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Help and Support Forums => Technical Support => Topic started by: Flossy on July 27, 2010, 12:54:08 PM
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Hi
Which version of Windows works best for AH - Windows XP or Windows 7? Thanks. :)
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Give some specs on the computer you're wanting to use.
Off the top of my head from experience, I'd go for Win7 64bit but that's just me.
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Give some specs on the computer you're wanting to use.
Ah that's just it.... I am possibly getting one of the new iMacs that are due out anytime now and would need to install Windows in a dual-boot setup to run AH, so not sure of specs yet.
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A clean system (one not used for anything besides AH) will always run better than a system used for viewing flash movies, surfing the net, playing other games on the net, etc.
The biggest reason to go with Win7 64 is if you have more than 3-4 gigs of memory in the system. If you don't, I'd go with XP.
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Generally speaking, Windows XP will run the game better/faster than Windows 7. Some caveats with that.
XP needs more tending to as the background processes and registry tend to get pretty sloppy. That leads to many who will make the remark, "XP runs like a turd compared to 7." All that means is the person did a poor job maintaining his/her Windows XP system.
Sound performance will vary between XP and 7, depending on the sound device. Many sound card drivers, on XP, did some really atrocious things to the operating system. Those things cannot be done with 7 due to all the DRM it has.
XP and 7 have the same thread manager, so thread performance is identical between the two. This goes to multi-core CPU's. XP and 7 use the same exact thread manager. It still sucks, but it is all we have for Windows.
I prefer XP over 7, at the moment. For me, XP is easier to manage and keep clean than 7. 7 has a lot of things going on which you have no control over. It has some compatibility issues with some older programs as well. Then again, XP is not able to run some newer software intended for 7.
I also do a lot of video/audio editing and 7 is not very stable for this. The DRM manages to intrude in areas it has no business in, which creates some a number of issues. Most people will never run into these issues. I am one of the unfortunate that do. Most of it has to do with no clean way to implement ASIO drivers in 7, which are required by a number of high end audio editing packages.
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Thanks for that Skuzzy! :) As I mentioned above, I am considering getting the new iMac announced today and will need to install Windows via Boot Camp solely to run Aces High - all other games I play are Mac compatible! :p I am well aware of the various problems with Windows which is my main reason for moving to the iMac in the first place. :) I am just pondering whether to install Windows XP or Windows 7. I will also need to make sure my Thrustmaster Cougar HOTAS setup (+Pro Pedals) will work OK with Windows 7 if I go for it.
Thanks for a very comprehensive reply anyway. :salute
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VISTA!!!
:D
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... Most of it has to do with no clean way to implement ASIO drivers in 7, which are required by a number of high end audio editing packages.
That does explain a few things.
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VISTA!!!
:D
dang rite.
64 bit....8g mem!!!!!
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Hi Flos! I take it this means you'll soon be gracing our unfriendly skies?
ack-ack
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Hi Ack Ack! Well I do get on occasionally but mostly play in the scenarios now. Not enough hours in a day lol. :lol. :)
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Flossy the Cougar works with Win 7. You just need the 64 bit driver if you're currently using the 32 bit.
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Hi Flossy!
Long time no see! ;)
As usual Skuzzy summed it up very well.
Still running on XP also. :aok
Mutley. :salute
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Both, dual boot and have the best of both worlds!
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Both, dual boot and have the best of both worlds!
This is to run on a Mac so will be dual-booting already! :)
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Flossy the Cougar works with Win 7. You just need the 64 bit driver if you're currently using the 32 bit.
OK thanks for that. :)
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Hi Flossy!
Long time no see! ;
Hi Mutley, yeah I keep playing World of Warcraft lol! ;)