Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic FULL VERSION [DVD] [OLD VERSION] | ![Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic FULL VERSION [DVD] [OLD VERSION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/418QOPNJY8L._SL160_.jpg) | From: Microsoft Software Category: Software
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Format: DVD-ROM Platforms: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000 Color: 1-user Media: DVD-ROM Edition: Full Version Autographed: No Memorabilia: No Operating System: Windows Vista Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8 Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 1.5 Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 66G-00002 Model: 66G-00002 UPC: 882224181112 EAN: 0882224181112
Release Date: January 30, 2007 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | User-friendly software features search and organize innovations as well as improved networking opportunities | | • | Designed for users with the most basic computer needs | | • | Helps people use their PCs securely and reliably, makes it simple to stay better connected, and is compatible with the widest range of software, devices, and services that people use and trust every day | | • | Rich new interface, innovative ways to organize and find the information stored on your PC, and a multitude of entertainment options with live and recorded TV on your PC | | • | 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 |
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Product Description Marketing Information: Windows Vista Home Basic is the edition of Windows for just the essential home computing needs, such as using e-mail, browsing the Internet, or viewing photos. While it lacks many of the features of Home Premium, it is easier and safer than Windows XP. Product Information Software Sub Type: ClientSoftware Name: Windows Vista Home Basic - 32-bit - Complete ProductFeatures & Benefits: Easily find everything on your PC and the Internet: Instantly find information on your computer - including documents, e-mails, photos, and even music files - with Instant Search, which is integrated throughout Windows Vista Stay up to date: See the information you care about instantly with Windows Sidebar and gadgets, which bring real-time information, like weather and news, directly to your desktop Relive a lifetime of memories: With Windows Photo Gallery, it"s easier to download photos from your digital camera and then organize, edit, view, and share them with family and friends Defend yourself: Windows Defender helps automatically safeguard your PC against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software Defend your kids: With Parental Controls, you can manage the rules for your children"s computer use. You can set time limits and manage their access to the web and to PC gamesLanguage Support: English License Information License Type: Complete ProductLicense Pricing: StandardLicense Quantity: 1 PC
Windows Vista Home Basic (DVD-ROM) offers search and organize innovations as well as improved networking opportunities. Windows Vista Home Basic is the edition of Windows Vista for users with the most basic computing needs. The features in this user-friendly software also form the foundation of all of the other editions of Windows Vista, including Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate. 
Windows Sidebar gives you quick access to gadgets like picture slide shows, Windows Media Player controls, or news headlines. You pick the gadgets you want to see in Windows Sidebar. View larger. | 
Use Instant Search to quickly find the information you need. View larger. | 
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Windows Photo Gallery gives you a whole new way to manage, find, and view your digital photos. View larger. | 
Manage your schedule, sync up with other calendars, and make sure you never miss another appointment using Windows Calendar. View larger. | 
Windows Mail includes features that help you minimize the annoyances and risks associated with using e-mail while enjoying the benefits of staying in touch with others. View larger. | Breakthrough Windows Vista Experience Designed to help you feel confident in your ability to view, find, and organize information and to control your computing experience, all editions of Windows Vista introduce a breakthrough user experience. The visual sophistication of Windows Vista helps streamline your computing experience by refining common window elements so you can better focus on the content on the screen rather than on how to access it. The desktop experience is more informative, intuitive, and helpful. And new tools bring better clarity to the information on your computer, so you can see what your files contain without opening them, find applications and files instantly, navigate efficiently among open windows, and use wizards and dialog boxes more confidently. Secure and Effective Windows Vista Home Basic helps people use their PCs securely and reliably, makes it simple to stay better connected, and, like all of the editions of Windows Vista, is compatible with the widest range of software, devices, and services that people use and trust every day. For those who simply want to use their PC to surf the Internet, correspond with friends and family using email, or perform basic document creation and editing tasks, Windows Vista Home Basic delivers a safer, more reliable, and more effective computing environment. More Productivity Windows Vista Home Basic helps encourage better personal productivity while providing digital entertainment on your PC through its improved reliability, security, and performance. It also helps you to accomplish tasks faster, with a rich new interface and innovative ways to organize and find the information stored on your PC. Safer and More Reliable Specifically designed to be the safest operating system Microsoft has ever delivered, Windows Vista Home Basic frees you from worry about the safety and security of your time on the computer. In fact, 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. In addition, Windows Vista Home Basic includes innovative tools that warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. Additionally, this system comes equipped with up-to-date parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities on your PC that might concern you as a parent. Easy Set-Up and Operation As with all of other editions of Windows Vista, Windows Vista Home Basic makes your PC significantly easier to use thanks to helpful tools that let 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. Even if your existing PC seems to be adequate for basic tasks such as reading e-mail and browsing the web, by upgrading your PC to Windows Vista Home Basic or by purchasing a new PC installed with this software, you will benefit from a better computing experience and more peace of mind.
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Great OS for cheap July 19, 2010 Gadgester (Mother Earth) Bought an expensive MacBook and it never worked right, so I got a cheap HP laptop with Vista Home Basic and it's been great for the last 18 months. Not a single crash and despite the HP's slowish AMD processor and 1GB of RAM, everything runs smoothly (except HD video but that's still doable). Very happy and I'm now buying a full copy to run in VirtualBox on my fast Toshiba win7 laptop.
Flash Back To Windows ME January 5, 2010 shadow31071 This windows version is about as worthless as ME was. It came installed on my new computer and from day one was a problem. It isn't compatible with a large majority of hardware or software. It uses an enormous amount of system resources. I'm not a computer tech, but normally I can make a computer do what ever it is I'm wanting it to do, but with Vista I have run into nothing but problems and if you contact a computer tech with a problem and you tell them your operating system is Vista they automatically say variations of "that's the problem" and half the time they can't offer anything helpful because of the way Vista is set up to run. Do Not purchase!! If it comes installed on a computer you are purchasing invest in either a copy of Windows XP or an upgrade to Windows 7 at the time that you purchase the computer and save yourself a lot of frustration.
Worst OS in the Microsoft lineup December 25, 2009 SJH AZ (Arizona) Problems, Bugs & Overhead, slowest operating system so far and they tried to sell it as an upgrade??
The worst OS ever!. Thanks to Vista now I have a Mac August 21, 2009 VENEZUELAN (VENEZUELA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The worst OS ever!. Thanks to Vista now I havehappy!!! a Mac and am extremely happy!
Thank you Microsoft, now I know what is a great computer, a MAC!!!
worst OS ever!!!! August 20, 2009 R. Ramirez (Las Vegas) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
PROs: none
CONs:
- freezes too often. Even if you just turned on your PC and opened your browser don't be surprised if you get the annoying message "(Not Responding)" rightaway.
- Uses around 1 GB of RAM BEFORE even starting any programs.
- Video capturing is almost impossible in some cases. Vista can't handle video capturing the way XP does, resulting in out of sync, skipping frames, slowdown, etc.
- Windows Movie Maker won't let you use external capturing devices, only direct transfer from the camera. Where XP lets you capture with whatever device you choose. Don't bother trying to get an earlier version of Movie Maker, Vista won't accept it.
- You can't alter the main volume. On XP you could compensate when watching a video with low volume or something like that by going to the Master Volume and altering the different levels. On Vista, you better have speakers or headphones for this.
...there are many other things but I guess I'd have to write a book about it.
If you have XP, TREASURE IT!! keep the back up disks, if getting a new computer have it custom made, but PLEASE don't waste your money or support this horrible OS.
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