Will Windows Vista run all existing Windows applications?
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windows vista will be like an upgraded XP. Some applications that were not compatible with XP will also not be compatible with vista, and it may be possible some XP programs also will not function on vista.
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Microsoft created a tool specifically to scan you machine and tell you if your hardware's good enough to run Vista. It'll even make recommendations about what parts you need to upgrade if it decides your machine isn't good enough. You can download it from here:\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor/default.mspx\n\nAlso, upgrading your gfx card can indeed be done and is pretty easy to do *if* you've got a desktop machine. If you've got a laptop then you can't do it at all, you're screwed. Just one of the many reasons laptops suck 4ss.
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Windows Vista Capable PC is able to run Windows Vista. There should be no hardware issues when you go to install it. Mostly likely they come with XP or something.\n\nWindows Vista Premium Ready means it has the Windows Vista Premium Operating System on the system already and doesn't need to be installed.
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No, not unless it's preloaded with a new system I buy and I can't get a discount by having it unloaded.  I have XP, it works fine, and unless I can get a license for Vista legally for no charge, I'll continue using XP or I'll put on Ubuntu instead.
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It will still run the older copies of Microsoft office that were released for Mac. Also, if you have installed Bootcamp and a copy of Windows then you can pretty much run anything on it. More info at: http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/
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1st. windows vista will take some more time , its not yet available , also with that ram even xp-sp2 is not enough
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No, just make sure the PC is "Vista Capable" and you get the option of upgrading the OS to Vista.  If they don't give you the option to upgrade for free, then keep looking. You will find one.
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A Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least:\n\nA modern processor (at least 800MHz1).\n512 MB of system memory.\nA graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.\n\nWindows Vista Premium Ready PCs\nTo get an even better Windows Vista experience, including the Windows Aero user experience, ask for a Windows Vista Capable PC that is designated Premium Ready, or choose a PC that meets or exceeds the Premium Ready requirements described below. Features available in specific premium editions of Windows Vista, such as the ability to watch and record live TV, may require additional hardware.\n\n\nA Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:\n\n1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1.\n1 GB of system memory.\nSupport for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)2, Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel.\n40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.\nDVD-ROM Drive3.\nAudio output capability.\nInternet access capability.
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Vista... is already with u...
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I don't think so but if you wait a few months they might release a version for Vista.\nUntil then stick to XP.
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Unfortunately, the ONLY operating system to run 100% of all Windows programs at native speed is... Windows.\n\nThere are a few alternatives...\n\nMost *nix OSes (FreeBSD, Linux, etc.) have ways to run Windows programs through the WINE emulator and other similiar programs with a varying degree of success. With these, you don't need a copy of Windows installed- it just emulates the environment for the program.\n\nYou could under those operating systems run VMWare or Virtual PC, which means you are emulating an entire computer- you have to run the operating system "inside" the virtual PC, so you still need windows. It should run all windows programs, but there is a huge performance hit(from personal experience). and you need lotsa memory and a fast cpu.
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i have beta tested it and you are right that you need 512 but there are some cool features check out the web site below windows vista is mostly microsoft trying to be more like apple \n                  keep asking!
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Why not test them if you already have Vista running?  Considering Microsoft's long-term stance of backwards compatibility I would imagine they would all work.
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Scope out your first answer. Vista looks good.
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a bit too long to say how much Vista sucks.\nI'll let microsoft explain\n\n" With Administrator Approval Mode, Windows Vista will run most applications with standard user permissions even if the user is an administrator. If a user wishes to run a program that requires administrator permissions, they must give consent through a User Account Control prompt."\nthe all article is here http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/security/uacppr.mspx\n \nyou may want to read http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=44
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You can find the system requirements for Windows Vista at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx\n\nFor existing PCs, you can check the compatibility using the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor (beta) available for download from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor/default.mspx
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You have windows vista???