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Richard_Rahl · 12-27-2007, 04:07 PM

On my laptop, Windows Vista (probably 64 bit) has been pre-installed. However, I am beginning to prefer a "rollback" to XP. Is it wise to do so?

By the way, here are the specs of that laptop:
- AMD Turion x2 TL-58 (1.9 Ghz)
- 2 GB DDR2 RAM
- GeForce 8400M G Turbocache (265 Mb)
- 320 GB Dual HDD (WDC WD1600BEVS-22RST0, so I guess it is a Western Digital)

What I am wondering the most, is if I can get any significant increase in performance with XP. Additionally, are there any restrictions (or other issues) when buying an oem edition?
Even if you don't have a clear preference to XP or Vista, I would like to get your opinion.

12-27-2007, 04:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Richard_Rahl Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tilburg, the Netherlands Posts: 1,030 Hellbux: 13,499	On my laptop, Windows Vista (probably 64 bit) has been pre-installed. However, I am beginning to prefer a "rollback" to XP. Is it wise to do so? By the way, here are the specs of that laptop: - AMD Turion x2 TL-58 (1.9 Ghz) - 2 GB DDR2 RAM - GeForce 8400M G Turbocache (265 Mb) - 320 GB Dual HDD (WDC WD1600BEVS-22RST0, so I guess it is a Western Digital) What I am wondering the most, is if I can get any significant increase in performance with XP. Additionally, are there any restrictions (or other issues) when buying an oem edition? Even if you don't have a clear preference to XP or Vista, I would like to get your opinion. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3 Ghz - 2 GB Crucial Ballistix pc-8500 - Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 - 320 GB Seagate Barracuda (7200 rpm, 16 MB)