Upgrading to vista a good idea?

[evanscnce]

Right now I have Windows XP Pro SP2. I can get Vista Ultimate cheap.

However, I don't want to do a clean install right now.

Would a simple Vista upgrade work well for me?

Or should I just wait until I can do a full install?

 

[Cutthroat]

Dual boot to see how it works for you before making a decision.

 

[anandk]

^ yes dual boot and see for urselg. an upgrade option is always there... but i personally prefer clean installs 🙂

 

[evanscnce]

I may just install Vista unless I can fix my current XP setup.

I posted a problem in the computer help section. If I can't fix it I will have to reinstall windows and may as well try Vista!

 

[TheStu]

As others have said, dual-boot Vista and XP (if you get XP working again) for now to see if you even like Vista, but if you do end up keeping it, I would recommend a clean install.

 

[homercles337]

Yep, im also planning on doing a dual boot. Question: Am i going to have any problems with this if i use Vista Enterprise x64 and XP Pro x32? Im purchasing yet another HD (case will be maxed with 5 drives) for this install so i wont have to partition an existing drive.

 

[waggy]

man i almost baught vista today but man its expensive heh.

no i won't torrent it couldnt anyway my connection sucks heh

 

[Rebel44]

Originally posted by: waggy
man i almost baught vista today but man its expensive heh.

no i won't torrent it couldnt anyway my connection sucks heh

Why dont you buy OEM version? Even if wou wolud like to transfer OS in future its still cheaper to buy 2 OEM Vista DVDs than 1 retail (BOX) version.

 

[homercles337]

Originally posted by: waggy
man i almost baught vista today but man its expensive heh.

no i won't torrent it couldnt anyway my connection sucks heh

This is one of the perks of being an underpaid academic. My copy of Enterprise x64 was dropped into campus mail today. Cost? $0.00 🙂