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ok. i did not know that i had an "ultimate product key". i knew my computer could not run aero. cause i have 64mb card. i installed vista. complete disaster. everything in my screen had horrible graphics, everything tinted rainbow color, the screen was "pixel-ish", taskbar deformed. everything was wrong so i just put xp back on my comp. do i need a different product key or what? can my computer not run any version of vista? i have 768 mb dell dimension 2400 w/64mb integrated graphics. I NEED ALL THE HELP POSSIBLE! Thanks
....can i even get a "basic" product key b/c when i go to MS download vista page its says i have obtained max. number of keys which was only 1. then i ordered the kit(which i now have)

Hi,
The hardware requirements are the same for all versions of Vista, having basic versus having ultimate will make no difference. What you likely need are a proper set of supporting graphics drivers. For these you should check with Dell or the manufacturer of the motherboard.
-- Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/ Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
"dale" wrote in message

ok. i did not know that i had an "ultimate product key". i knew my computer could not run aero. cause i have 64mb card. i installed vista. complete disaster. everything in my screen had horrible graphics, everything tinted rainbow color, the screen was "pixel-ish", taskbar deformed. everything was wrong so i just put xp back on my comp. do i need a different product key or what? can my computer not run any version of vista? i have 768 mb dell dimension 2400 w/64mb integrated graphics. I NEED ALL THE HELP POSSIBLE! Thanks
...can i even get a "basic" product key b/c when i go to MS download vista page its says i have obtained max. number of keys which was only 1. then i ordered the kit(which i now have)

"dale" wrote in message

ok. i did not know that i had an "ultimate product key". i knew my computer could not run aero. cause i have 64mb card. i installed vista. complete disaster. everything in my screen had horrible graphics, everything tinted rainbow color, the screen was "pixel-ish", taskbar deformed. everything was wrong so i just put xp back on my comp. do i need a different product key or what? can my computer not run any version of vista? i have 768 mb dell dimension 2400 w/64mb integrated graphics. I NEED ALL THE HELP POSSIBLE! Thanks
...can i even get a "basic" product key b/c when i go to MS download vista page its says i have obtained max. number of keys which was only 1. then i ordered the kit(which i now have)

You probably only needed proper graphics card drivers. Look up your card model on the manufacturer website and see if they have any. Did you try changing the resolution on desktop settings? Increase to a higher resolution if you can, you might have been set at 640x480 by error.

Download and run the Vista Upgrade Advisor. It will report items that need your attention before installing Vista, such as software to remove and driver issues.
"dale" wrote in message

ok. i did not know that i had an "ultimate product key". i knew my computer could not run aero. cause i have 64mb card. i installed vista. complete disaster. everything in my screen had horrible graphics, everything tinted rainbow color, the screen was "pixel-ish", taskbar deformed. everything was wrong so i just put xp back on my comp. do i need a different product key or what? can my computer not run any version of vista? i have 768 mb dell dimension 2400 w/64mb integrated graphics. I NEED ALL THE HELP POSSIBLE! Thanks
...can i even get a "basic" product key b/c when i go to MS download vista page its says i have obtained max. number of keys which was only 1. then i ordered the kit(which i now have)

Onboard graphics are terrible at best with vista, please consider upgrading to a dedicated graphics card.
"dale" wrote:

ok. i did not know that i had an "ultimate product key". i knew my computer could not run aero. cause i have 64mb card. i installed vista. complete disaster. everything in my screen had horrible graphics, everything tinted rainbow color, the screen was "pixel-ish", taskbar deformed. everything was wrong so i just put xp back on my comp. do i need a different product key or what? can my computer not run any version of vista? i have 768 mb dell dimension 2400 w/64mb integrated graphics. I NEED ALL THE HELP POSSIBLE! Thanks
...can i even get a "basic" product key b/c when i go to MS download vista page its says i have obtained max. number of keys which was only 1. then i ordered the kit(which i now have)

"dale" wrote in message

ok. i did not know that i had an "ultimate product key". i knew my computer could not run aero. cause i have 64mb card. i installed vista. complete disaster. everything in my screen had horrible graphics, everything tinted rainbow color, the screen was "pixel-ish", taskbar deformed. everything was wrong so i just put xp back on my comp. do i need a different product key or what? can my computer not run any version of vista? i have 768 mb dell dimension 2400 w/64mb integrated graphics. I NEED ALL THE HELP POSSIBLE! Thanks
...can i even get a "basic" product key b/c when i go to MS download vista page its says i have obtained max. number of keys which was only 1. then i ordered the kit(which i now have)

The 2400 has Intel 845 graphics, which is NOT DX9 compatible and therefore inadequate for Vista.
You can purchase a PCI (NOT PCIe) nVidia FX5500 which should be fine, or use a machine powerful enough for Vista.
I like my 2400 and use it for some things, but wouldn't consider it for my Vista test.
Tom