XP x64 or Vista x64 and Internet Security Suite Software ???

[Guest NRLMASS]

Hi,

 

I’m building a computer. I want to run Win XP Pro x64 because I’m told that

people are still having issues with Vista. I’m getting most of it from Tiger

Direct. It’s a Visionman Cube Intel Barebones PC.

 

This is what I will have:

BenQ G2000W LCD Monitor (XP 64 is OK / Vista 64 has issues)

Thermaltake LAN Box

Asus P5N-MX Motherboard (Comes with 32 & 64 bit drivers)

Onboard Video

Onboard High-Definition 6-Channel Audio

Onboard 10/100 LAN

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Processor

Ultra X-Wind Copper CPU Cooling Fan

4GB High-Speed DDR2-667 Memory

585 Watt Power Supply

500GB Seagate Barracuda ES.2 Hard Drive

Mad Dog #MD-20XTLI LightScribe 20X DVD-RW (LightScribe 64 bit drivers)

Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard (64 bit drivers)

Ligitech MX400 Performance Laser Mouse (64 bit drivers)

Canon MP530 all in one (64 bit drivers)

 

 

Am I better off with XP x64 over Vista Business x64?

What x64 bit Internet Security Suite Software do you recommend?

 

 

I have an HP laptop with XP Pro x32 bit that I am replacing with the above

system. I’m very happy with XP Pro right now.

[Guest Jeff Gaines]

Re: XP x64 or Vista x64 and Internet Security Suite Software ???

 

On 03/06/2008 in message

<780A3D10-43A2-4F15-AA36-2C6A533F1D59@microsoft.com> NRLMASS wrote:

>Am I better off with XP x64 over Vista Business x64?

 

Interesting question. I ghosted my XP x64 install today and put Vista 64

on the same machine, very little difference now the drivers have matured.

Main problems are (a) finding things, goodness knows why MSFT moved them

and (b) Tree Views and List Views having very, very feint highlighting

when they are not focussed.

Advantages (a) Xp x64 is a Cinderella OS and it seems easier to get Vista

64 drivers and (b) some apps that use context menus work in Vista 64 but

not x64.

>What x64 bit Internet Security Suite Software do you recommend?

 

I sit behind a NAT router, use the Vista firewall and ESET Nod32 64 bit

version. I need to check if Windows Defender is on here, the install is

only a few hours old.

 

--

Jeff Gaines Damerham Hampshire UK

The facts, although interesting, are irrelevant

[Guest NRLMASS]

RE: XP x64 or Vista x64 and Internet Security Suite Software ???

 

I have my x32 XP Pro laptop setup with the classic Windows look. Can Vista be

setup to look like a classic version of Windows? I never liked the XP look.

Vista is so different it probably doesn’t have that option.

 

"NRLMASS" wrote:

> Hi,

>

> I’m building a computer. I want to run Win XP Pro x64 because I’m told that

> people are still having issues with Vista. I’m getting most of it from Tiger

> Direct. It’s a Visionman Cube Intel Barebones PC.

>

> This is what I will have:

> BenQ G2000W LCD Monitor (XP 64 is OK / Vista 64 has issues)

> Thermaltake LAN Box

> Asus P5N-MX Motherboard (Comes with 32 & 64 bit drivers)

> Onboard Video

> Onboard High-Definition 6-Channel Audio

> Onboard 10/100 LAN

> Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Processor

> Ultra X-Wind Copper CPU Cooling Fan

> 4GB High-Speed DDR2-667 Memory

> 585 Watt Power Supply

> 500GB Seagate Barracuda ES.2 Hard Drive

> Mad Dog #MD-20XTLI LightScribe 20X DVD-RW (LightScribe 64 bit drivers)

> Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard (64 bit drivers)

> Ligitech MX400 Performance Laser Mouse (64 bit drivers)

> Canon MP530 all in one (64 bit drivers)

>

>

> Am I better off with XP x64 over Vista Business x64?

> What x64 bit Internet Security Suite Software do you recommend?

>

>

> I have an HP laptop with XP Pro x32 bit that I am replacing with the above

> system. I’m very happy with XP Pro right now.

>

[Guest NRLMASS]

Re: XP x64 or Vista x64 and Internet Security Suite Software ???

 

Thanks for your help.

 

"Jeff Gaines" wrote:

> On 03/06/2008 in message

> <780A3D10-43A2-4F15-AA36-2C6A533F1D59@microsoft.com> NRLMASS wrote:

>

> >Am I better off with XP x64 over Vista Business x64?

>

> Interesting question. I ghosted my XP x64 install today and put Vista 64

> on the same machine, very little difference now the drivers have matured.

> Main problems are (a) finding things, goodness knows why MSFT moved them

> and (b) Tree Views and List Views having very, very feint highlighting

> when they are not focussed.

> Advantages (a) Xp x64 is a Cinderella OS and it seems easier to get Vista

> 64 drivers and (b) some apps that use context menus work in Vista 64 but

> not x64.

>

> >What x64 bit Internet Security Suite Software do you recommend?

>

> I sit behind a NAT router, use the Vista firewall and ESET Nod32 64 bit

> version. I need to check if Windows Defender is on here, the install is

> only a few hours old.

>

> --

> Jeff Gaines Damerham Hampshire UK

> The facts, although interesting, are irrelevant

>

[Guest Colin Barnhorst]

Re: XP x64 or Vista x64 and Internet Security Suite Software ???

 

XP Pro x64 is a good OS and not a bad choice but Vista x64 will give you

more device support. XP64 is not getting the software support of either XP

x86 or Vista. I just don't see a good reason to prefer XP64 over Vista x64.

Vista has gotten a lot of unfair press from some key places like PCMag, but

don't believe the drumbeat. Vista is excellent.

 

"NRLMASS" <NRLMASS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:780A3D10-43A2-4F15-AA36-2C6A533F1D59@microsoft.com...

> Hi,

>

> I’m building a computer. I want to run Win XP Pro x64 because I’m told

> that

> people are still having issues with Vista. I’m getting most of it from

> Tiger

> Direct. It’s a Visionman Cube Intel Barebones PC.

>

> This is what I will have:

> BenQ G2000W LCD Monitor (XP 64 is OK / Vista 64 has issues)

> Thermaltake LAN Box

> Asus P5N-MX Motherboard (Comes with 32 & 64 bit drivers)

> Onboard Video

> Onboard High-Definition 6-Channel Audio

> Onboard 10/100 LAN

> Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Processor

> Ultra X-Wind Copper CPU Cooling Fan

> 4GB High-Speed DDR2-667 Memory

> 585 Watt Power Supply

> 500GB Seagate Barracuda ES.2 Hard Drive

> Mad Dog #MD-20XTLI LightScribe 20X DVD-RW (LightScribe 64 bit drivers)

> Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard (64 bit drivers)

> Ligitech MX400 Performance Laser Mouse (64 bit drivers)

> Canon MP530 all in one (64 bit drivers)

>

>

> Am I better off with XP x64 over Vista Business x64?

> What x64 bit Internet Security Suite Software do you recommend?

>

>

> I have an HP laptop with XP Pro x32 bit that I am replacing with the above

> system. I’m very happy with XP Pro right now.

>

[Guest Carlos]

RE: XP x64 or Vista x64 and Internet Security Suite Software ???

 

Yes, you can, though I have never tried it.

My Vista is in Spanish so I will guide you approximately with a translation.

Right Click on the Desktop, and choose "Customize" or whatever synonym you

have in English.

Click on "Windows Colours and Appearance" (translation may differ again)

In the next screen click on "Open the classic..."

Choose the colour combination you like to make it look like good ol' XP.

Carlos

 

"NRLMASS" wrote:

> I have my x32 XP Pro laptop setup with the classic Windows look. Can Vista be

> setup to look like a classic version of Windows? I never liked the XP look.

> Vista is so different it probably doesn’t have that option.

>

> "NRLMASS" wrote:

>

> > Hi,

> >

> > I’m building a computer. I want to run Win XP Pro x64 because I’m told that

> > people are still having issues with Vista. I’m getting most of it from Tiger

> > Direct. It’s a Visionman Cube Intel Barebones PC.

> >

> > This is what I will have:

> > BenQ G2000W LCD Monitor (XP 64 is OK / Vista 64 has issues)

> > Thermaltake LAN Box

> > Asus P5N-MX Motherboard (Comes with 32 & 64 bit drivers)

> > Onboard Video

> > Onboard High-Definition 6-Channel Audio

> > Onboard 10/100 LAN

> > Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Processor

> > Ultra X-Wind Copper CPU Cooling Fan

> > 4GB High-Speed DDR2-667 Memory

> > 585 Watt Power Supply

> > 500GB Seagate Barracuda ES.2 Hard Drive

> > Mad Dog #MD-20XTLI LightScribe 20X DVD-RW (LightScribe 64 bit drivers)

> > Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard (64 bit drivers)

> > Ligitech MX400 Performance Laser Mouse (64 bit drivers)

> > Canon MP530 all in one (64 bit drivers)

> >

> >

> > Am I better off with XP x64 over Vista Business x64?

> > What x64 bit Internet Security Suite Software do you recommend?

> >

> >

> > I have an HP laptop with XP Pro x32 bit that I am replacing with the above

> > system. I’m very happy with XP Pro right now.

> >

[Guest NRLMASS]

RE: XP x64 or Vista x64 and Internet Security Suite Software ???

 

That's awesome, Thanks!!!!!

 

"Carlos" wrote:

> Yes, you can, though I have never tried it.

> My Vista is in Spanish so I will guide you approximately with a translation.

> Right Click on the Desktop, and choose "Customize" or whatever synonym you

> have in English.

> Click on "Windows Colours and Appearance" (translation may differ again)

> In the next screen click on "Open the classic..."

> Choose the colour combination you like to make it look like good ol' XP.

> Carlos

>

> "NRLMASS" wrote:

>

> > I have my x32 XP Pro laptop setup with the classic Windows look. Can Vista be

> > setup to look like a classic version of Windows? I never liked the XP look.

> > Vista is so different it probably doesn’t have that option.

> >

> > "NRLMASS" wrote:

> >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > I’m building a computer. I want to run Win XP Pro x64 because I’m told that

> > > people are still having issues with Vista. I’m getting most of it from Tiger

> > > Direct. It’s a Visionman Cube Intel Barebones PC.

> > >

> > > This is what I will have:

> > > BenQ G2000W LCD Monitor (XP 64 is OK / Vista 64 has issues)

> > > Thermaltake LAN Box

> > > Asus P5N-MX Motherboard (Comes with 32 & 64 bit drivers)

> > > Onboard Video

> > > Onboard High-Definition 6-Channel Audio

> > > Onboard 10/100 LAN

> > > Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Processor

> > > Ultra X-Wind Copper CPU Cooling Fan

> > > 4GB High-Speed DDR2-667 Memory

> > > 585 Watt Power Supply

> > > 500GB Seagate Barracuda ES.2 Hard Drive

> > > Mad Dog #MD-20XTLI LightScribe 20X DVD-RW (LightScribe 64 bit drivers)

> > > Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard (64 bit drivers)

> > > Ligitech MX400 Performance Laser Mouse (64 bit drivers)

> > > Canon MP530 all in one (64 bit drivers)

> > >

> > >

> > > Am I better off with XP x64 over Vista Business x64?

> > > What x64 bit Internet Security Suite Software do you recommend?

> > >

> > >

> > > I have an HP laptop with XP Pro x32 bit that I am replacing with the above

> > > system. I’m very happy with XP Pro right now.

> > >

[Guest NRLMASS]

Re: XP x64 or Vista x64 and Internet Security Suite Software ???

 

Yea, I think that might be the way to go. I've been reading thoughout the

discussion groups and that's how quite a few people seem to feel. Thanks!!!!

 

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

> XP Pro x64 is a good OS and not a bad choice but Vista x64 will give you

> more device support. XP64 is not getting the software support of either XP

> x86 or Vista. I just don't see a good reason to prefer XP64 over Vista x64.

> Vista has gotten a lot of unfair press from some key places like PCMag, but

> don't believe the drumbeat. Vista is excellent.

>

> "NRLMASS" <NRLMASS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:780A3D10-43A2-4F15-AA36-2C6A533F1D59@microsoft.com...

> > Hi,

> >

> > I’m building a computer. I want to run Win XP Pro x64 because I’m told

> > that

> > people are still having issues with Vista. I’m getting most of it from

> > Tiger

> > Direct. It’s a Visionman Cube Intel Barebones PC.

> >

> > This is what I will have:

> > BenQ G2000W LCD Monitor (XP 64 is OK / Vista 64 has issues)

> > Thermaltake LAN Box

> > Asus P5N-MX Motherboard (Comes with 32 & 64 bit drivers)

> > Onboard Video

> > Onboard High-Definition 6-Channel Audio

> > Onboard 10/100 LAN

> > Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Processor

> > Ultra X-Wind Copper CPU Cooling Fan

> > 4GB High-Speed DDR2-667 Memory

> > 585 Watt Power Supply

> > 500GB Seagate Barracuda ES.2 Hard Drive

> > Mad Dog #MD-20XTLI LightScribe 20X DVD-RW (LightScribe 64 bit drivers)

> > Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard (64 bit drivers)

> > Ligitech MX400 Performance Laser Mouse (64 bit drivers)

> > Canon MP530 all in one (64 bit drivers)

> >

> >

> > Am I better off with XP x64 over Vista Business x64?

> > What x64 bit Internet Security Suite Software do you recommend?

> >

> >

> > I have an HP laptop with XP Pro x32 bit that I am replacing with the above

> > system. I’m very happy with XP Pro right now.

> >

>

[Guest Colin Barnhorst]

Re: XP x64 or Vista x64 and Internet Security Suite Software ???

 

Carlos, it is called "Personalize" in English Vistaspeak. :)

 

"Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:D1F4BAE5-45E7-4509-AEB2-389462C2E3F3@microsoft.com...

> Yes, you can, though I have never tried it.

> My Vista is in Spanish so I will guide you approximately with a

> translation.

> Right Click on the Desktop, and choose "Customize" or whatever synonym you

> have in English.

> Click on "Windows Colours and Appearance" (translation may differ again)

> In the next screen click on "Open the classic..."

> Choose the colour combination you like to make it look like good ol' XP.

> Carlos

>

> "NRLMASS" wrote:

>

>> I have my x32 XP Pro laptop setup with the classic Windows look. Can

>> Vista be

>> setup to look like a classic version of Windows? I never liked the XP

>> look.

>> Vista is so different it probably doesn’t have that option.

>>

>> "NRLMASS" wrote:

>>

>> > Hi,

>> >

>> > I’m building a computer. I want to run Win XP Pro x64 because I’m told

>> > that

>> > people are still having issues with Vista. I’m getting most of it from

>> > Tiger

>> > Direct. It’s a Visionman Cube Intel Barebones PC.

>> >

>> > This is what I will have:

>> > BenQ G2000W LCD Monitor (XP 64 is OK / Vista 64 has issues)

>> > Thermaltake LAN Box

>> > Asus P5N-MX Motherboard (Comes with 32 & 64 bit drivers)

>> > Onboard Video

>> > Onboard High-Definition 6-Channel Audio

>> > Onboard 10/100 LAN

>> > Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Processor

>> > Ultra X-Wind Copper CPU Cooling Fan

>> > 4GB High-Speed DDR2-667 Memory

>> > 585 Watt Power Supply

>> > 500GB Seagate Barracuda ES.2 Hard Drive

>> > Mad Dog #MD-20XTLI LightScribe 20X DVD-RW (LightScribe 64 bit drivers)

>> > Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard (64 bit drivers)

>> > Ligitech MX400 Performance Laser Mouse (64 bit drivers)

>> > Canon MP530 all in one (64 bit drivers)

>> >

>> >

>> > Am I better off with XP x64 over Vista Business x64?

>> > What x64 bit Internet Security Suite Software do you recommend?

>> >

>> >

>> > I have an HP laptop with XP Pro x32 bit that I am replacing with the

>> > above

>> > system. I’m very happy with XP Pro right now.

>> >

[Guest Carlos]

RE: XP x64 or Vista x64 and Internet Security Suite Software ???

 

And it is "Personalizar" in Spanish.

It was so close to "Personalize" that I chose "Customize".

:)

Carlos

 

"Carlos" wrote:

> Yes, you can, though I have never tried it.

> My Vista is in Spanish so I will guide you approximately with a translation.

> Right Click on the Desktop, and choose "Customize" or whatever synonym you

> have in English.

> Click on "Windows Colours and Appearance" (translation may differ again)

> In the next screen click on "Open the classic..."

> Choose the colour combination you like to make it look like good ol' XP.

> Carlos

>

> "NRLMASS" wrote:

>

> > I have my x32 XP Pro laptop setup with the classic Windows look. Can Vista be

> > setup to look like a classic version of Windows? I never liked the XP look.

> > Vista is so different it probably doesn’t have that option.

> >

> > "NRLMASS" wrote:

> >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > I’m building a computer. I want to run Win XP Pro x64 because I’m told that

> > > people are still having issues with Vista. I’m getting most of it from Tiger

> > > Direct. It’s a Visionman Cube Intel Barebones PC.

> > >

> > > This is what I will have:

> > > BenQ G2000W LCD Monitor (XP 64 is OK / Vista 64 has issues)

> > > Thermaltake LAN Box

> > > Asus P5N-MX Motherboard (Comes with 32 & 64 bit drivers)

> > > Onboard Video

> > > Onboard High-Definition 6-Channel Audio

> > > Onboard 10/100 LAN

> > > Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Processor

> > > Ultra X-Wind Copper CPU Cooling Fan

> > > 4GB High-Speed DDR2-667 Memory

> > > 585 Watt Power Supply

> > > 500GB Seagate Barracuda ES.2 Hard Drive

> > > Mad Dog #MD-20XTLI LightScribe 20X DVD-RW (LightScribe 64 bit drivers)

> > > Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard (64 bit drivers)

> > > Ligitech MX400 Performance Laser Mouse (64 bit drivers)

> > > Canon MP530 all in one (64 bit drivers)

> > >

> > >

> > > Am I better off with XP x64 over Vista Business x64?

> > > What x64 bit Internet Security Suite Software do you recommend?

> > >

> > >

> > > I have an HP laptop with XP Pro x32 bit that I am replacing with the above

> > > system. I’m very happy with XP Pro right now.

> > >

[Guest Jeff Gaines]

Re: XP x64 or Vista x64 and Internet Security Suite Software ???

 

On 04/06/2008 in message

<B0552060-19A8-4E0C-928B-0AB7CAE5E7F5@microsoft.com> NRLMASS wrote:

>That's awesome, Thanks!!!!!

 

I think you'll find that gives you the appearance of W2K / W98 rather than

XP.

 

--

Jeff Gaines Damerham Hampshire UK

There are 3 types of people in this world. Those who can count, and those

who can't.

[Guest Carlos]

Re: XP x64 or Vista x64 and Internet Security Suite Software ???

 

Jeff,

You are right.

That is what the preview window shows and that is what I think the OP is

looking for.

He is asking for "classic Windows look" and stating "I never liked the XP

look".

:)

Carlos

 

 

"Jeff Gaines" wrote:

> On 04/06/2008 in message

> <B0552060-19A8-4E0C-928B-0AB7CAE5E7F5@microsoft.com> NRLMASS wrote:

>

> >That's awesome, Thanks!!!!!

>

> I think you'll find that gives you the appearance of W2K / W98 rather than

> XP.

>

> --

> Jeff Gaines Damerham Hampshire UK

> There are 3 types of people in this world. Those who can count, and those

> who can't.

>

[Guest NRLMASS]

Re: XP x64 or Vista x64 and Internet Security Suite Software ???

 

Yes Carlos, you are right. I like the W2K/W98 look.

I think I decided to purchase the Vista Business x64 version.

I just have to contact BenQ to find out what the issue(s) is/are for my

monitor.

I’d like to thank everyone for all your help.

I can’t wait to get this computer!!!

 

Norm

 

 

"Carlos" wrote:

> Jeff,

> You are right.

> That is what the preview window shows and that is what I think the OP is

> looking for.

> He is asking for "classic Windows look" and stating "I never liked the XP

> look".

> :)

> Carlos

>

>

> "Jeff Gaines" wrote:

>

> > On 04/06/2008 in message

> > <B0552060-19A8-4E0C-928B-0AB7CAE5E7F5@microsoft.com> NRLMASS wrote:

> >

> > >That's awesome, Thanks!!!!!

> >

> > I think you'll find that gives you the appearance of W2K / W98 rather than

> > XP.

> >

> > --

> > Jeff Gaines Damerham Hampshire UK

> > There are 3 types of people in this world. Those who can count, and those

> > who can't.

> >

[Guest NRLMASS]

Re: XP x64 or Vista x64 and Internet Security Suite Software ???

 

 

Hi,

 

Would it be better if I purchased the ESET Smart Security 64 bit version or

use the Vista firewall and ESET Nod32 64 bit version like you suggested.

 

Why is one better than the other?

 

Thanks!!!

 

Norm

 

---------------------------------------------------------------------

 

"Jeff Gaines" wrote:

> On 03/06/2008 in message

> <780A3D10-43A2-4F15-AA36-2C6A533F1D59@microsoft.com> NRLMASS wrote:

>

> >Am I better off with XP x64 over Vista Business x64?

>

> Interesting question. I ghosted my XP x64 install today and put Vista 64

> on the same machine, very little difference now the drivers have matured.

> Main problems are (a) finding things, goodness knows why MSFT moved them

> and (b) Tree Views and List Views having very, very feint highlighting

> when they are not focussed.

> Advantages (a) Xp x64 is a Cinderella OS and it seems easier to get Vista

> 64 drivers and (b) some apps that use context menus work in Vista 64 but

> not x64.

>

> >What x64 bit Internet Security Suite Software do you recommend?

>

> I sit behind a NAT router, use the Vista firewall and ESET Nod32 64 bit

> version. I need to check if Windows Defender is on here, the install is

> only a few hours old.

>

> --

> Jeff Gaines Damerham Hampshire UK

> The facts, although interesting, are irrelevant

>