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    New HP Laptop with Vista

    Discussion in 'HP' started by pmmm, Feb 27, 2008.

  1. pmmm

    pmmm Newbie

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    My new laptop takes 11 minutes from switching it on and entering password to actually been able to use, any idea why? It is running vista os, and I hate it so far. :( :(
     
    pmmm, Feb 27, 2008
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  2. robcope

    robcope Notebook Evangelist

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    What is your new laptop?
     
    robcope, Feb 27, 2008
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  3. Teraforce

    Teraforce Flying through life

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    Usually caused by all the bloatware the HP likes to install with their notebooks. Read the Sticky on this forum entitled "Clean Vista Install with NO ACTIVATION" for more info.
     
    Teraforce, Feb 27, 2008
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  4. Reby

    Reby Notebook Consultant

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    Also read the sticky thread in the OS forum section on 'Tweaking Vista' for better performance.

    -Reby
     
    Reby, Feb 27, 2008
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  5. mntrryrodriguez

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    IT's funny how they blame the OS first when its not even the OS..it's the bloatware...duh.
     
    mntrryrodriguez, Feb 27, 2008
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    hr_phenom Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, do a clean installation of Vista. You should be fine then...
     
    hr_phenom, Feb 27, 2008
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  7. stefanp67

    stefanp67 Notebook Consultant

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    I think Vista runs ok. Last week i deleted the restore partition and did a clean install following orev's guide. I only installed the necessary drivers and software.

    For anyone running HP 6510b/6710b i recommend the following drivers and software for a minimum but functional install:

    ADI SoundMax HD Audio Driver
    AuthenTec Fingerprint Driver
    Chipset Driver
    Ethernet Driver
    Intel Graphics Driver (X3100)
    Intel Pro Wireless Driver
    Modem Driver
    Synaptics Touchpad Driver
    HP Quick Launch Buttons
    HP Wireless Assistant
    HP 3D DriveGuard
    HP System Default Settings (Power Plan)
    HP ProtectTools Security Manager
    HP Credential Manager for ProtectTools

    I also added the following optional software:

    HP BrandIt Software (wallpapers)
    InterVideo WinDVD
    Roxio Creator Basic 9
    Roxio D2D 9
     
    stefanp67, Feb 27, 2008
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  8. BrightRed

    BrightRed Notebook Geek

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    Any reasons for hating Vista? It is not the OS that is causing your problem. Vista starts up within 2.5 minutes tops on my laptop even without a clean install.

    I suggest you run msconfig. Go to the startup tab and look at what programs are running when your laptop starts. Uncheck useless items that'll slow your computer down.
     
    BrightRed, Feb 27, 2008
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  9. bustanut456

    bustanut456 Notebook Geek

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    yeah it takes me less then a minute and i have to type in a password too, you probably have a cheapass laptop don't you???
     
    bustanut456, Feb 27, 2008
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  10. Johnksss

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    yeah, why is everyone hating on vista? mine is still how i got it from the store and it takes just under 1:30 seconds for a cold boot till the icons are fully loaded 7 programs are fully loaded. and if i really need to beat the time, i just keep it in hibernation mode or sleep mode while plugged in.
     
    Johnksss, Feb 27, 2008
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  11. robcope

    robcope Notebook Evangelist

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    I've been running Vista on an old zv6005us since the day after Best Buy offered home premium and I've had absolutely no issues. Keep it clean and tweak what you want and it will work great.
     
    robcope, Feb 27, 2008
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  12. DutyHunter

    DutyHunter Notebook Consultant

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    i absolutely LOVE vista! its so customizable. and what instability issue?
    i've Never had the BSOD in my 5 months owning my laptop. it solves problems and never froze up like XP did. i suppose processors mattered though.. my Xp machine was powered by an Athlon 3000+
     
    DutyHunter, Feb 27, 2008
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  13. tinman2007

    tinman2007 Notebook Consultant

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    Vista with SP1 is even better. They fixed the slow network problem and mine is smokin fast now.


    Mine takes less then a minute to boot.
     
    tinman2007, Feb 28, 2008
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  14. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'm hesitant to DL SP1 BETA. I'm just going to wait until mid-March. ;o
     
    McGrady, Feb 28, 2008
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  15. rtrdogs

    rtrdogs Notebook Evangelist

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    pmmm, not sure what laptop you have but I just got mine a week ago and after a clean install and Vista tweaks the startup is down to 50 seconds. Mys specs are in my sig.

    Tell us your specs and I'm sure others can help if I can't. If you have the computer I have, I'll be happy to tell you what exactly I did and which drivers I now have from the HP site so you can cut that start time down.
     
    rtrdogs, Feb 28, 2008
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  16. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'm so newb. I been hearing so much "clean installs." I read that sticky and it still didn't make sense. Basically what it is, you reformat it when it's new and you just install what you need(drivers, software, etc? Is that what a clean install is? lol.
     
    McGrady, Feb 28, 2008
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  17. Johnksss

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    yes, that would be correct.
     
    Johnksss, Feb 28, 2008
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    hey rt, what is your vista score with this new install?
     
    Johnksss, Feb 28, 2008
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  19. tinman2007

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    How do you know you have Beta.

    The sp1 was UP on Windows Vista Update page as a download.
    I downloaded it a couple of weeks ago. But I'm now told it's been removed and no one else has seen this on the Windows update page.
     
    tinman2007, Feb 28, 2008
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  20. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    I don't have it. But Vista BETA is available. Yeah what you have is an ACCIDENT SP1 download. Microsoft didn't intend for that to release. People have been having problems with it rebooting constantly.
    Real release is mid-march and for it to be applied as windows update is April.
     
    McGrady, Feb 28, 2008
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