PowerDVD won't run in Vista... There is a Vista version that you can download, for a cost. That is unfortunately the only solution.
Also, to all the Vista haters: Keep in mind that current software just needs to catch up with the newest platform. Vista is a great platform for software to run on. You have to understand just how much planning and coding goes into crossplatforming software. Just because it looks like just a prettier windows doesn't mean that it is just a version of windows. It's a completely new OS from the ground up.
edit: also concerning RAM. The 32bit Vista will utilize 4gigs but like it was mentioned some of that is reserved for video. XP, despite popular belief, will not utilize but only recognize 4 gigs. XP's max RAM usage is 2gigs
I'm not a Tech anything... so i am sure you are right. But when I installed my AMD6400+ My computer seemed to act funny. Now that I have a clean install it runs much smoother.
Also, to all the Vista haters: Keep in mind that current software just needs to catch up with the newest platform. Vista is a great platform for software to run on. You have to understand just how much planning and coding goes into crossplatforming software. Just because it looks like just a prettier windows doesn't mean that it is just a version of windows. It's a completely new OS from the ground up.
edit: also concerning RAM. The 32bit Vista will utilize 4gigs but like it was mentioned some of that is reserved for video. XP, despite popular belief, will not utilize but only recognize 4 gigs. XP's max RAM usage is 2gigs
kyleb05
TechSpot Member Location: Sydney,Nova scotia,Canada
Member since: Oct 2007, 54 posts
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i had 2 gigs and it ran fine i didnt need it but it bumped it up to 3 gigs and it runs super fast its insane lol but normally after a processor upgrade you do not need a OS reinstall but thats my opinion and i work for SUN
but i like vista and i will never go back to server 2003
I'm not a Tech anything... so i am sure you are right. But when I installed my AMD6400+ My computer seemed to act funny. Now that I have a clean install it runs much smoother.