Remember, i have been asking questions about whether or not to install the new windows xp? well, that itch to play with the new OS just wouldn't go away so I took the risk....
Here is my review of the XP.
Its just great and very colorful.
I was so surprised to see that it installed and configured all of my hardware drivers, just like a PC restore disc (which comes with the new brand name PCs). Only driver which was not available on the xp disc was my modem. I simply had to go to the mother board's website and downloaded the new driver for XP (modem came intregated in motherboard).
Once installed and function (XP) you will notice the Graphics, colors to be very pleasing to the viewer's eyes and makes the computer work more exciting. All the buttons on the browser and other programs are more bigger and easily obtained. The icons are different and more colorful.
The system is as stable as any NT system but has more adminstrative options. Oh, did I say, I am using the professional version of the xp?
I have no problems running any program (ofcourse, i downloaded to latest, Xp compatible, versions of all the programs that I am using.
Here are some tips:
Try to clean install the new operating system (OS). Which means, reformat your drive and install the new OS fresh as opposed to an upgrade over the previous installed operation system (ex: win 95, 98, 2000 etc).
Run the Xp disc on your current system first to see which drivers you would have to update before you wipe your whole hard drive clean. Note: some drivers are not available if your PC is really old. Some manufectures of modems are out of business. When you do a check up on the current system with the XP, it will give you a list of the hardware whose drivers are not available on the XP install CD disc. Now go to the appropriate webpage of the hardware and download the Xp drivers as needed.
Make sure your PC is fast ex: pentium 3 or better. Make sure you must have 256 megs of ram or better. This will ensure you fast performance. Remember, if you have a slow PC ex: below 500 MHZ processor speed and with less than 128 memory of ram, you will be very disappointed with Xp. This new OS is for fast/newer PCs only.
Once installed, you must update the OS system with the new security patches from Microsoft. These new security measures have been adviced by the FBI.
I will keep you all updated with my new toy as I learn and test more features on daily bases.
For now, I enjoy my windows better than sex.
Have a happy new year.
Here is my review of the XP.
Its just great and very colorful.
I was so surprised to see that it installed and configured all of my hardware drivers, just like a PC restore disc (which comes with the new brand name PCs). Only driver which was not available on the xp disc was my modem. I simply had to go to the mother board's website and downloaded the new driver for XP (modem came intregated in motherboard).
Once installed and function (XP) you will notice the Graphics, colors to be very pleasing to the viewer's eyes and makes the computer work more exciting. All the buttons on the browser and other programs are more bigger and easily obtained. The icons are different and more colorful.
The system is as stable as any NT system but has more adminstrative options. Oh, did I say, I am using the professional version of the xp?
I have no problems running any program (ofcourse, i downloaded to latest, Xp compatible, versions of all the programs that I am using.
Here are some tips:
Try to clean install the new operating system (OS). Which means, reformat your drive and install the new OS fresh as opposed to an upgrade over the previous installed operation system (ex: win 95, 98, 2000 etc).
Run the Xp disc on your current system first to see which drivers you would have to update before you wipe your whole hard drive clean. Note: some drivers are not available if your PC is really old. Some manufectures of modems are out of business. When you do a check up on the current system with the XP, it will give you a list of the hardware whose drivers are not available on the XP install CD disc. Now go to the appropriate webpage of the hardware and download the Xp drivers as needed.
Make sure your PC is fast ex: pentium 3 or better. Make sure you must have 256 megs of ram or better. This will ensure you fast performance. Remember, if you have a slow PC ex: below 500 MHZ processor speed and with less than 128 memory of ram, you will be very disappointed with Xp. This new OS is for fast/newer PCs only.
Once installed, you must update the OS system with the new security patches from Microsoft. These new security measures have been adviced by the FBI.
I will keep you all updated with my new toy as I learn and test more features on daily bases.
For now, I enjoy my windows better than sex.
Have a happy new year.