maryd wrote:
> I have just brought a new computer with xp media (Vista capable). I
> brought the Vista upgrade (32 bit) at the time, but am debating
> whether to install or not. If I do install and have problems can I
> uninstall later? Is the Xp OS on the recovery disk that came with
> the computer (Toshiba)?
>
> I also ran the update advisor program and it tells me that it
> 'cannot find information' of certain devices (eg NVIDIA GeForce Go
> 7300). Does that mean I lose these functions if I upgrade?
>
> Would be grateful for any advice.
If it came with Windows XP Media Center Edition - it should have come with a
method to restore it to 'like purchased' state. In other words - it should
have come with either CDs/DVDs or a partition to allow you to restore to the
same state it was bought in. However - if you 'upgrade' to Windows Vista -
you may lose said partition/method. Who can tell you for sure? Toshiba.
They are the ones who manufactured said system and gave you said options.
As for whether or not you will lose functionality - maybe. Again - this is
a question you should ask of the system manufacturer. If you have hardware
drivers for all of the hardware you have for Windows Vista as well as
Windows XP - then you should be able to run either OS on the computer with
no trouble in as far as strictly the OS and its operations go.
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