xp - win 7

pcbuilder4ever · 21 Apr 2011 at 12:37

it is cheaper 4 me -£100 cheaper to buy an upgrade version of win 7 ultimate 64 bit than to buy win 7 ultimate 64 bit as a full edition. I have just got a new build pc, should i just buy the full version and load it or install xp then an upgrade edition of win 7 or isn't it worth the hassle.

Burnsy2023 · 21 Apr 2011 at 12:41

Why are you choosing Ultimate out of interest?

Do you have a retail version of XP?

pcbuilder4ever · 21 Apr 2011 at 12:41

Diggsy · 21 Apr 2011 at 12:44

You cannot upgrade directly from XP, you have to do a fresh install, which is possible even with the upgrade disc.

Burnsy2023 · 21 Apr 2011 at 12:45

pcbuilder4ever said:
ye

Sorry, is that an answer?

pcbuilder4ever · 21 Apr 2011 at 12:47

ye thanks, ive got xp running of 1 pc with one license, can i use this cd 4 my new pc.

Burnsy2023 · 21 Apr 2011 at 13:19

pcbuilder4ever said:
ye thanks, ive got xp running of 1 pc with one license, can i use this cd 4 my new pc.

How did you get this licence?

esK` · 21 Apr 2011 at 14:10

You can fresh install from an upgrade disc, You'd have no need to install XP first.

bledd · 21 Apr 2011 at 14:42

How about this?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-127-MS&groupid=33&catid=1555&subcat=

The main features you miss are..

Remote desktop server
Domain connecting ability

If you want them, then get Windows 7 Pro

OEM means it's tied to your motherboard

ftpols · 23 Apr 2011 at 12:16

Stick with XP SP3 - much faster and user-friendly than the bloated WIN 7. E.g., XP3 runs about 30+ "Services" whereas my new WIN 7 laptop is running 160+

DirtyJester · 23 Apr 2011 at 12:27

ftpols said:
Stick with XP SP3 - much faster and user-friendly than the bloated WIN 7. E.g., XP3 runs about 30+ "Services" whereas my new WIN 7 laptop is running 160+

Win 7 Pro .... Alt Tab Del ... Task Manager .... 48 processes

liamgo · 23 Apr 2011 at 12:30

56 for me, win7 is soooo much better than the dated xp.

Xez · 23 Apr 2011 at 12:34

ftpols said:
Stick with XP SP3 - much faster and user-friendly than the bloated WIN 7. E.g., XP3 runs about 30+ "Services" whereas my new WIN 7 laptop is running 160+

XP isn't more user friendly at all, I think you're getting mixed up with the term. Just because someone is use to XP doesn't make it more user friendly.

As to the services it's not really an issue, Windows 7 certainly isn't four times slower for having four times as many running services. I highly doubt they impact the performance for it to be noticeable.

To the guys above he's on about services and not processes i'd imagine!

Burnsy2023 · 23 Apr 2011 at 13:23

ftpols said:
Stick with XP SP3 - much faster and user-friendly than the bloated WIN 7. E.g., XP3 runs about 30+ "Services" whereas my new WIN 7 laptop is running 160+

My Win 3.11 has 0 services. That beats your XP installation.

m4cc45 · 23 Apr 2011 at 13:28

ftpols said:
Stick with XP SP3 - much faster and user-friendly than the bloated WIN 7. E.g., XP3 runs about 30+ "Services" whereas my new WIN 7 laptop is running 160+

Good to see in the 6 posts or so you've made that you come out with an absolutely stupid comment.

You'll notice that XP degrades after time because the OS does not do any house-keeping where as Windows 7 does - you'll also notice security benefits, a nicer interface and generally a lot nicer OS to use.

M.

_lecro_ · 23 Apr 2011 at 17:31

I wouldn't recommend sticking with XP to my worse enemy !!
I havnt had a single issue with W7 since install over a year ago, unlike xp which had problems all the time .

dfarrall · 23 Apr 2011 at 17:49

Windows 7 is a much better operating system than XP, its probably not as erganomically designed as XP but its a lot richer in features and like others have said manages itself a lot better.