Originally posted by darvlayUpgrade. 7 is basically an improved version of Vista.
I have a CD at home waiting for me. The dreaded Windows 7 upgrade. Has anyone experienced difficulties and issues with upgrading Vista to 7? Is it worth it for me to do it now or should I wait?
If I have problems, is it possible for me to go back to Vista?
As long as you've bought computer equipment from mainstream companies you won;t have any problems with drivers.
You'll be able to re-install Vista as long as you have the install discs to do it.
Originally posted by darvlayThe better half has it in her 'puter, and she likes it.
I have a CD at home waiting for me. The dreaded Windows 7 upgrade. Has anyone experienced difficulties and issues with upgrading Vista to 7? Is it worth it for me to do it now or should I wait?
If I have problems, is it possible for me to go back to Vista?
I believe they had some difficulties putting it in over Vista though, and had to do a clean install.
I still got XP, probably have it untill they don't give updates for it anymore.
OOPS...I don't know if it was upgrade version!
Originally posted by darvlayI was in a similar position with the Vistard upgrade. I bought a new computer right before Vista came out, and was promised an "upgrade" disk as soon as Vista became available. When I got the disk, I installed it right away. The computer hasn't been the same since.
I have a CD at home waiting for me. The dreaded Windows 7 upgrade. Has anyone experienced difficulties and issues with upgrading Vista to 7? Is it worth it for me to do it now or should I wait?
If I have problems, is it possible for me to go back to Vista?
I'm not a programmer or computer expert, but I've since been told that factory installed operating systems are generally more "stable" than these upgrades.
Honestly, you sound relatively happy with Vista. Hang onto the upgrade disk, but IMO, if it isn't broken, don't fix it.
Originally posted by Daemon SinI don't have a lot of hardware at all. I am concerned about the software I use and whether it is compatible. Specifically, soft synths developed by Native Instruments. There's not a lot of help on their website on compatibility.
Upgrade. 7 is basically an improved version of Vista.
As long as you've bought computer equipment from mainstream companies you won;t have any problems with drivers.
You'll be able to re-install Vista as long as you have the install discs to do it.
I use this computer essentially as an instrument. I don't use it to surf, download or whatever. I'm wondering if I should even bother...
Originally posted by darvlayOK this is easy now. Install the synth software on a "friends" Win 7 computer first.
I don't have a lot of hardware at all. I am concerned about the software I use and whether it is compatible. Specifically, soft synths developed by Native Instruments. There's not a lot of help on their website on compatibility.
Thanks.
Originally posted by rbmorrisVista has been relatively stable on my computer, I think, because I keep it to a bare minimum. There's pretty much nothing running on it other than music software and iTunes.
I was in a similar position with the Vistard upgrade. I bought a new computer right before Vista came out, and was promised an "upgrade" disk as soon as Vista became available. When I got the disk, I installed it right away. The computer hasn't been the same since.
I'm not a programmer or computer expert, but I've since been told that factory installe ...[text shortened]... ppy with Vista. Hang onto the upgrade disk, but IMO, if it isn't broken, don't fix it.
Originally posted by darvlayhttp://www.native-instruments.com/en/support/compatibility/windows-7/
I don't have a lot of hardware at all. I am concerned about the software I use and whether it is compatible. Specifically, soft synths developed by Native Instruments. There's not a lot of help on their website on compatibility.
I use this computer essentially as an instrument. I don't use it to surf, download or whatever. I'm wondering if I should even bother...
http://www.rainrecording.com/windows-watch/native-instruments
Originally posted by darvlaypraise whale for absynth!
I don't have a lot of hardware at all. I am concerned about the software I use and whether it is compatible. Specifically, soft synths developed by Native Instruments. There's not a lot of help on their website on compatibility.
I use this computer essentially as an instrument. I don't use it to surf, download or whatever. I'm wondering if I should even bother...
if you use the machine primarily for music, the software you're using won't change with the install. so I don't see the use of paying money for the win 7 for it. but if you have a spare lying around, I don't think I've heard of a single bad experience yet. not that I had been looking...
Originally posted by wormwoodWell I'm not going to use it because my interface still isn't Windows 7 compliant... Good thing I thought of checking for that first... duh...
praise whale for absynth!
if you use the machine primarily for music, the software you're using won't change with the install. so I don't see the use of paying money for the win 7 for it. but if you have a spare lying around, I don't think I've heard of a single bad experience yet. not that I had been looking...