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> In the 4 months you've been using Vista, have you completed a full
> Windows Update, and how often do you check for updates? In the first few
> months, I checked daily. Auto Update still checks daily for me now, but
> usually only finds an update maybe one or twice a week.[/color]

I ran Windows Update when I first got my computer and it runs everyday.
I am definitely getting the patch Tuesday updates since I have to reboot
Wednesday mornings.
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> The wireless issues with Vista have been fixed in previously relased
> updates.[/color]

I have all the updates and even the updated drivers from the manufacturer.
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> Again, do you have the latest drivers?[/color]

Yep.
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> It's possible that the folder you are trying to search does not appear
> in the index. Open Control Panel, click on "System and Maintenance",
> then click on "Indexing Options". Click "Modify". Click "Show All
> Locations". Make sure that there are check marks in the appropriate
> drives, and that there are no exclusions listed.[/color]

The folder was My Documents. Which is in the index. Like I said, it only
fails sometimes.
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> The only time Microsoft is responsible for hardware drivers is if the
> hardware is Microsofts own. It is NOT a Microsoft problem if a third
> party vendor such as Intel or nVidia drags their feet in providing Vista
> drivers.[/color]

I used the words "ultimately responsible". I can go into business making
monster truck tires for compact cars. From a business perspective, is it
my fault that they don't make cars with wheel wells big enough for my
tires or the car manufacturers fault? It is ultimately the company that
makes the products responsibility to ensure their product works or it
will fail in the market.

In order for Vista to succeed they need buy in from manufacturers.
Without it, Vista will fail.
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> BTW, I've been using Vista x64, for nearly a year now, and have never
> had any problems with nVidia's drivers.[/color]

I have a NVIDIA GeForce 8400GT and I have problems.
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> You don't have to wait any longer than it takes you to re-enable UAC
> and install the proper drivers for your hardware...[/color]

I have the latest of all drivers and I fail to see how turning off UAC
can cause the OS to be unstable.

-Anton