For those considering Windows 7 with XP mode

[tilt53]

I just bought a new computer in May and made the switch to Vista (I hate it!) so I was seriously considering the upgrade to 7 because of being able to switch to XP mode for my tax program.

Wrong! This link will take you to an article about compatibilty issue and from there you can also (if you choose) see if your computer will run in virtualization mode. Sheesh, my computer is only 5 months old and won't do it. Thanks Microsoft.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/164437/windows_7s_xp_mode_wont_run_on_some_cpus.html?tk=rel_news

[spanel]

Thats not Microsofts fault you bought a computer with a processor that doesnt support virtualization. (Usually less expensive computers)

What program do you have that wont run in win7? If it runs on your Vista machine, it'll work in 7.


Chris

[tilt53]

According the the "test" my computer won't support this. I have a Dell Inspiron with a 2.5 GHz and 4 GB ram. I run ProSeries Professional and QB Pro 9, plus my Winfiler Plus for payroll. I just think MS is short-sighted in their approach to rolling out a new OS.

I don't know that I would "trust" that because it runs in Vista it will in 7.

[spanel]

It will run in 7 if it runs in Vista.. minus a few small things. Again, why blaim microsoft because of the PC you bought!?!?

They added a VERY nice feature that can only be used if you have processor that supports virtualization. Its not thier fault you bought one that didnt. They have put that in processors for the last 2+ years (mid to high end machines).

Chris

7 is everything Vista should have been. Its basically the same core features, just made better and spead up.

[ChEAr$]

Windows 7 was meant to be upgrade only for Vista it seems. Just yesterday I read
something SOMEwhere to the effect that one should NOT try to replace XP with the
new Windows 7 and if he does, conflicts will occur.

(Now where did I read that? and where DID I put my memory pill?)

[peggysioux]

Vista

I was told by a computer tech that there are many things wrong with Vista and stick to XP when purchasing new computer. Microsoft is doing away with Vista because of all the errors. Just what I was told, so I stuck with XP and very happy I did!

[spanel]

Neither of the two previous posts are correct.

Microsoft is NOT doing away with Vista. Vista is a very stable OS, but a memory hog. Microsoft IS doing away with XP.

You can Upgrade certain versions of Vista to 7 without a clean install.(programs stay)
You cannot do that with XP. XP to 7 requires a clean install. (reintall everything)


Chris

[ChEAr$]

Neither of the two previous posts are correct.


Chris

Well now, I beg your pardon! I did SO read that somewhere yesterday.

But I never said the information was correct, so get your facts straight.

[spanel]

LOL :P


Chris

[AuditorTurnedGood]

It will run in 7 if it runs in Vista.. minus a few small things. Again, why blaim microsoft because of the PC you bought!?!?.

Because Microsoft has a fantastic history of sticking it to its customers. Anyone here remember Windows ME? Or the first round of Vista?

[spanel]

Because Microsoft has a fantastic history of sticking it to its customers. Anyone here remember Windows ME? Or the first round of Vista?

Agreed that Windows ME was bad... but not any worse than windows 98... Neither of which anyone running a business should have used. You should have been on NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 (both very solid OS's)

Vista Pre SP1 wasnt half bad as long as you had plenty of memory.

I see this trend everytime a new OS comes out.. Bash it until its been around 5 years, then hold on to it until someone prys it out of your hands. Same thing happened when XP came out, EVERYONE hated it, now no one wants to move on.

Chris

[AuditorTurnedGood]

I see this trend everytime a new OS comes out

There is another trend with them: ever notice every-other operating system is pretty much trash? 3.11 started it all. Then came 95 - pretty good. 98 sucked, followed by an even worse ME, which was just to plug the gap until the brilliant 2000 came out. Xp was off to a rough start but had it mostly right, then we got Vista, which was over thought and under built.

[BOB W]

Here is a blog that talks about some computers that cannot run Windows 7.

http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=4263

[spanel]

No, that states what Computers cant run XP Mode within Windows 7. Basically how this entire thread started.

Chris

[JON]

Creative solutions - Ultra Tax

sent out a memo today saying they did not know for sure how "7" would work with their system, but wanted customers to load their updates for certain products that would be coming out in late November before customers loaded "7".