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    Reinstalling windows in about 20 mins... idk which os

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by aan310, Nov 9, 2008.

  1. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    So...
    I have a XP copy and a vista copy for my m1330...

    so...

    I want fast boot, and fast use (so xp most likley)

    BUT, if i use vista, i can use my 8gb SD as readyboost...

    So, will vista keep up with the SD or should i just reinstall xp back?


    and i have used vista before, i use it on my desktop.. i have nothing against vista.
     
    aan310, Nov 9, 2008
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  2. hax0rJimDuggan

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    Vista... (i love eggs and green ham)
     
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  3. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    what?
    (10 chars)
     
    aan310, Nov 9, 2008
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  4. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    I say Vista.
     
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  5. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    it's for 10 chars
     
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  6. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    ok, you all say vista so far...
    will it actually be as fast?
     
    aan310, Nov 9, 2008
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  7. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    From what I hear, ReadyBoost won't do anything much if you have 2gb of RAM. For 1gb or less, it might help.

    If you want better security, more built-in features, and better forward-compatibility, then choose Vista. XP has faster boot times, probably better raw speed, and of course, better backward-compatibiltiy. Either one is entirely stable if you use good drivers.
     
    swarmer, Nov 9, 2008
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  8. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    No xp will seem faster
    If you can live without the dx10 that vista has
    Go with xp
     
    Alex, Nov 9, 2008
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  9. flipfire

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    dual boot -.-"
     
    flipfire, Nov 9, 2008
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  10. aan310

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    ok, xp it is...
    and the 20 mins is a lie now...
    im sitting on hold with dell support :p
     
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  11. goofball

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    if you want readyboost for XP, look at eboostr (not freeware though).

    I'm pretty sure readyboost formats the drive for FAT32 so you're stuck with a 4GB limit, it wouldn't use all of it for readyboost.
     
    goofball, Nov 9, 2008
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    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    a mod can close this... im almost done installing xp
     
    aan310, Nov 9, 2008
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  13. pixelot

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    Linux FTW. :yes:
     
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  14. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    yea.. i have ubuntu on a bootable flashdrive
    :)
     
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    Bleh putting an old *** OS on new hardware, what a shame.
     
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  16. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    I would have went with Vista.
     
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    why were you on the phone with tech support? please dont tell me they were helping you through the installation process :(
     
    nizzy1115, Nov 10, 2008
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  18. pixelot

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    Nice! :)

    (filler)
     
    pixelot, Nov 10, 2008
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    definitely xp, vista is a headache
     
    panda6517, Nov 10, 2008
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    Vista's bloated, but not TOO bad. But nothing I'd pay for. Oh, and prolly the most annoying part of it is the wireless setup. I can have about 10 different windows open at a time just to configure/connect/manage my wireless networks/settings. :(
     
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    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    Ubuntu/Vista dual boot ftw :D
     
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  22. pixelot

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    Absolutely! :yes:
     
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  23. davepermen

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    uhm, like.. uhm.. clicking on your connection and entering the key? :)

    oh, and, I would've choosen Vista for sure. I'll never look back to xp again, except where I need to.
     
    davepermen, Nov 10, 2008
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  24. pixelot

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    No, like clicking on the wless icon, then clicking on 'Connect to Network', then clicking on my network, and then entering the key and clicking connect. XP was simpler. Or when I have to disable/enable my wless, I have to click on the wless icon, go to 'Network and Sharing Center', and then click on 'Manage wireless connections' or something like that in the left-hand column. Stuff like that. It's more complicated than it has to be. ;)
     
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  25. aan310

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    no, i was on because i was checking if my problems appear to be software or hardware (see here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=319172)

    so...

    you all should read my last post, as it some what relates to this topic now...
     
    aan310, Nov 10, 2008
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  26. Bungalo Bill

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    I agree, about the wifi menu's. I think the control panel in general is changed all funky.
     
    Bungalo Bill, Nov 10, 2008
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