2007-03-12 14:39:15 · 14 answers · asked by georgiabanksmartin 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Multiple things need to be known.
Not all computers are able to run vista (graphic intensive).
If you can run vista then you are probably going with a single home user license.
All other issues along with the above are solved with this tool.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx
The site will direct you to download a tool that will test your computer and determine the proper item to upgrade to.
IF you are into performance then DO NOT upgrade. Vista is graphically better, but in early stages and buggy. Vista is also much harder on your computer (slows everything)
2007-03-12 14:50:51 · answer #1 · answered by nasajd 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may not want to get Vista just yet. However, if you do it depends on which XP you have.
If you have Home version you can uprgrade to Vista Basic, Premium, or Ultimate.
If you have the Professional version you have to upgreade to the Business or Ultimate versions ov Vista.
No matter what, make sure that your computer has at least 512 RAM (preferably 1024 or more) and an 800 Ghz processor at minimum. Nothing below this will work. There are other requirements, so look at the boxes before you decide.
2007-03-12 15:16:59 · answer #2 · answered by Joseph W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't bother. Just type "vista problems" in the Search for answers box above.
While you're waiting for MS to fix the Vista problems. Get UBUNTU (or XUBUNTU if your computer has less than 256MB of RAM).
It's a free, reliable and up to date operating system.
You can explore it from the "LIVE CD".
It's easy to install and use. You can dual boot it with other operating systems.
Once you have it installed, you gain access to thousands of free programs created by the open source community. There is excellent support - see the WIKI starter guide, and the Linux forums.
Always back up your data before making changes to your computer.
2007-03-13 03:58:54 · answer #3 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Home Basic
Windows Vista Home Basic is ideal for homes with basic computing needs like e-mail, browsing the Internet, and viewing photos. Easy to set up and maintain, it enables you to quickly find what you're looking for on your PC and the Internet, while providing a more secure environment to help protect you from an unpredictable world.
Home Premium
Windows Vista Home Premium is the preferred edition for home desktop and mobile PCs. It provides a breakthrough design that brings your world into sharper focus while delivering the productivity, entertainment, and security you need from your PC at home or on the go.
Business
Windows Vista Business is the first edition of Windows designed specifically to meet the needs of small businesses. You'll spend less time on technology support-related issues—so you can spend more time making your business successful. Windows Vista Business is the definitive choice for your business today and tomorrow
Enterprise
Designed to significantly lower IT costs and risks, Windows Vista Enterprise meets the needs of large, global organizations with complex IT infrastructures.
Ultimate
Windows Vista Ultimate is the choice for those who want to have it all. Easily shift between the worlds of productivity and play with the most complete edition of Windows Vista. Ultimate provides the power, security, and mobility features needed for work, and all the entertainment features that you want for fun.
You can choose one of the above
if u are home user u can try Home Basic or Home Premium
2007-03-12 14:59:33 · answer #4 · answered by NaveeN 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-10-02 00:50:09 · answer #5 · answered by cushion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't go there just yet.
You probably don't "need" Vista at all.
Wait for Vista service pack 2 ... at least.
I have Vista Ultimate & a PC that can more than handle it. I had no driver or hardware issues at all ... yet still went back to XP Pro (Media Center).
I'll spare you the many reasons & details why ... just trust me.
Just my opinion ....proceed at your own risk ... you were warned.
regards,
Philip T
2007-03-12 14:45:30 · answer #6 · answered by Philip T 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
What your are running now is not as important as to what your computer has in it. You need to go to Microsoft's web site and let your computer take the test to see if your computer can handle Vista. Keep in mind that Basic is not that great, Home premium is ok for day to day computing. Also remember that Vista is a resource hog and your computer needs to be a strong PC. make sure your have more than what it calls for in order to run Vista properly.
Good Luck.
Vista is nice, do not listen to Vista haters.
2007-03-12 14:46:49 · answer #7 · answered by rcpton 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I wouldn't recommend getting it now, it still has kinks that need to be worked out, among other things. I would stick with XP.
2007-03-12 14:57:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Click the link and instal the advisor it will tell you which one is right for you are if their is a issue with drivers I dont care what other people tell you you need to do this to see if your system can run vista
2007-03-12 14:45:43 · answer #9 · answered by Alpha~Omega pc repair 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
None of them! If you buy Vista you will be sorry. Your printers wont work, neither will your video cards, your applications. Your sanity wont work either. Get smart and get kubuntu instead, for free, at www.kubuntu.org
2007-03-12 14:45:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋