I have vista, as well.
Theres a few things that i cannot install onto that system as well.
I dont like vista, more cuz of its feel, than for what it cant do.
(luckily i didnt get the 64 bit version tho)
I got the Business edition. I do have trouble installing some business software as well.....
and installing games is a chore.
I build my own systems usually, bought that one for work. Regret not just getting winxp(32) on it.
Some ppl have no issues, course, they are the type to only use whats in front of them.
I like utilities, games, and trying various programs to help me do whatever.
when the os wont let me install it, that irks me.
Yes, its the os that blocks it, as i have it installed on other systems, and it works Great.
I suppose its the Promises of, oh, the old stuff will work just fine, and the new stuff with work 10x better.... that if believed, falls short of expectations.
Whats funny... i remember when winxp first came out, not liking it as well....
i suppose it takes a few years for the patches to come in, and fix all the issues lol
gk