I am buying a new laptop and am on XP at the moment. The new one I'm looking at is on vista and would like to know which is best if anyone knows please.
2007-06-06 01:15:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Vista on a NEW machine is probably OK, but make sure there are Vista drivers for your Printer, Scanner, Camera, etc. FIRST.
These are what causes most migration problems.
2007-06-06 01:20:42 · answer #1 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people right now hate Vista, various reason like cost, incompatibility issues, and complicated interface. Windows XP is still the best choice, and will be for a few years. If you get Vista, make sure it is at least the Home Premium level, not Home Basic (really has no features).
2007-06-06 01:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by acsmichigan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of myths and rumors about Vista being really bad and incompatible with lots of things and full of bugs etc., but I have Vista and it is perfectly fine. Vista looks better and makes better use of dual-core CPUs, but it uses much more resources. If you are buying Vista, you have to buy a good processor and at least 2GB of RAM. Vista is compatible with everything I have and I have experienced no bugs so far.
2007-06-06 01:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by Rale Baskinson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had Vista for 2 months now - it is faster, better looking than XP - more reliable and stable - there are some scare stories going around about software not being compatible but I have only found SonyEricsson software won't work - MS Office is fine - anti virus software works fine - firewall works fine - all round it is a step up from XP - much better.
2007-06-06 01:20:51 · answer #4 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd wait another 6 months to a year before upgrading because software companies are still trying to make their programs compatible. So if you get Vista there is a good chance you will not be able to use some programs for a while.
2007-06-06 01:24:03 · answer #5 · answered by Jake C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had so many issues with vista i had to clear the hard drive and upload xp onto my new laptop! good luck.
2007-06-06 01:36:01 · answer #6 · answered by laura_545 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
XP is superb, makes VISTA look like windows 3.1
Non of my other hardware runs on VISTA,
Bag of S>>T
2007-06-06 01:23:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Vista has four editions ; please look following website to know about the features of Windows Vista ; from here you will able to find about Windows Easy tranfer and IE7 ; Aero desktop, 3D flip, bitlocker.... so many... you feel more safe ,secure, simple to use your system
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/choose.mspx
and also look following website to know about the comparison chat with Windows XP and Windows Vista
http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/products/wowpc/CompareWindows.aspx
2007-06-06 01:41:42 · answer #8 · answered by prakasam_ece02 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have Vista Prem., much better than XP
i suggest you get @ least 1 gig of memory tho
2007-06-06 01:42:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vista is better security,apperance,and the list goes on and on.
2007-06-06 01:40:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋