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Do you still (mainly) run a very old Windows version with VP?

Started By toxie , Jan 22 2013 09:46 PM

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Poll: Which Windows version do you (mainly) use with VP? (5728 member(s) have cast votes)

Which Windows version do you (mainly) use with VP?

  1. Voted Windows 8 (366 votes [6.39%])

    Percentage of vote: 6.39%

  2. Voted Windows 7 (2064 votes [36.04%])

    Percentage of vote: 36.04%

  3. Windows Vista (66 votes [1.15%])

    Percentage of vote: 1.15%

  4. Voted Windows XP (546 votes [9.53%])

    Percentage of vote: 9.53%

  5. Windows ME, 98 or 95 (12 votes [0.21%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.21%

  6. Windows NT or 2000 (1 votes [0.02%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.02%

  7. Windows 10 (2672 votes [46.66%])

    Percentage of vote: 46.66%

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#1 toxie

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Posted 22 January 2013 - 09:46 PM

We could switch to using newer compilers, and although this is not a must, it may increase performance and/or compatibility with some things.. So:


Edited by toxie, 30 October 2017 - 08:39 PM.

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Posted 23 January 2013 - 12:00 AM

Calling 95% to be using Win7 or WinXP.


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Posted 23 January 2013 - 05:15 AM

Currently using win7 on my game computer.  Since Micro$oft has already stopped selling 7 with new machines, I do not like 8, and I have a non "ET Phone Home" version of XP. I will be using XP for future builds! (Unless VP starts supporting Linux as that is what I am switching all my home and work PC to.)


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Posted 23 January 2013 - 08:37 AM

recently installed Windows 7 Ultimate (previously XP).  Previously had graphic 'glitches' with Future Pinball - now all ok! Just a minor issue I need to investigate is Hyperpin Frontend not exiting but I see some posts here so need to read up ! :)


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Posted 23 January 2013 - 08:39 AM

You can still buy Windows 7 OEM and retail from most good online e-tailers like Newegg, NCIX, Overclockers UK, Scan and Aira PC.

 

I'm a PC and Windows 7 was my idea :)


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Posted 24 January 2013 - 02:38 PM

Looks good so far.. No lunatics that still use Win95.. ;)


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Posted 24 January 2013 - 04:16 PM

Wooooo does that mean proper 3D tables maybe unlocked :P and more cores!!


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Posted 24 January 2013 - 06:45 PM

No, unfortunately only a more modern compiler version.. :-)

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Posted 25 January 2013 - 03:01 AM

32-bit Win 7 Ultimate with a 64-bit P-4. 2.8 Ghz. No issues.


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Posted 25 January 2013 - 04:42 AM

Wooooo does that mean proper 3D tables maybe unlocked :P and more cores!!

also a 64 bit build will be nice


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Posted 25 January 2013 - 10:33 AM

64bit should be a problem, as there would be a lot of hazards with the old libraries VP uses (like DX7, and others).

I guess it could be done anyhow, but at the price of stability and introducing other headaches.


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Posted 26 January 2013 - 07:49 PM

I'm using Wndows 7.Windows 8 is an OS from hell.IMHO.


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Posted 27 January 2013 - 02:41 PM

I'm curious about the one person using Vista, wonder if it operates trouble free? 

 

Also using windows 7 64 bit in a cab. 


Edited by Tom1965, 27 January 2013 - 10:16 PM.

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Posted 27 January 2013 - 03:53 PM

I am also wondering if cabinet owners use a different OS. I am still on XP and will only change that if a dev like toxie is saying it will be better to switch. Hopefully that will not happen for a while though...  


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Posted 28 January 2013 - 06:17 AM

Still on XP






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Posted 28 January 2013 - 09:57 AM

I'm curious about the one person using Vista, wonder if it operates trouble free? 

 

Also using windows 7 64 bit in a cab. 

 

 

I used it on my old laptop, and it was running fine.. But for cab usage, i guess it shares the same issues as win7..



I am also wondering if cabinet owners use a different OS. I am still on XP and will only change that if a dev like toxie is saying it will be better to switch. Hopefully that will not happen for a while though...  

 

I guess XP will be around for a while, so no problem there.. Currently its really just about the -old- windows versions like 95 and NT..


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Posted 28 January 2013 - 06:23 PM


I guess XP will be around for a while, so no problem there.. Currently its really just about the -old- windows versions like 95 and NT..

 

Nice, thanks for the confirmation.  


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Posted 29 January 2013 - 01:55 AM

I'm using an old dell xps 400 (win xp) stuck in a standard body.Working ok, but I want to do a build..I have Windows 8 in a new computer and it runs desktop tables (the few I have played) with no probs..


Edited by bob78954, 29 January 2013 - 01:56 AM.

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Posted 31 January 2013 - 03:14 AM

I use Win 7 Laptop very good for running all my VP and VPinMAME tables..... I also use MAME... Planning on heading over to Apple on my next major computer purchase for my personal home use. 

I'm tired of Microsoft and all there upgrades every few years it's getting extremely OLD not to mention all there useless updates. If Apple has it together why doesn't MS follow suit.

I wouldn't touch a Win 8 computer it's garbage in my opinion... :shutup:  


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Posted 31 January 2013 - 04:47 AM

Windows 7 has been great for me.  Some cab users might use XP, but only because they have nothing to lose by doing so.  I use my PC for other things, & Windows 7 can do it all for me.  I can play VP just fine, then seconds later I can play the latest Dx11 game.

But yes, if things could be more optimized for win7, that would be awesome because its no secret that many VPM tables require an awful lot of horsepower, any optimization would be welcomed.


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