Microsoft Windows® Vista™ Home Basic Edition

Microsoft Windows® Vista™ Home Basic Edition

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  • Family Line: Microsoft Windows Vista
  • Package Type: Retail
  • Platform: PC
  • Distribution Media: DVD-ROM
  • Software Category: Operating Systems
  • Version: Full Version
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Microsoft Windows® Vista™ Home Basic Edition

Windows 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.

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I'm not sure why all the complaints.

byreviewer_robin May 26, 2008
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros I like the increased security features.
Cons The way you change or add user information did not need to be changed.
Recommended it? Yes

Although I have heard many complaints about Vista, I have had it for over 5 months now and have had no complaints beyond learning a new operating system. Granted, it is different with more security features to include prompts which were not seen on the XP that I had before. Safer is a good thing in... Read full review »

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Hate it or love it Windows Vista

bywhatihave2say Jun 22, 2008
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Cheap, can play Windows only games, easy to use
Cons not great for video editing, Uses A LOT of RAM, not many features
Recommended it? Yes

When it comes to O.S. you either hate Windows, hate Mac/linux, or you don't care/don't know. There are so many people out there who will go to the grave demanding that Windows Vista is the devil and worst O.S. every made. Then when you ask them why they come up with stupid reasons, don't listen to... Read full review »

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Frustration In A Box

bylivinggardens Jun 27, 2008
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Vista has some pretty wallpapers.
Cons Now you have less control over your computer and Microsoft has more.
Recommended it? No

It seems as though as time marches on, many of our original freedoms, rights, and personal spheres of control get usurped and whittled away by an increasingly control and power hungry, intrusive establishment. In this respect, Microsoft's Windows Vista Home is a microcosm of the macrocosm.
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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic FULL VERSION [DVD] [OLD VERSION]

For your basic home computing needs Product Information Windows Vista Home Basic is the editionof Windows for basic home computing needs. If you only want to use your PC for tasks like browsing the Internet, using e-mail, or viewing photos, then Windows Vista Home Basic may be the right edition for you. While it won't provide as many benefits asWindows Vista Home Premium, it will help you use your PC more easily and more safely than you could with Windows XP. The first thing you'll notice about Windows Vista Home Basic is how easy it is to find the programs and files you're lookingfor. The instant desktop search feature looks across all of your documents, e-mails, photos, and other files, organizing the results in the way that you want to view them. When coupled with the built-in web search of Windows Internet Explorer 7 inWindows Vista, you'll spend less time looking for the things that you need and more time on the activities that you care about. With automatic defenses against malicious software and fraudulent websites, Windows Vista Home Basic enables you andyour family to use your computer with greater confidence. Plus, parents can use built-in controls to help ensure their children's computer use is protected and appropriate. Windows Vista Home Basic makes it easier than ever to set up your newPC, with features that easily transfer all of your data and settings from your old PC to your new one. What's more, you can have peace of mind for years to come with technology that keeps your system running quickly and reliably over time. Simply put, Windows Vista Home Basic provides you with just the essentials you need for home computing. Product Highlights Windows Defender: Helps automatically safeguard your PC against pop-ups, slowperformance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN 66G-00002

Key Features

Family Line Microsoft Windows Vista
Package Type Retail
Platform PC
Distribution Media DVD-ROM
Software Category Operating Systems
Version Full Version

License

License Category Standard
Quantity 1 User/s

System Requirements

Required Disk Space (PC) 20 GB
Required Memory (PC) 512 MB (Recommended: 512 MB)
Required CPU Speed (PC) 800 MHz (Recommended: 1 GHz)

Other Features

Package Qty. 1
Brand Microsoft

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UPC 882224181112
Release Date 2006
Product ID 40420548

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