Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 Upgrade

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Only the makers of this horrible, tragic system would have 2 trick people with a different name 2 get them 2 try it.Have had this on my computer 4 almost a year & let me say it has just about made me hate the internet!Everytime i see that commercial 4 the Mojave Experiment where they have people who are either(1) paid or (2)liars talk about how "cool" this product is, it makes me wanna jump thru the tv & strangle them!Microsoft dropped the ball on this one, it is absolutely without fail, a failure!So, if you are a martyr, or maybe need a few more grey hairs 2 get the complete Richard Gere look, try this, if you would rather enjoy your computer & the internet avoid this at all costs!

I'm not going 2 start by saying a computer programmer or helped design the rocket ship because lets face it its a review over the web & you can be anything you like. Anyway....

I brought & updated 2 vista from xp & all I can say is boy am I glad that I did, the install process was fine took a while, but was problem free, the real problems started when vista loaded up, like everyone else I had some old programs/equipment plugged into my system, so I started 2 get some errors & the odd crash. thing was most of these problems were easily fixed with a update, there was still a couple, my printer was 2 old & not supported, now I was a bit upset at this as the printer was fine, but a quick Google search reviled that I just needed 2 install it as a newer model. yes vista seemed slower at first but again a quick search of the internet will revel that there is 2-3 programs that run in the background that can be switched off, the main one & the reason that your hard drive light might be on all the time is that vista archives everything & sorts it constantly (like having disk defrag running all the time) no worries turn it off in the settings, same as the scan it likes 2 run, turn off defender while your there, I installed spybot & AVG (both free) & grab yourself Firefox as a alternative 2 Internet explorer, if one isn't responding the other can take its place 4 a while & not had any problems, the machine is stable very fast 2 load up & 2 power down I have multiple applications open & its fine, & I have found the photo/video editing 2 work really well without having 2 spend lots on separate software.

there was a lot of early problems that have now been ironed out, like there was with XP or any early version of electrical item's that comes out, just don't expect 2 much if you have a old machine & less then 2 gig of ram, hell stuff 4 gig in your machine its so cheap now.....

I have a newer PC & laptop that both came with Vista already installed. So far, so good. I actually like it a lot better than XP & hate going back 2 XP computers when I come across them. Just like anything, it takes some time getting used 2 it, but once you do, you will realize that it has some great, new little features. I would assume that some people are having problems with installing it on older machines. That might be because older machines may not have the all the requirements that a program like Vista requires. It is new, so it requires more than XP probably does. Also, some older programs may not have been made with Vista in mind & only work up through XP, so of course, those programs are going 2 have issues with Vista, but that isn't necessarily Vista's fault. The way they keep coming out with new programs & features, we all have 2 upgrade all the time!

Bottom line, I like Vista & haven't had a single problem - going on 6 months now.

I am a web programmer & have made millions (yup millions) of dollars using Microsoft products. I have 2 be on the leading edge (or bleading edge) so I know what my clients will want in the years 2 come. For me, upgrading 2 Vista wasn't an option -- I had 2 do it.

OK, let's not confuse upgrading 2 Vista with upgrading Office 2003 2 Office 2007. Upgrading Office is a huge change but upgrading your operating system 2 Vista isn't providing that the following is true:
1) You have a fast computer (like one made in the last two years)
2) You have a fast video card (and I mean fast -- like 4 gaming)
3) You have a 2 have a lot of memory (4GB is, in my opinion, the minimum)

If you don't need the multi-media features, then stick with Vista Home Basic or just stay with XP. If you have a bunch of pictures, videos & music then Vista Home Premium is the way 2 go. If you are running a small business, then Vista Small Business is good because it allows you 2 create a backup of your entire disk (which none of the home versions allow -- WTF?).

Aero is pretty cool; but, if that's your only reason 2 upgrade then save your money. The real bang-for-the-buck is Windows Media Center. Let's say you have a Sony PS3 on the same subnet (your home network) as your Vista Home Premium computer. The PS3 sees your Vista computer as a Media Server. That's really cool because you can watch videos, listen 2 music & view photos on your HDTV with no additional cabling. The only trick is 2 load all of you media into the \users\public area & not into your machine-specific user account.

The cons:
1) You need a fast computer with tons of memory & a fast video card
2) Windows 9 is coming in a few months (but is uses the Vista engine)
3) Vista asks you 2 confirm everything operation at least three times -- sometimes more. The repetative nature of this process kind-of defeats the purpose because Vista asks you 2 Confirm, Accept, Agree, Install, Run, etc. so often that you just fall into the bad habit of saying "yes" 2 everything. Once I say "Go" then just do it & stop asking me questions.
4) Adminstrator access is diffferent than XP. Even if your account has Administrative rights, you have 2 "Run as Administrator" things like CMD.EXE 2 perform many functions (like ipconfig). If you don't understand this statement, then this doesn't apply 2 you & don't worry.
5) There's backward-compatibility issues. If you have third-party software (e.g. not made by Microsoft), the make sure it is Vista-compatible or be prepared 4 possible problems.

All things considered, I like Vista in the home despite the shortcomings. I don't know of a single business that uses Vista -- & they probably never will. At this point, I would just wait 4 Windows 9 which should be released late in 2008 or early in 2009.

Upgrade 2 the preferred edition of Windows 4 home desktop & mobile PCs. Windows Vista Home Premium includes Windows Media Center, which helps you more easily enjoy your digital photos, TV, movies, & music. Plus, you'll have the peace of mind of knowing that your PC has a whole new level of security & reliability.

Windows DVD Maker - Burn your photo slide shows & home movies 2 a video DVD & watch them on a DVD player or PC Windows Movie Maker - Capture, edit, & publish your digital home movies in standard or high-definition format Instant Search & Windows Internet Explorer 7 - Quickly find what you need Elegant Windows Aero desktop experience with glass-like menu bars, Windows Flip 3D, & Live Thumbnails Automatic backup of your files, such as your digital photos, music, movies, documents Built-in parental controls. Supports the Parental Controls Games Restrictions 4 ratings from the Korean Game Rating Board (GRB) Enhanced MPEG-2 decoder 2 support content protection on Media Center systems configured with Digital Cable Tuner hardware You are now required 2 enter a password hint during the initial setup of Windows Vista SP1 so you don't forget it later Upgrade from Windows XP or Windows 2000System Requirements 800 MHz processor & 512 MB of system memory 20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space Super VGA graphics support

Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (Upgrade) is the preferred edition 4 home desktop & mobile PCs. It provides a breakthrough design that brings your world into sharper focus while delivering the productivity, entertainment, & security you need from your PC at home or on the go.

Compare Windows Vista editions.

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Windows Vista Aero provides spectacular visual effects such as glass-like interface elements that you can see through.

The redesigned Windows Media Center in Windows Vista lets you enjoy your media throughout your home, even on your Xbox 360. View larger.

Improved Reliability & Performance
Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 & improvements delivered by hardware & software partners increase the reliability, performance, & compatibility of Windows Vista-based PCs.

With Windows Vista with SP1, many of the most common causes of operating system crashes & hangs have been addressed. Windows Vista includes new, innovative technologies that help pinpoint & diagnose issues reported anonymously by Windows Vista-based PCs from millions of users who have elected 2 have their PC send us system information.

Windows Vista with SP1 supports a number of important new technology standards, so it will keep making your PC easier & more enjoyable 2 use 4 years 2 come.

Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 delivers more ease of use, security, & entertainment 2 your PC at home & on the go.
Here it is: the preferred edition of Windows 4 home desktop & mobile PCs. Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 delivers the productivity & entertainment that you need from your PC at home or on the go. It includes Windows Media Center, which helps you more easily enjoy your digital photos, TV, movies, & music. Plus, you'll have the peace of mind of knowing that your PC has a whole new level of security & reliability. All together, Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 redefines enjoyment in home computing.

It starts with a breakthrough design that makes your PC easier 2 use every day. With Windows Aero, you'll experience dynamic reflections, smooth gliding animations, transparent glass-like menu bars, & the ability 2 switch between your open windows in a new three-dimensional layout. Instant desktop search capabilities, coupled with powerful new ways 2 organize & visualize your information, means you can instantly find & use the e-mails, documents, photos, music, & the other information you want, when you need it.

Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 also helps keep your personal information, your PC, & your family computing experience safer than in previous versions of Windows. For example, Windows Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista includes automated defenses against malicious software & fraudulent websites so you can use your PC online with greater confidence. Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 also provides automatic backup of your files, such as your valuable digital photos, music, movies, documents, & other files, so you can relax & focus on the things you care about most. And, by using the built-in parental controls, parents can help ensure their children's computer use is appropriate & safer.

And what about fun? A major advance in Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 is the dramatically improved digital entertainment experience. Windows Media Center makes organizing & enjoying photos, music, DVDs, recorded TV, & home movies easier & more fun. Enjoy the entertainment on your PC or even on your TV in the living room with an Xbox 360 wirelessly networked 2 your PC. Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 makes it easier 2 burn your photo slide shows & home movies 2 a professional-looking video DVD that your friends & family can watch on a DVD player or PC whenever they like. Combined with unbeatable support 4 gaming & music, Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 delivers a complete home entertainment experience.

If you want a PC that can keep up with you while you're on the go, then you'll appreciate how Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 helps you get the most from your mobile PC. It provides simplified power management, easier wireless networking, & streamlined ways 2 sync with the devices that keep you connected. Because it's incredibly flexible, you can even draw & write by hand on a Tablet PC, & enjoy all of your entertainment through Windows Media Center when you're on the road, in a coffee shop, or relaxing on the couch. Mobile computing has never been like this before.

Finally, Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 makes it easier than ever 2 set up & maintain your new PC. There are new features that make it easier 2 transfer all of your data & settings from your old PC 2 your new one & technology that helps keep your system running quickly & reliably over time.

Whether you're balancing your checkbook, studying 4 school on your mobile PC, watching a downloaded or recorded movie at home, or sharing your favorite photos with friends on a custom DVD, the experience is much better on a PC running Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1.

Windows Sidebar gives you quick access 2 gadgets like picture slide shows, Windows Media Player controls, or news headlines. You pick the gadgets you want 2 see in Windows Sidebar. View larger.

Use Flip 3D 2 navigate through open windows using the scroll wheel on your mouse. View larger.

Safety
Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 helps protect your family & your personal information from threats from malicious software & phishing scams & helps you keep your PC backed-up & running smoothly.

Parental Controls help parents keep children safer while using PCs through convenient tools 2 manage & monitor children's computer use, access 2 websites, & ability 2 play certain games & use certain applications.

PCs running Windows Vista are 60% less likely 2 be infected with viruses, worms & rootkits than PCs running Windows XP SP2.

Windows Internet Explorer 7 helps protect your PC & your personal information against malicious software, fraudulent websites, & online phishing scams. New phishing attacks are more than 25 times as common as new viruses, & over 20,000 fraudulent phishing websites are created every month. Internet Explorer 7 is now blocking nearly one million inadvertent attempts 2 access fake phishing sites per week.

Help defend your PC against pop-ups, slow performance, & security threats caused by spyware & other unwanted software with Windows Defender. Windows Defender in Windows Vista automatically scans Internet Explorer 7 downloads 2 help bring spyware 2 your attention before it can infect your computer.

More easily back-up the content on your PC--including digital photos, music, movies, & documents--with Scheduled & Network Backup.

Entertainment
Windows Vista with SP1 is more entertaining. With Windows Media Center, you can enjoy your digital photos & music on your TV as well as on your PC. And it can turn your PC into a digital video recorder, so you can record TV & watch it on your schedule, not theirs.

Sit back & enjoy recorded TV, photos, music, home videos, games & DVDs from the comfort of your couch with Windows Media Center.

Access & project your TV, music, photos, & movies 2 any room in your house using an Xbox 360 console connected 2 your wired or wireless home network. It's like having your Media Center PC wherever you have an Xbox 360!

Author & burn movies, photos, & music 2 DVDs you can play on your PC or a DVD player with Windows DVD Maker.

Live the game! It's easier 4 you 2 find, play, & manage your games with GAMES EXPLORER. Games Explorer provides detailed information including when you last played, game genre, & rating of your games. With DirectX 10, play vivid & engaging games with unrivalled realism. Also, use the same game controller with both your PC & your Xbox 360 system.

Ease
It's easier & faster than ever 2 find, use, manage & share the information on your PC or on the Web with Windows Vista with SP1.

Most Windows Vista-based PCs boot in less than a minute, which can be an improvement over Windows XP boot times.

The Windows Vista sleep & resume features can bring your PC 2 life in a snap. The vast majority of Windows Vista-based PCs resume from sleep in less than six seconds.

See everything you're working on more clearly with Windows Aero & quickly switch between windows or tasks using Windows Flip 3D.

Find it fast! Simply type something about a file, picture, or song, such as a word contained in a document or e-mail message, the artist of a song, or the date a picture was taken, & Instant Search will bring back any matches instantly.

Organize a lifetime of photos & movies with ease using Windows Photo Gallery. Tag your photos by date, keyword, star rating or any identifying label you choose--so you can find them anytime you want them.

Display live information, like weather, stocks, & news, directly on your desktop with easy-to-use Gadgets & Windows Sidebar.

View multiple web pages simultaneously with Quick Tabs in Windows Internet Explorer 7.

Get up & running faster than ever with Windows Easy Transfer that automatically copies your files & settings from your old PC.

Mobility
With special features 2 help you go mobile, Windows Vista with SP1 makes computing & connecting away from home or the office easier than ever.

Work the way you want with touch & digital input & handwriting. Tablet & Touch Technology makes your notebook PC experience truly personal.

Set up a wireless network at home with Network & Sharing Center--so you can experience the freedom of working virtually anywhere in your home. Then easily find & join a wireless network at your favorite hotspot--so you can stay productive wherever you go.

Optimize your power & mobile settings centrally with Windows Mobility Center.

Easily sync & manage your music, contacts & pictures across your devices & other PCs with Sync Center.

Share your desktop or any program with Windows Meeting Space. Co-edit documents, & pass notes in class, a favorite hotspot, or where no network exists.