Happy to read you fixed it!!
I love Vista! I got a new computer for the same reason as you and I was so not looking forward to Vista being it but now I am so pleased with it. I don't mind the permission thing at all, it makes it that bit more secure and only takes a sec to click yes or no.
Having said all that I have the 32bit system, perhaps that makes the difference.
ps you might find Vista Magazine (link in my earlier post) to be of some help, it contains lots of tips and hints.
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