retired_jackie

I'm thinking of upgrading to Vista, but the only thing stopping me is the thought of somehow losing my long term FM game! Is there anyway I could safeguard it?

retired_myhomeuphere

Copy the folder with your save games in to a cd or usb stick then copy it back when you've upgraded.

retired_jackie

ah right thanks!

darreng

Only thing I would add is make sure you have plenty of ram. I would suggest at least 2gb.

retired_terata

Yeah, Vista uses RAM more efficiently than XP, so 2GB is a must.

4GB for preference.

retired_tamifc

Burn your 'Sports Interactive' folder onto a cd-rom, heck, burn it twice for good measure. That 's a fairly good safeguard :thup:

More RAM wouldn't hurt either. Keep in mind that Vista chews RAM just to sit there and look pretty. Before you even fire up FM.

retired_tamifc

You can't have too many opinions before doing something like upgrading your operating system.

Here's the opinion of the well-respected Forbes.com

http://www.forbes.com/free_forbes/20...rtner=yahoomag

retired_terata

The hack in question is an well renowned Mac Fanboy of little stature, but he does have one point - don't upgrade!!

Buy an OEM copy if needs be and do a full install with your personal files backed up, transfering files and settings and folders seldom works properly on any OS.

retired_haynesleighe

Yes. Unless there is a very good reason to switch, stick to XP. Your FM game will continue without issue.

retired_tamifc

I don't see what the writer's height has to do with the discussion

He seems to have a lot of previous experience with Microsoft operating systems for a Mac fanboy but I'll take you at your word.

Although I think it would be extremely helpful to the original poster if someone who actually uses Vista could argue against Mr Mane's criticisms/bad experiences :thup: