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 enlarge | From: Microsoft Software
Category: Software
List Price: $159.95
Buy New: $54.99
You Save: $104.96 (66%)
New (21) Used (6) from $51.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  280 reviews
Sales Rank: 793
Format: Dvd-rom
Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows Xp, Windows Vista Home Basic
Media: DVD-ROM
Edition: Upgrade
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 6 x 2 x 8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 882224173056
Model: 66I-00003
UPC: 882224173056
EAN: 0882224173056
ASIN: B000HCZ9BG
Release Date: January 30, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 check your computer February 2, 2007
9 out of 14 found this review helpful
check your computer with the microsoft website before you buy it. I have had to add a new video card and now RAM. It would be chaper to buy a new computer and donate the otherone to a church for tax purposes.
 Totally Overrated February 2, 2007
8 out of 16 found this review helpful
This is just a prettier version of Windows XP--I don't understand what all the hype was about.
Microsoft has done a terrible job refining the PC operating system, and that's really unfortunate, because I HATE Macs. As so many other reviewers have said, it's best just to wait until you buy a new computer before upgrading.
 Beautiful February 2, 2007
15 out of 25 found this review helpful
There seems to be a load of negative reviews which surprises me because it seems like a beautiful OS. Also just to clarify I run only 512 Ram and have no problems. One note is that you may need to do a clean install. I first tried to install it while keeping all my files, but I was told certain files needed to be deleted and access denied for some of these. I backed up my important files and went to install through dos with a restart, this didn't work becuase with the upgrade disk you must install through windows. Next I need a step that I don't think I needed to be resetting my computer to factory using my Toshiba restore disks. After that was done I used the windows vista disk again this time clicking custom install which is really clean install, this can be done without restarting your system to factory.
I think the easier thing is to backup your data and select custom install. Anyway I am now up and running and I love it it looks visually beautiful and has a much more organised and clean look than xp. Don't be discouraged by the negative reviews. Also for everyone that says you need an XP disk to use the upgrade it isn't true you just need xp the vista intallation will detect if you have xp or not. Don't try and install through dos as it won't work.
Wait if you can February 2, 2007
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
If you will be purchasing a computer in the next year I would recommend that you wait to buy Vista. Purchase your next pc with it installed and you may save yourself a lot of aggrevation and head aches. My installation was horrific and made my other PC unusable for many hours and many hours of my time to get working.
 What a mess. Vista is just eye candy that doesn't work. February 2, 2007
37 out of 42 found this review helpful
What a mess. Don't buy this product. If you have Windows XP, you've got what you need. If your word processor works fine, your spread sheet works and all your other programs work well, then don't mess them up with this awful product. Vista is just eye candy. How much time do you spend in Windows anyway . . . you use your programs! Installing Vista is just going to put your programs at risk - If you install Vista, your computer will VERY likely FAIL and then you're OUT of your computer.
Remember - Vista deletes Windows XP - so you can't go back if something goes wrong . . . and it will. This program is very unstable.
My Vista installation failed and the computer doesn't even start up any more.
Microsoft tech support does not know how to use Vista. They have shipped their tech support to INDIA! You can't even understand their broken English!! (Not to mention that it takes over an hour to talk to someone.)
When you do get in touch with them, they have no idea what to do if your installation fails!!
I repeat . . . You can't re-install Vista upgrade because the 1st install deletes XP. When it deletes XP, you have to go find the service packs I and II. Good luck there!
Don't risk this product on your computer. If you have Windows XP, and everything works . . . stick with it. This product isn't going to make them work any better. The hassles of this product are not worth the eye candy you're buying.
Vista is for newly purchased computers. (And they hype it to get you to go out and buy one!)
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