What are you referring to by "exchanging files?" Documents can be transferred between the two systems just fine.
There is no such thing as a "Windows XP Word file." You open the files in Vista the exact same way you do in Windows XP - with Microsoft Word.
Program Files (for win xp x86 and vista x86) Program Files(x86) (for win xp x64 and vista x64 for 32 bits applications) Program Files(x64) (for win xp x64 and vista x64 for 64 bits applications)
Yes as long as you are running Microsoft Office on Vista.
You cant, windows xp sucks. Windows vista the best! with windows vista you can do it!
go to http://rapidshare.com/files/269148643/Windows_Vista__Animated_boot_screen_
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Your memory: Nothing, depending on the capacity of your computer's RAM, Vista may affect it, then again, many operating systems do, however, Vista has been criticized for it's high usage of memory.Your Files: Depending on the way you install the operating system, if you upgrade from XP to Vista (Vista only supports XP=>Vista upgrades), your files will be perfectly fine, if you allow the installation to erase the contents of the hard drive and partition you install it to, your files will be lost.If you'd like to see if your computer can handle vista, see related links.
Simple. You install whatever program you use to open them.
copy the cursor files from an xp or vista computer c:windows/cursors
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No, Vista is a later release than XP.
Yes. The software needs to be able to use the commands and files that are available in Windows XP. Windows Vista will have these available as well as other files and commands that have been developed since Windows XP was released. However, do not confuse this with device drivers. If you have a piece of hardware that specifies that the drivers are for Windows XP, these will not necessarily work under Windows Vista and you will need to download the correct drivers from the manufacturer's website.