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    New Install XP to Vista 32bit?

    I need to reformat my system so is it worth installing Vista 32bit or should I stick with XP instead? At the moment I cant afford to upgrade my memory from 2Gb to 4Gb or upgrade Vista 32bit to the 64bit version. I mainly use my rig for gaming. I would appreciate any advice given. Thanks
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    Re: New Install XP to Vista 32bit?

    Stick with xp for now,your system specs say you have 4Gb?

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    Re: New Install XP to Vista 32bit?

    Stay with Xp and i doubt if Xp32bit will use all 4GB, unless you are using 64bit.
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    Re: New Install XP to Vista 32bit?

    Quote Originally Posted by vicar View Post
    Stay with Xp and i doubt if Xp32bit will use all 4GB, unless you are using 64bit.
    No it will not but he`s not really making any sense anyway.

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    Re: New Install XP to Vista 32bit?

    Quote Originally Posted by yan816 View Post
    I need to reformat my system so is it worth installing Vista 32bit or should I stick with XP instead? At the moment I cant afford to upgrade my memory from 2Gb to 4Gb or upgrade Vista 32bit to the 64bit version. I mainly use my rig for gaming. I would appreciate any advice given. Thanks
    If you have winxp and Vista installation discs........................have both with dual boot., so easy to do.
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    Re: New Install XP to Vista 32bit?

    stick with xp, faster, more stable, just better really....

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