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Windows Forum / Windows Vista / General Topics / May 2008Can't open my Vista DVD case?!
Just bought Vista and have spent the last 20 minutes trying to open the DVD box!!! What's the secret? Or am I just dumb or something? If you see the small red tab on top of the box. Then just hold the box and pull that red tab. > Just bought Vista and have spent the last 20 minutes trying to open the > DVD > box!!! What's the secret? Or am I just dumb or something? > If you see the small red tab on top of the box. Then just hold the box and > pull that red tab. Grrr! That red tab broke off when I pulled on it. I ended up getting it open by prying one of those side tab thingy's with a knife. Could have cut myself too. This reminds me of the time I was trying to open an Intel cpu case and the cpu went flying in the air and landed on the kitchenb counter. Looked at the cpu and all looked ok. Installed the cpu and it shorted my mb. Took out cpu and looked closer with magnifying glass and it had a bent pin from landing on the counter. Straightened pin and had to order a new friggin' mb. Luckily Asus fixed the shorted mb for free but it still cost me $20.00 to ship it to Asus and had to spend $200.00 on a new mb in the mean time. Thus, is the story of how I ended up with two computers. These companies need to come up with more user friendly packaging before someone sues their a.s for cut fingers and damaged hardware. >This reminds me of the time I was trying to open an Intel cpu >case and the cpu went flying in the air and landed on the kitchenb counter. >Looked at the cpu and all looked ok. Installed the cpu and it shorted my >mb. Took out cpu and looked closer with magnifying glass and it had a bent >pin from landing on the counter. Straightened pin and had to order a new >friggin' mb. That's a funny story. I got one too. Many moons ago before I started building my own boxes I ordered a Dell box. To make a long story short they only put half the memory in that I paid for. So I call them up and almost beg, can't you just send me the missing memory stick? They say oh no, can't do that, but our service is so good, we'll send one of our "techs" out to put it in for you. I say, ok fine. Couple days latter some young kid barely out of high school shows up. I take him into my den where my new Dell was. I sit back and watch. I should mention at this point this Dell model had a Bezel cover plate on the front that had to be removed before you could take off the side panel to get at the motherboard and other insides. The Bezel was held in place by a several friction clips. To get the bezel off you had to both pull and push just right. I already figured it out when checking the memeory. Apparenlty this kid didn't know how. For the next 15 minutes he tries and tries and at best just gets one corner of the bezel off and in the process of forcing it bends the bezel's clips out of shape. I'm more laughing inside then sympathic since I offered several times to do it for him and he kept refusing. He gives one big final pull, does manage to get the Bezel off and in the process I see blood gushing from his middle finger and onto my brand new carpeting. Grrrr! I give the kid a towel, the bleeding stops, he gives me the memory stick and he's on his way. Corporate America, you got to love it. It would have cost them maybe $3 in UPS charges to send me the memory stick. Now they probably got some kid who's going to file a workmen's compensation claim. Just another reason out of many to hate large businesses. Small companies (the kind with no franchises) are so much better when it comes to service. -- Andy >>This reminds me of the time I was trying to open an Intel cpu >>case and the cpu went flying in the air and landed on the kitchenb [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > $3 in UPS charges to send me the memory stick. Now they probably got > some kid who's going to file a workmen's compensation claim. Hammer and chisel? Chainsaw? Hot knife. Give it to your local shop lifter for assistance? In the past I have received a very nasty gash on my wrist that needed 12 stitches because of the way a product was packaged. It was a DVD video. I should have used the chainsaw.  SignatureRegards, Richard Urban Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User (For email, remove the obvious from my address) Quote from George Ankner: If you knew as much as you think you know, You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew! > Just bought Vista and have spent the last 20 minutes trying to open the > DVD > box!!! What's the secret? Or am I just dumb or something? Cute nick you have, 'Mike.' It takes me back a long, long time. :> Alan > Just bought Vista and have spent the last 20 minutes trying to open the > DVD > box!!! What's the secret? Or am I just dumb or something? 1982? I was 14 at the time, and to a dumb teenager, "Porky's" was the funniest thing ever. -Michael > Cute nick you have, 'Mike.' It takes me back a long, long time. :> > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >> DVD >> box!!! What's the secret? Or am I just dumb or something? That name -- Mike Hunt -- predates '"Porky's" from 1982 by many years, Michael. My friends and I were using it back in the 50's. And I bet it was around a lot longer than that. :> Alan > 1982? > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >>> DVD >>> box!!! What's the secret? Or am I just dumb or something? "Porky's" was probably based on you and your friends. ;-) It was about some silly high school kids back in the 50s. Take care, Michael > That name -- Mike Hunt -- predates '"Porky's" from 1982 by many years, > Michael. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >>>> DVD >>>> box!!! What's the secret? Or am I just dumb or something? Oops!! :> Alan > "Porky's" was probably based on you and your friends. ;-) > It was about some silly high school kids back in the 50s. [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] >>>>> the DVD >>>>> box!!! What's the secret? Or am I just dumb or something? If you have any young children at home, ask them to open it ;-) > Just bought Vista and have spent the last 20 minutes trying to open the > DVD > box!!! What's the secret? Or am I just dumb or something? > Just bought Vista and have spent the last 20 minutes trying to open the > DVD box!!! What's the secret? Or am I just dumb or something? And some Windoze fanboys around here say that Linux is hard to install. :-) Cheers. SignatureThe "Wow" starts now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyLqUf4cdwc&eurl= >Just bought Vista and have spent the last 20 minutes trying to open the DVD >box!!! What's the secret? Or am I just dumb or something? I actually tried prying off the front plastic snap thingy that holds the inside in the outer case out (it's on the right front around the middle of the box and has a corresponding one on the back). After a few minutes I realized this wasn't working, Or if it did, I'd break the damn box. I'd seen the red tab but I couldn't quite get the gist of it at first since it looked like pulling it would remove that authenticity label. But in frustration, I pulled it and damn near dropped the DVDs on the floor. :0) Oh you do have to remove the tape on the side first, before attempting al that other stuff. ;-) I'm glad I'm not the only person who found the packaging a challenge. Frankly they could have knocked $10.00 of the price and put it in more conventional packaging if you ask me..... SignatureScott http://angrykeyboarder.com A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text. Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing? NOTICE: In-Newsgroup (and therefore off-topic) comments on my sig will be cheerfully ignored, so don't waste our time. >Just bought Vista and have spent the last 20 minutes trying to open the DVD >box!!! What's the secret? Or am I just dumb or something? It isn't you. Its a stupid design. It slides out from the corner where that little red tape is on the top. The idiot that designed this should be taken out in the parking lot and shot. You're not suppose to start cursing Micosoft until after you try to install Vista. With this packaging you may start cursing them trying to open the software. Here's how to open it: Hold package in one hand standing it upright. Look very closely at the top edge of the clear plastic where the bar code is affixed. You should feel or if your lucky see a very tiny little bumb in the plastic that's maybe raised about a 64th of a inch. Get you finger nail under this little raised edge and gently push up and sideways at the same time towards the curved corner. Once it moves just a little it then is easy to open the rest of the way. Now the real fun begins. <wink> /Mike Hunt/ said: > Just bought Vista and have spent the last 20 minutes trying to open the DVD > box!!! What's the secret? Or am I just dumb or something? ^ I know your pain.^ The sealing tape on the edge must first be pulled off. THEN the innards will pivot easily, revealing the tray inside. With low light, and marginal sight, I hosed the case before discovering the tape. -( If someone wants to donate their surplus, uncracked case, send it along... Seriously, I have been working with this new laptop (pre-installed Vista) and pre-installed Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 which I paid $149 for the actual disk and case. Now I need the product code or I can't work any longer since it just gives you 25 sign on's before cutting you off. I can't get the dang case opened. I tried the red tag tip but it just snapped off. I am REALLY starting to get FED UP! I have spent HOURS on retrieving info from former crashed computer, $$$$ on recovery programs and these cases you can't even open. There is a number I can barely read on the end of the case but it is 26 digits long with the spaces included and only 22 digits long without the spaces. I can't TAKE anymore. I swear to GOD, this is why the economy is sinking. We're all at home, spending hours staring and typing on keyboards instead of outdoors, enjoying life. I FINALLY understand the book of Revelations. Bill Gates is the anti-Christ and Vista is the beast! Should I just back over this thing with my car since all I need is a piece of paper inside that has 25 digits somewhere on it???????? I just spent $60 on a manicure for job interview. So help me if I snap one of these things off, Bill Gates is going to suffer my wrath. I already hate him with a passion after these past two months of RUINING MY LIFE! Can anyone help? I have googled every spot I know. Thanks, Mig. SignatureMiggymeister http://forums.techarena.in http://gizmodo.com/351518/vista-box-needs-instructions-to-open I quote: The Windows Vista box opens with a swing-out section that holds your DVD and manuals. The box has two security seals that need to be cut or removed before it can be opened. To open the box 1. On the top of the box, cut along the grooves on either side of the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label. 2. Peel the red tabbed label off the front of the box and discard. 3. Holding the box with the Windows logo facing you, grasp the red tab on the top of the box, and pull it to the right to open the box as shown here. I always make a backup copy of the installation disk, and use it rather than the original. The backup lives in a regular CD case. Best of luck. Return address scrambled. Replace nkbob with bobkn. > Seriously, I have been working with this new laptop (pre-installed > Vista) and pre-installed Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 which I [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Can anyone help? I have googled every spot I know. Thanks, Mig. > Seriously, I have been working with this new laptop (pre-installed > Vista) and pre-installed Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 which I [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Can anyone help? I have googled every spot I know. Thanks, Mig. The retail edition of Vista Ultimate I purchased had the product code on a sticker on the outside of the case. Nevertheless, I fooled around for about fifteen minutes trying to open the case. I resolved the issue with a hammer. I then had no problem retrieving the disk for use. Many of you will, of course, say that my method was ill-advised and/or ignorant. In defense of my actions I can only say the design of the case was ill-advised and ignorant. Why Microsoft would sell a product in such a ridiculous and poorly designed container is beyond my comprehension. C.B. SignatureIt is the responsibility and duty of everyone to help the underprivileged and unfortunate among us. > The retail edition of Vista Ultimate I purchased had the product code >on a sticker on the outside of the case. Nevertheless, I fooled around for [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >ill-advised and ignorant. Why Microsoft would sell a product in such a >ridiculous and poorly designed container is beyond my comprehension. All you needed to do was pull the little red tab to open it. The "guts" is on a hinge. >> The retail edition of Vista Ultimate I purchased had the product code >>on a sticker on the outside of the case. Nevertheless, I fooled around for [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > The "guts" is on a hinge. In all due respect, I have a question for you. Do you always assume people are stupid? You incorrectly assume I didn't try the obvious method of opening the container. You incorrectly assume I didn't investigate all other meaningful methods of opening the container. You incorrectly assume the containers offered in February of 2007 have the same characteristics of the later containers. Fifteen minutes is long enough to attempt to open a poorly designed container. The fact of the matter is this; it wouldn't open. It's time to get out the hammer. You also incorrectly assumed I couldn't delete files in the Recycle Bin using Disk Cleanup because I neglected to check the box next to it. Wrong again. Jesus, do you think you're the only person with common sense or a level of intelligence above that of a slug? It's time for you to come down from your pedestal. After reading several of your posts I've come to the conclusion that your normal disposition is that of a condescending know it all who can't control the urge to belittle people for no reason whatsoever. Thank God I won't have to see any more of your posts. C.B. >> Seriously, I have been working with this new laptop (pre-installed >> Vista) and pre-installed Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 which I [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > >C.B. It foretold what was inside. An ill-advised, poorly designed, half way tested, sluggish operating system with lots of hype and promise but actually short on substance. For what's it's worth I have yet to meet anyone that easily opened the retail package the first time around. I didn't use a hammer, but I was getting close. ;-) > I just spent $60 on a manicure for job interview. LOL! Only in America... SignatureChris Game 'Calm down -- it's only ones and zeros.' > Seriously, I have been working with this new laptop (pre-installed > Vista) and pre-installed Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 which [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Can anyone help? I have googled every spot I know. Thanks, Mig. The design of the case was chosen to weed-out those who are not competent to deal with the contents - much like child-proof caps on prescription medicines. While the design may have worked to some extent, no project ever achieves 100% of its goals. <snip> > The design of the case was chosen to weed-out those who are not competent > to deal with the contents - much like child-proof caps on prescription > medicines. > > While the design may have worked to some extent, no project ever achieves > 100% of its goals. HeyBub, OK. I understand now. Thanks for the clarification. Does a hammer count as an ordinary method of opening the container? If not, I'll uninstall Vista and go back to XP. I'll await your reply before I make any changes. I value your insight and will act accordingly. : ) C.B. SignatureIt is the responsibility and duty of everyone to help the underprivileged and unfortunate among us. |
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