>UAC.
Only really an issue when setting up the PC. Since then, I hardly see it. UAC is there for a very good reason and it does provide better security, less chance of malware getting in. That said, I'm looking forward to UAC changes in Win7.
>Network speed.
Dunno. Seems fine to me.
>Zip speed.
WinZip works like it always has.
>Speed.
I see a common thread here.
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>Application incompatibility (due to security changes - not due to OS architecture).
Right. Not Microsoft's fault. They've been telling us for years to run as Standard User. We all just ignored the advice.
>UI changes simply for the sake of changes.
I think some are good, others are eh. But I recall people upset with changes in XP too. Even more changes are coming in Win7.
>Additional hogging of resources over and above what XP hogs (now with less performance).
Are you comparing XP and Vista running on the same hardware?
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>Just the top of the list.
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer