batinahat wrote:
> I am using Windows XP as of right now but I want to upgrade to Vista
> Ultimate, however I ran the Vista upgrade program from Microsoft, and it
> stated that the home basic version would progably be the best. Does this mean
> I cannot install the ultimate upgrade? I am very interested in the home media
> features of the ultimate upgrade. I make webpages, and I am editing phot and
> video alot, so Could I use the Ultimate upgrade on my computer?
If the Upgrade Advisor says your computer can only run Vista Basic, it
will probably not run Vista Ultimate and give you all the Ultimate
effects you want. The Upgrade Advisor is just an advisor and shouldn't
be taken as gospel. You'd be better off checking your system specs
(which you didn't give, so I can't comment on them) against the Vista
Ultimate requirements. If you have an OEM machine (Dell, HP, etc.) you
should look on the OEM's tech support website for your specific model
machine to see if Vista is supported on your computer.
Every piece of hardware inside and outside (printers, webcams, etc.)
must have software that tells an operating system how to use the
hardware. This software is called a driver. If there are no drivers
written (and they are written by the hardware mftr., not the people who
put out the operating system - Microsoft in this case) for a particular
operating system, then that hardware will not work in that operating
system. So knowing ahead of time whether there are drivers for Vista for
your hardware (and whether the software programs you use regularly will
also work in Vista) is crucial in making a decision to change operating
systems.
Homepage -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.aspx
Upgrade planning -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeinfo.mspx
Comparison chart by MVP Tom Porterfield -
http://support.teloep.org/vistaver.htm
Links to Manufacturer Information about CPU and Graphics Processor
Capabilities
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/aa905088.aspx
Malke
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