looks good is the start menu the same as xp?

It look similar according to my Hubby but it's not the same. There, that was helpful wasn't it

Microsoft has finally released the official system requirements for its much anticipated (by some, anyway) next version of Windows, Vista. Surprisingly, the requirements aren’t as steep as was previously rumored. Firstly, it’s important to note that Microsoft announced two distinct levels of Vista support, Vista-Capable PCs and Premium-Ready PCs. The two levels differ in their support of the more advanced graphics features of Vista, namely the Aero interface. Additionally, Microsoft has launched a Web site designed to help people get ready for the transition to Vista.

What are they? Find out, along with a small retrospective, after the jump.

Vista-Capable PCs require at least an 800 MHz processor, 512 MB of RAM, a graphics processor with Direct X 9.0 support and at least a 20 GB hard drive.

Premium-Ready PCs up the specs just a bit, requiring a 1 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, a graphics processor that not only is compatible with Direct X 9.0 but has at least 128 MB of memory to power a resolution of no more than 1920x1200 and 256 MB to power more than the aforementioned 1920x1200, and a 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 gigabytes free.

Interesting, no? But how does this compare to previous Windows requirements?

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/software/...now-174839.php

can you upgrade it from xp home?

i have an another older computer that says its designed for ME, and when you try to put xp on it wont work. same thing with vista?

hi there what probs are you having when trying to upgrade to xp from me

have a look here for the proper way to upgrade or if you would like more help please search d-a-l for help

more screen shots here

Originally Posted by §uperMariô

can you upgrade it from xp home?

i have an another older computer that says its designed for ME, and when you try to put xp on it wont work. same thing with vista?

There will be an upgrade version: yes.

Upgrade versions only check to see that you owned a previous version of Windows (no matter what version). Thus you get a little break in the price.

The only upgrade obstacle is the requirements on your hardware (Vista's listed above).

i have heard that its really good but some people have had trouble activating it

Not sure what you mean by Activating It (Microsoft offered Beta licenses to those that applied) but I thought I'd update the hardware requirements so far as Vista Beta 2 is concerned.

Premium-Ready PCs up the specs just a bit, requiring a 1 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, a graphics processor that not only is compatible with Direct X 9.0 but has at least 128 MB of memory to power a resolution of no more than 1920x1200 and 256 MB to power more than the aforementioned 1920x1200, and a 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 gigabytes free.

CPU > at least 2 GHz

Ram > at least 1 GB (750K is used @ idle)

GPU > 256 MB AGP 8X or PCI_E

HDD > at least 40 GB (8 GB is the basic install of Vista. Would also suggest SATA.)

on the specs required at the moment I'm running 758MB Ram, 64MB video.

using RC1 you have a key to activate it