Vista home premium x64 and service pack 2

[boombala]

Do I need it? I have service pack 1 loaded but not IE8.

Did you d/l and install SP2 without any problems. I'm scared to death.

If you had problems, what were they? Were they easy to fix. hahaha.
M$ never makes anything that's easy to fix.

Any comments would be helpful.

Thanx

 

[Zorak]

Are their problems being associated with it?

I upgraded to Windows seven a few months ago, so I probably would have been downloading the same SP right now if I hadn't. (I also use 64bit)

If you're worried, and are satisfied with the perfomance and security you are getting now, I would say there is no mad rush to get the new service pack.

 

[boombala]

Are their problems being associated with it?

I upgraded to Windows seven a few months ago, so I probably would have been downloading the same SP right now if I hadn't. (I also use 64bit)

If you're worried, and are satisfied with the perfomance and security you are getting now, I would say there is no mad rush to get the new service pack.

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Thanks for your reply. I tend to agree with you. Not having any problems without SP2 being loaded so I think I will ignore it.

When you upgraded to win7, did you buy the disks and upgrade over Vista? Did you have to reformat or will win7 override Vista? I think it's time for me to starting thinking about win7 upgrade but now sure how to go about it.

Any other comments you may have would be appreciated.

Thanx again.

 

[GoatCode]

Why would you not want to upgrade? They usually have performance boost and fixed security issues. It's really up to you though, if you don't really care then I wouldn't bother but if you like to be up-to-date then go for it.

 

[Zorak]

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Thanks for your reply. I tend to agree with you. Not having any problems without SP2 being loaded so I think I will ignore it.

When you upgraded to win7, did you buy the disks and upgrade over Vista? Did you have to reformat or will win7 override Vista? I think it's time for me to starting thinking about win7 upgrade but now sure how to go about it.

Any other comments you may have would be appreciated.

Thanx again.

I bought the upgrade, so no reformatting necessary. Just installs straight over the top of Vista. (However, I may at some point reformat and install 7 fresh. Undoubtabley this will ensure smoother performance)

 

[Minor Axis]

My Windows Vista package includes both a 32bit and 64bit version. I elected to install the 32 bit version. The only thing I do on Windows is play games. Is there any compelling reason to upgrade it to the 64 bit version? And most importantly, would I be having to start from scratch or is it a painless upgrade regarding installed programs?
Thanks!

 

[Zorak]

My Windows Vista package includes both a 32bit and 64bit version. I elected to install the 32 bit version. The only thing I do on Windows is play games. Is there any compelling reason to upgrade it to the 64 bit version? And most importantly, would I be having to start from scratch or is it a painless upgrade regarding installed programs?
Thanks!

64bit is technically better. Certainly for games, however, is it worth it, right now? Probably not. By the time 64 bit is a viable & common infrastructure for OS', you'll probably have already upgraded beyond your current Vista OS. In other terms, I wouldn't bother with the effort for now. Unless you're bored