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    E1505 and Vista Beta-A second attempt

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by gkurcon, Mar 26, 2006.

  1. gkurcon

    gkurcon Notebook Geek

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    So I reinstalled Vista 5308 today, just because my last attempt was riddled with problems. This time I was able to get nearly all of the hardware detected and working (after running Windows Update). The display is working normally this time (although I can't get the Aero features working). I also now have support for the Intel 3495 Pro Wireless card-but had to shut off WPA in order to get it to work.

    Problems:

    Audio- It detects the Intel HD Audio controller, but I get no sound out of the system? If I go into Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Audio Devices and Sound Themes, Choose the HD Audio Device, and go to configuration, I can test the sound, and the speakers work. But trying to play any of the normal Windows system sounds does not work, as well as trying to play a CD or MP3. Not sure what the deal is there.

    Windows Movie Maker- I can't even launch it, it says the video card doesn't meet the hardware acceleration requirments? Go figure. Maybe it's because the new Movie Maker will support HDV editing.

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    A few more shots:
     

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  3. Faire

    Faire Notebook Consultant

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    why couldnt you get to work the aero interface?
     
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    WHere can I get Vista from?
     
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    gkurcon Notebook Geek

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    Vista Beta is only available to those with a MSDN subscription or a TechNet subscription. A public Beta will probably be released sometime in the late summer or fall. The finished consumer product won't be ready for market until January 2007.
     
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    offtopic: gkurcon do you know if it's possible, with the intel gma950, to attach a monitor to your laptop, and having differents windows on the screen laptop and the monitor ?
     
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    Diffenately!!!

    When I configured my E1505, it showed two screen, 1 & 2. You click each icon to set the resolution and color depth. I think the max resolution is 1900 x 1400 or there abouts.

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