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Description:
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.
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License Type: Complete Product
Media Format: DVD-ROM
Summary
Product Title: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic - 32-bit - Complete Product
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Power Score: 3.8 | 8 Reviews
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Product Reviews (8)
Simple and Fast Windows Vista Home Basic (Full Version)
Strengths: Easy to install. Fast display. Great Graphics.
Weakness: No bells and whistle.
I bought this to use on my iMac Intel with Boot Camp and MAC OS X Leopard. Installation went very smoothly the first time and took about 40 minutes, give and take. Display is much improved from Win XP. Boots up quickly and shuts down in a couple of seconds: Amazing. Theme tune is refreshing after having used the old Windows XP tune! I only use this occasionally right now as I wanted it for my...
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By lingie - Jan 6, 2008
Great, with a few kinks
Strengths: The product is fast with great 3D effects, great selection of software
Weakness: Will not save files on a flash drive, but will open files off of a flash drive.
The product will require more RAM when running on Parallels Desktop on a Mac. It is a great addition to the Windows operating system family, but the only reason that I run Windows is because of the selection of software available.
By savedbygrace1226 - Aug 8, 2007
Excellent
Strengths: Worked
Weakness: none
Good price for a new product in case with key and for a microsoft product...I am very happy with this purchase...I would shop this storefront again and again...
By anonymous; - Jul 31, 2008
it's ok
Strengths: good support, updates
Weakness: it's microsoft, whatever.
The only reason I'm writing this is to let you know that you can get the 64 bit version for $10 directly from microsoft. It's worth it.
By sweethairmike - Jul 10, 2008
vista home basic
Strengths: great display , easy to install
Weakness: takes more ram
has good basic features , easy to install and display is incredible..no crashes yet and has lot of gadgets and 3d effects . startup and shutdown is quick and the theme is pleasant
By rgpai - Jan 10, 2008