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2013/11/19 14:35:10 (permalink)

X3 for Vista?

I understand that X3 is certified for Win 7&8 but not Vista/XP. My system is running fine with Vista and I would not relish the thought of having to re-install multiple programs over many hours to upgrade to WIN 7 (I HATE Win 8!).
This leads to my question: Is there any technical reason why X3 would not run on my quad core machine with Vista, leaving aside the fact that I would give up technical assistance etc.?
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    Re: X3 for Vista? 2013/11/19 14:44:09 (permalink)
    You could try it but there is no support. I was a Vista user and am very glad to have moved to Windows 8. 

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    Re: X3 for Vista? 2013/11/19 14:51:22 (permalink)
    I have seen a few posts by users running X3 on Vista. There was a problem with the VST scanner on Vista that was fixed with X3c.
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    Re: X3 for Vista? 2013/11/19 15:29:18 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Mystic38 2013/11/20 16:19:04
    I used to have Vista as well, but now have Win8. If it's the Metro and UI that you don't like in Win8, you can use this free version of Classic_Shell to get the look of Win 7/Classic/Two Columns. I use this and it works very well. 
     
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    Re: X3 for Vista? 2013/11/19 15:56:43 (permalink)
    +1 What Mesh says.
     
    Even though you may be satisfied with Vista, there are traps there. If not today, I would certainly consider moving to Windows 7 at the very least in the next few months. 3rd-party support for Vista is diminishing fast, and the sooner you move, the less frustrated you'll be when you have to later.
     
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    I'm on 7 64-Bit now, and still love it. I haven't moved to Windows 8 yet. Have no incentive to at the moment. But Vista users do find compelling reasons to move up.

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    Re: X3 for Vista? 2013/11/19 16:05:04 (permalink)
    Brian's right. Though Vista for me was/is a great OS Windows 7/8 will impress you. I skipped Win 7 but I was impressed with Window 8's performance. Scook is also right. I use Classic Shell too.  But I also use the Metro start of Win 8.1.  You have a choice with Windows 8.1. 
     
     

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    Re: X3 for Vista? 2013/11/19 17:06:17 (permalink)
    I won't upgrade to 8 until my gear breaks :P

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    Re: X3 for Vista? 2013/11/20 00:00:19 (permalink)
    The least trouble you are going to have overall is by installing Windows 8.1, if you are going to upgrade I suggest stop thinking about it and doing it ;).
    Go dual boot if you have to. Man up and Backup! No pain no gain!!

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