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 Jul 1 2007, 08:26 AM
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 Help, I need advice!
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Jul 1 2007, 09:25 AM
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The one big issue still with Vista is compatibility. Older programs and hardware sometimes won't work with it. If you have some older must-have programs check if they are compatible with Vista. If you have something essential that won't work with Vista, and you can't get around, stay with XP. Since you're getting a laptop form HP with Vista on it, all the internal hardware issues are HP's problem and you won't need to worry about it. What remains is peripherals like printers and webcams. You need to check if they are compatible with Vista.
All that being said Vista is a better OS than XP. Also SP1 has been delayed yet again, so it might take more than a six months, if you should wait for it. -------------------- "Anyone who cannot form a community with others, or who does not need to because he is self-sufficient [...] is either a beast or a god." Aristotle
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Jul 1 2007, 03:31 PM
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 Who is running the store? Group: Members Posts: 2,372 Joined: 26-November 05 From: Tampa Bay Area, Florida, USA Member No.: 42,052 |
I agree with Mr. Alpha.
Vista is better, but only if it will run the programs you need on the hardware and peripherals you plan to use. --------------------  I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant! |
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Jun 12 2009, 05:03 PM
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i prefer windows xp in some ways though because vista has its compatability issues, and also uses quite a lot of RAM just to load the basic GUI.
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Jun 14 2009, 04:11 PM
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I prefer vista. I think it runs well on good hardware, and the search built into the start menu works rather well, I think. It is a bit heavy on the resources, but vista uses memory differently from the XP.
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Jun 26 2009, 08:00 PM
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Well personally, I think XP is good, it uses less memory than Vista, but is also less secure. XPs default admin account allows root access to the OS by malware, enabling it to do anything. On the security side, XP needs a bit of a cleanup, but on the memory side, its a little brighter. XP works fine on most modern laptops. My mum has a laptop with like 512MB memory or something like it, and it runs extremely well. However, I have a laptop with 1GB memory. Trouble with Vista is that it takes up 512MB just to run itself. I have 1GB, so it takes like half the memory! To sum up, if your looking for better security, I'd recommend Vista. Cons are that when you do need to run apps as an admin on your PC you are bombarded with popups asking for root access. Pros are that its susceptibility to malware is significantly reduced. Although I would not recommend disregarding all the normal security software. Compatibility shouldn't really be a problem - you can use the option to run programs as if they were running on Windows XP, which works great for me, especially on some games with Vista issues. The GUI is also sweet. I think XP for laptops, Vista is better for desktops with higher memory. But of course its up to you.
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Jun 28 2009, 02:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 9-June 09 From: Horsham, UK Member No.: 340,343 |
at a minimum i think all vista PC's should have at least 1.5GB of RAM. my pc has 2GB which is perfect for vista and runs very fast
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Jun 29 2009, 02:18 PM
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I had the same problem when I wanted to buy a new laptop. But it's not as bad as I first thought. Okay, it's more buggy than WinXP but XP has been years in development and Vista is quite new. Seriosuly, as long as you machine meets the specs then give it a try. If it's a lower spec machine make sure you read all the speed up articles because it'll really help.
-------------------- HP Laptop with Windows Vista Home Basic.
Just sold my best computer ever: MacBook witth Apple Mac OS X Leopard (same about the wireless issues). |
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Jun 29 2009, 03:30 PM
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Vista isn't buggy, nor does it has many compatibility issues anymore.
Some older programs won't run on it, but if it's that old, who needs it.? Sure it uses more memory, but it also does a lot more for the user in turn. The search indexing alone is worth the switch. Ever tried to find a lost or misplaced file in XP? lol Vista's search index finds it as you type the name. This post has been edited by Bodaggit23: Jun 29 2009, 03:31 PM -------------------- Post your system specs in your sig so we don't need to ask...
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Jun 30 2009, 02:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 29-June 09 Member No.: 346,603 |
QUOTE(Bodaggit23 @ Jun 29 2009, 09:30 PM)  Vista isn't buggy, nor does it has many compatibility issues anymore. [/u]. All programs and operating systems have bugs. Sometimes it hangs for a few seconds when I want to do something, so I believe that's a bug. -------------------- HP Laptop with Windows Vista Home Basic.
Just sold my best computer ever: MacBook witth Apple Mac OS X Leopard (same about the wireless issues). |
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Jul 4 2009, 07:16 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 9-June 09 From: Horsham, UK Member No.: 340,343 |
i have been rather lucky, i havent actually encountered any bugs while using my vista PC
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