"Anton Hinds" <no.email@please> wrote in message
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>I have been using Vista for 4 months now. All in all, I like the OS (after
>disabling UAC). Aero is slick and performance is great. However, I am
>plagued by annoying issues with device drivers and general instability. A
>few examples are:
>
> 1. Explorer crashes a couple times a week. Usually after selecting a file
> in an "Open File" dialog, but also sometimes just when starting explorer.
>
> 2. My wireless intermittently fails where I cannot see any access points.
> Vista says it detected a problem but it could not be fixed. I have to
> reboot to fix it.
>
> 3. My wireless has problems detecting access points that do not broadcast
> an SSID. I typically have to refresh my network list several times to see
> the access point.
>
> 4. About once a week, my video driver fails on boot. I have to reboot to
> fix it.
>
> 5. I use dual monitors. Vista still gets confused from time to time which
> side my second monitor is on when coming back from hibernate.
>
> 6. Periodically, the search feature in explorer incorrectly shows no
> results. For example, type "txt" in the search field and it doesn't show
> any files even though there are files named readme.txt and notes.txt in
> that directory.
>
> Vista has been out for over a year now. I know a lot of my issues are due
> to third party drivers (Intel and NVIDIA mostly). However, it is
> ultimately Microsoft's problem when their OS simply does not work with
> existing mainstream equipment.
>
> Explorer crashes seem to be a common problem and this is unacceptable a
> year after release. I know a lot of people are waiting for SP1, but
> Microsoft themselves are downplaying the importance a service pack. How
> long do I have to wait for Vista to be stable?
>
> -Anton[/color]



Ive had mine about as long as you have.. It is stable enough for me, it just
has many
features and restrictions that truly suck.

I have pulled my old computer out of retirement, had it put back in working
order,
and populated with Windows 2000.

I'll use this Vista computer for whatever emergency use it is good for.