Aaaarrrgh -- W500 + Vista64

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outofstepper · #1 Post by **outofstepper** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 7:37 am

So my W500 arrived! ("upgraded" from a T60p)

Once it shipped from HK (5-7day UPS), I got it in 3 -- so it was
a good start.

First impressions out the box were mixed: they keyboard is
a bit .. "clanky" .. and the touchpad buttons are trash -- just
brushing your fingers over theres makes a plasticy sound --
like they're loose or thinner/flimsier than the t60p.

the LCD isn't as rigid either -- poking it with a finger brings
up an aurora borealis

is it all worth a few extra cents they saved on plastic?

Anyway, the troubles started after I "updated" everything.

Out of the box, I went through ThinkVantage setup, let it
know what planet I'd be using the computer on -- so
far so good.

Installed Office 64.

Then:
Windows Update
ThinkVantage Update
Office Update

Installed McAfee (could this be a big problem? the whole
64-bit environment??)

Rebooted one last time.

Computer is very sluggish... mouse clicks happen 10 seconds
later.

Fingerprint reader disappeared.

DVD/CD drive disappeared. (putting discs in spun them up but
did nothing).

InterVideoDVD "expired".

Now I'm faced with resetting it to factory condition and trying
again.

Anyone spot anything I might've done wrong?

Thanks.

nacy333 · #2 Post by **nacy333** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:22 pm

Did it start to react slowly after you installed McAfee? Have you tried to uninstall it?

#3 Post by **bill bolton** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 2:06 am

outofstepper wrote:Installed McAfee (could this be a big problem?

It's your call, bit IMO this is a big mistake whatever OS you are running!

Cheers,

Bill B.

Wendy · #4 Post by **Wendy** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:45 pm

the keyboard is a disappointment. I really like the keyboard on my Dell vostro. I guess I'll get used to this.

Re: Mcafee....did you install from the trial? Why not try AVG Free:

free.grisoft.com

I use it on my Pcs.

raptorhertz · #5 Post by **raptorhertz** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:19 am

HI Buddy!
Even i am keen to buy W500!

Why the keyboard on W500 is disappointment?Care to explain in detail.

Wendy · #6 Post by **Wendy** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:43 pm

raptorhertz wrote:HI Buddy!
Even i am keen to buy W500!

Why the keyboard on W500 is disappointment? Care to explain in detail.

The keys don't have a solid springy feel to them to me...you may have a different opinion..I'll probably use this in the dock with an external keyboard when I need to do a lot of keyboarding.

Don't get me wrong...I think the machine so far is great...very fast. I will reserve further judgment until I've had it a bit longer.

jmshep · #7 Post by **jmshep** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:49 pm

If it were me, I'd get rid of McAfee, this is most likely what is causing your performance problems. I'm running a W500, with Office 2007 Pro, fully patched, with no performance problems.

tdesaix · #8 Post by **tdesaix** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:43 am

Mine is now running great but i had the fingerprint reader completely mess up after it updated... it would lock up at the login screen so i could not login. If you have this happen goto the BIOS (F1) and disable the fingerprint reader and then uninstall it and install the version that came with the computer.

Aaaarrrgh -- W500 + Vista64

Aaaarrrgh -- W500 + Vista64

Re: Aaaarrrgh -- W500 + Vista64

Got mine today....have to agree

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