Windows Vista vs Windows 7 Boot Time Comparison

A comparison showing the differences in the time it takes for a PC to boot Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

Specs:
Core 2 Duo @ 1.5GHz 65nm
2GB RAM @ 667MHz
Intel GMA X3100, GM965 chipset (LOL)
5400RPM HDD
Dell inspiron 1520
Windows 7 RC

FAQ:

Not fair comparison because they were installed totally different times?

My laptop has a recovery partition meaning it can be restored to the original state it came in. I restored it to its original state in about January 2009, and then removed all the bloat ware and reinstalled my own programs (including all updates and SP1); I did this to solve a problem with my speakers. The Windows 7 in this video is the RC and was installed in May 2009 has more programs installed than in Vista, but has some of the same programs. So the install dates are not years apart.

Vista probably had more to load and compute, and HDD space?

Vista and Windows 7 have the same items & services to load at start-up, but Windows 7 has slightly more items (programs) to load at start-up/ boot than Vista does. Windows 7 has ESET Smart Security 4 whereas Vista has AVG 8 internet security, both fully licensed. During the time this video was made, the Windows 7 partition had 4.30GB free, and Vista had 7.17GB free. Which means Windows 7 has more data on its partition. (Both have an equal partition of 37GB each; I have an 80GB HDD)

What is better & what would you choose?

If I had to choose between Vista and Windows 7, I would definitely choose Windows 7. Why, because it is faster than Vista, less ram usage, unnecessary services have been taken away which means a faster OS overall. And Microsoft learnt from their previous mistakes, meaning all Vista programs & drivers will work in Windows 7. Windows 7 is also more customisable and has new useful features, the Superbar being one of the best. Overall you get a faster, more responsive, cleaner OS with better features which is nice.

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[Astro247z]

@LinuxNation lol no then your pc is shit mine boots in 5seconds....

[extreamboy13]

@xxth0mpsonxx The only thing that I personally can't upgrade is the processor...

[xxth0mpsonxx]

@extreamboy13 Too bad macs are upgradable and if one is, its very limited

[extreamboy13]

My Macbook Pro boots up in 9 seconds. I have both a mac and a PC with exactly the same specs and my mac performs way better.

[Chabelo54]

I never liked WINDOWS VISTA!

[crusader584]

@LinuxNation My computer takes 15 seconds to get to starting windows screen then 15-20 seconds to get to my desktop.

[LinuxNation]

Ubuntu 11.10 boots in 30 seconds or less.

[apu889]

my XP can do better than that :)

[eadeneto]

@MsGolfplayer Demon pc....

[64nintendero]

victori to windows seven !!!!