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Latest post 08-31-2006 7:25 PM by Firedancer. 8 replies.

  • 05-24-2006 12:31 PM

    Windows Vista Beta 2 in MSDN

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    Finally, public release of Windows Vista Beta 2 is available in MSDN download.

    Windows Longhorn Server Beta 2 is also published together with Vista Beta 2.

    Maung Maung

  • 05-25-2006 1:02 PM In reply to

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    Installed and configuring it now Smile [:)] Looks the same to me.
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  • 05-25-2006 2:46 PM In reply to

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    Can't seem to turn on Aero effect on Longhorn Server... Crying [:'(]

    Tried starting Theme services but the Aero theme does not appear in Theme list.

    Quite ugly to use Longhorn in plain Windows Classic theme. Stick out tongue [:P]

    Maung Maung

  • 05-25-2006 3:09 PM In reply to

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    I was also struggling to get Aero Glass to work on my Vista. Apparently, it doesn't auto-detect the card like it used to in 5365. But alas!!! I got it working *Muahaha*

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  • 05-26-2006 2:39 PM In reply to

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    Mine is not graphic card issue.  Server version does not, by default, uses fanciful user interface.  It just use Windows Classic theme for better performance.

    But after installing "Desktop Experience" from add features (Control Panel --> Programs), and starting Theme service, I can use my Aero glass on Longhorn Server Beta 2. Yeah!!!

    I now can have the best of both for my development machine, Server features + Client UI.

    Maung Maung

  • 06-08-2006 4:18 PM In reply to

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    You can get your copy of Windows Vista Beta 2 from following link now:

    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx

    This is pre-release (beta) software distributed for trial and testing purposes only. Microsoft does not provide technical support for beta releases. Although formal support is not offered for this beta, Microsoft  have provided newsgroups to help answer questions you may have related to the installation and use of Windows Vista Beta 2 (and RC1). To join or read postings in these newsgroups, please visit http://windowshelp.microsoft.com.

  • 06-27-2006 12:29 PM In reply to

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    Has the hardware requirements, as well as the driver base, for transparency effects been downplayed to support older video card models now? The last time i tried (beta 1), there was no way it could ever recognise my GeForce3 as a capable card. (not even Sound Blaster Live! could be recognised!)

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  • 08-26-2006 2:25 PM In reply to

    Windows Vista Pre-RC1

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    Build 5536 has been made available to beta testers. Running it now. Pretty stable. Yes
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  • 08-31-2006 7:25 PM In reply to

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    My Build 5536 experience on a Presario X1000 notebook.

    http://serena-yeoh.blogspot.com/2006/08/playingvistaonmerdekaday.html

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