Can I Install Window Vista?

Question

I have Intel(R), Petinum(R) 4, CPU 2.40GHz and 112 MB of RAM.
Please let me know that can I run vista

Answer 1

why not go to the microsoft website and use the upgrade advisor, and the compatibility checker. They will tell you for sure

Answer 2

As the previous answerer said, stick to XP unless Vista is something you really want to experience now. With more RAM, you should be able to run Vista on your PC but some of your programmes may not run and some of your devices may not have the the correct drivers eg printer, scanner. Personally, I'm waiting for any glitches to be ironed out and the arrival of Service Pack 1 before I decide to take the plunge. For the moment I'm quite happy with XP.

Answer 3

It is only possible to run vista, on your system if you increase the amount of memory. Vista requires 512MB of RAM.

The way it looks you may also have to upgrade to a better Video card. If your system has 112, then this means that you are shearing 16MB with your onboard Video.

In order to appreciate Vista you need a high end Video card, with at least 128MB of memory. Better get one with 256MB if you can.

Try www.crucial.com Once there, look for their memory configurator. Put in your systems info and it will tell you, which type of memory you need and how much will your system handle.

If possible upgrade to 1GB. This will give you better performance and ease of use. Regardless if you upgrade to vista or not.

By the way, you must have WinXP, registered with Service pac 2 or you may not be able to upgrade either. Hope this helps. Will. Any Q´s on how to. ? email me and I´ll gladly steer you the right way.

Answer 4

Go to www.microsoft.com look for the tab to the page that will test your system and tell you if you can use it as is or if you need to upgrade some part! Do this before you buy VISTA!

Next, buy a hard drive, install it into your system and install VISTA on the new drive!

Windows will create you a DUAL BOOT SYSTEM, you can chose if you want to boot into VISTA or XP! No files lost, all your programs work! You get to play with VISTA until you get it to work the way you want it to.

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Answer 5

Martin 14th has the best answer for you. Microsoft advisor tool is very good. The other points re memory are all valid but the advisor tool will show any other possible problems

Answer 6

i dont know but if you are like me you will find as i did when windows xp came along that i also needed to buy new printers and new scanners and everthing else,,no surprise then vista came along,,surprise,surprise i need to to buy new scanner and new printer etc etc,,go download "belarc advisor"scan your system for free and all will be revealed then carry on using windows xp until your scanner etc breaks down and then think about replacing your system with vista..till then better the devil you know than the one you dont...hope this helps.

Answer 7

NO, Vista required 512 RAM, visit www.microsoft.com for futher infos.

Answer 8

forget about vista erase it from your memory make sure you never think of installing it ever again dont just dont your safer with xp hell id even take windows 98 over vista

Answer 9

you need to add at least another 512 mgbs of ram.Vista will not run on 128 mgbs.All else looks fine for Vista...good luck

Answer 10

stick wih xp more reliable at mo also more compatible stuff for xp you will run into problems than wonder why you didnt stick with xp