upgrade Os to vista? - Acura Forum

95Gs-R · 03-07-08, 03:16 PM

So I have windows 2K always been runing on it. and I'm thinking of getting the upgrade and get vista home. it only cost me like 87$ with my discount. any pro's and cons of this?

*dkrift* · 03-07-08, 03:26 PM

2K? How old is this thing?

Don't do it. Vista should be for new computers only. You probably have too many hardware that have no drivers compatible with Vista.

95Gs-R · 03-07-08, 03:28 PM

all my stuff is no older then 2 years I just never really cared to get any new OS.

*dkrift* · 03-07-08, 03:30 PM

If everything works fine for you now, don't upgrade. If you are bent on upgrading, then go to XP pro. If you really want Vista, buy a new computer and made sure it's Vista home premium.

n0s_speed · 03-07-08, 03:37 PM

werd: with dkrift on this. can't go vista but ok to upgrade to xp

95Gs-R · 03-07-08, 03:40 PM

well the thing about xp pro is it costs more then vista.

integra_guy · 03-07-08, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 95Gs-R

well the thing about xp pro is it costs more then vista.

But not all drivers might work, lets say you got a old printer it might "not" work with Vista, then you have to buy a newer printer, you could always buy a newer computer that already comes with Vista, or build your own computer and install Visa

Is not only computer drivers, but some software might not work on Vista as well.

95Gs-R · 03-07-08, 05:15 PM

drivers I have is Audigy 2 sound blaster ,raideon vid card network drivers and usb drivers for 2.0. thats about it :/ only printer we have is hooked to my dads computer/laptop that have vista allready.

integra_guy · 03-07-08, 05:21 PM

Did you build the computer?or was was it store bought (already build)?

95Gs-R · 03-07-08, 05:53 PM

I build it, I never owned a name brand computer, I have been updating the hardware when ever it stops working.

integra_guy · 03-07-08, 06:00 PM

What you could do is find out if the add on cards that you have like video card, sound cards, etc will support vista, by going to the manufacturer web site, and check if they do have the driver listed for Vista.

If you don't have any software, that you don't really use at all then you should be fine, just don't install it, if your not sure if it works are not, you could do a search on Google, you might be able to find what works with Vista, and what doesn't.

Some software will work with Vista, but you might have some issues, just make sure you have a back up copy of everything you have on the computer just in case.

Slider · 03-07-08, 06:03 PM

What are the specs of your computer?

95Gs-R · 03-07-08, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Slider

What are the specs of your computer?

2gs of ram
AMD athlon 64 3800+
3 hard drives
dvd/burn cd drive( only use for installing things)
audigy 2 sound blaster.
riadion 880 vid card.

Slider · 03-07-08, 06:41 PM

Before you erase everything and decide you don't like it, I'd try dual-booting it.

*CaliMike* · 03-07-08, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Slider

Before you erase everything and decide you don't like it, I'd try dual-booting it.

Shrink down that 2000 partition and make room for Vista. It'll install a boot loader and give you an OS choice at bootup. Or get Virtual PC, Parallels, or VMWare and give Vista a tryout in there before messing with your real computer.

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dkrift Come on you Gunners! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 20,327 Car 1: Acura TL w/ Nav	2K? How old is this thing? Don't do it. Vista should be for new computers only. You probably have too many hardware that have no drivers compatible with Vista. __________________ Follow me on Twitter

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95Gs-R The Dude. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: That one town, you know? Age: 25 Posts: 3,779 Your Mood: Car 1: 88 RX7( crashed) Car 2: 91 Honda b16a swap (Sold) Car 3: 95 Gs-R 4dr 5spd	all my stuff is no older then 2 years I just never really cared to get any new OS. __________________ Who who angers you has control over you.

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dkrift Come on you Gunners! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 20,327 Car 1: Acura TL w/ Nav	If everything works fine for you now, don't upgrade. If you are bent on upgrading, then go to XP pro. If you really want Vista, buy a new computer and made sure it's Vista home premium. __________________ Follow me on Twitter

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03-07-08, 03:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
95Gs-R The Dude. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: That one town, you know? Age: 25 Posts: 3,779 Your Mood: Car 1: 88 RX7( crashed) Car 2: 91 Honda b16a swap (Sold) Car 3: 95 Gs-R 4dr 5spd	well the thing about xp pro is it costs more then vista. __________________ Who who angers you has control over you.

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95Gs-R The Dude. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: That one town, you know? Age: 25 Posts: 3,779 Your Mood: Car 1: 88 RX7( crashed) Car 2: 91 Honda b16a swap (Sold) Car 3: 95 Gs-R 4dr 5spd	drivers I have is Audigy 2 sound blaster ,raideon vid card network drivers and usb drivers for 2.0. thats about it :/ only printer we have is hooked to my dads computer/laptop that have vista allready. __________________ Who who angers you has control over you.

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integra_guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 4,797 Your Mood: Car 1: 98 Acura Integra GS Car 2: 89 Supra Car 3: 98 Supra TT	Did you build the computer?or was was it store bought (already build)? __________________ 1998 Acura Integra GS 1989 Toyota Supra N/A 1998 Toyota Supra TT 1991 Toyota MR-2 N/A

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95Gs-R The Dude. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: That one town, you know? Age: 25 Posts: 3,779 Your Mood: Car 1: 88 RX7( crashed) Car 2: 91 Honda b16a swap (Sold) Car 3: 95 Gs-R 4dr 5spd	I build it, I never owned a name brand computer, I have been updating the hardware when ever it stops working. __________________ Who who angers you has control over you.

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integra_guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 4,797 Your Mood: Car 1: 98 Acura Integra GS Car 2: 89 Supra Car 3: 98 Supra TT	What you could do is find out if the add on cards that you have like video card, sound cards, etc will support vista, by going to the manufacturer web site, and check if they do have the driver listed for Vista. If you don't have any software, that you don't really use at all then you should be fine, just don't install it, if your not sure if it works are not, you could do a search on Google, you might be able to find what works with Vista, and what doesn't. Some software will work with Vista, but you might have some issues, just make sure you have a back up copy of everything you have on the computer just in case. __________________ 1998 Acura Integra GS 1989 Toyota Supra N/A 1998 Toyota Supra TT 1991 Toyota MR-2 N/A

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Slider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 29 Posts: 3,173 Your Mood: Car 1: '05 Legacy Car 2: '07 4Runner	Before you erase everything and decide you don't like it, I'd try dual-booting it.

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