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NiteMare
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O.P. Vista: Yes or NO?
OK, my computers been really problematic and i'm thinking of just going to vista ( i know its not a virus, or spyware, scans ruturn nothing), i'd just like to know people pros and cons about vista, also, how easy is it to upgrade, will i lost my files?
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05-17-2006 11:35 AM |
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Supersonicdarky
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RE: Vista: Yes or NO?
no you wont lose files if you upgrade, but i uggest installing on new drive, if u like it upgrade xp
This post was edited on 05-17-2006 at 11:39 AM by Supersonicdarky.
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05-17-2006 11:38 AM |
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NiteMare
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O.P. RE: Vista: Yes or NO?
well i have 2 drives that i use, so will instaling on my H:\ mess up the H:\ and its files at all?
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05-17-2006 12:00 PM |
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RE: Vista: Yes or NO?
i think it will, because u need to format before install, maybe you should install on a blank partition?
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05-17-2006 12:02 PM |
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RE: Vista: Yes or NO?
I would say, back up all of your stuff. Then format and install Vista. But then again, its upto you 
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05-17-2006 12:03 PM |
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NiteMare
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O.P. RE: Vista: Yes or NO?
backing all my stuff is not an option... too much stuff
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05-17-2006 12:12 PM |
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RE: Vista: Yes or NO?
tbh i wouldnt .... the list of reasons is endless 
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05-17-2006 12:14 PM |
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NiteMare
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O.P. RE: Vista: Yes or NO?
quote: Originally posted by John Anderton
tbh i wouldnt .... the list of reasons is endless 
start listin', i'll tell you when to stop 
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05-17-2006 12:23 PM |
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RE: Vista: Yes or NO?
the only reason i have are the system requirements... i dont have the money to buy me a new computer... so i'll use my win xp for a loooooooooooooooooooong time 
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05-17-2006 12:23 PM |
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RE: Vista: Yes or NO?
Install it on a seperate drive, or make a new partition on your existing drive. I won't upgrade it, since it's still a BETA version and contains a bunch of unfixed bugs. And if you don't like it anymore, you just delete that partition! 
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05-17-2006 12:27 PM |
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