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    Should I revert back to XP?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by sa_ill, Jul 13, 2007.

  1. sa_ill

    sa_ill Notebook Deity

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    I have been using Vista for a while.
    I love it. It looks amazing. And I also did run the games fine, including Oblivion. Recently I bought compamy of heroes and it takes ages to load, but once it loads it run fine. People are suggesting me its because of Vista and 1 GB RAM.

    Will reverting back to Windows XP help the game Company of Heroes load smoothly.

    Plus I dont feel like reverting back, because Ive got so much used to the Vista interface.
     
    sa_ill, Jul 13, 2007
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  2. Budding

    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    I personally strongly recommend against changing your main OS just because of one application. You might want to consider dual booting both operating systems, or practice your patience by waiting for the game to load. If you have some spare money, upgrading your RAM wouldn't hurt.
     
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  3. sa_ill

    sa_ill Notebook Deity

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    man I stay in Dubai.
    Stuff out here, specially computer related items are double the price here. You wont belive how much I bought my A8Js for
     
    sa_ill, Jul 13, 2007
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  4. Overclocker

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    Only if you want your games to run smoothly and your RAM to be used for something other than feeding a bloated GUI!

    IE, yes. Do it now. No matter how good a system's specs are, it's always going to run XP faster than it's going to run Vista. That goes for programs, too.
     
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  5. sa_ill

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    OK................well.......i think i should revert back now.
     
    sa_ill, Jul 13, 2007
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    please don't. Just install dual-boot XP. you'll find a good guide on how to dual-boot with XP with computer that already has vista. search google
     
    w_tanoto, Jul 13, 2007
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  7. Jalf

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    The higher memory usage in Vista is not just because of a "bloated GUI". It's also because Vista actually does the right thing, and makes sure memory isn't unused (= wasted). If no applications need it, why shouldn't the OS scoop it up?

    For games though, you're likely right. DX9 games will always run better under XP.

    ANd should you revert to XP? That's up to you. I did it because I couldn't stand Vista. If you only have a problem with one game, and otherwise like Vista, it probably won't be worth it.
     
    Jalf, Jul 13, 2007
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  8. LFC

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    As much as I would like another to return to the XP flock, dude just add more ram to your system :p
     
    LFC, Jul 13, 2007
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  9. sa_ill

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    well......i have figured out a solution
    i plugged in a 4bg flash drive for readyboost
    company of heroes loads perfectly and i can see a difference in normal operation of windows
     
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  10. LFC

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    There you go! :)

    Which reminds me, I should find out what ram I have -_- Looking to bump up from 1.5gb > 2gb for XP
     
    LFC, Jul 13, 2007
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    [​IMG]
     
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  12. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Jul 13, 2007
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  13. sa_ill

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    whoa dats crazy and amazing
     
    sa_ill, Jul 13, 2007
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