News: Windows Vista System Requirements

Quote:
As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers shopping for
new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more comprehensive guidance to
aid them in their decisions. Today, Microsoft Corp. announced the launch of
the Windows Vista "Get Ready" Web site, the worldwide availability of
Windows Vista Capable PCs, the upcoming availability of Premium Ready PCs
and the availability of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta.
"Customers have many options and choices to make when it comes to buying a
PC today. A wide range of form factors, price points and new technologies
figure into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice president of
Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that in mind,
Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the arrival of
Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they need to get a great
Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich Windows Vista experiences
tomorrow."

Read the rest here:
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx

Get Ready website:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx

It seems very fair to me.

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Jud
Thu May 18 13:19:25 CDT 2006

On Thu, 18 May 2006 10:34:50 -0700, "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]"
<andred25@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Read the rest here:

Does the article say "wait with your purchase until Vista is released,
because by that time you get more buck for the money"? :-)

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John
Thu May 18 13:58:42 CDT 2006

I have not tried Vista but I just have to wonder...

How much more expensive will the "Aero" Vista Premium be? What will it
include other than fancy "eye candy" over the other editions? After
paying that much more for fancy visual effect how many people will
simply turn the visual effects off, thus flushing money down the drain?

How many people simply turn off all the XP visual effects and run the
Classic Desktop to have more power to run the applications? Most of the
XP installations that I have done for friends and neighbours ended up
without fancy visuals because the users accustomed to the older Windows
simply hate the XP "Luna" look or they notice how much of a drag these
visuals have on other applications. Let's be honest, how many of the
most seasoned and knowledgeable users turn off these fancy features?

From the site Andre pointed us to I read:

A Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:

* 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1.
* 1 GB of system memory.
* A graphics processor that runs Windows Aero2.
* 128 MB of graphics memory.
.....

Not to bitch and complain but I doubt that I would want 1 GB Ram and all
the graphics memory to be used just so Windows can look pretty. There
is not just Windows in the picture, along with these new computers with
tons of memory, fast multi-core cpu's and super expensive video cards
will come games and applications to make use of it all. I don't need
Windows to take what the applications want or need. I want my
applications to scream and Windows to do what it's supposed to do even
faster and better without crashing! Looking pretty is for other things...

Since Windows 95 haven't we all, or haven't most of use been engaged in
a tweaking quest to make Windows faster and more robust, a simple search
on the internet will yield thousands of sites with information and
suggestions on how to disable non necessary Windows "features". And
ever since Windows 95, each and every new Windows release brings forth
more fluff to disable and tweak and a whole pile of new websites devoted
to the "eternal quest" of making Windows faster. Vista will sure lead
to many more such "tweaking" sites, a new height in pc "fluff".

John

Andre Da Costa [Extended64] wrote:

> Quote: As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers
> shopping for new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more
> comprehensive guidance to aid them in their decisions. Today,
> Microsoft Corp. announced the launch of the Windows Vista "Get Ready"
> Web site, the worldwide availability of Windows Vista Capable PCs,
> the upcoming availability of Premium Ready PCs and the availability
> of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta. "Customers have many
> options and choices to make when it comes to buying a PC today. A
> wide range of form factors, price points and new technologies figure
> into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice president of
> Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that
> in mind, Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the
> arrival of Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they
> need to get a great Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich
> Windows Vista experiences tomorrow."
>
> Read the rest here:
> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx
>
>
> Get Ready website:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
>
> It seems very fair to me.
>

Andre
Thu May 18 14:33:10 CDT 2006

No, the 1GB of RAM is a realistic estimate if you plan to run Windows Vista
in addition to additional applications on that system. The visual effects
such Aero do serve a purpose, providing smoother video, thats not jaggy,
also, its easier on the eyes and its just beautiful. What purpose does Aqua
serve in OS X?
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"John John" <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
news:%23KX3szqeGHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>I have not tried Vista but I just have to wonder...
>
> How much more expensive will the "Aero" Vista Premium be? What will it
> include other than fancy "eye candy" over the other editions? After
> paying that much more for fancy visual effect how many people will
> simply turn the visual effects off, thus flushing money down the drain?
>
> How many people simply turn off all the XP visual effects and run the
> Classic Desktop to have more power to run the applications? Most of the
> XP installations that I have done for friends and neighbours ended up
> without fancy visuals because the users accustomed to the older Windows
> simply hate the XP "Luna" look or they notice how much of a drag these
> visuals have on other applications. Let's be honest, how many of the
> most seasoned and knowledgeable users turn off these fancy features?
>
> From the site Andre pointed us to I read:
>
> A Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:
>
> * 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1.
> * 1 GB of system memory.
> * A graphics processor that runs Windows Aero2.
> * 128 MB of graphics memory.
> .....
>
> Not to bitch and complain but I doubt that I would want 1 GB Ram and all
> the graphics memory to be used just so Windows can look pretty. There
> is not just Windows in the picture, along with these new computers with
> tons of memory, fast multi-core cpu's and super expensive video cards
> will come games and applications to make use of it all. I don't need
> Windows to take what the applications want or need. I want my
> applications to scream and Windows to do what it's supposed to do even
> faster and better without crashing! Looking pretty is for other things...
>
> Since Windows 95 haven't we all, or haven't most of use been engaged in
> a tweaking quest to make Windows faster and more robust, a simple search
> on the internet will yield thousands of sites with information and
> suggestions on how to disable non necessary Windows "features". And
> ever since Windows 95, each and every new Windows release brings forth
> more fluff to disable and tweak and a whole pile of new websites devoted
> to the "eternal quest" of making Windows faster. Vista will sure lead
> to many more such "tweaking" sites, a new height in pc "fluff".
>
> John
>
> Andre Da Costa [Extended64] wrote:
>
>> Quote: As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers
>> shopping for new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more
>> comprehensive guidance to aid them in their decisions. Today,
>> Microsoft Corp. announced the launch of the Windows Vista "Get Ready"
>> Web site, the worldwide availability of Windows Vista Capable PCs,
>> the upcoming availability of Premium Ready PCs and the availability
>> of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta. "Customers have many
>> options and choices to make when it comes to buying a PC today. A
>> wide range of form factors, price points and new technologies figure
>> into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice president of
>> Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that
>> in mind, Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the
>> arrival of Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they
>> need to get a great Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich
>> Windows Vista experiences tomorrow."
>>
>> Read the rest here:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx
>>
>>
>> Get Ready website:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
>>
>> It seems very fair to me.
>>
>

Andre
Thu May 18 14:34:56 CDT 2006

For businesses its a great guideline, since they don't upgrade on a regular
basis as consumers, it will give them the appropriate information make the
right decisions about upgrading existing systems to meet the needs for Vista
and make the right decision when placing future purchases.
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"Jud Hendrix" <none@none.com> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 18 May 2006 10:34:50 -0700, "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]"
> <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Read the rest here:
>
> Does the article say "wait with your purchase until Vista is released,
> because by that time you get more buck for the money"? :-)
>
> jud
>
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Homer
Thu May 18 15:54:02 CDT 2006

> No, the 1GB of RAM is a realistic estimate if you plan to run Windows
> Vista in addition to additional applications on that system.

1GB is my personal minimum for XP today. It *works* with 512MB, but you
expect plenty of hard disk swapping if you're going to launch more than one
instance of IE and you're the type who prefers to leave Outlook running in
the background rather than launch it and shut it down 20 times a day. 1GB
leaves it snappy and responsive 90% of the time.

At least the way *I* use it.

DP
Thu May 18 19:01:19 CDT 2006

Hmmm.....

I guess the installer doesn't recognize x64. It says I need to have XP or
Vista running before the installer will install the Vista advisor program.
Anyone else run into this?




"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OrcKiFqeGHA.3792@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Quote:
> As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers shopping for
> new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more comprehensive guidance
> to
> aid them in their decisions. Today, Microsoft Corp. announced the launch
> of
> the Windows Vista "Get Ready" Web site, the worldwide availability of
> Windows Vista Capable PCs, the upcoming availability of Premium Ready PCs
> and the availability of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta.
> "Customers have many options and choices to make when it comes to buying a
> PC today. A wide range of form factors, price points and new technologies
> figure into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice president
> of
> Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that in
> mind,
> Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the arrival of
> Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they need to get a great
> Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich Windows Vista experiences
> tomorrow."
>
> Read the rest here:
> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx
>
> Get Ready website:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
>
> It seems very fair to me.
>
> --
> Andre
> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>

Jane
Thu May 18 19:20:01 CDT 2006

That may be because the tool is intended to verify if someone currently
running XP can upgrade to Vista. XP x64 is *not actually* XP...it's Windows
Server 2003 codebase ;)

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Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.
"DP" <dennispersica@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:ewjUgdteGHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Hmmm.....
>
> I guess the installer doesn't recognize x64. It says I need to have XP or
> Vista running before the installer will install the Vista advisor program.
> Anyone else run into this?
>
>
>
>
> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OrcKiFqeGHA.3792@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Quote:
>> As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers shopping for
>> new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more comprehensive guidance
>> to
>> aid them in their decisions. Today, Microsoft Corp. announced the launch
>> of
>> the Windows Vista "Get Ready" Web site, the worldwide availability of
>> Windows Vista Capable PCs, the upcoming availability of Premium Ready PCs
>> and the availability of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta.
>> "Customers have many options and choices to make when it comes to buying
>> a
>> PC today. A wide range of form factors, price points and new technologies
>> figure into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice president
>> of
>> Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that in
>> mind,
>> Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the arrival of
>> Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they need to get a
>> great
>> Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich Windows Vista
>> experiences
>> tomorrow."
>>
>> Read the rest here:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx
>>
>> Get Ready website:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
>>
>> It seems very fair to me.
>>
>> --
>> Andre
>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>
>
>

Aaron
Thu May 18 19:56:47 CDT 2006

Yes, this is a tool to determine XP -> Vista upgrade potential.
They released a similar tool for Win98/ME/NT/2000 -> XP called the "Windows
XP Upgrade Advisor" back when Windows XP was coming. It's also included on
the Windows XP install CD.

Also...
Windows XP x64 -> Vista x64 upgrade will not be supported.
We probably won't see a 64-bit upgrade advisor.

- Aaron

"Jane Colman" <jellybean@xjgarage.org> wrote in message
news:usu56nteGHA.3808@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> That may be because the tool is intended to verify if someone currently
> running XP can upgrade to Vista. XP x64 is *not actually* XP...it's
> Windows Server 2003 codebase ;)
>
> --
> Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;)
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.
> "DP" <dennispersica@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:ewjUgdteGHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Hmmm.....
>>
>> I guess the installer doesn't recognize x64. It says I need to have XP or
>> Vista running before the installer will install the Vista advisor
>> program. Anyone else run into this?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:OrcKiFqeGHA.3792@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> Quote:
>>> As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers shopping
>>> for
>>> new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more comprehensive guidance
>>> to
>>> aid them in their decisions. Today, Microsoft Corp. announced the launch
>>> of
>>> the Windows Vista "Get Ready" Web site, the worldwide availability of
>>> Windows Vista Capable PCs, the upcoming availability of Premium Ready
>>> PCs
>>> and the availability of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta.
>>> "Customers have many options and choices to make when it comes to buying
>>> a
>>> PC today. A wide range of form factors, price points and new
>>> technologies
>>> figure into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice
>>> president of
>>> Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that in
>>> mind,
>>> Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the arrival of
>>> Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they need to get a
>>> great
>>> Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich Windows Vista
>>> experiences
>>> tomorrow."
>>>
>>> Read the rest here:
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx
>>>
>>> Get Ready website:
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
>>>
>>> It seems very fair to me.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Andre
>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Andre
Thu May 18 22:29:39 CDT 2006

Windows XP x86 is only supported at this time, its still beta, hopefully,
future versions will support addtional platforms.
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"DP" <dennispersica@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:ewjUgdteGHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Hmmm.....
>
> I guess the installer doesn't recognize x64. It says I need to have XP or
> Vista running before the installer will install the Vista advisor program.
> Anyone else run into this?
>
>
>
>
> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OrcKiFqeGHA.3792@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Quote:
>> As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers shopping for
>> new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more comprehensive guidance
>> to
>> aid them in their decisions. Today, Microsoft Corp. announced the launch
>> of
>> the Windows Vista "Get Ready" Web site, the worldwide availability of
>> Windows Vista Capable PCs, the upcoming availability of Premium Ready PCs
>> and the availability of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta.
>> "Customers have many options and choices to make when it comes to buying
>> a
>> PC today. A wide range of form factors, price points and new technologies
>> figure into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice president
>> of
>> Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that in
>> mind,
>> Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the arrival of
>> Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they need to get a
>> great
>> Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich Windows Vista
>> experiences
>> tomorrow."
>>
>> Read the rest here:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx
>>
>> Get Ready website:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
>>
>> It seems very fair to me.
>>
>> --
>> Andre
>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>
>
>

Andre
Thu May 18 22:36:34 CDT 2006

I beg to differ, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, is a Edition of
Windows XP, just that it was built on a newer codebase than Windows XP x86,
but it does inherit some of the strengths and advantages of Windows Server
2003. Its similar to Windows XP in ways such as its based on the NT Kernel,
utilizes the NTFS and has similar licensing limitations as Windows XP x86.

Saying its not actually Windows XP, would be saying Windows Server 2003 is
not Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 is not Windows XP, when both were built
from the Windows 2000 Advanced Server code base.
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"Jane Colman" <jellybean@xjgarage.org> wrote in message
news:usu56nteGHA.3808@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> That may be because the tool is intended to verify if someone currently
> running XP can upgrade to Vista. XP x64 is *not actually* XP...it's
> Windows Server 2003 codebase ;)
>
> --
> Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;)
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.
> "DP" <dennispersica@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:ewjUgdteGHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Hmmm.....
>>
>> I guess the installer doesn't recognize x64. It says I need to have XP or
>> Vista running before the installer will install the Vista advisor
>> program. Anyone else run into this?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:OrcKiFqeGHA.3792@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> Quote:
>>> As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers shopping
>>> for
>>> new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more comprehensive guidance
>>> to
>>> aid them in their decisions. Today, Microsoft Corp. announced the launch
>>> of
>>> the Windows Vista "Get Ready" Web site, the worldwide availability of
>>> Windows Vista Capable PCs, the upcoming availability of Premium Ready
>>> PCs
>>> and the availability of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta.
>>> "Customers have many options and choices to make when it comes to buying
>>> a
>>> PC today. A wide range of form factors, price points and new
>>> technologies
>>> figure into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice
>>> president of
>>> Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that in
>>> mind,
>>> Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the arrival of
>>> Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they need to get a
>>> great
>>> Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich Windows Vista
>>> experiences
>>> tomorrow."
>>>
>>> Read the rest here:
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx
>>>
>>> Get Ready website:
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
>>>
>>> It seems very fair to me.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Andre
>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Charlie
Fri May 19 00:37:10 CDT 2006

well, actually, the code bases split a while back. Something that MS wants
to correct now in the Vista/LH wave. But XP and XP x64 are actually
significantly different code bases at this point. Yes, most of the features
that went into XP SP2 found their way into Server 2k3 SP1.

--
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http://msmvps.com/xperts64

Andre Da Costa [Extended64] wrote:
> I beg to differ, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, is a Edition of
> Windows XP, just that it was built on a newer codebase than Windows XP
> x86, but it does inherit some of the strengths and advantages of Windows
> Server 2003. Its similar to Windows XP in ways such as its based on the
> NT Kernel, utilizes the NTFS and has similar licensing limitations as
> Windows XP x86.
> Saying its not actually Windows XP, would be saying Windows Server 2003 is
> not Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 is not Windows XP, when both were built
> from the Windows 2000 Advanced Server code base.
> --
>
> "Jane Colman" <jellybean@xjgarage.org> wrote in message
> news:usu56nteGHA.3808@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> That may be because the tool is intended to verify if someone currently
>> running XP can upgrade to Vista. XP x64 is *not actually* XP...it's
>> Windows Server 2003 codebase ;)
>>
>> --
>> Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;)
>> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.
>> "DP" <dennispersica@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>> news:ewjUgdteGHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Hmmm.....
>>>
>>> I guess the installer doesn't recognize x64. It says I need to have XP
>>> or Vista running before the installer will install the Vista advisor
>>> program. Anyone else run into this?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:OrcKiFqeGHA.3792@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> Quote:
>>>> As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers shopping
>>>> for
>>>> new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more comprehensive
>>>> guidance to
>>>> aid them in their decisions. Today, Microsoft Corp. announced the
>>>> launch of
>>>> the Windows Vista "Get Ready" Web site, the worldwide availability of
>>>> Windows Vista Capable PCs, the upcoming availability of Premium Ready
>>>> PCs
>>>> and the availability of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta.
>>>> "Customers have many options and choices to make when it comes to
>>>> buying a
>>>> PC today. A wide range of form factors, price points and new
>>>> technologies
>>>> figure into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice
>>>> president of
>>>> Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that in
>>>> mind,
>>>> Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the arrival of
>>>> Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they need to get a
>>>> great
>>>> Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich Windows Vista
>>>> experiences
>>>> tomorrow."
>>>>
>>>> Read the rest here:
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx
>>>>
>>>> Get Ready website:
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
>>>>
>>>> It seems very fair to me.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Andre
>>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta

Jane
Fri May 19 04:00:23 CDT 2006

Yep. It would be nice to get a version to support x64. I ran the tool on
my 32 bit installation and passed with flying colours ;) My pc will
definitely run Vista with Aero. So presumably 32bit stuff is ok. I'd love
to know whether if I go for 64bit Vista it would be the same.

I don't like 32bit any more :(

--
Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;)
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OuRvzVveGHA.4304@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Windows XP x86 is only supported at this time, its still beta, hopefully,
> future versions will support addtional platforms.
> --
> --
> Andre
> Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com
> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>
> "DP" <dennispersica@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:ewjUgdteGHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Hmmm.....
>>
>> I guess the installer doesn't recognize x64. It says I need to have XP or
>> Vista running before the installer will install the Vista advisor
>> program. Anyone else run into this?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:OrcKiFqeGHA.3792@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> Quote:
>>> As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers shopping
>>> for
>>> new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more comprehensive guidance
>>> to
>>> aid them in their decisions. Today, Microsoft Corp. announced the launch
>>> of
>>> the Windows Vista "Get Ready" Web site, the worldwide availability of
>>> Windows Vista Capable PCs, the upcoming availability of Premium Ready
>>> PCs
>>> and the availability of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta.
>>> "Customers have many options and choices to make when it comes to buying
>>> a
>>> PC today. A wide range of form factors, price points and new
>>> technologies
>>> figure into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice
>>> president of
>>> Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that in
>>> mind,
>>> Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the arrival of
>>> Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they need to get a
>>> great
>>> Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich Windows Vista
>>> experiences
>>> tomorrow."
>>>
>>> Read the rest here:
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx
>>>
>>> Get Ready website:
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
>>>
>>> It seems very fair to me.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Andre
>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

John
Fri May 19 06:56:14 CDT 2006

It would be unlikely that the 64-bit version would have any different
requirements except the 64-bit processor. If your 32-bit is on the same
machine you can cheer up. It should pass and have the ability to provide
even better results.


"Jane Colman" <jellybean@NOSPAMxjgarage.org> wrote in message
news:eB4mrKyeGHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Yep. It would be nice to get a version to support x64. I ran the tool on
> my 32 bit installation and passed with flying colours ;) My pc will
> definitely run Vista with Aero. So presumably 32bit stuff is ok. I'd
> love to know whether if I go for 64bit Vista it would be the same.
>
> I don't like 32bit any more :(
>
> --
> Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;)
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.
> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OuRvzVveGHA.4304@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Windows XP x86 is only supported at this time, its still beta, hopefully,
>> future versions will support addtional platforms.
>> --
>> --
>> Andre
>> Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com
>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>
>> "DP" <dennispersica@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>> news:ewjUgdteGHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Hmmm.....
>>>
>>> I guess the installer doesn't recognize x64. It says I need to have XP
>>> or Vista running before the installer will install the Vista advisor
>>> program. Anyone else run into this?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:OrcKiFqeGHA.3792@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> Quote:
>>>> As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers shopping
>>>> for
>>>> new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more comprehensive
>>>> guidance to
>>>> aid them in their decisions. Today, Microsoft Corp. announced the
>>>> launch of
>>>> the Windows Vista "Get Ready" Web site, the worldwide availability of
>>>> Windows Vista Capable PCs, the upcoming availability of Premium Ready
>>>> PCs
>>>> and the availability of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta.
>>>> "Customers have many options and choices to make when it comes to
>>>> buying a
>>>> PC today. A wide range of form factors, price points and new
>>>> technologies
>>>> figure into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice
>>>> president of
>>>> Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that in
>>>> mind,
>>>> Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the arrival of
>>>> Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they need to get a
>>>> great
>>>> Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich Windows Vista
>>>> experiences
>>>> tomorrow."
>>>>
>>>> Read the rest here:
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx
>>>>
>>>> Get Ready website:
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
>>>>
>>>> It seems very fair to me.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Andre
>>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Andre
Fri May 19 09:10:51 CDT 2006

Well, for Vista and Longhorn Server, I understand the reset that took place
and the codebase started development off the Server 2003 SP1 branch, but I
would probably say they are into their own now. But I was referring to where
XP started from, which was the 2000 Branch, of course its not 2000 Server
codebase anymore because of changes made to it during its development. We
must also remember that Longhorn client (now Vista) was being built from XP
codebase too.
--
--
Andre
Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com
Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta

"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
news:ebxIIZweGHA.5040@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> well, actually, the code bases split a while back. Something that MS wants
> to correct now in the Vista/LH wave. But XP and XP x64 are actually
> significantly different code bases at this point. Yes, most of the
> features that went into XP SP2 found their way into Server 2k3 SP1.
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>
> Andre Da Costa [Extended64] wrote:
>> I beg to differ, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, is a Edition of
>> Windows XP, just that it was built on a newer codebase than Windows XP
>> x86, but it does inherit some of the strengths and advantages of Windows
>> Server 2003. Its similar to Windows XP in ways such as its based on the
>> NT Kernel, utilizes the NTFS and has similar licensing limitations as
>> Windows XP x86.
>> Saying its not actually Windows XP, would be saying Windows Server 2003
>> is
>> not Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 is not Windows XP, when both were
>> built
>> from the Windows 2000 Advanced Server code base.
>> --
>>
>> "Jane Colman" <jellybean@xjgarage.org> wrote in message
>> news:usu56nteGHA.3808@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> That may be because the tool is intended to verify if someone currently
>>> running XP can upgrade to Vista. XP x64 is *not actually* XP...it's
>>> Windows Server 2003 codebase ;)
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;)
>>> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.
>>> "DP" <dennispersica@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>>> news:ewjUgdteGHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hmmm.....
>>>>
>>>> I guess the installer doesn't recognize x64. It says I need to have XP
>>>> or Vista running before the installer will install the Vista advisor
>>>> program. Anyone else run into this?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:OrcKiFqeGHA.3792@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Quote:
>>>>> As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers shopping
>>>>> for
>>>>> new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more comprehensive
>>>>> guidance to
>>>>> aid them in their decisions. Today, Microsoft Corp. announced the
>>>>> launch of
>>>>> the Windows Vista "Get Ready" Web site, the worldwide availability of
>>>>> Windows Vista Capable PCs, the upcoming availability of Premium Ready
>>>>> PCs
>>>>> and the availability of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta.
>>>>> "Customers have many options and choices to make when it comes to
>>>>> buying a
>>>>> PC today. A wide range of form factors, price points and new
>>>>> technologies
>>>>> figure into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice
>>>>> president of
>>>>> Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that in
>>>>> mind,
>>>>> Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the arrival of
>>>>> Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they need to get a
>>>>> great
>>>>> Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich Windows Vista
>>>>> experiences
>>>>> tomorrow."
>>>>>
>>>>> Read the rest here:
>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx
>>>>>
>>>>> Get Ready website:
>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
>>>>>
>>>>> It seems very fair to me.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Andre
>>>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>
>

Charlie
Fri May 19 10:14:35 CDT 2006

Jane -- If your machine will run XP x64, it will almost certainly run Vista
x64, assuming it meets the minimum RAM and Video requirements, which I don't
doubt. ;)

The one caveat that we'll all have to deal with - drivers MUST be signed for
Vista x64. And no one will get a Vista logo without working on x64 version.


--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64
http://download.microsoft.com/download/B/8/6/B868C664-13FC-4F91-9651-5B6D4F1A2F60/Is_Windows_XP_Professional_x64_Edition_Right_for_Me.doc

Jane Colman wrote:
> Yep. It would be nice to get a version to support x64. I ran the tool on
> my 32 bit installation and passed with flying colours ;) My pc will
> definitely run Vista with Aero. So presumably 32bit stuff is ok. I'd
> love to know whether if I go for 64bit Vista it would be the same.
>
> I don't like 32bit any more :(
>
>> Windows XP x86 is only supported at this time, its still beta, hopefully,
>> future versions will support addtional platforms.
>> --
>> --
>> Andre
>> Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com
>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>
>> "DP" <dennispersica@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>> news:ewjUgdteGHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Hmmm.....
>>>
>>> I guess the installer doesn't recognize x64. It says I need to have XP
>>> or Vista running before the installer will install the Vista advisor
>>> program. Anyone else run into this?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:OrcKiFqeGHA.3792@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> Quote:
>>>> As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers shopping
>>>> for
>>>> new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more comprehensive
>>>> guidance to
>>>> aid them in their decisions. Today, Microsoft Corp. announced the
>>>> launch of
>>>> the Windows Vista "Get Ready" Web site, the worldwide availability of
>>>> Windows Vista Capable PCs, the upcoming availability of Premium Ready
>>>> PCs
>>>> and the availability of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta.
>>>> "Customers have many options and choices to make when it comes to
>>>> buying a
>>>> PC today. A wide range of form factors, price points and new
>>>> technologies
>>>> figure into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice
>>>> president of
>>>> Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that in
>>>> mind,
>>>> Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the arrival of
>>>> Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they need to get a
>>>> great
>>>> Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich Windows Vista
>>>> experiences
>>>> tomorrow."
>>>>
>>>> Read the rest here:
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx
>>>>
>>>> Get Ready website:
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
>>>>
>>>> It seems very fair to me.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Andre
>>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta

John
Fri May 19 10:30:15 CDT 2006

Sounds more like an added benefit than a have to deal with. At least any
new hardware will have to have 64-bit drivers or risk losing a large
consumer base.


"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
news:O2Lpxb1eGHA.4932@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Jane -- If your machine will run XP x64, it will almost certainly run
> Vista x64, assuming it meets the minimum RAM and Video requirements, which
> I don't doubt. ;)
>
> The one caveat that we'll all have to deal with - drivers MUST be signed
> for Vista x64. And no one will get a Vista logo without working on x64
> version.
>
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
> http://download.microsoft.com/download/B/8/6/B868C664-13FC-4F91-9651-5B6D4F1A2F60/Is_Windows_XP_Professional_x64_Edition_Right_for_Me.doc
>
> Jane Colman wrote:
>> Yep. It would be nice to get a version to support x64. I ran the tool
>> on
>> my 32 bit installation and passed with flying colours ;) My pc will
>> definitely run Vista with Aero. So presumably 32bit stuff is ok. I'd
>> love to know whether if I go for 64bit Vista it would be the same.
>>
>> I don't like 32bit any more :(
>>
>>> Windows XP x86 is only supported at this time, its still beta,
>>> hopefully,
>>> future versions will support addtional platforms.
>>> --
>>> --
>>> Andre
>>> Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com
>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>>
>>> "DP" <dennispersica@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>>> news:ewjUgdteGHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hmmm.....
>>>>
>>>> I guess the installer doesn't recognize x64. It says I need to have XP
>>>> or Vista running before the installer will install the Vista advisor
>>>> program. Anyone else run into this?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:OrcKiFqeGHA.3792@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Quote:
>>>>> As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers shopping
>>>>> for
>>>>> new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more comprehensive
>>>>> guidance to
>>>>> aid them in their decisions. Today, Microsoft Corp. announced the
>>>>> launch of
>>>>> the Windows Vista "Get Ready" Web site, the worldwide availability of
>>>>> Windows Vista Capable PCs, the upcoming availability of Premium Ready
>>>>> PCs
>>>>> and the availability of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta.
>>>>> "Customers have many options and choices to make when it comes to
>>>>> buying a
>>>>> PC today. A wide range of form factors, price points and new
>>>>> technologies
>>>>> figure into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice
>>>>> president of
>>>>> Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that in
>>>>> mind,
>>>>> Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the arrival of
>>>>> Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they need to get a
>>>>> great
>>>>> Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich Windows Vista
>>>>> experiences
>>>>> tomorrow."
>>>>>
>>>>> Read the rest here:
>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx
>>>>>
>>>>> Get Ready website:
>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
>>>>>
>>>>> It seems very fair to me.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Andre
>>>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>
>

Andre
Fri May 19 10:38:06 CDT 2006

I am running Vista x64 on AMD 1.6 GHz, 512 MBs of RAM, 128 MB AGP, Geforce
FX 5200, and its working just fine, I have all the bells and whistles. :)
Whats your specs Jane?
--
Andre
Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com
Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jane Colman" <jellybean@NOSPAMxjgarage.org> wrote in message
news:eB4mrKyeGHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Yep. It would be nice to get a version to support x64. I ran the tool on
> my 32 bit installation and passed with flying colours ;) My pc will
> definitely run Vista with Aero. So presumably 32bit stuff is ok. I'd
> love to know whether if I go for 64bit Vista it would be the same.
>
> I don't like 32bit any more :(
>
> --
> Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;)
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.
> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OuRvzVveGHA.4304@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Windows XP x86 is only supported at this time, its still beta, hopefully,
>> future versions will support addtional platforms.
>> --
>> --
>> Andre
>> Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com
>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>
>> "DP" <dennispersica@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>> news:ewjUgdteGHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Hmmm.....
>>>
>>> I guess the installer doesn't recognize x64. It says I need to have XP
>>> or Vista running before the installer will install the Vista advisor
>>> program. Anyone else run into this?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:OrcKiFqeGHA.3792@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> Quote:
>>>> As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers shopping
>>>> for
>>>> new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more comprehensive
>>>> guidance to
>>>> aid them in their decisions. Today, Microsoft Corp. announced the
>>>> launch of
>>>> the Windows Vista "Get Ready" Web site, the worldwide availability of
>>>> Windows Vista Capable PCs, the upcoming availability of Premium Ready
>>>> PCs
>>>> and the availability of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta.
>>>> "Customers have many options and choices to make when it comes to
>>>> buying a
>>>> PC today. A wide range of form factors, price points and new
>>>> technologies
>>>> figure into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice
>>>> president of
>>>> Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that in
>>>> mind,
>>>> Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the arrival of
>>>> Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they need to get a
>>>> great
>>>> Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich Windows Vista
>>>> experiences
>>>> tomorrow."
>>>>
>>>> Read the rest here:
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx
>>>>
>>>> Get Ready website:
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
>>>>
>>>> It seems very fair to me.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Andre
>>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Charlie
Fri May 19 15:25:17 CDT 2006

I agree, in the long run. In fact, it makes x64 even more compelling for
me - I prefer to know who created my drivers. ;)

--
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http://msmvps.com/xperts64
http://download.microsoft.com/download/B/8/6/B868C664-13FC-4F91-9651-5B6D4F1A2F60/Is_Windows_XP_Professional_x64_Edition_Right_for_Me.doc

John Barnes wrote:
> Sounds more like an added benefit than a have to deal with. At least any
> new hardware will have to have 64-bit drivers or risk losing a large
> consumer base.
>
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
> news:O2Lpxb1eGHA.4932@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Jane -- If your machine will run XP x64, it will almost certainly run
>> Vista x64, assuming it meets the minimum RAM and Video requirements,
>> which I don't doubt. ;)
>>
>> The one caveat that we'll all have to deal with - drivers MUST be signed
>> for Vista x64. And no one will get a Vista logo without working on x64
>> version.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Charlie.
>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>> http://download.microsoft.com/download/B/8/6/B868C664-13FC-4F91-9651-5B6D4F1A2F60/Is_Windows_XP_Professional_x64_Edition_Right_for_Me.doc
>>
>> Jane Colman wrote:
>>> Yep. It would be nice to get a version to support x64. I ran the tool
>>> on
>>> my 32 bit installation and passed with flying colours ;) My pc will
>>> definitely run Vista with Aero. So presumably 32bit stuff is ok. I'd
>>> love to know whether if I go for 64bit Vista it would be the same.
>>>
>>> I don't like 32bit any more :(
>>>
>>>> Windows XP x86 is only supported at this time, its still beta,
>>>> hopefully,
>>>> future versions will support addtional platforms.
>>>> --
>>>> --
>>>> Andre
>>>> Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com
>>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>>>
>>>> "DP" <dennispersica@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:ewjUgdteGHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hmmm.....
>>>>>
>>>>> I guess the installer doesn't recognize x64. It says I need to have XP
>>>>> or Vista running before the installer will install the Vista advisor
>>>>> program. Anyone else run into this?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:OrcKiFqeGHA.3792@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Quote:
>>>>>> As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers shopping
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more comprehensive
>>>>>> guidance to
>>>>>> aid them in their decisions. Today, Microsoft Corp. announced the
>>>>>> launch of
>>>>>> the Windows Vista "Get Ready" Web site, the worldwide availability of
>>>>>> Windows Vista Capable PCs, the upcoming availability of Premium Ready
>>>>>> PCs
>>>>>> and the availability of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta.
>>>>>> "Customers have many options and choices to make when it comes to
>>>>>> buying a
>>>>>> PC today. A wide range of form factors, price points and new
>>>>>> technologies
>>>>>> figure into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice
>>>>>> president of
>>>>>> Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that in
>>>>>> mind,
>>>>>> Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the arrival of
>>>>>> Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they need to get a
>>>>>> great
>>>>>> Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich Windows Vista
>>>>>> experiences
>>>>>> tomorrow."
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Read the rest here:
>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Get Ready website:
>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It seems very fair to me.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Andre
>>>>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>>>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>>>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta

Jane
Fri May 19 16:54:35 CDT 2006

P4 3Ghz EM64T, 1Gig DDR RAM, 256MB ATI Radeon 9600 series, Intel 865PE
chipset on motherboard. More RAM is on the shopping list ;)

--
Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;)
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.
"Andre Da Costa" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:uTy49o1eGHA.4040@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>I am running Vista x64 on AMD 1.6 GHz, 512 MBs of RAM, 128 MB AGP, Geforce
>FX 5200, and its working just fine, I have all the bells and whistles. :)
>Whats your specs Jane?
> --
> Andre
> Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com
> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
> "Jane Colman" <jellybean@NOSPAMxjgarage.org> wrote in message
> news:eB4mrKyeGHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Yep. It would be nice to get a version to support x64. I ran the tool
>> on my 32 bit installation and passed with flying colours ;) My pc will
>> definitely run Vista with Aero. So presumably 32bit stuff is ok. I'd
>> love to know whether if I go for 64bit Vista it would be the same.
>>
>> I don't like 32bit any more :(
>>
>> --
>> Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;)
>> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.
>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:OuRvzVveGHA.4304@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> Windows XP x86 is only supported at this time, its still beta,
>>> hopefully, future versions will support addtional platforms.
>>> --
>>> --
>>> Andre
>>> Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com
>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>>
>>> "DP" <dennispersica@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>>> news:ewjUgdteGHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hmmm.....
>>>>
>>>> I guess the installer doesn't recognize x64. It says I need to have XP
>>>> or Vista running before the installer will install the Vista advisor
>>>> program. Anyone else run into this?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:OrcKiFqeGHA.3792@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Quote:
>>>>> As they prepare for the arrival of Windows VistaT, customers shopping
>>>>> for
>>>>> new PCs or upgrading their hardware now have more comprehensive
>>>>> guidance to
>>>>> aid them in their decisions. Today, Microsoft Corp. announced the
>>>>> launch of
>>>>> the Windows Vista "Get Ready" Web site, the worldwide availability of
>>>>> Windows Vista Capable PCs, the upcoming availability of Premium Ready
>>>>> PCs
>>>>> and the availability of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta.
>>>>> "Customers have many options and choices to make when it comes to
>>>>> buying a
>>>>> PC today. A wide range of form factors, price points and new
>>>>> technologies
>>>>> figure into their decisions," said Mike Sievert, corporate vice
>>>>> president of
>>>>> Windows® Product Management and Marketing at Microsoft. "With that in
>>>>> mind,
>>>>> Microsoft and OEMs are making it easier to prepare for the arrival of
>>>>> Windows Vista. Customers now have the information they need to get a
>>>>> great
>>>>> Windows XP-based PC today that will deliver rich Windows Vista
>>>>> experiences
>>>>> tomorrow."
>>>>>
>>>>> Read the rest here:
>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx
>>>>>
>>>>> Get Read