Also by upgrading form XP home will all my programs and files still be on the computer or will they all need reinstalled and will I need to squash all files on to my F drive to stop them being wiped? Thanks!
2007-01-30 14:10:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
My suggestion is wait for about six months till most bugs are cleared out and then decide. In the meantime, take a look at this URL to learn more.
Good luck
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/capable.mspx
2007-01-30 14:18:18 · answer #1 · answered by Nikolas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is far too early to be buying the latest gimmick, just wait till after Christmas 2007 and the prices will plunge.
Or even better, wait until after they have released Windows Vista service pack 1......
They WANT you to buy a new computer, this is the whole purpose of the exercise, didn't you realise? It's not worth the hassle trying to squeeze it onto an "old " computer.
2007-01-30 14:38:48 · answer #2 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your files should not be erased. But I suggest you DO back them in a usb drive or another partition of the hard drive.
As for the programs, some program MAY need to be re-installed to initialize with the Vista. And unfortunately, some of the older programs MAY nto be compatible with vista.
2007-01-30 14:16:42 · answer #3 · answered by Nirav 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use it in the beta versions. And is more glassy requires more memory and has the same windows feeling. Yes, it will keep your programs no need to reisntall. of course it has new features, but nothing Whoo out of the ordinary. Try using Linux. like suse 10.1 or .2
check the site
pinaloca.bravehost.com
And no is not to early to ask that question. Some computers before today were realese with windows vista.
2007-01-30 14:16:22 · answer #4 · answered by SPR W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows Vista was just released to the general public today (01/30/2007) so its a little too early to be asking this question.
2007-01-30 14:15:06 · answer #5 · answered by Fairy*Blue*Eri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very good better than XP. You may need a new hard drive if the old one is corrupted, and a new video card and processor if they suddenly break. But it shouldn't cost more than $1000 to replace.
2007-01-30 14:16:45 · answer #6 · answered by Sporadic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't get windows vista yet weight until its running ok it has to Meany holes in the program
2007-01-30 14:38:50 · answer #7 · answered by RIKKI B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just buy a new computer with vista on
2007-01-30 14:21:00 · answer #8 · answered by me and you 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you buy read this article -
http://www.boingboing.net/2007/01/13/vista_suicide_note_r.html
2007-01-30 14:43:08 · answer #9 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋