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I recommend
waiting at least 1 year before upgrading to Microsoft Windows Vista. The programs that are currently running on
your computer might not be compatible with Windows Vista. I recommend waiting some time before upgrading to allow time
for the kinks to be worked out. This also allows time for software developers to come out with Vista compatible versions. Other considerations
to be taken before upgrading to Vista are hardware compatibility and hardware requirements.
I have had
an opportunity to use Microsoft Windows Vista and I like the operating system. I loaded Symantec Antivirus and Microsoft Office
Professional 2003 without any errors or loss of functionality. This is a solid performer and I believe it is a excellent operating
system. It is different than Windows XP and will take some time to get familiarized with. I believe Microsoft Windows Vista
will enhance your Internet and computer experience.
Minimum supported system requirements
Computers that meet the minimum supported system
requirements will be able to run the core features of Windows Vista with the basic user experience.
- Processor 800 MHz 32-bit
(x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- System Memory 512 MB
- GPU SVGA (800x600)
- Hard Disk 20 GB
- Free Hard Disk Space 15 GB
- Optical Drive CD-ROM drive
Microsoft also published requirements for what
it calls a Windows Vista Premium Ready PC. This is a PC that will offer a better Windows Vista experience,
including the Windows Aero user experience. A Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:
- 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit
(x64) processor.
- 1 GB of system memory.
- A graphics processor that
runs Windows Aero.
- 128 MB of graphics memory.
- 40 GB of hard drive capacity
with 15 GB free space.
- DVD-ROM Drive.
- Audio output capability.
- Internet access capability.
To enable Windows Aero, PC systems must meet
the following criteria for graphics hardware:
- DirectX 9 class graphics
hardware that supports WDDM and Pixel Shader 2.0
- A minimum of 32 bits per
pixel
- Appropriate graphics memory
for specified monitor resolutions:
- 64MB of graphics memory
to support a single monitor at resolution equivalent to 1280 x 1024 or less
- 128MB of graphics memory
to support a single monitor at resolutions less than or equal to 1920 x 1200
- 256MB of graphics memory
to support a single monitor at resolutions higher than 1920 x 1200
- Graphics memory bandwidth,
as assessed by Windows Vista's built in system assessment tool WinSAT.EXE, of at least 1,800MB/s at following resolution:
- Desktop PC: at a monitor resolution equivalent to 1280 x 1024
- Mobile PC: at the native
resolution of built-in display
More information can be found on the Microsoft
TechNet Web site.
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