Remnantmods

I thinking about doing a fresh OS install but not sure XP or 7?

if ur gonna do a fresh install, make sure its a 64bit. I have both XP Pro x64 and Win7 x64.

Why 64bit? All I've heard from 64bit users is complaints...

I have had NO problems with x64, none! Its works just like any other operating system, except for one thing, i havent got a virus yet! Installed since October 2008, no problems so far.

Actually had ONE problem, but was quickly solved

My advice, at LEAST give x64 a chance, you will love it

What about program compatibility?

I can report that most of the H2 Apps I use on 7 have worked flawlessly. Unlike it's litle bitch brother cough (Vista) cough..... But as DF said, give the 64-bit a chance...

XP is like my toilet, it's never a pretty sight.

xzodia wrote:What about program compatibility?

If it isnt compatible, it has a x64 counterpart that works just as good, if not better

Not always...

Mine works just fine, would at leastfucking try it and stop asking fucking questions >.<

DragonRire, No need to be angry, the decision is ultimately up to him. I am running 32x and its Halo 2 Program compatibility is fine with it. It's running very smooth. Choose whatever version you want.

Maybe its just my computer, but when i had 7 installed i did have some issues with compatibility.
Although the pros by far outweigh the cons with 7. The operating system it self is amazing, you just might have some programs that wont run.

Why don't you just duel boot xp and 7?

xxpenguinxx wrote:Why don't you just duel boot xp and 7?

Thats what I'm doing atm but I had having to OS's

xzodia wrote:Thats what I'm doing atm but I had having to OS's

I'm guessing you meant: I hate having two OS's.
I vote 7. Ever since installing the beta I have never gone back to xp unless I had to. I have always either used linux or 7. As for 64 bit it's really up to you if you want to try it, I have no experience with 64 bit.

There is no point in using 64 bit unless you actually have the ram to push into 64 bit addresses, it's around 3 or 4 gigs i believe.

a little before 3 actually...

Grimdoomer wrote:There is no point in using 64 bit unless you actually have the ram to push into 64 bit addresses, it's around 3 or 4 gigs i believe.

I use x64 for two reasons 1) Ram usage 2) Virus protection

Windows 7. I have been on it since January and I have loved it since.

What the heck is even Windows 7? I have Windows XP?! Should I switch?!?!?!

DoorM4n wrote:What the heck is even Windows 7? I have Windows XP?! Should I switch?!?!?!

It's amazing and you should.

Don't switch unless it's required to do so.

Yea, unless you have a reason, wait until the retail version of windows 7 hits. Or if you want to use it now: I recommend a dual-boot.

JacksonCougar wrote:Yea, unless you have a reason, wait until the retail version of windows 7 hits. Or if you want to use it now: I recommend a dual-boot.

Win.

I'm using 7 as my main OS and I think it's great. Run's fast, easy to use, backs up your old stuff during the installation aswell.