@Pete I don't see point on disabling firewall(s), that's just completely pointless. Only "problem" i've had with is the UAC, which can be disabled.
@Others I see where you're coming and saying that vista sucks, but hey it was not designed for completely morons who have no idea how to use computers.

You can make vista alot better if you actually know how to do it.
Oh and please, don't use the "I'm not a nerd and I'm not on computer 24/7 to know about these things" - argument, it's getting really really old.