To Windows 7 or not?

[HamadaLFC8]

Alright guys I currently have Windows XP but recently my dad asked me if I wanted to upgrade to Windows 7.

What do you guys think?

Thanks guys :)

[LiNuX]

Dual boot and use both. That's what I do right now.

Otherwise, I like Win7 right now although I find that it lags for certain games for me, usually MW2 and BFBC2. And it's the same hardware so I know it's Win7 that's the problem. But I've also heard that the 64bit is what the issue may be and that's what I have.

[BocReaper]

Well it depends. If you have XP and you're loving it there's not a whole lot that will change. If you have video cards that use Directx10 that's a plus you can't get on XP. It also depends, if you're going from an XP 32 bit to a window 64bit I'd suggest it. Over all 7 just a nice number of small features that make it useful (like the ability to actually fix problems and tell you what drivers you need). But I am also running 7 Ultimate, so I can't vouch for any lower edition.
Over all? Eh why not. It'll give you a bit of new stuff to play with.

[Shixx]

I'm a Fan of 7 but do what Linux said Dual boot until your used to 7 at least.

[Jaykub]

I agree with linux,

XP/7 dual boot would be great but I still think windows XP is more stable tho.
On the other hand you could always install linux :D

[HamadaLFC8]

Mhm thanks a lot guys! really appreciate it... only problem is ... i'm not a pro with PC's so I dunno how to Dual boot >.< :$ :$ :$

[Jaykub]

Mhm thanks a lot guys! really appreciate it... only problem is ... i'm not a pro with PC's so I dunno how to Dual boot >.< :$ :$ :$

It very simple but here is a link that may help you.
How to Dual Boot Windows 7 with XP or Vista (http://lifehacker.com/5126781/how-to-dual-boot-windows-7-with-xp-or-vista)

[HamadaLFC8]

It very simple but here is a link that may help you.
How to Dual Boot Windows 7 with XP or Vista (http://lifehacker.com/5126781/how-to-dual-boot-windows-7-with-xp-or-vista)

Thanks a lot man :)

[Jaykub]

Thanks a lot man :)

No Problem!!

PM me or send me a msg Via MSN if you need any more help.

[Dess]

I just stick to XP, my video editing software, and some of my games flip out with 7

[HamadaLFC8]

Which one do you use Damage?

I use AVS Video Editor.. will it be fine ?

[LiNuX]

Which one do you use Damage?

I use AVS Video Editor.. will it be fine ?

Its requirement says that it'll work on Win7. I personally haven't tried it. I use Video Studio and I know that works on both XP and win7

[HamadaLFC8]

Its requirement says that it'll work on Win7. I personally haven't tried it. I use Video Studio and I know that works on both XP and win7

Oh alright thanks a lot Linux :)

[Dess]

I use Sony Vegas 9.

[Charlotte]

Hmm, what version for windows 7?

And by the way, I think ya should upgrading it though.

p/s no pirate pls!

[Melodic]

Windows XP support is gonna die soon.. well, im still using Xp.. and planning to upgrade to windows 7 too.. windows 7 has XP mode.. from Proffesional to Ultimate.. Win 7 Home doesnt have that feature though..

[Gilgamesh]

It doesn't sound like this really applies here but... in my adventures I've noticed:
1-If I installed Win7 (with XP already installed) from DVD boot I had no OS selection screen and would boot win7.
2-If I installed Win7 first then installed XP after I would have no OS select screen and boot XP automatically.

Only when I had XP running and inserted the Win7 DVD while on my desktop did everything work and 7 installed properly. I'm not sure what went wrong with instance #1 as that should have worked....shruggs.... Instance #2 always breaks the OS select screen cause XPs boot manager is to "old" to boot Win7. I don't know how to fix that so a sequential install order was nessasary for me.

[LiNuX]

It doesn't sound like this really applies here but... in my adventures I've noticed:
1-If I installed Win7 (with XP already installed) from DVD boot I had no OS selection screen and would boot win7.
2-If I installed Win7 first then installed XP after I would have no OS select screen and boot XP automatically.

Only when I had XP running and inserted the Win7 DVD while on my desktop did everything work and 7 installed properly. I'm not sure what went wrong with instance #1 as that should have worked....shruggs.... Instance #2 always breaks the OS select screen cause XPs boot manager is to "old" to boot Win7. I don't know how to fix that so a sequential install order was nessasary for me.

I already had XP installed when I installed win7 on it later (about 2 years later) and it worked fine. You just have to know how to configure the bootloader for win7 - read this page: How to dual boot Windows XP and Windows 7 (XP installed first)
(http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_windows_xp_and_windows_7_xp_insta lled_first.htm?page=5)

[Gilgamesh]

Sweet Linux. This is going to come in very handy! Thanks.

[HamadaLFC8]

Yup I decided :D I'm gonna get Win 7 thanks everyone :D

[Subb]

sweet its about time u left the stone age... lol jk

[Jaykub]

sweet its about time u left the stone age... lol jk

It may be from the stone age but its still the best operating system made by windows in my opinion, thats why tons of people still use it by choice.

[LemonRising]

Indeed.
Windows XP was a good soldier.
Vista isn't that bad, but it is much more unstable.
I still gotta try 7. I got a chance to peek around, but no real heavy use of it.
Looks fairly similar to vista tho lol

[Jaykub]

Indeed.
Windows XP was a good soldier.
Vista isn't that bad, but it is much more unstable.
I still gotta try 7. I got a chance to peek around, but no real heavy use of it.
Looks fairly similar to vista tho lol

You should try windows 7, its great for gaming but I have do disagree with "Vista isn't that bad, but it is much more unstable." Vista is like using windows 95 with better graphics >_<

[LiNuX]

I like windows 95 more than vista...I still have win95 on a laptop and 98 on another one. And I have one with Vista...

[LemonRising]

vista is like the sad brother that no one acknowledges at family reunions.

[LiNuX]

I think that might be windows Millennium..

[LemonRising]

no that would be the brother that was secretly killed and buried behind the shed. ; )