest something called "Vista Lite" its not based on xp, its vista. so theres no emulated theme, and as its stripped down it runs faster than a standard build of xp pro (sp3). i personaly (after trying out this Vision pro) looked into modded operating systems and this appeared to be the best i could find. the buid i downloaded (Vista Ultimate Lite SP1) has got service pack 1 integrated (obvious from the title but best to make these points surely) all the useless crap that microsoft wack in there is chopped out, and the paradox OEM emulation kit is the only thing slipstreamed. so you have a fully activated version of vista ultimate (with aero btw) that is usualy 2.9gb, only 800mb... i bought a special 900mb cd just for it and i will be trying it on my girlfriends laptop at the weekend. i will let you know of the results.

 

the interesting thing about this os is that usual vista builds require about 512mb of ram and 12gb hard risk space. however this build requires 128mb of ram and 2gb hard disk! thats an improvement in anyones eyes! it has its disadvantages dont get me wrong, its had all the protection and built in drivers removed except those required to install itself. so this means you will need to have a driver disk at hand. however the crack is a 100% fix so windows update will almost certainly fix all compatibilty issues without a hitch.

 

now, i hope you will understand that i carefuly thought about what to say here, and that i put it across in a more mature way. now i can't make you understand my views, however i assure you that they are educated ones. so if you take them into consideration then i consider it a compliment, if you don't then thats up to you.

 

Matty0 {BlackXhorneT}

[subs_55]

well that was better, thanks for the info and the maturity about it. lets just say my respect just went way up for you. let me know if you find anything else out, and sorry for the fuss.

[matty0]

well that was better, thanks for the info and the maturity about it. lets just say my respect just went way up for you. let me know if you find anything else out, and sorry for the fuss.

well mine did for you. i get all high and mighty when i think im right, i need 2 be told 2 shut up once in a while and i like to think i do when im told. ive just spoken to the missus and she wants me 2 put it on 2morrow while she's at college so hopefully i'll be able to give a review by tomorow night. if your interested i have download links? vista lite with sp1 was hard 2 find so you might wanna get it while you can.

[subs_55]

well mine did for you. i get all high and mighty when i think im right, i need 2 be told 2 shut up once in a while and i like to think i do when im told. ive just spoken to the missus and she wants me 2 put it on 2morrow while she's at college so hopefully i'll be able to give a review by tomorow night. if your interested i have download links? vista lite with sp1 was hard 2 find so you might wanna get it while you can.

 

 

ok cool let me know how it goes but no rush. if you have time id take that download link, please and thank you. if there is anything i can do that you need help with let me know, i know my way around a computer as well.

[matty0]

ok cool let me know how it goes but no rush. if you have time id take that download link, please and thank you. if there is anything i can do that you need help with let me know, i know my way around a computer as well.

i'll bear that in mind.

 

http://www.filefactory.com/file/05641e/n/MWV_x86_Lite_Nov_2008_part01_rar
http://www.filefactory.com/file/9f0bcb/n/MWV_x86_Lite_Nov_2008_part02_rar
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http://www.filefactory.com/file/a8ac04/n/MWV_x86_Lite_Nov_2008_part08_rar
http://www.filefactory.com/file/3f59a8/n/MWV_x86_Lite_Nov_2008_part09_rar

825 MB

 

no password needed

[subs_55]

i'll bear that in mind.

 

http://www.filefactory.com/file/05641e/n/MWV_x86_Lite_Nov_2008_part01_rar
http://www.filefactory.com/file/9f0bcb/n/MWV_x86_Lite_Nov_2008_part02_rar
http://www.filefactory.com/file/6d3371/n/MWV_x86_Lite_Nov_2008_part03_rar
http://www.filefactory.com/file/458beb/n/MWV_x86_Lite_Nov_2008_part04_rar
http://www.filefactory.com/file/4692d0/n/MWV_x86_Lite_Nov_2008_part05_rar
http://www.filefactory.com/file/44993e/n/MWV_x86_Lite_Nov_2008_part06_rar
http://www.filefactory.com/file/3581bf/n/MWV_x86_Lite_Nov_2008_part07_rar
http://www.filefactory.com/file/a8ac04/n/MWV_x86_Lite_Nov_2008_part08_rar
http://www.filefactory.com/file/3f59a8/n/MWV_x86_Lite_Nov_2008_part09_rar

825 MB

 

no password needed

 

ok cool, ill probably download tonight. thanks and sorry again.

[matty0]

ok cool, ill probably download tonight. thanks and sorry again.

as far as im concerned we're fine. its nice to see somsbody who listens 2 my oppinions in a adult manner. you'd be supprised how often people would have responded to me something like "yeah...but your mum is so stuipd *fill with generic insult*" so im impressed at the maturity =)

[subs_55]

as far as im concerned we're fine. its nice to see somsbody who listens 2 my oppinions in a adult manner. you'd be supprised how often people would have responded to me something like "yeah...but your mum is so stuipd *fill with generic insult*" so im impressed at the maturity =)

 

i find that same problem, especially on a site like this. it just makes it difficult to enjoy simple conversations or to give/get help from someone. needless conflict and stress thats all.

[matty0]

ok, ive installed vista lite on my gf's laptop and i have quite a posative oppinion of it really

 

first of all, gf's laptop spec.

-2.2ghz centrino 2 processor

-1gb ram

-120gb hdd

-integrated nvidea 7100gs graphics card

-realtek gold wave media card (sound card)

 

its an "unatended" install, so it installs start to finnish without you toutching the computer, you dont need a serial or any options. this sounds cool but its quite annoying that (being english) it automaticaly installs it with the american keyboard layout... this can be fixed afterwards but i found it annoying lol. the install took only 25mins! and it was fully activated without any help =D also, something that pleased me, it did have some drivers left in! it had the wifi modem, and the sound card without any help from me. cos of this, (coupled with the OEM activation crack) i went strait onto windows update and it downloaded drivers for all the other hardware, and about 200mb of updates and games =D

 

it boots in around 15 secconds! (to the log on screen) which is super fast! and as of yet its had not 1 error! i put windows defender on it (this is the only antivirus i put on it for now, she dosent like avg...) and microsoft office blue edition 2007 on it and then we went onto the music side (me and the missus are both budding producers)

 

well the studio programs she wanted are,

Reason 4

Cubase sx3

Hypersonic 2

Audition 3

(some drivers for her midi keyboard)

 

all of this worked ok, but with UBER latency!!! so if you are a budding producer yourself, i had to download and install a new asio driver. so i got "asio4all 2.9" and now there is no latency at all =D

 

(oh and we installed the ps2 eyetoy as her webcam =p)

 

so yeah, there's my mini review =) if anyone wants a more in depth analysis i will be happy to give one, but they are my innitial impressions. hope they help =)