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Title: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: David on February 23, 2009, 10:35

I have a desktop pc which is running XP will run SIW later,is it possible to install Vista rather than XP ?

Just a thought.Am I correct in thinking if the spec of the machine is enough then changing the OS is possible ?

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: Rik on February 23, 2009, 11:24

You can always upgrade the OS if the hardware will handle it, David, though whether Vista is an upgrade is debatable.  :devil:

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: David on February 23, 2009, 12:31

 ;D ;D You know I live Vista  ;) I will log it on later would MS be the only site to,I assume download it ?

I LOVE VISTA

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: Rik on February 23, 2009, 12:34

That's the problem with it, it takes over your life. ;D

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: David on February 23, 2009, 12:38

It is imho far more user friendly though and I think its far easier to sort out things which go wrong from time to time as opposed to XP which personally I find much more complicated  ;D

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: Rik on February 23, 2009, 12:59

I grew up with DOS, so I guess that, for me, XP is simpler because I can still get my hands dirty. MS progressively likes to remove the amount of control we have with each successive OS, and it's partly that which makes me reluctant to take on Vista.

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: sam on February 23, 2009, 14:18

agree with you there Rik, I like Linux cause I can get my hands dirty.

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: Rik on February 23, 2009, 15:13

One day you'll convert me, Sam, or I'll buy a Mac. :)

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: Myst on March 20, 2009, 21:52

Quote from: Rik on February 23, 2009, 12:59

I grew up with DOS, so I guess that, for me, XP is simpler because I can still get my hands dirty. MS progressively likes to remove the amount of control we have with each successive OS, and it's partly that which makes me reluctant to take on Vista.

Rik, you grew up with an abacus m8  :P

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: Simon on March 20, 2009, 22:35

Ah, but Clive learned to write on slate.  :)x

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: Clive on March 20, 2009, 22:50

Rubbish!  In my days we used stone chisels on the walls of our caves! 

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: Simon on March 20, 2009, 22:55

 :arf:

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: captainhaddock on March 21, 2009, 08:32

I have just finished off a box I had built, I tried to install Vista business using an unregistered legit copy from work, but it wouldn't have it as it was an upgrade and said that I would require a previous windows installation with SP2. I then used an old OEM windows XP from a Dell machine we no longer use and installed that but because it was an OEM and had been previously registered it would not allow me to use Windows update to install SP2 ???

I rang MS and explained the situation, they said that I could download a new key and get a new copy of XP sent to me for £60.00. Did this and then installed Vista business and hey presto, working fine (well after some conflicts)

I must be one of the very few people who like Vista  ;D

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: Simon on March 21, 2009, 11:20

I should think, after all that, you'd be spiting yourself not to like it!  ;D

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: Rik on March 21, 2009, 12:27

Quote from: Myst on March 20, 2009, 21:52

Rik, you grew up with an abacus m8  :P

Naah, fingers. ;)

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: Sandra on March 21, 2009, 12:37

I am a Vista fan too Chris  :)

I wish youd contacted me before spending your £60 though  :o:

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: Simon on March 21, 2009, 13:39

Yes, Sandra could have spent it far more profitably!  ;D

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: captainhaddock on March 21, 2009, 17:34

Never thought of it Sandra, will do next time  :blush:

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: Sandra on March 22, 2009, 00:18

No probs Chris, just PM me on any of our mutual forums or email me  :)

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: David on March 22, 2009, 01:13

Just upgraded my xp with a vista pack £65 and it solved a lot of issues with that machine after a clean install,the sound was bugg££ed but a new sound card cured that for a modest outlay  :thumbs:

Title: Re: XP to Vista,is it possible
Post by: Reno on March 22, 2009, 01:49

I've been using vista since i got my quadcore machine built. Aside from a few driver conflicts it works pretty good. I just had to disable UAC and put the run button back into the start menu and it feels pretty much like xp. There are a few differences, but for the most part there aren't really many that matter.