2007-01-12 18:17:12 · 8 answers · asked by dnlfern 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Quite simply no. I'm running Vista Ultimate at the moment (RC2) and it seems to be ok, but I've got 2Gb of RAM. I had it running on a virtual machine with the minimum requirements and it was really poor, I wouldn't go lower than 1Gb RAM and a Pentium D processor.
2007-01-12 20:05:26 · answer #1 · answered by Lawdog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
REQUIRED
A Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least:
A modern processor (at least 800MHz1).
512 MB of system memory.
A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.
RECCEMONDED
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1.
1 GB of system memory.
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)2, Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel.
40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
DVD-ROM Drive3.
Audio output capability.
Internet access capability.
So 512mb ram would be barely enough,
2007-01-13 02:25:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The recommendation from Microsoft is 512 Mb but it also depends wat version of Vista you r trying to install but the minimum requirements must be met to continue the installation. So I don't think the system will let you go further with 256MB.
You can check your system Compatibility online at
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor/default.mspx
This tool will assist you to check your system compatibility.
Try Increasing the Ram nd if you want to know how can you upgrade ur ram go to http://www.crucial.com/
From that website they will give u an idea how much it will cost you for ram.
2007-01-13 02:37:39 · answer #3 · answered by spareice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think in general vista needs 512mb, getting extra memory won't cost the earth you can get an extra 512mb module for around £40.
As XP runs better on 1gb than it does on 512mb I would suggest getting at least 1gb of memory.
Get the vista upgrade advisor from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor/default.mspx
this will tell you what you would need.
2007-01-13 08:03:48 · answer #4 · answered by Gordon B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to run Vista? its an unstable glitchy system that prevents you from running a lot of software, wait till about 2010 then it should be an ok operating system.
Stick with XP its much nicer.
2007-01-13 03:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. 512 MB needed
2007-01-13 02:21:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it let you load the program, it would be too slow to process any viable information.. You need a minimum of 512.. Recommended 1GB of memory
2007-01-13 02:24:39 · answer #7 · answered by BigWashSr 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
nah. you need 512.
but if i were you, i would just go straight to 1 gig if your computer can handle it.
2007-01-13 02:24:29 · answer #8 · answered by morequestions 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋