Anyone installed XP, Vista 32bit, Vista 64bit?

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I tried Vista 32bit and 64bit and I found 64bit to run slow. I was just wondering has anyone tried XP? Is it faster? Because I think I may just have to install XP. (I have access to a lot of windows os)

 

[steveza]

What system are you installing Windows on to?

 

[SHADO]

What system are you installing Windows on to?

Yea it really depends on the hardware. We need some more info in order to help you out.

 

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I am running on the new Macbook Pro 15" 2.4, 2GB

 

[steveza]

You don't need to run the x64 versions in that case as you are unlikely to see any benefit. You could try the 32bit version of Vista or Windows Server 2008 which is quicker. Windows 7 or Server 2008 R2 is much quicker than Vista or XP in my experience but is still in beta phase so some things may not work as expected.

 

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You don't need to run the x64 versions in that case as you are unlikely to see any benefit. You could try the 32bit version of Vista or Windows Server 2008 which is quicker. Windows 7 or Server 2008 R2 is much quicker than Vista or XP in my experience but is still in beta phase so some things may not work as expected.

yeah i have access to Windows 7 (all legit versions, don't worry guys ) but I'm hesitant to instal it due to the numerous bugs I'm sure to encounter. I think I'll just install Vista 32. I, too, find it to be quicker.

 

[Stridder44]

I tried Vista 32bit and 64bit and I found 64bit to run slow. I was just wondering has anyone tried XP? Is it faster? Because I think I may just have to install XP. (I have access to a lot of windows os)

Slow? Define slow. By all accounts, you're the first person I've ever heard to say they felt Vista32 was "faster" than Vista64.

XP is a joke. You have a beast machine, at least run a modern OS on it. Win7 64 is a good choice I'd say.

 

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Slow? Define slow. By all accounts, you're the first person I've ever heard to say they felt Vista32 was "faster" than Vista64.

XP is a joke. You have a beast machine, at least run a modern OS on it. Win7 64 is a good choice I'd say.

Things don't respond that quickly. i.e. Windows don't open as fast, things take long to respond, etc... not like really slow but things don't feel as 'snappy'