The reason being, if you want to remove Windows Vista, you will have to either (a) Re-format the hard drive: which erases EVERYTHING ON THE DISK! or (b) perform a downgrade installation to Windows XP Pro or Windows 2000 Pro. If you reformat the disk you erase everything, including the operating system (which is Vista in this case). Since your computer has no operating system it is no longer able to function (you can still turn it on, but you get a disk boot error). You will need to re-install a different Operating System, or Vista again if you wish to do so, in order to have the computer function properly.
DirectX 9 is included with Windows Vista.
A new feature for new Vista to actively prevent and remove spyware is Windows Defender.
Some operating systems that are available with new laptop computers are some more common systems like the following: Windows Vista, and the Vista Ultimate.
buy a new PC with vista on :-)
Although Microsoft no longer sells Windows Vista, it is still supported. Several major brands of laptop will satisfactorily run Windows Vista, such as Sony, Toshiba, Samsung, HP, Lenovo or Acer. When a new PC or laptop is purchased, the machine will generally be sold with the newest version of the operating system.
I've installed it on my new laptop that comes with Vista. It works fine but sometimes I have to remove the disc, reinsert it then click the icon to make it work.
According to Microsoft it should work if your computer is 64 bit.
Install windows 8 on your new laptop. Simple!
http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=82757 There are steps on that link that show you how to change the compatibility.
No. Windows 7 is based upon Windows Vista but includes new features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements.
Yes. Look for ones that have a "Compatible with Windows Vista" logo on them. As of 2009, almost all new products are compatible with Windows Vista.
take it in to a professional