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    Should I downgrade to XP

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by AUBZac, Dec 10, 2007.

  1. AUBZac

    AUBZac Newbie

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    Hello,

    I just purchased a Sony 11.1 Vgn-TXN27N With:
    Core solo U1500 processers running at 1.3ghz
    2GB RAM
    100GB HD

    I do not have any programs that can not run on Vista but my question is IF I downgrade to XP will it make the computer run better than what it will do running VISTA, and if so is it a big difference (mainly battery life). Any and all help is helpful.
     
    AUBZac, Dec 10, 2007
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  2. DanyBui81

    DanyBui81 Notebook Evangelist

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    yes faster and better battery life
     
    DanyBui81, Dec 10, 2007
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  3. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah, definitely if you are using an ultra portable.
     
    usapatriot, Dec 10, 2007
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  4. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Also it will take less space and less RAM.
     
    pixelot, Dec 10, 2007
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  5. mrschwarz

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    Funny you should mention that. I have the same computer. I got tired of the randomness of Vista and the slow speed of everything. I installed XP and followed the thread to load the drivers and utilities. Everything works as it should and the computer is actually responsive.

    I highly recommend the change.
     
    mrschwarz, Dec 10, 2007
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  6. keru

    keru Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a TZ, and successfully downgraded to XP. Many thanks to this forum.

    Everything works find. No Sony bloatware!
     
    keru, Dec 10, 2007
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  7. AUBZac

    AUBZac Newbie

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    Did you use Portable One's recovery disk that is mentioned on here or just do it yourself
     
    AUBZac, Dec 11, 2007
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  8. Ch28Kid

    Ch28Kid Notebook Deity

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    My TZ is running on Vista (Too lazy to downgrade)
    My SZ is running on XP
     
    Ch28Kid, Dec 11, 2007
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