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Title: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Philip on Sep 14, 2008, 14:31:13
Any known problems with these 2 or should it be a simple job of plugging the network cable from my router in my PC and off we go?
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: psp83 on Sep 14, 2008, 14:33:13
I've not had any problems with my vista and netgear dg834g v3 router.
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: psp83 on Sep 14, 2008, 14:34:43
only trouble you may get is seeing a shared folder on a xp machine. but this is a problem between vista and xp and plently about it on google.
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Philip on Sep 14, 2008, 14:35:02
Quote from: psp83 on Sep 14, 2008, 14:33:13
I've not had any problems with my vista and netgear dg834g v3 router.
cheers, that's good to know  :thumb:
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Philip on Sep 14, 2008, 14:37:14
Quote from: psp83 on Sep 14, 2008, 14:34:43
only trouble you may get is seeing a shared folder on a xp machine. but this is a problem between vista and xp and plently about it on google.
That was my next question, because my daughters lappy is XP  ;D
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Lona on Sep 14, 2008, 15:12:02
I use a netgear Dg834pn and have three pc's networked. One has vista the other two have xp and I don't have any problems.
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Philip on Sep 14, 2008, 15:15:46
Quote from: Lona on Sep 14, 2008, 15:12:02
I use a netgear Dg834pn and have three pc's networked. One has vista the other two have xp and I don't have any problems.
thanks Lona,  :fingers: I'll have no problems tomorrow  ;D
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Lona on Sep 14, 2008, 15:18:19
Just remember to change the name of your workgroup on Vista to MSHOME as that's what XP uses.
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Philip on Sep 14, 2008, 15:21:41
Quote from: Lona on Sep 14, 2008, 15:18:19
Just remember to change the name of your workgroup on Vista to MSHOME as that's what XP uses.
:thumb:
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: psp83 on Sep 14, 2008, 15:45:07
And remember to enable sharing for your network if you wanna share folders, printers etc.

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Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Philip on Sep 14, 2008, 15:49:23
Quote from: psp83 on Sep 14, 2008, 15:45:07
And remember to enable sharing for your network if you wanna share folders, printers etc.
will do  :thumb:
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: madasahatter on Sep 14, 2008, 15:50:32
You getting all excited Philip?  ;)
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Philip on Sep 14, 2008, 15:53:03
Quote from: madasahatter on Sep 14, 2008, 15:50:32
You getting all excited Philip?  ;)
just a bit, I won't sleep tonight  :lol:
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Rik on Sep 14, 2008, 15:56:30
Still getting an ear bashing, eh? ;D :out:
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: psp83 on Sep 14, 2008, 16:01:09
I've got a Dell Inspiron 530 but with different specs.

PROCESSOR : Intel® Core™ 2 Quad-Core Q9450 Processor (2.66GHz, 12MB cache, 1333MHz FSB)
OPERATING SYSTEM : Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium with Service Pack 1, 32-bit - English
MEMORY : 4096MB 800MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [4x1024]
HARD DRIVE : 500GB (7200rpm) SATA Hard Drive   
GRAPHICS CARD : 256MB ATI® Radeon™ HD 3650 graphics card
OPTICAL DRIVE : DVD +/- RW Drive (read/write CD & DVD)
SOUND SOFTWARE : Integrated 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio
FLOPPY/MEDIA DRIVES : 19-in-1 Media Card Reader

Price : £589.02

I've already put in a better graphics card and psu  ;D

But the PC was fine straight out the box with its 350w psu.
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Philip on Sep 14, 2008, 16:03:32
Quote from: psp83 on Sep 14, 2008, 16:01:09


I've already put in a better graphics card and psu  ;D


don't you start, Rik's bad enough  :lol:
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Philip on Sep 14, 2008, 16:04:39
Quote from: Rik on Sep 14, 2008, 15:56:30
Still getting an ear bashing, eh? ;D :out:
just wait until she tracks you down :no: ..............................................and she will  :wimp:
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: psp83 on Sep 14, 2008, 16:05:43
Quote from: The Doctor on Sep 14, 2008, 16:03:32
don't you start, Rik's bad enough  :lol:

Hehe, the PC will be fine for everyday stuff (if you dont play games)

I've just recently added a £420 24" HP monitor ;)

Rik tried to get me on the thousand £ ones aswell :P
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Rik on Sep 14, 2008, 16:06:00
Quote from: The Doctor on Sep 14, 2008, 16:04:39
just wait until she tracks you down :no: ..............................................and she will  :wimp:

Oh it's easy to find me, Philip, just following the sound of frenzied eating. ;)
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Rik on Sep 14, 2008, 16:06:29
Quote from: psp83 on Sep 14, 2008, 16:05:43
Rik tried to get me on the thousand £ ones aswell :P

At least I'm consistent. :)
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Philip on Sep 14, 2008, 16:11:39
Quote from: Rik on Sep 14, 2008, 16:06:29
At least I'm consistent. :)
you'll be dead if my wife catches you  :hehe:
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Rik on Sep 14, 2008, 16:12:14
I can explain...  ;D
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Philip on Sep 14, 2008, 16:15:24
Quote from: psp83 on Sep 14, 2008, 16:05:43
Hehe, the PC will be fine for everyday stuff (if you dont play games)




well I don't play games on the PC, will be doing a bit of photo editing, transferring camcorder footage every now and then.
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Philip on Sep 14, 2008, 16:16:10
Quote from: Rik on Sep 14, 2008, 16:12:14
I can explain...  ;D
I hope you have a looooooooong list of excuses  ;)
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: psp83 on Sep 14, 2008, 16:17:04
Quote from: The Doctor on Sep 14, 2008, 16:11:39
you'll be dead if my wife catches you  :hehe:

Rik will probly end up talking her into buying the murder weapon :hehe:
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Rik on Sep 14, 2008, 16:17:45
Quote from: The Doctor on Sep 14, 2008, 16:16:10
I hope you have a looooooooong list of excuses  ;)

I will have by the time she's finished listening. ;)
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Rik on Sep 14, 2008, 16:18:16
Quote from: psp83 on Sep 14, 2008, 16:17:04
Rik will probly end up talking her into buying the murder weapon :hehe:

Eizo monitors are perfect for the job.  ;D
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Philip on Sep 14, 2008, 16:19:34
Quote from: psp83 on Sep 14, 2008, 16:17:04
Rik will probly end up talking her into buying the murder weapon :hehe:
:rofl:
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Philip on Sep 14, 2008, 16:19:52
Quote from: Rik on Sep 14, 2008, 16:18:16
Eizo monitors are perfect for the job.  ;D
sounds like a plan
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Rik on Sep 14, 2008, 16:21:41
Kill two birds with one stone, so to speak...  :whistle:
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Philip on Sep 14, 2008, 16:22:28
just out of interest Paul  :whistle: which PSU did you get, for future reference you understand  ;D
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: psp83 on Sep 14, 2008, 16:47:33
it was a old 650w out from the spares box.

but most people say the Corsair TX 650W is a good psu but make sure it fits your case  ;D
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-008-CS
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Philip on Sep 14, 2008, 16:52:41
Quote from: psp83 on Sep 14, 2008, 16:47:33
it was a old 650w out from the spares box.

but most people say the Corsair TX 650W is a good psu but make sure it fits your case  ;D
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-008-CS
:thumb:
Title: Re: Vista and Netgear DG834Gv4
Post by: Sebby on Sep 14, 2008, 18:26:12
Theoretically, routers should be OS independent, but then theory doesn't always equal reality. :P

Still, you should have no problems, Philip. :)