Win 7 vs XP

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Freerunner

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ok, I just ordered the parts to build my first computer (thank you bomberboysk!) and I will be installing Win 7. However I'm reading all of these horror threads and wondering if I should just stick with XP for now. Any ideas:confused:
 
I have Windows 7 right now and I don't have a single problem with it. In my opinion, Windows 7 and XP are on the same level. I would go with 7 because of updates.
 
Midnight_fox1 said:
I have Windows 7 right now and I don't have a single problem with it. In my opinion, Windows 7 and XP are on the same level. I would go with 7 because of updates.
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+1 Win7, no compatibility problems whatsoever. The UAC gets annoying, but you can easily disable that ;), and if you like a "sleeker more refined" look (imo), Win7 would be the way to go.
 
Like the other opinions, I am really liking windows 7.

With the exception of some compatibility issues with older software, I have yet to see any major, or even moderate problems.

Windows 7 starts, runs and stops applications faster and smoother than any other OS I've used before, period.
 
Windows xp is out of the question because microsoft is gonna stop supporting them vista was a failure because it uses too many system resources windows 7 is the way to go because it is thnew operating systme super fast.
 
Windows 7 uses more memory than Vista. At least, mine is. All in all windows 7 is much easier to get used to and setup than vista. and XP is a decade old now.
 
As others have said, Windows XP is old, almost 9 years old now! Windows 7 is a far superior OS then Vista was, and if you want to take advantage of your hardware you need an OS that will make use if it's capabilities.
 
Or you can simply dual-boot to allow you to run all those older apps that are not compatible with windows 7, yet still be able to re-boot into the new OS on demand.

If you have sufficient drive space, it's a viable solution to going out and re-buying new versions of programs that you rely on.
 
I have used XP for years and have always been cautious when upgrading. I think you can get a windows 7 upgrade advisor like you could for vista which will help you. I am running windows 7 starter edition on an Asus 1005AH with 1GB ram, 250GB HDD and a 1.6GHz Atom processor. It works absolutely fine with no problems. Easily boots up in around 45 seconds and opens programs and plays films without glitches. I think you should upgrade as applications, peripherals and software will be made to work with vista & 7 not XP. Even though these things may still work it can't be guarantied. Anyway windows 7 isn't expensive so you can get the better version of 7 without breaking the bank.

Hope this helps *
 
Cold Canuck said:
Or you can simply dual-boot to allow you to run all those older apps that are not compatible with windows 7, yet still be able to re-boot into the new OS on demand.

If you have sufficient drive space, it's a viable solution to going out and re-buying new versions of programs that you rely on.
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Which is a waste if you need to purchase both versions. That's what XP compatibility mode is for, granted it doesn't always work like it's suppose to.
 
[-0MEGA-];1364228 said:
Which is a waste if you need to purchase both versions. That's what XP compatibility mode is for, granted it doesn't always work like it's suppose to.
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I believe the compatibility mode is only on certain versions of Windows 7, since MS feature limits their products. Of course you could always run XP in a VM I guess.

If you are buying new hardware, go with a new OS that takes advantage of your new hardware.
 
[-0MEGA-];1364228 said:
Which is a waste if you need to purchase both versions. That's what XP compatibility mode is for, granted it doesn't always work like it's suppose to.
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It can hardly be called a waste if you already own winXP, and since compatibility mode occasionally falls on it's face, some of us DO find a dual-boot scenario a viable solution since it can help postpone the additional costs involved in purchasing new or upgraded applications.
 
Cold Canuck said:
It can hardly be called a waste if you already own winXP, and since compatibility mode occasionally falls on it's face, some of us DO find a dual-boot scenario a viable solution since it can help postpone the additional costs involved in purchasing new or upgraded applications.
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Re-read my post. I said it's a waste IF you have to purchase XP and W7.
 
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