Wat's the difference between WIndows XP and Windows Vista!?

Question

I want to upgarde to windows Vista i have Windows xp right now

Answer 1

There are a LOT of differences. I would suggest finding a friend who has Vista and trying to use their computer a bit, to see if you like the "feel" of Vista. Or you can just go to Best Buy or someplace and play around with their display models.

I have Vista and I like it. I like the new look, and the gadgets are neat. I think the search and Help & Support features are better, too. But a lot of the old functions have been changed or moved, so you'll definitely need Search and Help & Support.

Just be careful about old software, as it may not run on Vista.

Answer 2

Don't do it unless you want to pull all your hair out!, vista is terrible and unless you have a 2GHZ machine it doesn't work right and I'm not sure if it would even work right then!

Answer 3

There are many differences between XP and Vista. The main thing you'll need to make sure you consider before upgrading to Windows Vista is the minimum requirements. Windows XP will run smoothly on a computer that simply will not be able to handle Windows Vista. The biggest mistake people make is trying to run Vista on a computer that does not have enough memory (RAM) - Vista will not perform well, will crash and freeze more frequently, and will not have a very good overall apperance without adequate resources, and I guarantee you will not be satisfied with Vista under those circumstances.

Here is how you can check:

On the computer you plan to upgrade, click "Start" then click "Run" and type "dxdiag" into the box that comes up. Press enter on your keyboard, and wait for the DirectX Diagnostic window to open.

In the DirectX Diagnostic window, you will see a giant list of specs. Most of them are irrelevant, but you want to make sure your processor is at least 1GHz. (If the processor speed is measured in MHz, it probably won't be adequate). Next, check the memory. You want to make sure you have AT LEAST 1GB (1000MB) of RAM (Random Access Memory). 2GB (2000MB) is even better, but Vista will not run smoothly with less than 1GB - I know this from experience.

Next, click to the "Display" tab. Where it says "Approx. Total Memory:" make sure it says AT LEAST 128MB. 256MB would be even better.

One last thing to check is hard drive space. You need to have at least 15GB of space free for Vista to install. Your hard drive's capacity and free space can be checked by opening up "My Computer" from the desktop or start menu, and hovering your cursor over the drive label.

If your computer's hardware is not up to Vista's requirements, consider the cost of upgrading the hardware, as well as the cost of purchasing Vista. It may be that it would be less expensive to buy a new computer with Vista preinstalled, or you may decide it would be better to continue using XP. Keep in mind, when weighing your options, that Microsoft plans to end support for Windows XP in 2010, so you will need to migrate to a new operating system at that point anyway, if you don't want to be overrun by malware.  

Answer 4

OK windows vista is great i have it on a laptop and a desktop its great. Once you download all the updates when you install it. Its very smooth running and of cores direct x 10 gives you awesome graphics. And installing it is simple and fast so u don't have to worry. Vista is great and very sleek looking go for it make the switch to the new OS.