Give the magic: HP dv5t
- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 57 reviews Back to product review
- My rating: 0 stars Write review
Full user review
-
8 out of 10 people found this review helpful
4.0 stars
"Buggier than RC1, but review is flawed."
Pros: Gorgeous, even without Aero. More enjoyable computing experience.
Cons: High requirements, RC2 buggier than RC1 when it comes to software compatibility, steep learning curve for some.
Summary: I enjoy the Vista RC's. The only problem I have with this release is the compatibility bugs. I typically run AVG Free Edition for antivirus. It worked on RC1, but not RC2. Nero also doesn't work, but then it didn't work on RC1 either. Those are the only two programs I've had trouble with so far. The improvements from RC1 to RC2 are negligible and if you're currently using RC1, I'd say stick with it. Also, the CNET review is flawed. It says RC2 doesn't have the Program Compatibility Wizard. I don't know where they're getting this from, as I still have it in mine. Just right click on the program you want to run, click properties, and on the last tab you can select the compatibility wizard and which windows version you want it to run under.
- 2 replies to this review
-
How can you give it an 8 if it is even buggier than RC1 and has additional compatibility issues? Would you care to clarify your rating?
-
Run Avast anti-virus its compatible with Vista Rc2 ok. And you need 1Gb ram to run this OS not 512Mb ok. Read http://reviews.cnet.com/Windows_Vista_RC2/4864-3672_7-32105681.html?ctype=msgid&messageSiteID=7&messageID=2263446&cval=2263446&tag=uols
