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I know XP Pro will get support for like the next 4 years still, did'nt know they plan not to make updates. Have you ran the Microsoft Vista advisor tool then? Even 32bit Vista Ultimate is using a good 1GB of memory with several thing open. I've heard the 64bit uses 1GB with just the browser open.
I've got 3GB of RAM on this machine, you want 2GB really if you're a gamer or doing anything which needs resources, I do think 1GB of RAM is a minimum though to use it properly.
Heres a couple screen shots for you, I have'nt installed much yet as I only put it on yesterday. With programmes I'm making sure their either Vista compatible or have an update which makes them compatible.
Notice I'm using Firefox
I don't trust Internet Explorer, not even on a new OS.
[ This Message was edited by: Toney_Ericsson on 2007-01-31 15:35 ]
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Posted: 2007-01-31 16:20:49
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If anything i will go for the Home Premium as it has support for xbox 360 media edition. Just run the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor and it said something about my Internet connection not being there, well it is cos im on esato and other sites. Not a very good start for vista if it cant even tell weather or not i have an Internet connection hmm
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Posted: 2007-01-31 16:39:39
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It's proberly saying that it doesnt know if you're network driver is supported like it said it doesnt know about mine.
I found the broadcom network driver I used in XP works fine. You're obviously need to get all you're basic drivers on a disc before installing. After you installed it's more than likely there be more drivers it will pick up that you need in Windows Update.
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Posted: 2007-01-31 16:43:24
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Folks who are getting the cheaper versions, you can upgrade to a higher version anytime... By purchasing a key to "unlock" the premium features.. Actually there is only one version of vista except for the starter edition. Only the features have been disabled according to the product key you have purchased. This means you can upgrade from home premium to ultimate without a reinstall!
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Posted: 2007-01-31 17:57:00
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Windows Vista Upgrade
Decision Flowchart
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Posted: 2007-01-31 19:05:48
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i just wasted 5 mins downloading that image on wap.
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Posted: 2007-01-31 19:27:00
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hi was just wondering on the upgrade email i got it says i need to send off my reciept and redemption form?
what is the redemtion form
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Posted: 2007-01-31 19:39:34
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@spikey, if yours is a dell i might be able to help...
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Posted: 2007-01-31 19:48:00
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nah its a acer
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Posted: 2007-01-31 19:52:18
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I got Vista for free yesteday thanks to Sony
Anyway, things run perfectly on my laptop which is a dual core, Nvidia 7600 GO 256 MB, 1 GB RAM machine. I don't understand why people are saying you need 2 gig's of ram when mine hasn't even come close to using all of my ram and I have zero slowdown even running multiple apps through Aero with the glass effects turned on. Office '07 looks and runs great as well.
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Posted: 2007-01-31 21:14:52
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