Is it wise to buy and install XP oem edition?

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.

Nxs · 12-27-2007, 04:58 PM

Personally, I would rollback to XP with a quickness! It is not going to hurt anything on the puter as I do it for a lot of people that don't want Vista on any of their puters

Magus · 12-27-2007, 08:32 PM

Well you will get some increase in performance, never really tested it extensively, but you will notice some.

Also no limitations on OEM for as far as i know, just no shiny casing and all

And i've never seen a laptop/pc preinstalled with a 64bits version of a Windows OS, so I don't think yours is ;)

Gazz · 12-27-2007, 08:33 PM

If you happened to have a old Xp lying around I'd suggest rolling back as well. I did the same just last week. However, you mentioned buying xp again and that's just not worth the money. It's 79.95 Euro I believe and if you already have vista I'd suggest tweaking the hell out of that one to gain performance instead of wasting a lot of money again.

Richard_Rahl · 12-28-2007, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gazz@Dec 27 2007, 10:33 PM
If you happened to have a old Xp lying around I'd suggest rolling back as well. I did the same just last week. However, you mentioned buying xp again and that's just not worth the money. It's 79.95 Euro I believe and if you already have vista I'd suggest tweaking the hell out of that one to gain performance instead of wasting a lot of money again.

Thanks, I don't have it lying around because I always got it pre-installed on new pc's. BTW, is there any tweaking tool available to get the XP start menu? When using the Vista start menu I sometimes lose oversight (in despite of the search tool). I tried Tweak VI (an excellent program btw), but with that I didn't get that influence.

Gazz · 12-28-2007, 06:26 PM

Not sure, try this one or even this one. Both are great programs and have a 30 day free use built in. See if they might give that option.

12-27-2007, 04:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Richard_Rahl is on the 4th circle: Avarice & Prodigality Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tilburg, the Netherlands Posts: 836 Hellbux: 10,083	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, 04:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nxs Administrator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 8,245 Hellbux: 142,224	Personally, I would rollback to XP with a quickness! It is not going to hurt anything on the puter as I do it for a lot of people that don't want Vista on any of their puters __________________

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Magus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,275 Hellbux: 60,976 bLURROVITCH	Well you will get some increase in performance, never really tested it extensively, but you will notice some. Also no limitations on OEM for as far as i know, just no shiny casing and all And i've never seen a laptop/pc preinstalled with a 64bits version of a Windows OS, so I don't think yours is ;) __________________ IGN-Esports CSS team manager www.ign-esports.com Computer: Intel Q6600 B3 \| CM2X-6400C4 x4 (4gb) Ram \| Seagate 500GB \| Point Of View Geforce 8800GTX \| Samsung 226BW 22"

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Gazz Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Boobville Posts: 2,687 Hellbux: 99,967	If you happened to have a old Xp lying around I'd suggest rolling back as well. I did the same just last week. However, you mentioned buying xp again and that's just not worth the money. It's 79.95 Euro I believe and if you already have vista I'd suggest tweaking the hell out of that one to gain performance instead of wasting a lot of money again. __________________ Gazz is a sexgod - Pamela A. Nothing feels like Gazz - Paris H. After the amazing Gazz, I even started believing in Aliens being our gods - Katie H. I have never seen a bigger one than Gazz's - Jenna J.

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Gazz Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Boobville Posts: 2,687 Hellbux: 99,967	Not sure, try this one or even this one. Both are great programs and have a 30 day free use built in. See if they might give that option. __________________ Gazz is a sexgod - Pamela A. Nothing feels like Gazz - Paris H. After the amazing Gazz, I even started believing in Aliens being our gods - Katie H. I have never seen a bigger one than Gazz's - Jenna J.

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