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redskinslover · #16 01-31-2007, 12:50 AM

Shouldn't you wait after the third serice pack or so...since Windows doesn't care about checking their systems for bugs? I'm not upgrading just yet...

bluepopstar · #17 01-31-2007, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by gabyta

It was a free upgrade because I bought a new laptop on december.
It has windows media center when I bought it.

Yes, I got a dell laptop for christmas and mine came with a free download too! Is the download worth it?

~blue~

reillysix · #18 01-31-2007, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by redskinslover

Shouldn't you wait after the third serice pack or so...since Windows doesn't care about checking their systems for bugs? I'm not upgrading just yet...

You can get a free upgrade to any new service packs if you already own Vista. Plus service packs may take up to a year after the first release to come out. And yes, Microsoft does check Windows for bugs, Vista had one of the largest OS Beta testing in history.

gabyta · #19 01-31-2007, 07:17 PM

this is what I got... Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit
they send you a dvd but you can also download it, the download worked for me and I'm getting a copy in 4-6 weeks I guess. It said 6-8 weeks and I ordered it 2 weeks ago.

F0REVERL0ST · #20 01-31-2007, 09:40 PM

allowsas, this question is for you primarily unless someone else here can answer it.

I'm going to be running Ultimate 32-Bit and would like to know if I should upgrade now or wait?

Will everything I have working on XP, work on Vista currently? iTunes, Photoshop, Quicktime, etc.

PaperClip · #21 01-31-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bluepopstar

Yes, I got a dell laptop for christmas and mine came with a free download too! Is the download worth it?

~blue~

The computers don't come with a download. It is a rebate, then they mail a disc out to you.

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Originally Posted by TropicalStich

allowsas, this question is for you primarily unless someone else here can answer it.

I'm going to be running Ultimate 32-Bit and would like to know if I should upgrade now or wait?

Will everything I have working on XP, work on Vista currently? iTunes, Photoshop, Quicktime, etc.

The majority of the software will. Like Bill Gates said, the new software for Vista, will combine better with Vista. I think there is another version of iTunes though, for Vista. I don't remember, since I am not fond of that software.

mickeymouse2818 · #22 01-31-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TropicalStich

allowsas, this question is for you primarily unless someone else here can answer it.

I'm going to be running Ultimate 32-Bit and would like to know if I should upgrade now or wait?

Will everything I have working on XP, work on Vista currently? iTunes, Photoshop, Quicktime, etc.

The best thing to do is to do the Windows Vista upgrade advisor. This is what i used to check to see if any of my programs would have any trouble converting to Vista. One of the main things to check when switching to Vista is your anti-virus programs as many are not capable of running on Vista yet. The one that is working for me is Norton Internet Protection which includes Anti-Virus. This company offers a free upgrade to your system that works with Vista. Again the Windows Vista upgrade advisor will tell you if there are any problems with your system before you switch. Here's the link: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en.

PS. another helpful hint to everyone who is upgrading from Windows XP to Windows Vista, make sure you do a few full system checks with your Anti-Virus programs to make sure your computer is in full working order. You may also want to delete some programs you no longer use to free up some extra space on your computer. Hope I helped!

timmyastro · #23 01-31-2007, 10:27 PM

yay i am on home premium right now

Neoteny · #24 01-31-2007, 10:35 PM

XP is working fine for me at the moment, and I see no reason to switch. I'll upgrade to Vista when I buy a new computer that comes with it installed.

PaperClip · #25 01-31-2007, 10:35 PM

Those of you that wish to watch the full Webcast of Bill Gates and a couple other Executives, you can go to www.microsoft.com and then select that option from the list. From there, you choose the quality. The total runtime is something high, like 1:30. I don't remember, nor did I look.

Skylar · #26 01-31-2007, 11:48 PM

i love XP. it rocks. why should i get vista?

PaperClip · #27 02-01-2007, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by skyzebragirl

i love XP. it rocks. why should i get vista?

More functionality and the Windows Aero.

F0REVERL0ST · #28 02-01-2007, 04:11 AM

I've heard people comment so far how Vista is really lagging down there CPU..

Anyone else having this problem?

Neoteny · #29 02-01-2007, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TropicalStich

I've heard people comment so far how Vista is really lagging down there CPU..

Anyone else having this problem?

I'm not. I'm still using XP.

reillysix · #30 02-01-2007, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TropicalStich

I've heard people comment so far how Vista is really lagging down there CPU..

Anyone else having this problem?

Most likely who only have 512MB RAM instead of 1GB like they want us to have. Not the CPU. Although they may have an old one which will slow it down.