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- 24th October 2009 at 02:23 #43885
Can windows server 2008 R2 totally replace the Windows XP that I have on my laptop? I came across this while looking st Windows 7 and would like to switch to a newer OS, and since I’m a student, I can get a free key so I prefer to upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2 rather than windows 7 (also because I heard/read some articles that it would be better to buy a new PC with windows 7). Can anyone give me more info/ opinion on this?
- 25th October 2009 at 01:10 #49930
I honestly can’t think of a single thing that XP can do and R2 cannot.
- 25th October 2009 at 01:10 #59749Anonymous
I honestly can’t think of a single thing that XP can do and R2 cannot.
- 25th October 2009 at 01:12 #49931
@Indrek wrote:
I honestly can’t think of a single thing that XP can do and R2 cannot.
16-Bit (“Legacy”) Apps is the only thing that I can think of, but those could most likely run in a Windows XP Virtual Machine if need to. Most people don’t need to use 16-Bit apps as far as I know. 16-Bit apps won’t run because R2 is 64-Bit only – make sure your computer can handle it. Run SecurAble if you are not sure.
- 25th October 2009 at 01:12 #59750Anonymous
@Indrek wrote:
I honestly can’t think of a single thing that XP can do and R2 cannot.
16-Bit (“Legacy”) Apps is the only thing that I can think of, but those could most likely run in a Windows XP Virtual Machine if need to. Most people don’t need to use 16-Bit apps as far as I know. 16-Bit apps won’t run because R2 is 64-Bit only – make sure your computer can handle it. Run SecurAble if you are not sure.
- 25th October 2009 at 09:39 #49932
Ah yes, good point. Additionally, a few 32-bit apps might have 16-bit installers.
- 25th October 2009 at 09:39 #59751Anonymous
Ah yes, good point. Additionally, a few 32-bit apps might have 16-bit installers.
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