Has anybody upgraded to vista yet? How did it go? Are your happy with it?
2007-02-02 16:15:55 · 5 answers · asked by fullofuselessknowledge 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Not too happy. I've crashed WMP repeatedly. I've crashed the DVD burning software repeatedly. I've crashed Windows Explorer and Vista itself. I've had literally hundreds of errors (it tracks them) that drive me up a wall. Some of my software won't install. Some will install but not run. The nagging is enough to make me want to pitch the computer through a window.
On the positive side, the GUI is pretty. But I have one Windows box and one Linux box, and it looks like the linux box may become my primary machine since Vista is lacking in functionality.
I'd say give it 6 months to a year, at least until the first service pack is out.
2007-02-02 16:42:22 · answer #1 · answered by Rose D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply put...
Upgrading to Win Vista is insane at this point. Why you ask? Every version of Windows since Win 3.x has been extremely flawed upon release.
Stick with the tried, true and stable Win XP and let others find the major bugs before you upgrade. You'll be glad you did.
Carefully consider the system requirements. Ram and HDD requirements for Win95 through XP have been double the minimum requirements for the O/S get out of it's own way. I wouldn't expect Vista to be any different.
Unless your PC was made within the last 18 months, upgrading to Vista would be a waste of time and money. older systems won't run worth crap on it.
I hope this helps you to make an educated choice. Good luck.
2007-02-02 16:34:38 · answer #2 · answered by Captain Jack ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check it out:
What is a Windows Vista Capable PC?
A new PC running Windows XP that carries the Windows Vista Capable PC logo can run Windows Vista. All editions of Windows Vista will deliver core experiences such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run these core experiences at a minimum. Some features available in the premium editions of Windows Vista—like the new Windows Aero user experience—may require advanced or additional hardware.
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.
Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs
Some Windows Vista Capable PCs have been designated Premium Ready. These PCs will provide an even better Windows Vista experience, including the Windows Aero user experience. Features available in specific premium editions of Windows Vista, such as the ability to watch and record live TV, may require additional hardware.
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.
Internet access capability.
Source: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/capable.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/hardwarereqs.mspx
Learn About the Features of Windows Vista:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/default.mspx
2007-02-02 16:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried it once, it need 15gb of hard disk, so I needs to format my computer. After the installation I found everything to be very buggy. I never used it again
2007-02-02 16:54:22 · answer #4 · answered by the DtTvB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not yet, but too excited...
2007-02-02 16:18:33 · answer #5 · answered by www.mrcooldude.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋