[CedarDave]

Thanks folks, I do a lot of article posting here on FR, but this one is for me.

[ImpBill]

After testing my current machine, which Vista upgrade said was perfect, I bought and downloaded Vista Home Basic. It wouldn't work. So I just decided to stay with XP for the next few years. Got my money back, no problem and that is that. Just my experience with Vista upgrades. I don't know much about OEM installs.

[ImpBill]

BTW, it took me most of the day to load and then go back to XP. And I spent many hours on hold with India as well, and when we were talking I wasn't understanding accent.

For me, and I am more computer savvy than the average end user it was a negative experience.

[martin_fierro]

Do I want a dual boot or should I just have the Vista OS un-installed and have her run only XP?

The former sounds like it'd be a tech nightmare to set up. I'd opt for the latter IMHO.

[darkwing104]

Don't bother telling her how set up a dual boot machine if she doesn't understand the basics. Sound like she need help to set up her internet connection and configure it for web browsing and email...That is no different than setting up an XP machine.

Something tell me that there is more to this story.

[Barrett 50BMG]

what is the question? to Vista or not to Vista?

[Barrett 50BMG]

What technical problems is she experiencing with Vista? Maybe I could help?

[Barrett 50BMG]

"They sent her one with a Vista OS "

OK, so it should be at least a new enough machine capable of running it... now we at least know that much... I believe she should be learning Vista now, Since it's a new computer I would use the Vista OS, make sure it has enough memory 1GB+(2GB is even better especially if it uses integrated video)

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

...went and ordered one from Dell last month so she can get email and do some web browsing when she retires later this year.

I know this will be of no help after the fact but....your sister woiuld have been a prime candidate for a Mac. Really.

Based on her needs and the fact that it probably would have been the last computer she ever bought...for a few dollars more...it would have been worth it.

[ShadowAce]

[roaddog727]

Vaporize Vista and Load XP as a single OS

[goldstategop]

I have to admit to making a retreat on this forum. I had hoped "never" to buy Windows Vista but when my IBM Thinkpad gave up the ghost when its screen died after seven years of faithful service, I reluctantly upgraded to a Toshiba Satellite with Windows Vista Basic. The two things that need fixing are the RAM and an upgrading to Windows Premium. The screen is gorgeous along with a full size keyboard and Intel Celeron M chip. Not too bad for a sub-$1000 notebook bought from Wal-mart.

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