im thinking of installing vista on my VAIO. i have 1g ram. what are some features that are good in vista.
2007-05-26 07:58:48 · 5 answers · asked by DUDE 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Download windows Vista upgrade advisor to scan your system to see if this can be done.
2007-05-26 08:05:23 · answer #1 · answered by sirmrmagic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vista is innovative, but many people believe that its innovated in many inefficient ways.
Vista level other than Basic have a cool 3-D layer interface, and seriously improved graphics. The start menu is changed, and widgets (little applications built into the desktop) are included. 3D sound is also incorporated.
Vista also has upgraded abilities. Its search abilities are improved (though still not optimal) by the use of meta information, or little descriptions of files. USB disks can use their memory to improve the RAM capabilities of your system, boosting speed. Old "shadow copies" of files are created that allow users to revert to earlier versions of files.
Some extras are thrown in too. Parental controls are included in the internet options, and MS Office's toolbars are condensed into a unique "ribbon" interface.
However, many people believe that installing vista on existing systems is too troublesome. 1G of RAM sounds good, but graphics cards, hard drive space, and processor speed also have specifi requirements. Many of your current applications may or may not work with vista. Search the web for complaints about installing vista, and you'll find many complaints.
My opinion is that it's entirely up to you to decide, just make sure that you research well.
Check out this web site for the full story, but make sure you visit all of the pages accessed by the scroll-down menu:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,127629/article.html
2007-05-26 15:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by Rufus Rutendo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you dont need to install vista for aprogram or ap, dont. You need more memory, you havent given us the erst of the specs of your computer. Run upgrade advisor first. Aero is just bells and whistles that slow your computer down many of us geeks use vista business (like xp pro) but we disable aero. It is more stable asssuming all you aps and drivers are compatible. After a few weeks it is more user intuitive.
2007-05-26 15:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by Harrison H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not install vista on your vaio if it has a windos xp because alot of stuff will not safe and you cant surf as fast. i did the same think and same think happened to me
2007-05-26 15:05:55 · answer #4 · answered by maz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i traded my 3 year old dell laptop runninng XP to my sister for her brand new toshiba running vista........ i kicked in 300.00 dollars as she needed fast cash....i would trade back and give her 100.00 more vista sucks really big time if i was u i would try to test drive one...... save your money is really a downgrade..............
2007-05-26 15:14:24 · answer #5 · answered by enrichmylife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋