Windows XP to Vista Ultimate
- Thread starter vaporeon
- Start date
drmario
New Member
Its not supposed to.
Mew*
Active Member
No, I've upgraded OS from Windwos 98 to XP one time using the Microsoft Upgrade CD and it left all my settings and programs intact. Just as long as you aren't using a full install disk... you'd need the upgrade disk since you don't want to wipe your hard drive but only upgrade.
Now the only problem I can see would be if you're going to 64 bit version then some of your drivers might not like it and same for programs but I don't really know much about 64-bit other than a lot of hardware doesn't have drivers for it. Also you'd need a 64-bit capable processor but you probably have that anyway. If you don't plan to run more than 3GB ram then you'll probably use the 32-bit version anyway so hopefully you wouldn't have problems..
Now the only problem I can see would be if you're going to 64 bit version then some of your drivers might not like it and same for programs but I don't really know much about 64-bit other than a lot of hardware doesn't have drivers for it. Also you'd need a 64-bit capable processor but you probably have that anyway. If you don't plan to run more than 3GB ram then you'll probably use the 32-bit version anyway so hopefully you wouldn't have problems..
vaporeon
Moderator
Okay, its all 32 bit. When I upgraded from 98 to XP, my files were still there but I'm just not all to sure about vista.
EeveeLover
Member Services Administrator
vaporeon
Moderator
Its all good. My system meets everything.
LegacyEeveeVGC
Active Member
Okay you better have 2gig ram at least and its not a upgrade as much as it is a downgrade.
I have Vista and kinda hate it.
I have 4 gig of ram and still its okay...
My new Computer will have 8gig and we will see how that turns out.
A lot of stuff does still not work with Vista and lots of errors.
I have Vista and kinda hate it.
I have 4 gig of ram and still its okay...
My new Computer will have 8gig and we will see how that turns out.
A lot of stuff does still not work with Vista and lots of errors.
The Fish King
New Member
I am a computer technican and I have assisted several people with upgrading to Vista. Here are a few hints to help you on your way.
1. Back up your data. The upgrade should not damage your data in any way, but it is always important to have a back up in case something goes wrong. The last thing you want to have happen in get data corruption half way through the upgrade and the only way to get your data back is through DOS.
2. Upgrade your device drivers to the Vista versions. Most XP drivers are buggy when installed on a Vista system. Your computer's manufaturer should have the drivers available online. If you built the system yourself the manufacturers of the components should also have the needed drivers online.
3. Run the Vista upgrade assistant tool to check for incompatable software.
4. You should be ready to perform the upgrade by this point.
1. Back up your data. The upgrade should not damage your data in any way, but it is always important to have a back up in case something goes wrong. The last thing you want to have happen in get data corruption half way through the upgrade and the only way to get your data back is through DOS.
2. Upgrade your device drivers to the Vista versions. Most XP drivers are buggy when installed on a Vista system. Your computer's manufaturer should have the drivers available online. If you built the system yourself the manufacturers of the components should also have the needed drivers online.
3. Run the Vista upgrade assistant tool to check for incompatable software.
4. You should be ready to perform the upgrade by this point.
Professor_Chris
Active Member
Why would anyone "upgrade" to Vista? I mean, I can understand working with it if your computer came with it and you're too lazy to go to the trouble of putting XP on it, but c'mon.
Mew*
Active Member
Hah, I knew all this hate for vista would have to come up sooner or later. I've been using it... with lots of prblems at first but once I disabled some stuff it is excellent and stable. Like I diale User Account Control, Windows Defender, removed the awful Norton that came on my PC, and turned off Gadgets. I replaced gadgets with Yahoo Widgets, and I replaced the security stuff with Comodo. I also changed permissions in the Program Files folder so I can actually modify it's contents... The computer works great now, but I have 3GB ram which allows the memory hungry Aero to run.
ColdCoates90
Active Member
I have worked with 1 computer and laptop that had XP and 1 laptop with Vista(my personal one). Literally have not had any problems with my laptop. I disabled/deleted alot of bloatware and unnecessary things,(like windows sidebar) and it runs pretty smoothly on 3gb of ram.
I really don't see the point in upgrading from XP to Vista though... A more current OS does not make a computer better. Chances are upgrading a system intended for XP to Vista will hinder your overall experience.
Jran- better make sure the OS can recognize and utilize the additional RAM. I know Vista Home Edition (32 bit) can only use about 3.3 gb of ram with like 2 sticks of 2 gb each. And as far as ,"A lot of stuff does still not work with Vista and lots of errors" it is possible to run certain things in like compatibility mode for the OS it was made for,if thats what you're referring to.
I really don't see the point in upgrading from XP to Vista though... A more current OS does not make a computer better. Chances are upgrading a system intended for XP to Vista will hinder your overall experience.
Jran- better make sure the OS can recognize and utilize the additional RAM. I know Vista Home Edition (32 bit) can only use about 3.3 gb of ram with like 2 sticks of 2 gb each. And as far as ,"A lot of stuff does still not work with Vista and lots of errors" it is possible to run certain things in like compatibility mode for the OS it was made for,if thats what you're referring to.
Last edited:
The Fish King
New Member
Vista got a lot of bad cred. Take it from a computer technician, Vista has had no more problems that XP. There was a bit of a compatability issue when it first came out, but no so anymore. I got vista right at the beginning. I had a minor compatability issue or two, but nothing major. Too many people blame all their computer problems on Vista where most can be traced to other reasons.
People don't like change. XP was around for 5 years. All other Windows operating systems were only around for 2 at most. People got comfortable. People don't like learning how to use Vista, but Vista is a good, stable operating system. I definately suggest it over XP. I love the security features in regards to installing and running programs that change the registry.
ColdCoates90- Actually it can only recognize 3 GB of RAM. If your system is picking up 3.3 then your video card must have .3 GB or RAM. It's not Vista's fault - in other words: it's not Microsoft's fault - that the 32-bit version of Vista doesn't recognize past 3 GB of RAM. It is a fate for all 32-bit operating systems. The 32-bit architecture cannot map past 3 GB.
People don't like change. XP was around for 5 years. All other Windows operating systems were only around for 2 at most. People got comfortable. People don't like learning how to use Vista, but Vista is a good, stable operating system. I definately suggest it over XP. I love the security features in regards to installing and running programs that change the registry.
ColdCoates90- Actually it can only recognize 3 GB of RAM. If your system is picking up 3.3 then your video card must have .3 GB or RAM. It's not Vista's fault - in other words: it's not Microsoft's fault - that the 32-bit version of Vista doesn't recognize past 3 GB of RAM. It is a fate for all 32-bit operating systems. The 32-bit architecture cannot map past 3 GB.
Last edited:
vaporeon
Moderator
To all the people hating on Vista. I got Vista Ultimate and most of you, if not all using Vista are using the Home Basic edition of it. Like The King Fish said, Vista has just a much issues as XP SP1,2,or 3. I would like to think Ultimate has all the 'major' and 'minor' glitches fixed because it was made for corporations to use. Really, Vista basic offers nothing new really and it would not be worth the upgrade from XP to Home Basic but I would recommend the upgrade from XP to Vista Ultimate.
The Programs you use don't have the compatability issue they did when it first came out and all the updates Vista (any version) have, the problems will get fixed. Remember when XP had all the bad credit and people wanted to stay with 2000 or ME. If your not really good with computers then you might want to say with XP but Vista is really good and people saying all these bad things about need to stop.
On a side note. The upgrade went smoothly. All of my files were there when the upgrade was complete. It saves your files to a folder called 'Windows.old'. You can't use your programs so you will have to reinstall all of them. The only big problem is the license for the program your want to reinstall but, that's not a big deal. Other then that, Vista Ultimate looks really good.
The Programs you use don't have the compatability issue they did when it first came out and all the updates Vista (any version) have, the problems will get fixed. Remember when XP had all the bad credit and people wanted to stay with 2000 or ME. If your not really good with computers then you might want to say with XP but Vista is really good and people saying all these bad things about need to stop.
On a side note. The upgrade went smoothly. All of my files were there when the upgrade was complete. It saves your files to a folder called 'Windows.old'. You can't use your programs so you will have to reinstall all of them. The only big problem is the license for the program your want to reinstall but, that's not a big deal. Other then that, Vista Ultimate looks really good.
Professor_Chris
Active Member
Speaking from someone who attends DigiPen, the general consensus is "lolVista." Even the Computer Science faculty feels this way. Even those that currently work at Microsoft as well. Granted, most of these people also run Linux at home.
On the other hand, I've heard nice things about Windows 7, so it's probably best just to wait for it instead. Also, judging by the feature list, I don't see any real improvement from Vista Home Premium to Ultimate.
And people don't hate Vista because of change. I mean, I'm around programmers who are also gamers all day and good change is generally well and quickly accepted.
On the other hand, I've heard nice things about Windows 7, so it's probably best just to wait for it instead. Also, judging by the feature list, I don't see any real improvement from Vista Home Premium to Ultimate.
And people don't hate Vista because of change. I mean, I'm around programmers who are also gamers all day and good change is generally well and quickly accepted.
This is how a MS prices their Vista products. The Home Basic edition $199.95, the Home Premium $259.95, Business $299.95, and what some of you are saying to get; Ultimate $319.95. Whereas S. Jobs pointed out that Mac OSX has the same four editions going for the low price of $129. Plus announced just this week you could get all in the same box Mac OSX, iLife 09, and iWork 09 for $169. Which is still lower by $30 compared to the Home Basic, that's $30 that I could use towards the upcoming Pokemon Platinum pre-release.
Professor_Chris
Active Member
And Linux is free. What's your point?