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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows Vista and 7 => Topic started by: Truthisone on January 31, 2009, 06:22:58 AM

Title: What's the best OS for a NEW HTPC?
Post by: Truthisone on January 31, 2009, 06:22:58 AM

I have a good processor a q6600 and 4GB ram, plus other componets that will make this a nice system.
The problem is I'm new to Vista and having many problems with the software I want to use. Now I know that there are ways to get around most of Vista's annoying things, but should I just stick with XP or go for Home Media center? Because I just feel like I'm ready to throw my copy of Vista out the window.

What exactly are the advantages Vista has over XP?

Is it graphics, speed, ect?

Title: Re: What's the best OS for a NEW HTPC?
Post by: patio on January 31, 2009, 06:53:38 AM

If you already hate Vista there are only 2 choices...
Install XP.
Or give Vista more time.
You could always set up a dual-boot system as well...

Personally i like Vista.

Title: Re: What's the best OS for a NEW HTPC?
Post by: Truthisone on January 31, 2009, 07:04:59 AM

I will give Vista another try if it has any advantages over XP besides it's interface. What do it do exactly to make your PC perform better?