Tks to all the folks that left info on VISTA on computer. Will let you know what can be done after the computer man checks it out. How I hopefully get XP on a new computer!
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145791There are 2 distinct versions of Vista. One is a 64 bit version, one is the 32 bit (both come in different types...ie basic, premium etc.). The 32 bit version, especially Premium Home version, is the most stable, but that is not saying much. I have run some pretty old software (Win 95 programs)on this version but many, many programs will not run on it at all. The only option is to go in and tell the computer to run your program in 'emulation' mode. Many devices (like older Amazing Boxes) will not run on this OS due to a lack of 'drivers' for it. I could not find a decent new computer that did not have Vista here in the US... They are discontinuing support for XP tho so we will have little choice in the matter in the near future anyway...
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by meganne
03 Jun 2008
Sorry Silver, but your last statement is incorrect, Windows has decided to continue XP support until they release their next OS. when I find the message i will add the link for you. Hugs Meganne
by silver
03 Jun 2008
As long as you have the current Service Pack (right now it's 3) MS will support XP for the next few years. Support for SP 1 and SP 1a are already gone. There are a number of programs that will not run on the newer Service Packs tho just as they will not run on Vista... Each new 'SP' only assures that they will support the older version of the program for another 12 months unless there is some 'extraordinary circumstance'. You must activate Windows XP unless you have a multiple license, like a school does, so once support is gone through Microsoft no matter how many disks you have, it will be gone. All you can do is be sure to have a backup disk with which to restore your computer. You cannot put your old copy of XP on a new computer, like you could with Win 98, 95 or 3.1 You must buy a new 'license' and they will not be around for too long. So in the end we will all just have to bite the bullet and buy Vista sooner or later... unless a 'newer' version of Windows comes out soon lol. It all just makes Mac's and Linux OS seem awfully appealing imo.
1275I haven't met anyone who likes Vista here in Oz. But generally the computer nerds (no offence to anyone intended, they are really helpful folks) have ways to install the recently outdated programs, they have them on disk or something like that for when they need to fix or re-install peoples computers. Check with various computer dudes/servicers/repairers and see what they offer and what they can do.
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211079Good luck in your endeavor. You may still want to invest in an upgrade to computer and software. I understand that Viking will eventually be coming out with something to replace 4D. They didn't know how soon but seemed to think in the coming year.
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