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Seriously, does anyone actually like vista? if i replace my operating system with xp will i lose all my files?
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I've always backed up my files when I install operating systems but I've never needed to restore those files unless I chose to wipe then install. If you choose just to install the OS only, personal files should remain intact.
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Microsoft hasn't supported XP for almost 18 months. Which means XP might not have drives for new hardware.
If you have new hardware check with the manufacturer to confirm that XP has appropriate drivers.
If you have new hardware check with the manufacturer to confirm that XP has appropriate drivers.
I have Vista on one of the laptops. Don't do it.
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I like vista, with a few tweaks it's not a bad OS.
Here's what you can do to make it easier to deal with...
Don't like that pesky UAC? Start > Accessories > Run > type in msconfig hit Run. Go to the Tools tab and click "Disable UAC" and Launch. On your next Reboot UAC will be gone.
You can speed up things a bit by going to the Boot Tab clicking Advanced Options and if your using a multi-core processor check the box for "Number of Processors" and selecting how many you have.
Do those 2 things or even if you don't want to kill the UAC there's a even better way though it's a bit annoying..
Go to Start > Control Panel (Needs to be in Classic View) > Administration Tools > Local Security Policy > Local Policies > Security Options > User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode > Change it to Elevate without prompting.
This will leave UAC's security in check without the Pop Ups.
Here's what you can do to make it easier to deal with...
Don't like that pesky UAC? Start > Accessories > Run > type in msconfig hit Run. Go to the Tools tab and click "Disable UAC" and Launch. On your next Reboot UAC will be gone.
You can speed up things a bit by going to the Boot Tab clicking Advanced Options and if your using a multi-core processor check the box for "Number of Processors" and selecting how many you have.
Do those 2 things or even if you don't want to kill the UAC there's a even better way though it's a bit annoying..
Go to Start > Control Panel (Needs to be in Classic View) > Administration Tools > Local Security Policy > Local Policies > Security Options > User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode > Change it to Elevate without prompting.
This will leave UAC's security in check without the Pop Ups.
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XP or you're a monkey's uncle.