Should I even bother upgrading?

[Guest]

I'm a bit leery about upgrading my computer to the new Vista and even more so
now that I've read some of the problems it has. Should I even risk loading
it? Do the pros outweigh the cons?

 

[Roscoe]

No. Don't do it.

 

[will_s]

I'm a bit leery about upgrading my computer to the new Vista and even more
so
now that I've read some of the problems it has. Should I even risk loading
it? Do the pros outweigh the cons?

One question.... are you happy with the way your computer is running at the
moment ?

If yes then why bother unless you like exploring

 

[mrbjr]

I'm a bit leery about upgrading my computer to the new Vista and even more
so
now that I've read some of the problems it has. Should I even risk loading
it? Do the pros outweigh the cons?

Pro's and Con's are very subjective. I have upgraded from XPPro to Vista
Business then to Ultimate with only a few minor annoyances, mostly through
my own fault..

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

No one here can answer that question for you, especially when you give
no information.

But my guess is you have no need to upgrade.
Windows XP will probably be supported for many more years to come so
if that is your current operating system, you will be fine.

Why are you considering upgrading?
What do you hope to gain by upgrading?

As for the problems, that depends on many factors such as Windows
Vista compatibility of essential hardware and software.
By their nature, newsgroups such as these draw people with problems
similar as hospitals draw sick people.

Also see:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx
And
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/choose.mspx

 

[=\(8\)]

I'm a bit leery about upgrading my computer to the new Vista and even more
so
now that I've read some of the problems it has. Should I even risk loading
it? Do the pros outweigh the cons?

My suggestion is that unless it has something you really want then I
wouldn't upgrade. Don't get me wrong there is a lot to like and something's
to not like and something's that take time to get used to. It is a good
upgrade. I don't think it should have taken 5 years to get it out, but that
is neither here nor there. I would wait to upgrade until something hardware
or software that you want comes out that requires Vista minimum.

If you decide to go ahead it isn't hard to do and I had few issues. I do
suggest you make a list of your hardware and then check for Vista drivers
from the makers of the hardware and have those downloaded and ready to go.
Overall I have had very few problems. The problems that I have had aren't
bug or incompatibility problems but problems with the way Microsoft changed
something's. This falls under the give it time to get used to it heading and
not something that I consider much of an issue. If you can get Vista drivers
for all of your hardware and your current computer can handle Vista (I had
to upgrade my Video card) then you should have few issues. I still however
recommend that you think hard and consider if you really need what Vista
offers. Keep in mind that a lot of the changes are under the hood and not
something that the user will see. These things will come in to play in a few
years just as we are now starting to see software and some hardware that
require Windows XP minimum.

=(8)

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi,

A negative outlook will almost certainly lead to negative results.
Questions:

- Why do you feel the need to consider upgrading?
- Is there something in Vista you need that is not available otherwise?
- Does a program you want to run require Vista to be installed?
- Have you checked to see if your computer hardware and installed programs
are compatible?
- What problems have you read about that concern you?

Remember, no one complains about successes.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

 

[ray]

I'm a bit leery about upgrading my computer to the new Vista and even more so
now that I've read some of the problems it has. Should I even risk loading
it? Do the pros outweigh the cons?

Most competent consultants say: no. Better to wait for at least SP1.

 

[Robert Firth]

America is sick. I visited a hospitial the other day and more that half the
people were sick. That is just unacceptable!

Robert Firth
http://www.winvistainfo.org

 

[Dustin Harper]

Uh oh. My feeling of need was because it was new and fun. I don't need it at
all, no programs are Vista only that I have, DX10 gaming is slow in
coming....

But, I love Vista. Wouldn't go back to XP for my main machine for
anything (well..... )

Should the average user upgrade? Probably not. Most of the time the PC isn't
up to snuff, and it'd be cheaper to buy a new PC with Vista pre-installed.
It's possible to wait for your next PC purchase to upgrade. I've only had a
couple of very minor problems with Vista and they were quickly resolved.

And I've seen a couple people in here complain about successes!

--
Dustin Harper
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.vistarip.com

--

 

[Richard Urban]

If you are not sure, stick with what you have.

I certainly am not going to try to convince you to upgrade. You are a big
boy and can make your own decision.

--


Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I'm a bit leery about upgrading my computer to the new Vista and even more so
now that I've read some of the problems it has. Should I even risk loading
it? Do the pros outweigh the cons?

No problems with it here.

If you're buying a new computer, get it with Vista. It works fine, and
it's the platform for future growth. It makes no sense to buy
yesterday's operating system.

On the other hand, if you are currently running XP, and the question
is whether to upgrade to Vista,a change of operating system should be
driven by need, not just because there is a new version available. Are
you having a problem with Windows XP that you expect Vista to solve?
Do you have or expect to get new hardware or software that is
supported in Vista, but not in XP? Is there some new feature in Vista
that you need or yearn for? Does your job require you have skills in
Vista? Are you a computer hobbyist who enjoys playing with whatever is
newest?

If the answer to one or more of those questions is yes (and your
hardware is adequate for Vista), then you should get Vista. Otherwise
most people should stick with what they have. There is *always* a
learning curve and a potential for problems when you take a step as
big as this one, regardless of how wonderful whatever you're
contemplating moving to is. Sooner or later you'll have to upgrade (to
Vista or its successor) because you'll want support for hardware or
software that you can't get in XP, but don't rush it.

 

[Not Me]

Unless there is something in Vista that you just can't live without; my
advice would be to wait until you are FORCED to upgrade when buying a new
computer. At least a year from now!
There is nothing I have seen in Vista that can't be done (and faster) in
XP...
Other than being bothered by uneeded prompts every time you try to change a
setting or run a program...
but if you like that, hurry to the store & buy it.

 

[Steve Thackery]

Should I even risk loading

it? Do the pros outweigh the cons?

How the heck should we know? You might as well ask us "should I trade in my
automobile for a new one?"

We don't know anything about you: your computing needs; your computing
skills; your current hardware.

Sheesh - what a silly question.

Steve

 

[Bill Yanaire]

3 out of every 4 people make up 75% of the population. So what?

 

[Lang Murphy]

I'm a bit leery about upgrading my computer to the new Vista and even more
so
now that I've read some of the problems it has. Should I even risk loading
it? Do the pros outweigh the cons?

As others have pointed out; need more info to make a recommendation.

What are the HW specs of your PC?

What applications do you run?

That said, as others, again, have pointed out... if you're happy with what
you've got right now, why are you interested in moving to Vista?

Lang