Moving from XP to 7....

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Hi everyone!
After many years of staying with XP (32bit), i think it's time to move on. I use my desktop mainly for gaming ( and surfing) and with Battlefield 3 out there not supporting XP (and Ram limit at 3.25Gb) it;s time to call it a day.

The reason i ask for your help is:
1. Which version of Win 7 is better for gaming?

2. Are there compatability issues with older games? With all these Steam sales, there are a bunch of games i haven't finished ( and some i haven;t even started:()

3.If there ARE issues with older games, can i solve them by making a dual boot machine (with the other OS being XP)?

4.To achieve all these WITHOUT a format is OUT of the question , right?

Many, many thanks in advance!:)
 
Always better to format, get yourself Windows 7 premium x64.

I have played a few older games on steam and they are fine, the only issue I ever had is with really old 16bit game as x64 doesn't support 16bit. FOr that you could use an xp virtual machine on virtual box.

What took you so long?
 
Windows 7 premium x64
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this is the correct answer for anyone who has to ask.

all steam games should run fine on windows 7. if they don't, they shouldn't be on there. :p windows 7 has been on general release for over 2 years now.
 
Installing Win7 is so so fast compared to previous versions. Home premium 64 is perfect.

You really really really do want to format, in my opinion. Got a 2nd HD you can just backup stuff onto? (steam folder etc)

Very rarely some older games need a tweak to get them to run in the right res or something like that but none refuse to work outright. There is a compatibility option on executables, use that if you have an issue.
 
Premium 64 is the best option, Ultimate doesn't really offer any benefits, just don't get Starter Edition
 
Windows 7 is a breeze, and the only problem I had was a 10 year old hardware driver problem!

Image your current XP setup using DriveImageXML, format then install.
 
Uhtred said:
Always better to format, get yourself Windows 7 premium x64.

I have played a few older games on steam and they are fine, the only issue I ever had is with really old 16bit game as x64 doesn't support 16bit. FOr that you could use an xp virtual machine on virtual box.

What took you so long?
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I use DOSBOX for really old games on my Win7 x64 works great,http://www.dosbox.com/

DOSBox is a DOS-emulator that uses the SDL-library which makes DOSBox very easy to port to different platforms. DOSBox has already been ported to many different platforms, such as Windows, BeOS, Linux, MacOS X...

DOSBox also emulates CPU:286/386 realmode/protected mode, Directory FileSystem/XMS/EMS, Tandy/Hercules/CGA/EGA/VGA/VESA graphics, a SoundBlaster/Gravis Ultra Sound card for excellent sound compatibility with older games...

You can "re-live" the good old days with the help of DOSBox, it can run plenty of the old classics that don't run on your new computer!

DOSBox is totally free of charge and OpenSource.
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zer said:
Thanks!
So, Home Premium it is then.
I noticed this:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-142-MS&groupid=33&catid=1555&subcat=

How is this different from say, Home Premium 64? Do i absolutely HAVE to format with one and not with the other (upgrade DVD)? I really hate to recalibrate all those settings again (router etc)
I remind that i now have Win XP32
Again, thanks!
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It's a retail disk. It comes with both 32 bit and 64 bit versions of Windows 7. And, since it's not OEM, you can keep reusing the product key as it's not locked down to the first motherboard it's activated on.

Just get the upgrade 64 bit version as it's cheaper (you're upgrading from XP -> 7). The upgrade disk will then detect XP's already installed, and asks you what sort of upgrade you want. Since you're moving from 32 bit to 64 bit, you have to do a fresh install anyway. The disk will then format over XP and install 7, and move all your XP files into a windows.old folder.
 
I can't believe some places actually charge money to install software for you, everytime someone asks me how to install something, I say "Just press yes about 5 times, done"
 
Jay794 said:
Care to elaborate?
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Sure...

1) Some people don't have time to sit clicking next next next they may run businesses and they may just want someone to do it for them. Money isn't a problem for some.

2) Why not charge, you don't charge for the easy factor of clicking next. You charge for your time that your sitting there clicking next. Do you no how boring it is doing it?

3) It's money. If people can't do it you charge just like you would for someone to fix your car. You just change parts right? :roll eyes:


.. your 24 and your coming up with posts like the way you do, I don't think you realise what your saying in your posts without thinking of the 'other side'.
 
mrbell1984 said:
.. your 24 and your coming up with posts like the way you do, I don't think you realise what your saying in your posts without thinking of the 'other side'.
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Ok, all those points a valid but surely its more hassle to take your PC to a shop and pay someone to click yes a lot lol

Not sure what sort of shot you're trying to take here, I do realise what I'm saying and so what if I don't think of the other side? :confused:
 
Jay794 said:
Ok, all those points a valid but surely its more hassle to take your PC to a shop and pay someone to click yes a lot lol

Not sure what sort of shot you're trying to take here, I do realise what I'm saying and so what if I don't think of the other side? :confused:
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Your 24.... do you realise how much money can be made as a software installation engineer?

It's not just click next next next next next yes yes yes yes next whatever... Have you ever tried configuring something like mysql software?

Yes, they are totally separate markets as home/business but seriously Jay think about what your saying.
 
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