Zeldaboy14
Owner of ZPW.
Now, about VM's John. I've used a Windows 8 VM, and I was not impressed, so I know what I'll be sticking for when (if) I get my new computer built!
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Now, about VM's John. I've used a Windows 8 VM, and I was not impressed, so I know what I'll be sticking for when (if) I get my new computer built!
That makes sense as Microsoft likes to make what appears to be non-important stuff part of the operating system. John
With all due respect, the Visual C libraries are extremely important to the OS as Windows is written entirely in C, C++, and C# (except for some assembly language) (see this link http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/...s-windows-written-in?forum=windowshpcacademic)
Personally, windows 8 is O.K, but windows xp is excellent for running any version of trainz. I have windows 8.1 and windows xp SP3 on separate computers, and I am still not sure which one I like better. I have tried windows 7 and vista, and xp too. If you know windows 7, 8 is easy and is a little lighter on resources. I have TRS2006 running on windows 8 BUT, and that is a big but, it takes longer to load and it crashes oftenly, unlike on windows 7 or XP.
It is really your choice which OS you choose.
Blah, Win7 would still I say be the best option for Trainz. Wishing that Win7 was still the dominant OS and not Windows 8While the OS you use is a personal choice, it is best to use the one that offers optimal performance, security and future support path. Windows XP has finally lost full support from Microsoft, given that it opens the OS up to exploitation through lack a of hot fixes, it does more or less force users to move to a more modern and overall better operating system such as Windows 8.1.
Blah, Win7 would still I say be the best option for Trainz. Wishing that Win7 was still the dominant OS and not Windows 8
Win7 with SP1 is supported to 2020. No need to bother about upgrading yet. Doesn't matter if 8.1 is any good or not, some of us clearly just do not like, want or need it as indicated here http://www.zdnet.com/windows-8-x-usage-declines-7000031181/
I've used Windows 98. I liked it, but then XP just made life so much easier. Vista was error filled and not fun, and Win7 was like a modernized Windows XP. I'm using Windows 8.1 (Got meh Free upgrade because I had Windows 8), and I would have to say Windows 8 is actually better. I would have to agree it booted faster, and was maybe a little less resource heavy, but was harder than heck to navigate and still really is. I still think Win7 would be betterWell, considering I've used a variety of Windows OS's as far back as XP through student licenses I would disagree. Though I used Windows 7 for a good amount of time I moved to 8 once the first service pack was released as it made using the OS more like a traditional desktop with optional modern UI elements as opposed to modern UI with desktop elements. The OS is overall quicker, boots quicker from the same SSD and is much better optimised for multi-core processors, hence I received higher synthetic benchmark scores for my FX6300 just by changing the OS. That and Windows 7 has started to lose support with base installations of Windows 7 without service pack 1 losing support next January. Most people will be up to date as far as service packs are concerned so this should not be an issue initially however.
I've used Windows 98. I liked it, but then XP just made life so much easier. Vista was error filled and not fun, and Win7 was like a modernized Windows XP. I'm using Windows 8.1 (Got meh Free upgrade because I had Windows 8), and I would have to say Windows 8 is actually better. I would have to agree it booted faster, and was maybe a little less resource heavy, but was harder than heck to navigate and still really is. I still think Win7 would be better
I've used Windows 98. I liked it, but then XP just made life so much easier. Vista was error filled and not fun, and Win7 was like a modernized Windows XP. I'm using Windows 8.1 (Got meh Free upgrade because I had Windows 8), and I would have to say Windows 8 is actually better. I would have to agree it booted faster, and was maybe a little less resource heavy, but was harder than heck to navigate and still really is. I still think Win7 would be better
While this is probably the most common issue. I've seen that PC's with Win 8.1 don't exactly like coming back from sleep mode. I am running both a laptop and desktop with 8.1 and they both sometimes need to be completely shut down and turned back on when coming out of sleep mode. Other times it takes 3-5+ mins to get them back to life. Trainz actually crashes more on 8.1 than it did Win8. It actually ran smoother on 8 than 8.1, and my graphics card agreed with 8, but it does not appear to agree with Win 8.1, however an upgrade to that is coming anyway. I've noticed programs for XP/Vista that ran on Win 8 no longer run on 8.1 (Yea I've tried that crap called compatibility mode, with 0 results.) Still learning about some of this stuff as I use it more, wish I could really just go back to Win8 rather than 8.1.If the navigating part is your only trouble, you can change it to work like XP/7 with either a free add-on, or less than $10 add-on. I use Classic Start Menu 4.0.4, keeps the wife happy, I was fine without it. Just a suggestion.
Paul
While this is probably the most common issue. I've seen that PC's with Win 8.1 don't exactly like coming back from sleep mode. I am running both a laptop and desktop with 8.1 and they both sometimes need to be completely shut down and turned back on when coming out of sleep mode. Other times it takes 3-5+ mins to get them back to life. Trainz actually crashes more on 8.1 than it did Win8. It actually ran smoother on 8 than 8.1, and my graphics card agreed with 8, but it does not appear to agree with Win 8.1, however an upgrade to that is coming anyway. I've noticed programs for XP/Vista that ran on Win 8 no longer run on 8.1 (Yea I've tried that crap called compatibility mode, with 0 results.) Still learning about some of this stuff as I use it more, wish I could really just go back to Win8 rather than 8.1.