Channel 9 - Discussions by FXEF http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/Dev/App_Themes/C9/images/feedimage.png Channel 9 - Discussions by FXEF http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/FXEF/Discussions Channel 9 keeps you up to date with the latest news and behind the scenes info from Microsoft that developers love to keep up with. From LINQ to SilverLight – Watch videos and hear about all the cool technologies coming and the people behind them. http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/FXEF/Discussions en Wed, 22 May 2013 13:03:15 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 13:03:15 GMT Rev9 0 0 0 Coffeehouse - Vista Security Center problem Ok folks, have solved this issue. Seems I had an inconsistent WMI repository. Simply restarting the WMI repository with this command
 <winmgmt /salvagerepository> solved both issues.

FXEF

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When I click turn on Defender it scans for updates then tells me no new updates are available. Windows Defender will not turn on in the Security Center. I checked Windows Defender and it is running scans and auto updating, however I do not know if it is running in background.

I installed a new version of AVG. Security Center still does not find AVG antivirus. I received this as part of the AVG install process:

Local machine: installed successfully
    Commit:
        Warning: Unregistration of product AntiVirusProduct with ID {67B30939-3B35-11D2-A595-002018648BA7} from the Windows Security Center failed.
            Unable to complete the requested operation because of either a catastrophic media failure or a data structure corruption on the disk.  (1358)


I need suggestions on how to repair Security Center and return it back to normal.

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Oh well, if I thought my OS was a rip-of..... I would download a different ISO.

Have a nice day,
FXEF:P


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littleguru wrote:
Everybody else having problems with Vista and OpenGL? We are developing a game based on OpenGL (native app) - but I have only problems in Vista.

First the driver that ships with Vista doesn't work with OpenGL (supports a very very old version only). I installed a newer driver therefore!

Now I get only 20 fps where my buddy gets 300+ fps. I have a GeForce 6800 Go Ultra and he has a four year old ATI card.

It's weird... Anybody having a solution for it?


Solution: dump Vista!

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OK, I run my system with no protection, however it is not Windows. I run Linux as my main OS and have yet to be infected with any type of virus or spyware, however there is nothing to say I am 100% safe, but much safer than a Windows user.

All my Windows systems are loaded with anti-virus and anti-spyware software.  I run scans on a regular bases and do find some infections. I'm not saying to depend totally on anti-virus software, you've got to be cautious and use good surfing practices along with the software.

FXEF

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sirhomer wrote:

Xaero_Vincent wrote:

So obviously a "No OS" option can be done.


Then why hasn't Dell/HP/Gateway/etc. offered this option yet?


Microsoft is strong arming them.

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Xaero_Vincent wrote:


I dont think it would hurt to offer a "No OS" option to start off with.

We'll see how Dell responds to all this.


Dell already offers "No OS"  options on a few models.

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figuerres wrote:


if OEM's still do not put x64 on a top end dual core x64 system then x64 is a joke!



Dual core x64 systems are not a joke, however OEM's may feel Vista64 to be the joke.

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Charles wrote:
Keep cm coming! C


Charles,

Where's the answers to all these great questions?

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Sven Groot wrote:
I believe that, like XP, Vista 32 bit is capped at 4GB address space, which will include mapped areas for your devices (such as the video card). So depending on that, the maximum will be somewhere below 4GB, typically between 3.5 and 4GB.


Sven,
Not sure I totally understand mapped areas for devices. If I have a 512 MB video card with on card memory, I lose 512 MB of memory to mapped devices, and that 512 MB will not be shown as system memory?

I'm just trying to figure out how much memory I need with Vista. I have read on other boards that Vista only recognizes 2.5 to 3 GB with 4 GB of physical RAM installed.

FXEF

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Thanks,
FXEF

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Skriker V1.0 wrote:
I must say im surprised that most people here are not using AV!!!
How about you MSFT people what are you using?


Skriker, don't be fooled. If you run Windows and surf the Web without AV and anti-spyware your asking for infections. On the other hand you can run Linux naked with no problems.

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Xaero_Vincent wrote:

ddewbofh wrote:People not being able to install in a virtual machine to see if it suits their needs before doing a native install is good how?


I dont think Virtual PC is a good choice for trying out Linux or BSD. I doubt Microsoft optimizes their VM products to work well with Linux or BSD guest OSes; its probably optimized to run legacy Windows OSes.

VMware, Parallels, Xen, and QEMU are likely better VM solutions for that.


Why would anyone want to install Linux in a Windows virtual machine anyway? I run several flavors of Linux but keep them as far away from my Windows as possible. I'm not even crazy about dual booting on separate partitions.

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An ala carte PC with no software installed is the answer. Each user installs the OS and software packages they want.

Oh... that would be too simple.

FXEF

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Outlaw wrote:
no, they sold out of copies long ago.  sorry.


A day late and a dollar short... story of my life!

Oh well there's always Shipit.

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stevo_ wrote:
So click "Allowed items" ?

Never really had any problems with windows defender, runs nearly entirely unsupervised for me.


Ditto.... Defender is one of Microsoft's better applications.

FXEF

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rjdohnert wrote:
Are you saying UNIX and Linux doesnt kernel panic for all to see?


Some Linux distros are not as polished as they could be but the kernel is rock solid. Kernel panic is just about a thing of the past.

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BryanF wrote:
I get what you're saying, but I still think the use of the word "illegal" should be avoided in software that's likely to be used by non-technical users. Given that the content industry is seizing the desktop as part of their little crusade against pirates, there's too much room for ambiguity. I know people who are afraid to put CDs in their computer after the Sony debacle. It's just so sad, and I think even little things that can make users feel less like criminals will be welcomed.


Yeah, I know how those non-technical users feel. That's why I'm typing this on a Linux box right now. I'm afraid I'll get one of those pirated XP disk and have the computer cops knocking on my door. Oh by the way, I've never received any error message with this OS... illegal or otherwise.

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PaoloM wrote:


The article is mostly FUD.



I have read several of Peter Gutmann's other papers and he's a sharp guy. This is not FUD. He's just stating facts.

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CannotResolveSymbol wrote:

FXEF wrote:Maybe ATI and nVidia are throwing all their resources to building Linux drivers these days. Come on guys, loosen up.... what's a little flicker? You got Vista!


Not like Linux drivers will even be an issue if FSF has its way.


Think Postive! ATI and nVidia are writting open source drivers, that's what FSF wants.

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rcardona wrote:
Fords are expected to feature Windows

What happens when the windshield turns blue?  Where's Ctl+Alt+Del?

"Hey move it along (honk, honk) Sorry buddy my car is rebooting..."


My car runs Linux Automotive! Never had a reboot!

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sirhomer wrote:



sirhomer, you have out done yourself. That's great wallpaper for Vista.

What is it?

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http://www.kde-look.org/content/files/33897-vista1600.jpg

Oh NO... Clam AV reports that 23 Windows Virus have been detected on my system.

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nightski wrote:
I don't think anyone is trying to argue that open source drivers are a bad thing (see my earlier post actually).  But rather that attempting ot make it illegal to have a closed source kernel module is a bad thing.

What if Microsoft made it illegal to use open source software on Windows?

Yes, that is how ridiculous this sounds.


I'm not saying that closed source drivers are bad or should be made illegal on Linux. I just think device manufactures should provide Open Source drivers for their products and therefore no need to use a wrapper with a Windows closed source driver. Many of the manufactures don't even provide a Linux closed source driver. Belive it or not, but device drivers in Linux is the number one issue that most users have. Just can't get all their devices to work in Linux. I don't care how stable or secure Linux is, if your devices won't work, it's not worth much.

FXEF

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