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Windows Vista, Basic Edition with Service Pack 1, Upgrade Version (PC) |  | From: Microsoft
Category: Software
List Price: £79.99
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Seller: softwareunited
Rating:  81 reviews
Sales Rank: 2419
Format: DVD-ROM
Platform: Windows Vista
ESRB: Everyone
Media: DVD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows Vista
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
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MPN: 66G-02695
Model: 66G-02690
UPC: 882224661003
EAN: 0882224661003
ASIN: B0013O77D0
Release Date: April 4, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| • | Windows Vista Home Basic, SP1, 1pk, DVD | | • | Windows Vista Home Basic, SP1, 1pk, DVD, UPG, EN |
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Product Description
Windows Vista Home BasicWindows Vista Home Basic is the operating system for homes with basic computing needs. It is easy to set up, it helps you use your PC more securely and reliably, and like all of the editions of Windows Vista, it is compatible with the widest range of software, devices, and services that you use and trust. If you simply want to use your PC for tasks such as surfing the Internet, corresponding with friends and family using e-mail, or performing basic document creation and editing tasks, then Windows Vista Home Basic will deliver a safer, more reliable, and more productive computing environment.Safer and more reliableWindows Vista is designed to be the safest operating system that Microsoft has ever delivered. Every edition of Windows Vista, including Windows Vista Home Basic, provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. Additionally, all Windows Vista editions will include new parental control features that will allow you to manage and monitor your familys use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities on your PC that might concern you as a parent. Windows Vista Home Basic is designed so that you and your family can focus on whats most important to you and spend less time worrying about your safety.Easier to set up and useAs with all of other editions of Windows Vista, Windows Vista Home Basic makes your PC significantly easier to use. Windows Vista Home Basic has new tools to help you painlessly move your personal files and settings from your old PC to your new Windows Vista-based PC. Additionally, Windows Vista Home Basic integrates new search tools throughout the operating system to help you quickly find the precise file or program you need.Windows Vista H
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 I wish I had never heard of Vista June 25, 2010
Choosy (uk)
I have found Vista simply "not fit for purpose".
MY biggest mistake was to give up XP.
I purchased a new computer with Vista just over a year ago. During the whole time Vista has been a real pain in the backside. It was incompatible with most of my equipment and software which has resulted is having to upgrade everything at BIG additional costs. Problems solved - not at all....
My Vista system crashes regularly on almost a weekly basis without any cause or warning. I have used computers right from from the days of Sinclair, Commodore Pet 64 right through to the present day high flying machines and up until Vista I have usually been able to sort most issues. Even if I resort to paying for "professional" help after numberous wasted hours they still are unable to resolve the issues any quicker or better than I, if at all. I associate with many professional IT people and I have yet to find one who has anything positive to say about Vista.
I often have to revert back to using an eight year old laptop with XP installed just to get my work done on time. This simply shouldn't be !
Normally, when one buys a new piece of equipment or service which is "not fit for purpose" it would be expected for the responsible company to provide the solution free of charge. Microsoft has introduced an operating system thats so unstable that I'm dammed if I'm going to fork out any more money to rectify what most people agree is a flawed operating system.
It's a cheek and a disgrace that Microsoft expect the users to purchase the additional and extremely high price charged for Windows 7 to rectifly the faulty Vista software. Microsoft should be accountable and concede that they have not been fair to it's previously loyal customers.
My future purchases will definitely not have any more Microsoft products.
 Didn`t do the job so sent it back April 22, 2010
Mr. Christopher B. Wilson
Product was intended for format & reinstal, it didn`t do the job so i sent it back & got a refund
the seller was up front about everything so no fault found.
 not best os to work with January 21, 2010
S. C. Ramsbottom (Oxon, UK)
Though I haven't tried others in the Vista range I can't recommend this as a fast and easy OS. A few reasons. The install takes a very long time. It takes around an hour initially, followed by 65 updates. The updates total around 255mb. Lots of updates are needed following this, making it somewhat of a hog.
Graphically Vista is a breath of fresh air. If your used to XP then this requires 1GB ram. I have been running it on a Dell Dimension 3100c tower with 2GB ram (upgraded from 512mb). One thing that can't be over-emphasized is the regular updates needed, so those used to this kind of process will be prepared.
I do feel rather pleased with this OS however in some ways. I have spent many happy minutes scouring control panel items, such as Update, and Security Centre. It looks professional, and for those who do not require the best then I can guarantee it is stable once up to date. I look forward to trying Windows 7, which I have heard is more resource-conscious than Vista.
Windows Vista Home Rubbish December 15, 2009
Benjamin Howe (United Kingdom)
Vista is RUBBISH! On my laptop, I have Windows Vista HP, and it is dead slow. The laptop in question is a Sony Vaio VGN-NR21Z. This has 3GB RAM, 2.1GHz Duel Core prosessor, and 256mb dedicated graphics memorey. Not to be messed with. Running under XP (thanks for including a DOWNgrade CD - XP is so much better than vista), its lightning quick - Need for Speed Shift runs fine at full screen. Without downgrading, however, you have to run shift at 800x600. So, IF you want to buy vista, then insted buy:
*XP if you have a tight budget
*7 if you want security
*Vista if you want to be able to mistake your PC for a slug!
Product OK. Service chaotic December 2, 2009
Robert Emm
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The product is OK. However it came with the offer of a free upgrade to Windows 7 which so far hasn't worked - all sorts of hassle with the promotional codes. I wish I had had the time to go to PCworld to get the same offer.
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