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    I just spent an hour installing vista ultimate... Should I really go to 7?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MrButterBiscuits, May 9, 2009.

  1. MrButterBiscuits

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    Is it really worth it... I was having problems upgrading with 32bit... is there a chance it would be better with 64 bit?
     
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    ... you're going to have to be a tad more specific in regards to your problems and whether or not they would be better with 64 bit, but I would doubt just switching from 32-bit to 64-bit would alleviate a problem.

    Give 7 a shot I guess, just run a dual boot setup.
     
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    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Sorry it just seems no one has the answers for me you know... lol.... I am thinking the problem I had was that I had programs that weren't compatible like my antivirus.. I kept getting the blue screen of death due to some Kernal problems, I'm thinking that reason though is that I used a virtual drive to install 7... Could that explain my problem?
     
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    nothing after or before W7
     
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    No problems with the original 32bit... the 64 bit ultimate I have know is working great... but I am a gamer and when I did have windows 7 installed it worked brilliantly, I was able to record with fraps and have no stutters while doing so, I couldn't do this with vista before it... the 3d accelerator is great
     
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    i would stick with vista because w7 rc's will expire in may next year
     
    Luke1708, May 9, 2009
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    I'd stick with Vista.
     
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    facing the same dilemma... wondering if i should dump vista and wait for windows 7 to go official. trying out the RC now... seems good. but just worried about the support.
     
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    I say hold on to Vista, and wait for a final W7 next year. How much will you guys benefit making the switch? If you want to play around with it, just dual boot, or boot from a usb.

    I am waiting patiently with my Vista. I think it's just too risky to make the move on a primary computer. What if next year comes and instead of moving to a new W7 you end up having to downgrade to Vista for some reason.

    I ran it on an old harddrive, and although it looks pretty sweet, and seems stable, it's really not worth it (yet).
     
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    I would wait for the final version. I did a duall booting and am regreting now so just stick with your vista.
     
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    .... Well all it's too late I upgraded to 7 through a 64bit.... and it's working flawlessly now... I guess th problem was with the 32bit OS at least on my comp... Well thanks anyways, windows 7 is awesome :D
     
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