What are the differences between Windows XP and Windows Vista?

Answer 1

With XP you have limited features to access on your system. By upgrading to vista you can experience the latest features such as quiker internet and file access. The view settings are less complicated and easier to control. If you have XP you can upgrade your system at www.microsoft.com. For further help Just ASK!

Answer 2

Windows vista is a bad operating system.besides it's good look ,it has got a lot of security flaws in it which XP doesn't have.Buying Vista and installing it needs a graphic card but Xp doesn't needs anything.

Answer 3

The visual differences between XP and Vista are large in some areas, and small in others. As for the technical part of it, it is the same thing; large differences in some areas, and small in others.

Overall, XP is more reliable, more user friendly, and has been around for a while so it has a large user base that can answer most questions about Windows. XP is also more compatible with printers, copiers, etc. XP also does not have User Account Control (UAC), which is a pain for Vista users. UAC asks you a question every time you do something, literally. For example, if you move something in the Start Menu, UAC will come up in a dialog box which takes you out of you work environment and says "Do you want to move this over there?" Basically, if you do something, Vista will ask you if you want to do it.

Vista on the other hand, has Direct X 10, which allows you to have more sophisticated graphics in games. Vista's desktop is graphically enhanced with 3D technology, which is basically the largest advantage that Vista has over XP. Vista has some minor advantages like faster loading of the Start Menu and quicker booting and shutdown.

If you must choose between the two, XP is the one to go with, for now. It is generally better, in all areas. If you want Vista for the looks, you should know better. Just like you should not judge a book by its cover.

More Information:Windows XP was released in 2001. Windows Vista was released in 2007. Vista is new, and therefore is not as stable at this point. Windows XP has less features, but with the upcoming release of SP3, it will be very stable and secure.

Many people are not upgrading to Vista because of the performance impact of the new UI and the instability of it thus far.

From an authorized Microsoft beta tester:As an authorized Microsoft Beta Tester for both products, I can honestly say that the difference is like putting lipstick on a pig. However I think the question you were really asking is should you buy Vista now or stick with XP. The answer goes as follows:Wait for Vista Service PAC 109 to arrive before purchasing the original. Of course I'm being silly, but a thorough review of the history of the Microsoft OS products will prove my assertion to be true. Buy a US Savings Bond instead and wait it out.

Windows vista has lots of new stuff like aero view. It also has a new look. While Vista looks good it has very high system requirements and many of the older systems find it hard to deal with the high demand Vista requires of them, thus while it gives you a better look and infinitely more driver and options it does take a high performance system to get the best out of Vista. The biggest difference between Vista, XP and Linux is Vista's access and security, offering you a lot more options in securing your data and computer from other users. Visually Vista is also more user friendly displaying more information on the screen than ever before. Many users can access a single document from various system at the same time.

Answer 4

Windows XP

-The taskbar is a green button that has the word, "Start" printed on.

-Sometimes Internet Explorer 8 would freeze if you had more than 3-4 Internet Explorer 8 windows opened.

-Windows XP was sort of an animiated-based operating system.

-Occasionally, Windows XP received viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, and other kinds of life-threatening viruses on its operating system.

Windows Vista

-Quite frequently, Windows Vista, had occasional glitches, constant virus attacks, spyware attacks, Trojan horse attacks, and many other kinds of life-threatening disfunctionalities on the operating system.

-Windows Vista was built on a digital-based kernel.

-Windows Vista was designed to be faster.

-Windows Vista Home Premium, refuses to install The Sims or SimCity games.

-Windows Vista was more advanced.

-Windows Vista came with a wonderful and useful tool or program named, "SyncToy 2.0." Which helped Windows Vista PC owners, keep all of their files organized.

Windows 7

-Windows 7, has new features called, "Jump Lists."

-Microsoft released 3 downloadable ISO files of the operating system (Windows 7), since January.

-On Windows 7 RTM-upgraded PCs and notebooks, Windows 7 RTM-testers can send feedback to Microsoft Corporation, about their opnions of the Windows 7 RTMs.

-Windows 7 is available for download again as an ISO file under the name, "Enterprise", via the Microsoft website (Microsoft.com)

Answer 5

windows vista is the more improved version of the windows xp .though windows xp is the more stable one .vista is just better in terms of the interface of the computer .

Answer 6

What is diffrenat Windows Vista and xp pro?

Answer 7

Both Windows XP and Vista use the NTFS file system. There are no differences between the two in this respect.

Answer 8

select this: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/compare/versions.aspx


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