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Windows Vista was less compatible then the previous release of Windows, Windows XP. With more and more developers supporting the operating system, it has proven to be more stable and less likely to crash.
Windows Vista is more visually appealling, with most versions of the operating system supporting Windows Vista's Aero theme, which makes most program windows tranparent. Although this does improve the users experience, it does provide strain to system resources and requires a graphics card, greater then integrated to run this feature.
As with most other Windows operating systems, Windows Vista is still prone to security issues, including virus', spyware and malware.
If you have Windows Vista, it will be a challenge to find software that is compatible Most programs are compatible with Windows 7.
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What are some good laptops for running Windows Vista?
There are a few good laptops for running Windows Vista. Samsung have produced some laptops which work very well with Vista. Acer and Compaq are also two very good brands on which to run Vista.
Does all hardware that works with Windows XP work with Windows Vista?
No. Due to the length of time between the releases of Windows XP and Windows Vista, as well as Windows Vista ditching support for some legacy technologies, there are many devices that will not function in Windows Vista but work in Windows XP.
How can you play PS2 games on your Windows Vista?
Only if you install a PCSX2 emulator can some PS2 games be played on PCs capable of running it
What computers come with Windows Vista Basic?
Many new computers do not come with Windows Vista Basic. Some of the older ones do. You can request that they put Windows Vista basic on your computer upon purchasing.
Windows vista can you share a printer with Windows xp?
Yes, you can but you might have to install some updates which allow to see windows xp stations in vista mapping.
Is vista some hardware or software?
Windows Vista is an OS, so it's software.
Where can one find a review on Windows Vista?
The company PC Advisor gives a complete and detailed review on Windows Vista on its website. They also provide some user reviews, required specifications and prices of Windows Vista.
Is Microsoft going to stop producing Windows Vista and go back to Windows XP?
No. Quite the opposite. The next version of Windows, Windows 7, will be based on Windows Vista with some performance and usability tweaks.
What are some of the obvious differences between Windows XP and Windows Vista desktop?
Vista has DX 10 when WIndows XP doesnt. While Vista was suppose to be the upgrade to XP, it had a lot of problems during the first launch and it took awhile to fix everything. Vista is suppose to run faster, and use less resources on your system. But Vista failed and Microsoft then released Windows 7 as the replacement to Vista.
What are the most popular vista themes for Windows XP?
There are several downloads for Vista themes for making Windows XP look like Vista. Some are Vista Skin Pack 5.0, Vista Live Pack, Razor Vista and Vista Inspirat 2. Others are VistaVG Blue Refresh, Royale Vista Hybrid, and DZVista.
Where can one purchase an antivirus for Windows Vista?
A person can purchase an antivirus for Windows Vista at a store that sells various computers and computer programs or online. Some online sites that sell antivirus software for Windows Vista include eBay and Amazon.
What are some common complaints about the Windows Vista operating system?
Windows Vista is an old operating system, as such it is slow, eats up a lot of memory and is bound to crash.
