Virgin setup on Vista

chrisjones · 02-09-2007, 15:23

Hi - I'm getting a new laptop on Monday, does the 'NTL' software CD work on vista ok?

Failing that what options do I have?

Ta in advance.

Cerberus · 02-09-2007, 15:35

If you use your ethernet cable instead of a USB cable you wont need the NTL software disk. (I think).

Failing that you could always go wireless.

trevortt · 02-09-2007, 15:42

Vista will eat your system, warning it uses a minimum of 500MB in RAM

Cerberus · 02-09-2007, 15:44

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Originally Posted by trevortt

Vista will eat your system, warning it uses a minimum of 500MB in RAM

That's another point. I struggle with Vista sometimes and I have 2gb RAM. I like the OS though but, as trevortt said it's a RAM eater.

chrisjones · 02-09-2007, 16:16

Well its a Dual Core 2 machine with 1gig standard so ive got a decent starting point. Will probably upgrade to 2gig within a week or so.

So you think I can just plug the ethernet cable in without giving it details of my acc?

Cerberus · 02-09-2007, 16:23

Aye, although if I am wrong (Which I don't think I am) someone on here will correct me.

Sorry, the communion wine is going right to my head just now.

You should be just fine. I was connected via ethernet and I didn't need the CD.

Stuart · 02-09-2007, 16:25

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Originally Posted by chrisjones

Well its a Dual Core 2 machine with 1gig standard so ive got a decent starting point. Will probably upgrade to 2gig within a week or so.

So you think I can just plug the ethernet cable in without giving it details of my acc?

Unplug the modem. Plug the new laptop in, plug the modem back into the mains, and via Ethernet to the laptop. It should just work.

chrisjones · 02-09-2007, 16:30

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Originally Posted by Stuart C

Unplug the modem. Plug the new laptop in, plug the modem back into the mains, and via Ethernet to the laptop. It should just work.

Sweet thanks for that. So what exactly does the CD NTL sends out do?

Cerberus · 02-09-2007, 16:39

Installs the drivers for USB connection.

chrisjones · 02-09-2007, 16:42

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Originally Posted by Cerberus

Installs the drivers for USB connection.

Odd, even though I selected Ethernet, it still seemed to Install 'something' when I first connected. It also asked for userID etc.. I take it thats only needed to activate the account 1st time around?

Cerberus · 02-09-2007, 16:48

To my knowledge, you don't need to install anything to connect via ethernet. It should just work. As I said above I may be slightly incorrect, been with Virgin aka NTL for 5 years and not once have I used my CD to connect by ethernet. I don't know what it has installed, but you defo don't need it.

trevortt · 02-09-2007, 16:49

You may have to install your ethernet drivers but Vista usually does nto upon startup anyway.

chrisjones · 02-09-2007, 16:52

Thanks fella's. I'll probably create a restore point and try without the driver CD first.

Chicken · 02-09-2007, 16:55

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Originally Posted by chrisjones

Odd, even though I selected Ethernet, it still seemed to Install 'something' when I first connected. It also asked for userID etc.. I take it thats only needed to activate the account 1st time around?

That's right, once your modem is registered to your userID you can happliy change it between different PCs without any messing. You just need to remember to power cycle the modem when changing.

nicke261192 · 02-09-2007, 21:42

Guys how come when i connect via ethernet straight to my pc from the modem all i get is aquiring IP address and i cant access the internet but when i connect to my router i can use the internet?