My computer is old but can still run Windows Vista.

Monday, May 22, 2006 by Bash2cool | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk

I bought my computer in 2002 when windows xp was very populer (still is now). not

And i downloaded the windows vista upgrade advisior Link

it told me that Windows Vista was capable. Not only was it capable, it was capable for Windows Vista Ultimate!

That's the best windows Vista there!

I am surprized really.

My main purpose for this thread is to give everyone the link and tell me what type of Windows Vista is it capable with.
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Double Zero
Reply #1 Monday, May 22, 2006 6:13 PM
LoL..I dont even have to use the link to tell you for certain mine is capable..
But I wont be interested in Vista for quite sometime..Windows XP *IS* still Popular with me!

PurrBall
Reply #2 Monday, May 22, 2006 6:18 PM
Mine is not LOL
I just got meself some upgrades, when my new case comes I'll be kicking with a Prescott.

George Rogers Jr
Reply #3 Monday, May 22, 2006 6:51 PM
Bash2cool, Could you please tell me the basic components that make-up your computer....just the cpu, video card, & memory?? Thx, I'd really appreciate it!!! Mine is a 2004 model & only gets up to WVHP. Thx!

starkers
Reply #4 Monday, May 22, 2006 8:22 PM
Thanks for the link, Bash....just checked mine and all is okay for Vista with my machine. The only thing I'd need to do is upgrade my graphics card to one with a TV output/input to get full use of the multi-media components. Other than that, it supports Aero and other Vista features.

Looking forwards to trying it out.

Bash2cool
Reply #5 Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:40 PM
The only thing I'd need to do is upgrade my graphics card to one with a TV output/input to get full use of the multi-media components. Other than that, it supports Aero and other Vista features.


yeah me too.

Bash2cool, Could you please tell me the basic components that make-up your computer....just the cpu, video card, & memory?? Thx, I'd really appreciate it!!! Mine is a 2004 model & only gets up to WVHP. Thx!


OS Name: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version: 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation
System Name: BASHEER
System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 04
System Model: P6319A-ABA 750N
System Type: X86-based PC
Processor: x86 Family 15 Model 1 Stepping 2 GenuineIntel ~1594 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date: Award Software, Inc. 3.02, 11/22/2001
SMBIOS Version: 2.3
Windows Directory: C:\WINDOWS
System Directory: C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume2
Locale: United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer: Version = "5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)"
User Name: BASHEER\Owner
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time
Total Physical Memory: 512.00 MB
Available Physical Memory: 92.07 MB
Total Virtual Memory: 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory: 1.96 GB
Page File Space: 1.97 GB
Page File: C:\pagefile.sys

got ya covered

TheGuyPC
Reply #6 Thursday, May 25, 2006 10:40 PM
Ouch! I had no problem with the requirements for Ultimate Vista but the drivers were a whole different deal.

Network Adapter
Card Reader
Printer.......etc.etc. all had "Contact Manufacturer".
This rig is brand new w/Vista Capable sticker on it. I would have thought at least the internal component drivers would have been covered. I would be wrong.

I imagine this will improve as they start to nail down everything......for the foreseeable future it's good ol' XP 4 me!

George Rogers Jr
Reply #7 Thursday, May 25, 2006 11:03 PM
Bash2cool, THX BIGTIME for taking the time with posting your system....I knew I should have gone to an Intel processor two years ago.

starkers
Reply #8 Friday, May 26, 2006 12:11 AM
..I knew I should have gone to an Intel processor two years ago


George....You don't have to be running Intel. I have an AMD 3200+ (Venice core) with 1.5gig HDDRAM, a 64mb nVidia GeForce Turbo Cache graphics card, and the Vista update check says I'm a-okay for the Ultimate package, Aero and glass effects, etc.

However, I will upgrade my graphics card to take advantage of the TV/multi-media options Vista has to offer.

George Rogers Jr
Reply #9 Friday, May 26, 2006 1:34 AM
That's strange Sir starkers because,( I don't want to bore you with this), I'm running AMD/Xp 3200+(Barton core) with Corsair XMS 1.2gig DDR SDRAM dual channel 3200LL...also my video card is an ATI X850XT 256mb Platium Edition - you'd think I'd be past at least the Home Premium Edition, but not according to the upgrade advisor!!

Life is a Game
Reply #10 Friday, May 26, 2006 2:33 AM
My laptop passed all the test as well and is ready for everything Vista has to offer
I have a Dell XPS M170 with Pentium M 2.13 GhZ, 1 GB memory and 256 MB GeForce 7800 GTX.

starkers
Reply #11 Friday, May 26, 2006 5:20 AM
That's strange Sir starkers because,( I don't want to bore you with this), I'm running AMD/Xp 3200+(Barton core) with Corsair XMS 1.2gig DDR SDRAM dual channel 3200LL...also my video card is an ATI X850XT 256mb Platium Edition - you'd think I'd be past at least the Home Premium Edition, but not according to the upgrade advisor!!


I'll say it's strange. We have similar system specs, CPU, RAM, etc...your video card is better...yet my machine will run Vista Ultimate and yours won't.

Correction to RAM specs....mine is Corsair DDR SDRAM, I.5gig dual channel. Don't know where I got HDDRAM from ....must have had drives on my mind.

I wonder if the difference between machines could be in the Mobo/BIOS settings? Maybe someone more knowledgable than I could answer that. My Mobo is an ASUS A8N-VM, if that helps.

PurrBall
Reply #12 Friday, May 26, 2006 5:41 AM
NOW Im ready for Vista..

hehe.. this Prescott is nice.

George Rogers Jr
Reply #13 Friday, May 26, 2006 7:22 AM
It's really moot for myself anyway stark(I'm sticking with XP regardless), but I just wanted to compare what someone else comes up with after scaning their PC with the WinVista advisor...the first two selections: Strengthen Security & Search and Organize as you know are chosen by default since both come with all editions....I then picked Elegant User Experience w/Windows Aero & all came out fine - this is were I get the "ALL CLEAR" Vista Home Prem. Adition. IF I select any other features - (there's 8 in all) - I run into trouble. Just one other thing - when I selected "Prem. Photo, Music & Movie Experiences" it indicates I need a new driver update and/or new sound card...I have a new Creative X-FI card with the latest updates!!! I could see this if I was using an Audigy 2 ZS (much older hardware!!!)....go figure???

George Rogers Jr
Reply #14 Friday, May 26, 2006 7:41 AM
BTW, Just for the record Ss, I'm using an Abit AN7 MB....very stable without a hint of trouble!

MadDeez
Reply #15 Friday, May 26, 2006 8:04 PM
i may have to upgrade my system a bit but i'll do what is needed

Cyberworld
Reply #16 Friday, May 26, 2006 8:28 PM
DAMN I can't have VISTA! I need 15GB free and i have only 2GB. As for the rest i made sure my PC was Vista ready before they got their Vista name.

Cyberworld
Reply #17 Friday, May 26, 2006 8:29 PM
Only scanner driver says to contact manufacturer, but i'm pretty sure HP is already working on the upgrades.

Bash2cool
Reply #18 Saturday, May 27, 2006 12:27 PM
my computer says that i need to contact manufacturer in almost everything!!

but i really don't need those fancy features.

as long as it does what i want..then its all good.

as for George Rodgers, i think you should to that test again...because it's impossible to say that yours isn't capatible.


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