Which Edition of Vista are You Using?

Dyre Straits · Feb 1, 2008, 03:05 AM

I've been using Vista Home Premium OEM 32-bit for over two months now. I have my system set up so that I can change the boot drive in BIOS and be back in XP in just a few minutes time.

So far, though, I've been quite happy with the experience with Vista. I think it's been close to a month now since I even booted into XP at all.

The one thing I'm waiting on, however, is installing any of the SP's that have been available. I think, with the Updates I've gotten, there's really no need at this time to [possibly] mess up a good combination with BETA software.

Opinions?

CJLMTLCA · Feb 1, 2008, 11:17 AM

My system is running smooth, so i will wait for official releases of SPs.

narwal · Mar 25, 2008, 05:11 PM

Vista Starter is surprisingly superb in low-end computer. Disk space occupied 3GB or less. Shutting down and up computer is as though running in XP Prof.

PandaZ3 · Mar 25, 2008, 10:04 PM

I had not heard of Vista Starter... interesting

I do have all three of my Vista 64 bit machines running with SP1, Home Premium is good, but I do like Ultimate...not sure if I really use all of Ultimates features. I seem addicted to it's Texas Hold'em game though.

PandaZ3 · Mar 25, 2008, 10:09 PM

"Windows Vista Starter is not available in developed technology markets such as the United States, the European Union, Australia, or Japan. Windows Vista Starter ships on lower-cost computers sold by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Microsoft OEM distributors in 139 countries." From Microsoft's site

Must be why I hadn't heard of it, apparently it is a more basic version of Vista Basic.

Tril · Mar 25, 2008, 11:51 PM

I'm using Vista Business 64 bits with SP1. It works just fine. I got the 64 bit version mostly because I wanted to use 4 GB or RAM.

***temeteus82*** · Mar 26, 2008, 03:40 AM

Moved to x64 Home Premium at last xmas and it works just fine for my rig. I wonder why they are selling Vista Starter in Singapore since it's one of those country's that are technologically developed and it's only supplied from OEM's...

PandaZ3 · Mar 26, 2008, 07:40 AM

But Malaysia is not and it is right next door

***temeteus82*** · Mar 26, 2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by PandaZ3

But Malaysia is not and it is right next door

Yeah you are correct

genieguru · Apr 4, 2008, 05:03 AM

home premium on a dell inspiron(before they announced bluray drive for the same price........)

IvanV · Apr 18, 2008, 04:52 PM

Vista Business x64 here. Business is the flavour they serve through MSDNAA (maybe I should have gone with x86 version though, as I only have 1GB RAM) and I'd say that it's a good choice. It lacks the Media Center and media authoring capabilities (which is why Home Premium is a better choice for many home users), but has everything else, including some stuff absent from Home Premium, such as Complete PC Backup and remote desktop connection (and I've even used it).

PandaZ3 · Apr 18, 2008, 10:49 PM

I have to admit I am runnibg both Home Premium 64 Machines on 2 Gig, My Utimate 64 was on 4 gig but one stick failed (AData) so I was down to 2 gig. I just got my new Ram while I was away and I'll runn it with 4 Gig again (Geil this time)

ExitiosuS · Apr 18, 2008, 11:21 PM

Home Premium 32b.

Been using Vista since last May, love this OS. Been considering upgrading to Ultimate, buuuut... lol

PandaZ3 · Apr 19, 2008, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ExitiosuS

Home Premium 32b.

Been using Vista since last May, love this OS. Been considering upgrading to Ultimate, buuuut... lol

If you do get the 64 bit version. 64 bit is finally gaining steam and will be the new standard soon. Ultimate offers several advantages, but only if you use those features does it make great sense

BulletTheory · May 12, 2008, 04:21 PM

Im using Vista Home Premium 64bit edition.

Works really well

SZayat · Jul 17, 2008, 01:00 PM

I'm running Business edition (32-bit). Got it for free coz I'm a student and It serves me will and I don't imagine myself getting back to oldo xp.

RoyBatty · Jul 17, 2008, 01:04 PM

I'm using Home Premium 64bit and I like it so far.

Syndicate2083 · Jul 18, 2008, 03:01 PM

Im using Ultimate x64 myself, upgrade on my hp pavilion laptop with a gig o ram. I love it, it runs solid as an oak, unix dev environment is sweet, built in servers rock. solid os top to bottom.

-Syn

Customgamer1 · Jul 19, 2008, 01:06 PM

Vista rocks! Running Home Premium and its amazing

mxrev134 · Jul 27, 2008, 01:05 PM

ultimate x64. works good for me, my system has a lot of ram and i have not had any compatibility issues at all with any programs.

Customgamer1 · Jul 28, 2008, 11:17 AM

Is ultimate worth upgrading to over home premium?

I am sure it has been asked many times lol...

**MIG-31** · Jul 28, 2008, 11:23 AM

I have a question about Vista 64 bit.Does this os install on most modern day hardware ? and have much better compatibility over 32 bit.

Or does it depend on what the your pc specs,for example you need 64 bit hardware.I have not read enough about this so could somebody give Me some basic insight of this.

Click my system Specs to see what i use.

***temeteus82*** · Jul 28, 2008, 11:26 AM

Mig: The C2D is 64-bit compatible so all you really need is 64-bit compatible CPU.

And It's highly recommend to have 4Gb of RAM.

**MIG-31** · Jul 28, 2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by temeteus82

Mig: The C2D is 64-bit compatible so all you really need is 64-bit compatible CPU.

And It's highly recommend to have 4Gb of RAM.

I already know about the ram teme.. but not being tech minded im not sure about the cpu (even though it is a CD2) and this may need to wait a little while longer..

Does this help.. If a screenshot of the other pages will help,let me know.I just need to know for sure before i decide to change over.I don't know when it will be either.

Looking on Overclockers,all the specs state 64 bit compatible.

swimtech · Jul 28, 2008, 11:55 AM

Been running Vista Ultimate 64bit - and honestly it's the first version of Windows, running on this hardware, that finally matches the performance and stability I had running Windows for Workgroups 3.11 on a 486 DX4/120. It's been a long time coming, but glad to have the performance back after well over 10 years.

Mig, I think you'll really like 64bit Vista if you try it. And most 32-bit software runs great too, even older stuff.

***temeteus82*** · Jul 28, 2008, 11:58 AM

Mig, the EM64T is the sing that it can run 64-bit Vista.

[EDIT] I have E6750 and I run Vista x64 so you can too