256 mb enough? for vista?

bikdel · 18-06-2007, 04:31 PM

i have a pc with a fast enough procy - p4 2.8 ghz, good mobo and shader model 2.0 supporting (windows aero compatible) gfx card...

the only thing is that my ram is 256 mb ddr 400...
before investing ina win vista dvd, i wanna kno if anyone tries it in 256 mb..

the rec ram for win 98 was 64, but i have run it in 16 mb,
for xp it was 256, i hav run it in 64...

the ram for basic is 512.. it shud run in 256,
ultimate is for 1 gb... it runs in 512...
and the core of basic n ultimate are same other than the aero........

pls ans my q ... thanx

BBThumbHealer · 18-06-2007, 04:37 PM

there is a patch for allowing vista to run on 256 MB RAM.....i can't give u the link as we don't in help in piracy ...try Googling

Vishal Gupta · 18-06-2007, 04:37 PM

I'll not suggest u to use Vista on 256 MB RAM. The system must hv at least 512 MB RAM to install Vista (Thought there r hacks available to install Vista even on 256 MB RAM). If u really want to enjoy Vista, then ur system should hv at least 1 GB RAM.

24online · 18-06-2007, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikdel

i have a pc with a fast enough procy - p4 2.8 ghz, good mobo and shader model 2.0 supporting (windows aero compatible) gfx card...

the only thing is that my ram is 256 mb ddr 400...
before investing ina win vista dvd, i wanna kno if anyone tries it in 256 mb..

the rec ram for win 98 was 64, but i have run it in 16 mb,
for xp it was 256, i hav run it in 64...

the ram for basic is 512.. it shud run in 256,
ultimate is for 1 gb... it runs in 512...
and the core of basic n ultimate are same other than the aero........

pls ans my q ... thanx

512 mb ram must for vista...
check :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Vista

ashfame · 18-06-2007, 04:57 PM

AFAIK
Vista can be run on 256MB ram without any patches

chesss · 18-06-2007, 05:25 PM

Quote:

there is a patch for allowing vista to run on 256 MB RAM.....i can't give u the link as we don't in help in piracy

applying patches is not piracy dude

try vlite to patch vista DVD

nithinks · 18-06-2007, 07:46 PM

@ chesss

You are right.

Sukhdeep Singh · 18-06-2007, 09:59 PM

It can run but it will not be "WOW" Experience

bikdel · 18-06-2007, 10:31 PM

@ ASHFAME

hey u used vista in ur pc?
ultimate??

THE PATCH U ALL ARE TALKIN ABOUT....
i'll have to patch the file in DVD of vista and rewrite the DVD???

wont that be piracy.. illegal ?
though i'll risk it for trying.. jus once.
heh

ashfame · 19-06-2007, 01:52 AM

^^
No i dont use vista!
But i hav read some article somewhere that it can be run on 256MB only
Of Course, It wont be a WOW experience!

boosters · 19-06-2007, 11:05 AM

you have to need a 512 MB Ram. so you will have a 512+256 = 768 DDR Ram, than the vista works fine. Also the ram price was down 512 is only Rs 1650 + 3 Warranty.

krates · 19-06-2007, 11:17 AM

vista will not run in 256 mb ram whn i tried to install it said it can't be run on this machine tha's why i hav to upgrade my ram to 768 mb ram

sandeepk · 19-06-2007, 11:47 AM

No, Vista installs on machines with 512 MB RAM or more. As kushagra told it detects the RAM during installation and then tell you it cannot install. Buy a 512MB module!!!!

harryneopotter · 19-06-2007, 02:35 PM

or u can do a neat little trick used by my friend .......... he used a 1 GB stick and installed Vista ...and after installation ... he simply replaced the 1GB stick by his own 256 MB module and VOILA ...vista was up and running fine ....... cant say if its illegal or not .... u can just try it if u can borrow some ram from any of ur friends .....

bikdel · 19-06-2007, 02:48 PM

yeah... good tip @ harryneopotter.........

but lemme find the patch too.. that wil help to install it..

piyush gupta · 19-06-2007, 03:01 PM

^^It works fine but not upto that performace which u expect from VISTA

sirf naam naam ke liye VISTA bhi kya use karna yarr

Liverpool_fan · 19-06-2007, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikdel

i have a pc with a fast enough procy - p4 2.8 ghz, good mobo and shader model 2.0 supporting (windows aero compatible) gfx card...

the only thing is that my ram is 256 mb ddr 400...
before investing ina win vista dvd, i wanna kno if anyone tries it in 256 mb..

the rec ram for win 98 was 64, but i have run it in 16 mb,
for xp it was 256, i hav run it in 64...

the ram for basic is 512.. it shud run in 256,
ultimate is for 1 gb... it runs in 512...
and the core of basic n ultimate are same other than the aero........

pls ans my q ... thanx

Vista in 256 MB RAM? Do not dream. I suggest you try Ubuntu Linux with beryl if you crave for a 3D desktop.

lalam · 19-06-2007, 07:15 PM

Whats the deal go get a 1GB ram first i mean you've got all those rigs so why not a 1GB ram yaar

gxsaurav · 19-06-2007, 08:39 PM

just use VLite to tame the beast, remove whatever u don't need. I removed MCE, Language packs, useless drives from my installation & now it runs faster then the default state at 1 GB RAM