Missing Tablet Components-- Please Help

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Juster

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I just got a Wacom Bamboo tablet for my Windows Vista Inspiron 1525 Laptop.

After research,

I found that there were programs that you could use with your tablet. (Ex: Windows Journal, and that program that recognizes your Handwriting)

I don't have these (or possibly, any) tablet components.

Yes, I searched for it in the Start menu, but nothing came up.

I even went to Control Panel>Programs> Turn Windows Features On or Off, and the Tablet PC folder didn't even show up.

I also saw that there is a tablet feature on Microsoft Word, and I don't see that, either.

Why? How do I get these components?
 

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I have the exact same problem. I don't know hopw long it was like this, but I'm getting my bamboo tomorrow and I NEED THOSE. I looked under all programs, accesories, and under Tablet Pc, but it said it was enpty. I AM DESPERATE!!!!
 

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System One

Hi,
Check Control Panel - Programs - Turn Windows Features on and Off

Scroll down to Tablet PC Components and make sure this is ticked

That should give you the programs and utilities you require

These features are I believe available on all versions except vista basic
 

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    Windows 10 Pro x64 Latest Release Preview
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    2 x 1920x1080 @50Hz
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    Real World Computers (Custom by Me)
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    AMD FX8350 Vishera 8 Core @4GHz
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    Asus M5A78L-M USB3
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    32GB [4x8GB] DDR3 1600 MHz
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    ASUS Xoner DG + SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI
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    Internal Crucial CT256MX100SSD1 256GB SSD, Seagate ST2000DM001-1CH1 2TB, External (USB3) Seagate Backup+ Hub BK SCSI Disk 8TB 2.5/3.5 Hot Swap Cradle, USB3 + eSata (client HDDs) NAS 4TB
    PSU
    Aerocool Templarius Imperator 750W 80+ Silver
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    AeroCool X-Warrior Red Devil Tower
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    Hyper103 CPU, Rear 120mm, Front 2x120mm, Side 2x120mm
    Internet Speed
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    Six Sensor Auto / Manual Digital cooling (Fan) control with Touch control Panel
Crap... i think I have Vista Basic...

But, I'm not completely sure... Is there any way to find out?

Also, I went to that menu, and there was no Tablet PC Components folder, at all...

Could I possibly download it from somewhere?
 

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Juster said:
Crap... i think I have Vista Basic...

But, I'm not completely sure... Is there any way to find out?

Also, I went to that menu, and there was no Tablet PC Components folder, at all...

Could I possibly download it from somewhere?
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G'Day Juster.

Click on Start Orb / Button.

In Start Search space, type in Welcome Centre

In window that opens, under Programs,Click on Welcome Centre.

Detail on page that displays, shows which version of Vista you have.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire Notebook 5633WLMi.[5630 Series]
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    Intel Centrino Duo Processor - Intel Core 2 CPU.
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    4GB DDR2 [3.07GB maximum real available]
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    nVidia GeForce Go 7300, 128MB
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    Realtek HD Audio, Ver. 6.0.1.5717, 2.08MB
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    Acer Aspire Notebook - 15.4"; Acer LCD Monitor X223Wsd - 22".
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    1280x800x60Hertz [max.]
    Hard Drives
    Notebook - Samsung HM320JI 320GB HD installed 07 August 2009. External HDs [4];Maxtor One Touch4 - 500GB External HD [Drive M:\].Western Digital WDXMS1200TA - 120GB External HD [Drive G:\ - Windows Defender Backup Files only]. Two x LaCie 320GB Mobi
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    Logitech Wireless V320 for Notebooks - Model M/N: M-RCD125
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    Down 20000kb/sec / Up 1000kb/sec [Bigpond-Aus]
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    Brother MFC-465CN; PC to Fax/Scan/Copy/Photo MFC. Epson Perfection V300 Photo Scanner. Siemens Speedstream 6520 Router. Wacom 'Bamboo Fun' CTE-650 PC Tablet, Stylus and Mouse. UAC - On;Activated. Browsers; [1] FireFox v3.6[2] IE8. Honorary R.S.M. to the 4th [Assault Pioneer] Troop Pune Sepoys , and 3rd Troop Jodhpur Bengali Lancers.
Okay, thank you so much!

I do have Basic. This means (according to barman) that I do not get these tablet components...

Could I possibly download them from somewhere?
 

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System One

Hi,

although the Microsoft specific tablet add-ons are not available in Vista Basic edition that does not mean that you cannot use the tablet to enhance your ease of use.

if you look for applications with pressure sensitivity you will find number of useful applications - mostly in the graphics field but others too.

The Gimp and artweaver are two applications which have full pressure support and both are freeware

GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program

Artweaver - Free art software screen shot and mini-review.

a quick google also found this - have not checked compatability or suitability but is a place to start

Download ritePen for Windows Freeware - ritePen(r) is an advanced handwriting recognition software for Windows-based pen-enabled computers.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro x64 Latest Release Preview
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer G276HL 27", (DVi) + Samsung 39" HDTV (HDMI)
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 1920x1080 @50Hz
  • Manufacturer/Model
    Real World Computers (Custom by Me)
    CPU
    AMD FX8350 Vishera 8 Core @4GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus M5A78L-M USB3
    Memory
    32GB [4x8GB] DDR3 1600 MHz
    Sound Card
    ASUS Xoner DG + SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 32" TV
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Internal Crucial CT256MX100SSD1 256GB SSD, Seagate ST2000DM001-1CH1 2TB, External (USB3) Seagate Backup+ Hub BK SCSI Disk 8TB 2.5/3.5 Hot Swap Cradle, USB3 + eSata (client HDDs) NAS 4TB
    PSU
    Aerocool Templarius Imperator 750W 80+ Silver
    Case
    AeroCool X-Warrior Red Devil Tower
    Cooling
    Hyper103 CPU, Rear 120mm, Front 2x120mm, Side 2x120mm
    Internet Speed
    68 MB Down 18.5 MB Up
    Other Info
    Six Sensor Auto / Manual Digital cooling (Fan) control with Touch control Panel
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