I keep hearing that you need a really powerful computer to support Windows Vista?? What is this 'powerful' referring to? (Sorry don't know much about processors etc.)
I really need a laptop for work/school and was thinking of buying one with XP while they are still out (and they are going fast!!), since XP has been proven to work and everything, and Vista is sure to have problems at first.
If I get a laptop that is Vista compatible, does this mean that it is already 'powerful' enough to run Vista should I choose to upgrade?? Or do I need anything specific to run Vista later??
THANKS!!
2007-01-21 04:40:16 · 6 answers · asked by tanlines85 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
this will tell you all you need too know
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.
A Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:
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.
nternet access capability.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
2007-01-21 04:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by me and you 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before upgrading your operation system into windows vista, al you need to do to is access the microsoft windows website & download a software which is called Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor RC. this software helps analyze your computer & will advise you which version of vista you should install.
There're 4 different versions of Windows Vista
1) Windows Vista Ultimate (got everything installed)
2) Windows Vista Business (aka Professional)
3) Windows Vista Home Premium &
4) Windows Vista Home Basic
Just a friendly advice, do not spend any $$ on new computers with Windows XP installed (not worth anymore) as Windows Vista will be releasing soon & i am sure you'll like it.
good luck ^_^
2007-01-21 06:07:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you bought your computer over a year ago odds are that nope.because most computer say VISTA COMPATIBLE but if you buy a labtop that says that sure get the update.windows vista should be beyond good.some computers from bestbuy come with a free copy of windows vista so you might want to look into that.
2007-01-21 04:44:28 · answer #3 · answered by lohanaddict 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah - if they are saying it is Vista compatible then it is powerful enough to run Vista.
Good Luck!!!
2007-01-21 04:44:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no you need at least a gig of memory and god help you if you have any and i mean any program that isnt properly registered..it reports all to microsoft. also you need alot of dedicated hard drive space. all the bugs arent worked out yet..so far a real piece of garbage.
2007-01-21 04:44:12 · answer #5 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no
2007-01-21 04:43:17 · answer #6 · answered by Doug H 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋