Vista....

[Disturbedguy]

Not really no.

Im happy with XP and know my way around it etc but sometimes I suppose a change is good

[dangel]

Before I bite the bullet so to speak.

I know 32bit OS's don't support 4Gb of RAM where as 64bit OS's do.

Now the thing is, am not willing to spend the money on an OS I may not even like, I was wondering, would people say there is any point in my going over to Vista while I only have the 32 bit version or should I wait until I can be bothered or afford the 64 bit version?

If you've got 4gb anyway then 32bit Vista is a cul de sac. Go 64, people are surprised by how little hassle is involved. 64 is faster too.

[shaithis]

Before I bite the bullet so to speak.

I know 32bit OS's don't support 4Gb of RAM where as 64bit OS's do.

Now the thing is, am not willing to spend the money on an OS I may not even like, I was wondering, would people say there is any point in my going over to Vista while I only have the 32 bit version or should I wait until I can be bothered or afford the 64 bit version?

Get a 64bit disc and install with that using the serial from your 32bit version. The serials are interchangeable between 32 and 64bit.

[Disturbedguy]

Get a 64bit disc and install with that using the serial from your 32bit version. The serials are interchangeable between 32 and 64bit.

So could I get any 64 bit disc? like one borrowed from a friend.

I should of mentioned the copy I got from Microsoft is a "trial edition"

The guy from Microsoft said "The copy only lasts for 365 days" then basically gave everyone a HUGE hint that it is still usable after the 365 days, to be honest, if I like Vista and still have it after a year then I will buy a proper copy, but until then am not sure what to do.

[shaithis]

All Vista discs I have seen can install Home Basic, Premium, Business or Ultimate (always determined by the serial you enter), so any 64bit disc should get you going. You serial also decides whether its upgrade, OEM or retail.....I presume the "365 day trial" is determined by the serial here as well.

[Stringent]

Vista has come a long way since SP1 and I feel its a lot faster than it was. Can't you dual boot for a bit and see how you get on with it?

[Disturbedguy]

Stringent I may try that, just not 100% sure if I want to at the moment.

Thanks

[tommys]

You should contact Microsoft directly

[benwoodcock]

I would stick with XP if you can

[shaithis]

I would stick with XP if you can

Care to explain why?

[shrek101]

I am sticking to XP as main OS may get Vista when I upgrade soon as main OS I do have both as dual boot but I still prefer XP. I dont know I never got to really like Vista

[tsj]

64bit all the way mate

The same key for 32bit works for 64bit