I Ordered a desk top computer, 512 mb ram and 1.5gig processor. It comes with Vista home operating software. Should I quickly replace that with a version of Windows 2000 operating software? I have heard vista home is not a very good operating system, but have never used it.
2007-11-24 01:39:40 · 10 answers · asked by B Jones 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I can tell you right now, from experience, that Vista will drive you up the wall with 512mb RAM. It uses almost the entire memory. I had to buy an additional memory chip - now it works fine.
I would not use Windows 2000 unless you have absolutely no need for more upgraded software. Win2000 is too old.
Here are some links to help you get used to Vista:
Vista – Set to Classic View
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/b32f7ecb-fc45-490c-8482-6d9e9663f3c71033.mspx
Vista Tutorials
http://www.vistastic.com/
Microsoft Assistance Home Page
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX100647101033.aspx?pid=CL100569831033
Vista – Help and How to
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/results.aspx?qu=3d&sc=9
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/default.mspx
Vista 4 Beginners – Tutorials (Taskbar in Vista)
http://www.vista4beginners.com/tutorials
Vista Tips
http://itsvista.com/topic/tips/
2007-11-24 06:44:01 · answer #1 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vista is just not a very good operating system. It is resource hungry and having only 512 MB of RAM will have your computer RAM challenged. I would recommend at least 1 gig of RAM for Vista - preferably -2. Besides that - the home version is pretty much striped down.
Before going to Windows 2000 - check and make sure that all the drivers you will need are available for download - probably at the computer manufacturer's web site.
2007-11-24 01:48:28 · answer #2 · answered by sosguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have windows vista on the computer in the basement. Right now on this computer Im using windows 2000.
Well, it really depends if you can get used to the new features on windows vista.
When you want to install something (for example like a software from a Cd) it will most likely not work because it may not be compatible with windows vista.
Overall, I enjoy using windows vista, but it fustrates me when Cd softwares are not made compatible with Windows Vista.
2007-11-24 01:49:19 · answer #3 · answered by Michou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your uses. If you are more of a business type user then you should load Windows 2000 however if you are a more media-oriented user then you should keep Windows Vista Home. The features are specifically curtailed to type of user for these operating systems.
2007-11-24 01:43:25 · answer #4 · answered by Miraj S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your looking for style, and good programs/features then I would keep Vista.
If you want Windows I won't argue but try loading XP or Pro. 2000 is pretty old.
2007-11-24 01:50:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend going with xp because your computer barely meets the requirements for vista and because windows 2000 is ancient.
2007-11-24 01:44:11 · answer #6 · answered by Arjun D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows vista. its ok but it takes a while to get used to. it's pretty cool though; has great features. and if you really need to save documents/powerpoint in the old version, u can. i dont think its that bad, u just need to get used to it.
2007-11-24 01:43:29 · answer #7 · answered by samantha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with XP Pro and increase Ur ram to at lest 2GB.
2007-11-24 01:50:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
minimum 1 gb ram needed...u cant go vista ....
2007-11-24 01:53:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, vista is good, leave it
2007-11-24 02:01:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋