Make Windows Vista Work For You in Tysons Corner

Posted by TeamLogicIT-Tysons, VA in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, VA on Jun 09, 2008

With the constant advances in technology, it can be difficult to keep up with all the changes affecting your business or personal computer. Programs like Windows are constantly advancing, which can drastically improve efficiency in the workplace. Microsoft has introduced Windows Vista, which is touted to be jam-packed with valuable new elements for optimizing operations. However, as with any new product, there may be a few kinks to work out. With the recent release of Vista, if you have chosen to upgrade your business computers, but are experiencing technical difficulties, TeamLogic IT in Tysons Corner and Vienna can help by providing personal, thorough support to make Vista a productive tool for your business. Listed below are some of the common problems found by new users:

Security: To address the issue of safety, Microsoft has added a layer to protect the system from viruses, which is made apparent by a series of dialog boxes popping up when you need access to system resources. This can lead to the user blindly clicking "Ok" to circumvent the boxes and in doing so create more problems. 

Features: Windows Vista is constantly compared to its predecessors and is criticized for not having any new features. Some claim it is a "dressed up" version of Windows XP and lacks the speed and management functions it should have.

 

Drivers: Many old and new hardware components do not have drivers for Windows Vista, or if they do, they are of poor quality. Even the ones labeled "Designed for Windows Vista" sometimes provide inadequate performances.

 

Compatibility: With the introduction of UAC (User Access Control), older applications do not work properly without the user being equipped with full administrative privileges. iTunes, for example, suffered from text and graphic display issues, which were eventually solved by upgrading to iTunes v7.2 or higher. However, many programs refuse to work at all.

 

Price: With the full version costing upwards of $400, Windows Vista is one of the more expensive operating systems out there. The cheapest route to obtaining a copy would be to buy the upgraded version of Home Basic for $99. However, you must already have Windows XP for successful installation.

    On the upside, despite the hefty hardware requirements and stalwart security, Vista offers a variety of features designed to make interfacing easier for the average user, such as task manager additions and voice recognition. Also, with the rumored 2009 release of Windows 7, experts warn users not to skip Vista altogether to avoid an even tougher transition than from Windows XP. Microsoft's corporate vice president of Windows Product Management Steve Nash states "If I ran an IT organization, I would first test and remediate my applications on Windows Vista."

     

    When facing frustrating conversion problems, TeamLogic IT small business consultants can help by offering affordable consultation, maintenance, and repair for all your system needs. Visit their website at www.teamlogicit.com.


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    ComputerWorld Online
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