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Welcome to the kadaitcha.cx Windows Vista Support Resources

Microsoft has recently released Service Pack 1 of Windows Vista to manufacturing. The Service Pack has resulted in a much nicer and much more stable user experience compared to the original release. If you are considering moving to Vista then the information presented here may help you make a well-informed decision. If you have already moved to Vista and need technical information about an issue with Vista then kadaitcha.cx can help you with that too.

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Support Tool & Utility Downloads Disk-Related Problems
Installation & Upgrade Problems  USB Device Problems
OEM Product Recovery Discs Network Troubleshooting
Stop Errors How To Articles
Driver Problems Printer Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot Audio Problems Video & Display Problems
Backup & Restore Troubleshooting Account & Password Problems
Windows Update Problems System Restore Troubleshooting
Device Manager Troubleshooting Troubleshoot BitLocker
CD & DVD Troubleshooting    

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The Windows XP portion of this website contains several large reference repositories that are common to both XP and Vista. Depending on the problem you are trying to solve, the common Internet Explorer and Runtime Error pages may be helpful. Also, the extensive list of XP How To guides can generally be adapted for use in Vista. kadaitcha.cx's Data Corruption and Disk Troubleshooting page also contains solutions that are common to both Vista and XP: Some of the pages contain links to Microsoft knowledgebase articles that are specific to XP, however the XP kb articles for NTFS and 100% CPU usage are generally adaptable to Vista. The kadaitcha.cx XP pages above also contain general troubleshooting tips and procedures that apply equally to Vista and XP.
Slipstream Vista SP1

Everything you need to know about slipstreaming an integrated Service Pack 1 with a pre-SP1 Vista DVD.
Guide to Vista Editions

There are no less than six editions of Windows Vista. You could end up with an expensive, frustrating and time-consuming exercise on your hands if you buy an edition that does not suit your equipment or your personal needs. Use the kadaitcha.cx Guide to Versions of Vista to help avoid the pitfalls of choosing an edition.
USB Flash Drives and Pen Drives for Vista ReadyBoost

Not all 'Hi-Speed" USB flash drives are high speed. Unwary consumers can be caught out by misleading words or, as in most cases, information about the USB flash drive's read/write specifications completely missing.
Information on Vista Service Pack 1

Want to know what's inside Service Pack 1?
How to Clean Install Vista from an Upgrade Disc

If you have an upgrade version of Vista, Microsoft want you to install your old operating system prior to performing an upgrade to Vista, which is quite ridiculous. Use this easy method to clean install Vista from an upgrade disc.
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