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Questions about Vista and Pronto Pro NG
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| Topic: | Questions about Vista and Pronto Pro NG This thread has 7 replies. Displaying all posts. |
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| Post 1 made on Monday April 16, 2007 at 20:51 |
Brian L Long Time Member |
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I will be building a new PC in the near future and need to decide on an OS. I can go with XP PRO SP2 ($100, Full OEM) or with Vista. I'm aware there's other threads on this topic but are there any issues with Vista I should be aware of whether it's with ProntoPro Edit NG software or communication both ways (uploading, downloading) with the remote to the PC?
Would it be a mistake going with XP PRO now? I will likely want Vista Ultimate later on. In that case, can you do a clean install with an Upgrade package or do you need the Full Edition?
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Brian L
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| Post 2 made on Monday April 16, 2007 at 22:51 |
smileyw Founding Member |
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PPNG is okay under Vista. In the end, you will want Vista, if you are building a new PC, I would go for it. There are problems, but it is getting better everyday.
And yes, you can do a freash install using the upgrade, you just need to google the procedure to do it.
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| Post 3 made on Tuesday April 17, 2007 at 06:49 |
mtgriff Long Time Member |
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I've had no problem with ProntoEdit and Vista. Just run the setup in compatability mode. Search here for Vista and you'll find directions.
I just looked. You can get an OEM Windows Vista Home Premium for $111 on newegg.com.
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| Post 4 made on Wednesday April 18, 2007 at 16:58 |
Springs Super Member |
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I wonder if I could get NG Pro to run under WINE... Anyone try that yet?
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| OP | Post 5 made on Saturday April 21, 2007 at 16:46 |
Brian L Long Time Member |
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Just thought I'd update to say that I'd be going with the Vista 64-bit version .. I probably should have mentioned this before. Is everything mentioned about (two-way communication, drivers, pronto edit software, etc with the NG remotes) work fine in this? I use a 7000 (which I know uses the same firmware/software as the updated 7500).
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Brian L
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| Post 6 made on Sunday April 22, 2007 at 18:52 |
Peter Dewildt Loyal Member |
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I don't recall anyone having said that they have tried installing on 64 bit Vista. I can't imagne any problem with the editor, but communications is something else.
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Peter
Pronto 1000 (retired), Pronto TSU7000, RFX6000 (retired)
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| OP | Post 7 made on Sunday April 22, 2007 at 20:51 |
Brian L Long Time Member |
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I plan to use a 64-bit processor, so I thought the 64-bit version of Vista would be better...? I know it comes with discs for both the 32-bit or 64-bit versions.
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Brian L
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| Post 8 made on Sunday April 22, 2007 at 22:05 |
mtgriff Long Time Member |
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Technically 64-bit would be better. However, not that many software and hardware vendors write drivers and software for 64-bit. The 32-bit software still works but it doesn't take advantage of the 64-bit opperating system or hardware. Before you decide to go 64-bit make sure there are drivers for all of your hardware.
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