Help with EQ & Vista

if all else fails, install the last version of windows you were using on the
new laptop.
forget vista completely. shrug
of course you'd also have to download and install all the updates since your
cd was made.
j.

"Kate G." wrote...
My dear Hubby bought me a new laptop for Christmas... and gave it to me
early so I could start
playing with it... and begin installing all the gazillion things you need to
do to personalize your
computer.

A couple of question...

EQ -- does it run on Vista? I have 5 on my old laptop... and I have 6
somewhere. I did have it
installed on my old laptop -- then it crashed and I couldn't find the disk
for 6 so haven't worried
about it.

I also have Embird on my old laptop -- but since I still haven't tackled my
embroidery machine for
anything but piecing... this isn't such a big deal.

Those of you already into Vista... anything you would suggest to make
things less frustrating?

I'm also going to be installing Office 2007... so I will really be pulling
my hair out... as I am
an above average user of Office and now will need to learn a whole new set
of menus (ribbons???)
and stuff... OH BOY!!!

And then I will have to figure out how to sync my iPhone with my new
machine... I'm so exicted!

My gift --- while I'm very appreciative.... is going to monopolize far too
much time relearning
things that I had begun to feel competent with... Oh well... live and
LEARN!


Have a great day every one!

Kate in MI



-- Posted on news://freenews.netfront.net - Complaints to --

Yes, EQ does run on Vista. I just loaded my EQ onto my Vista computer last
week. We checked at www.electricquilt.com before we loaded it.

I think most of the frustrations I have had with Vista, I have just learned
to live with, so I don't really think about it anymore. That's not
necessarily a good solution, but because I didn't know how to work around
things, that's how I coped. DH signed up for a Vista class at the local
Adult Ed & after 2 classes, didn't go back. There were too many students in
the class that were completely computer illiterate, so a lot of time was
taken up on very, very basic issues - he wasn't sure if they were ever going
to actually teach about Vista

Pauline
Northern California



"Kate G." wrote in message
...
My dear Hubby bought me a new laptop for Christmas... and gave it to me
early so I could start playing with it... and begin installing all the
gazillion things you need to do to personalize your computer.

A couple of question...

EQ -- does it run on Vista? I have 5 on my old laptop... and I have 6
somewhere. I did have it installed on my old laptop -- then it crashed
and I couldn't find the disk for 6 so haven't worried about it.

I also have Embird on my old laptop -- but since I still haven't tackled
my embroidery machine for anything but piecing... this isn't such a big
deal.

Those of you already into Vista... anything you would suggest to make
things less frustrating?

I'm also going to be installing Office 2007... so I will really be pulling
my hair out... as I am an above average user of Office and now will need
to learn a whole new set of menus (ribbons???) and stuff... OH BOY!!!

And then I will have to figure out how to sync my iPhone with my new
machine... I'm so exicted!

My gift --- while I'm very appreciative.... is going to monopolize far
too much time relearning things that I had begun to feel competent with...
Oh well... live and LEARN!


Have a great day every one!

Kate in MI

Yes, EQ6 runs on Vista. I know that because in order to upgrade from
EQ5 to EQ6 I had to get a new computer. (I needed a kick to replace
the old computer, purchased in 1998, which used Windows 98. The new
computer, purchased in 2008, runs Vista.)

I've had EQ since v4, which I bought new-in-box from a friend who had
two copies. I upgraded to v5 and now to v6. I keep up with the
upgrades because they are fairly inexpensive. All told I've used it
to design maybe a dozen quilts....One Of These Days I'm really going
to learn to use it.

Nann
in cold, snowy northeasternmost Illinois



On Dec 23, 2:40*pm, "Kate G." wrote:
My dear Hubby bought me a new laptop for Christmas... and gave it to me early so I could start
playing with it... and begin installing all the gazillion things you need to do to personalize your
computer.

A couple of question...

EQ -- does it run on Vista? *I have 5 on my old laptop... and I have 6 somewhere. *I did have it
installed on my old laptop -- then it crashed and I couldn't find the disk for 6 so haven't worried
about it.

I also have Embird on my old laptop -- but since I still haven't tackled my embroidery machine for
anything but piecing... this isn't such a big deal.

Those of you already into Vista... *anything you would suggest to make things less frustrating?

I'm also going to be installing Office 2007... so I will really be pulling my hair out... as I am
an above average user of Office and now will need to learn a whole new set of menus (ribbons???)
and stuff... OH BOY!!!

And then I will have to figure out how to sync my iPhone with my new machine... *I'm so exicted!

My gift --- while I'm very appreciative.... *is going to monopolize far too much time relearning
things that I had begun to feel competent with... Oh well... *live and LEARN!

Have a great day every one!

Kate in MI

My dear Hubby bought me a new laptop for Christmas... and gave it to me early so I could start
playing with it... and begin installing all the gazillion things you need to do to personalize your
computer.

A couple of question...

EQ -- does it run on Vista? I have 5 on my old laptop... and I have 6 somewhere. I did have it
installed on my old laptop -- then it crashed and I couldn't find the disk for 6 so haven't worried
about it.

I also have Embird on my old laptop -- but since I still haven't tackled my embroidery machine for
anything but piecing... this isn't such a big deal.

Those of you already into Vista... anything you would suggest to make things less frustrating?

I'm also going to be installing Office 2007... so I will really be pulling my hair out... as I am
an above average user of Office and now will need to learn a whole new set of menus (ribbons???)
and stuff... OH BOY!!!

And then I will have to figure out how to sync my iPhone with my new machine... I'm so exicted!

My gift --- while I'm very appreciative.... is going to monopolize far too much time relearning
things that I had begun to feel competent with... Oh well... live and LEARN!


Have a great day every one!

Kate in MI

jeanne-nzlstar* wrote:
if all else fails, install the last version of windows you were using on the
new laptop.
forget vista completely. shrug
of course you'd also have to download and install all the updates since your
cd was made.
j.

"Kate G." wrote...
My dear Hubby bought me a new laptop for Christmas... and gave it to me
early so I could start
playing with it... and begin installing all the gazillion things you need to
do to personalize your
computer.

A couple of question...

EQ -- does it run on Vista? I have 5 on my old laptop... and I have 6
somewhere. I did have it
installed on my old laptop -- then it crashed and I couldn't find the disk
for 6 so haven't worried
about it.

I also have Embird on my old laptop -- but since I still haven't tackled my
embroidery machine for
anything but piecing... this isn't such a big deal.

Those of you already into Vista... anything you would suggest to make
things less frustrating?

I'm also going to be installing Office 2007... so I will really be pulling
my hair out... as I am
an above average user of Office and now will need to learn a whole new set
of menus (ribbons???)
and stuff... OH BOY!!!
that's not an option -- as it would void the warranty on the system -- which is good for a year.
After that I could consider that -- but not about to right now. If I were to switch back -- I
could kiss support goodbye for any other issues.

Kate in MI


And then I will have to figure out how to sync my iPhone with my new
machine... I'm so exicted!

My gift --- while I'm very appreciative.... is going to monopolize far too
much time relearning
things that I had begun to feel competent with... Oh well... live and
LEARN!


Have a great day every one!

Kate in MI




-- Posted on news://freenews.netfront.net - Complaints to --

Nann, I challenge you in 2009 to master EQ6. It will really save you
time. I still haven't upgraded from EQ5 because I haven't had the time
to learn the newer version. Even when using a pattern from a book I
draw the quilt in EQ before starting. It just makes the project go
faster in the long run.

Susan

On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:20:09 -0800 (PST), Nann
wrote:

Yes, EQ6 runs on Vista. I know that because in order to upgrade from
EQ5 to EQ6 I had to get a new computer. (I needed a kick to replace
the old computer, purchased in 1998, which used Windows 98. The new
computer, purchased in 2008, runs Vista.)

I've had EQ since v4, which I bought new-in-box from a friend who had
two copies. I upgraded to v5 and now to v6. I keep up with the
upgrades because they are fairly inexpensive. All told I've used it
to design maybe a dozen quilts....One Of These Days I'm really going
to learn to use it.

Nann
in cold, snowy northeasternmost Illinois



On Dec 23, 2:40*pm, "Kate G." wrote:
My dear Hubby bought me a new laptop for Christmas... and gave it to me early so I could start
playing with it... and begin installing all the gazillion things you need to do to personalize your
computer.

A couple of question...

EQ -- does it run on Vista? *I have 5 on my old laptop... and I have 6 somewhere. *I did have it
installed on my old laptop -- then it crashed and I couldn't find the disk for 6 so haven't worried
about it.

I also have Embird on my old laptop -- but since I still haven't tackled my embroidery machine for
anything but piecing... this isn't such a big deal.

Those of you already into Vista... *anything you would suggest to make things less frustrating?

I'm also going to be installing Office 2007... so I will really be pulling my hair out... as I am
an above average user of Office and now will need to learn a whole new set of menus (ribbons???)
and stuff... OH BOY!!!

And then I will have to figure out how to sync my iPhone with my new machine... *I'm so exicted!

My gift --- while I'm very appreciative.... *is going to monopolize far too much time relearning
things that I had begun to feel competent with... Oh well... *live and LEARN!

Have a great day every one!

Kate in MI

I second the challenge! I upgraded from 5 to 6 - not really that much to
learn, but it has a couple of new tools that I really love when drawing
appliqué blocks!
I use EQ a lot - designing my own quilts, copying patterns from magazines,
etc. For my quilt group in Florida, I plan projects, then write out all the
instructions. I import block and quilt pics from EQ into Word as well. The
newer version is a bit better at estimating fabric, but still not perfect!
One member of my group is a fairly new quilter. She found a block on the
net and wanted to make a quilt using the block. I drew the block in EQ,
layed out the quilt, then she came over and played with colours until she
loved the look. I printed out a picture of the quilt and the block for her
to take shopping. She really appreciated the help choosing fabric colours -
a difficult decision for a new quilter.


--
Susan
in Zephyrhills FL for the winter
http://community.webshots.com/user/sbtinkingston
"Susan Laity Price" wrote in message
...
Nann, I challenge you in 2009 to master EQ6. It will really save you
time. I still haven't upgraded from EQ5 because I haven't had the time
to learn the newer version. Even when using a pattern from a book I
draw the quilt in EQ before starting. It just makes the project go
faster in the long run.

Susan

On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:20:09 -0800 (PST), Nann
wrote:

Yes, EQ6 runs on Vista. I know that because in order to upgrade from
EQ5 to EQ6 I had to get a new computer. (I needed a kick to replace
the old computer, purchased in 1998, which used Windows 98. The new
computer, purchased in 2008, runs Vista.)

I've had EQ since v4, which I bought new-in-box from a friend who had
two copies. I upgraded to v5 and now to v6. I keep up with the
upgrades because they are fairly inexpensive. All told I've used it
to design maybe a dozen quilts....One Of These Days I'm really going
to learn to use it.

Nann
in cold, snowy northeasternmost Illinois



On Dec 23, 2:40 pm, "Kate G." wrote:
My dear Hubby bought me a new laptop for Christmas... and gave it to me
early so I could start
playing with it... and begin installing all the gazillion things you
need to do to personalize your
computer.

A couple of question...

EQ -- does it run on Vista? I have 5 on my old laptop... and I have 6
somewhere. I did have it
installed on my old laptop -- then it crashed and I couldn't find the
disk for 6 so haven't worried
about it.

I also have Embird on my old laptop -- but since I still haven't tackled
my embroidery machine for
anything but piecing... this isn't such a big deal.

Those of you already into Vista... anything you would suggest to make
things less frustrating?

I'm also going to be installing Office 2007... so I will really be
pulling my hair out... as I am
an above average user of Office and now will need to learn a whole new
set of menus (ribbons???)
and stuff... OH BOY!!!

And then I will have to figure out how to sync my iPhone with my new
machine... I'm so exicted!

My gift --- while I'm very appreciative.... is going to monopolize far
too much time relearning
things that I had begun to feel competent with... Oh well... live and
LEARN!

Have a great day every one!

Kate in MI

I have found EQ to be a good way to "hook" the next generation on
quilting. When the wives of my son's friends are over they express an
interest in my quilting but have never sewn. I introduce them to
planning a quilt on the computer and two of them have become real
fabric quilters. I don't know if they would have started with fabric
but they are so comfortable with the computer that they just jump
right in with EQ. While the "boys" play computer games "us girls" sew.
Since I never had daughters this is as close as I will get. Someday I
hope to have a daughter-in-law or two but am not holding my breath.

Susan

On Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:12:14 -0500, "Susan Torrens"
wrote:

I second the challenge! I upgraded from 5 to 6 - not really that much to
learn, but it has a couple of new tools that I really love when drawing
appliqué blocks!
I use EQ a lot - designing my own quilts, copying patterns from magazines,
etc. For my quilt group in Florida, I plan projects, then write out all the
instructions. I import block and quilt pics from EQ into Word as well. The
newer version is a bit better at estimating fabric, but still not perfect!
One member of my group is a fairly new quilter. She found a block on the
net and wanted to make a quilt using the block. I drew the block in EQ,
layed out the quilt, then she came over and played with colours until she
loved the look. I printed out a picture of the quilt and the block for her
to take shopping. She really appreciated the help choosing fabric colours -
a difficult decision for a new quilter.

Well, here is the most recent top that I sketched in EQ6. I finished
the borders last night.

http://withstringsattached.blogspot....-our-star.html

It helped to get the color placement right, and to calculate the
finished size.

Nann



On Dec 23, 9:44*pm, Susan Laity Price
wrote:
Nann, I challenge you in 2009 to master EQ6. It will really save you
time. I still haven't upgraded from EQ5 because I haven't had the time
to learn the newer version. Even when using a pattern from a book I
draw the quilt in EQ before starting. It just makes the project go
faster in the long run.

Susan

On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:20:09 -0800 (PST), Nann
wrote: