Difference between Vista and XP

bammer · 04-02-2009, 07:08 AM

Hey guys, im just curious about the difference between Vista and XP? any experience, or ideas?

Can u share its advantages and disadvantages if any...thanks..

Crasher · 04-02-2009, 07:38 AM

From what i know and experienced, windows vista has many incompatibility issues, i still choose windows XP until now coz lots of hardware and software supports it. And now the release of Windows 7 (microsoft's new OS) is going to be released soon... Is Windows 7 really that better? compared to windows XP and Vista.

bammer · 04-02-2009, 07:42 AM

Ic...i've heard that already a couple of times but i dont have any idea about it...i will try to research for it...i'll tell you soon...

sphinx · 04-02-2009, 09:47 AM

When Windows Vista was first released, it had a lot of problems regarding compatibility with a lot of programs. But I think that is being resolved since Vista's been out in the market for quite some time now. Personally I still prefer XP because I'm more familiar with it. :P I also have problems using my friend's laptop because she running on Vista.

KingVinnie · 04-02-2009, 11:42 AM

I have 0 compatibility issues with Vista, but i keep the latest software and build a new PC every 6 months. New systems should have no problems, the older PCs souled stick with XP. I tried putting Vista on a older laptop a while back, what a nightmare.

jobau · 04-05-2009, 12:20 AM

Well I hate Vista..
I am using it in the office.
I really hate the "security features".
I don't have an admin access in my workstation, but I sometimes need to access ODBC.
And I can't access it! =(
While my other office mates are using XP, and they don't have that problem.

anna · 04-05-2009, 01:47 PM

I am not sure how exactly they differ... but I've been using Vista in my laptop... and I don't like it. I just don't have choice.

lyka · 04-10-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingVinnie

I have 0 compatibility issues with Vista, but i keep the latest software and build a new PC every 6 months. New systems should have no problems, the older PCs souled stick with XP. I tried putting Vista on a older laptop a while back, what a nightmare.

I think you nailed it!! its true it needs latest computer model to use vista..but wondering too..my bf's laptop is a new one(HPpavillion dv6000) it was bought in saudi with the OS in it installed..and yet its still not really that cool compared to windows xp....im confused now

keithh741 · 04-11-2009, 07:40 AM

I hope its okay for you if I make my answer plain and simple.. In my opinion: XP... Good.... Vista... Worse... I had many frustrating experience with Vista.

homebrewer · 04-20-2009, 07:50 AM

XP is great for a low end system
Vista is for enthusiasts. Although its a memory hog, it is prettier than xp and has aero that has glass-like effects on windows. This is retained on the new Win 7 operating system but has a new taskbar.