Vista Q&A

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Q: How can I determine whether upgrading to Windows Vista is right for me?

A: First, you need to make sure your computer has the recommended hardware to run Vista; if it doesn’t, you will need to upgrade your computer or purchase a new computer. If your computer runs fine on its current OS, you could find it difficult to justify switching to Vista. It may be a good idea to wait until some of the bugs are worked out of Vista before considering an upgrade.

Q: Do I need to upgrade my computer to the specifications that Microsoft has published, or will Vista crash on me?

A: You should always go by the hardware requirements put forward by the vendor. This will ensure that the software will operate correctly when installed on the computer.

Q: I really don’t like Internet Explorer 7.Will Firefox run on Vista?

A: Yes, it will, and we have been using it on our test box with no problems so far.

Q: Is it better for me to go with a 64-bit or a 32-bit version of Vista?

A: We recommend the 32-bit version for now because there are still many programs and hardware devices that are not supported on 64-bit Windows. If you have researched what programs and hardware devices are supported and feel comfortable going with the 64-bit version, then the 64-bit version may be right for you.

Q: Can I expect any glitches when upgrading from XP to Vista?

A: We experienced only a few when we upgraded to Vista in our lab. When we did a fresh install, we had no problems.

Q: I was told that Vista is a memory hog and that it would crash computers with less than 1 GB of RAM. Is this true?

A: We ran Vista on a machine with only 600 MB of RAM and it ran okay, but remember, when you add more programs, you need more RAM.

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