Upgrade from XP

A2Z · 5 Apr 2009 at 22:07

Well im still using XP pro 32bit, as i didnt want to move to Vista as there were so many problems with it before.

Now im thinking about buying a new OS hard drive so that would mean a new install - normally i would just put xp pro on, but im thinkin maybe its better to just install vista/ windows 7?

Is it a lot better? If so, which?

also currently on 2gb ram and thinking about going to 4gb, so would be installing 64bit version

theheyes · 5 Apr 2009 at 23:09

If you have the opportunity and willingness to move to a new OS, then go for it. I would hold out for Windows 7 given it is on course for release late this year/early next year.

Is it a lot better? Objectively, yes, Vista/Windows 7 is a far more advanced OS than XP but many people have a few gripes with Vista, particularly the new security model. There are lots of XP vs Vista arguments, a quick google will give you plenty of reading material.

johnboy1998 · 5 Apr 2009 at 23:15

Sorry but I cant stand Vista, but thats an opinion only! But I would rather stick with my xp pro 64 even with the compatibility issues, I love it and most of the compatilbility probs can be worked around!

SimonC · 6 Apr 2009 at 00:51

theheyes said:
If you have the opportunity and willingness to move to a new OS, then go for it. I would hold out for Windows 7 given it is on course for release late this year/early next year.

That's what I'm gonna do, get Windows 7, I'm on XP Pro, don't much see the point in upgrading to vista myself, not because I don't like it but if I'm gonna upgrade may aswell be to 7.

If you gonna buy another hdd, may be a good idea to get the Windows 7 beta thats floating around, atleast then you can try it, unless thats what you meant?

Mattus · 7 Apr 2009 at 02:07

I wouldn't bother buying Vista now - not because it's bad, but because it's a waste of money with 7 coming out so soon. I'd either stick with XP until 7 comes out, or else get hold of the latest beta of 7 which will see you through until 7 is released. (Nothing particularly wrong with Vista any more, but from the betas 7 seems to be much better and back to XP's level of performance on slower systems.)