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Rating:  208 reviews
Sales Rank: 635
Format: DVD-ROM
Platforms: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000
Media: DVD-ROM
Edition: Full Version
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows Vista
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 6 x 2 x 8
MPN: K62625
Model: 66I-00002
UPC: 882224172981
EAN: 0882224172981
ASIN: B000HCZ9AW
Release Date: January 30, 2007
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| • | Quickly tag photos or video with keywords, to find them faster | | • | Take control with customized Web and game access using Parental Controls | | • | Easily organize, sort and enjoy photos, TV, movies and video in Windows Media Center | | • | Customize your PC desktop with Windows Sidebar | | • | Compatible with most Windows software and devices |
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Product Description
Marketing Information: The preferred edition of Windows for home desktop and mobile PCs, with features including Windows Media Center and the Aero user interface, Windows Vista Home Premium delivers the productivity and entertainment that you need from your PC at home or on the go.
Product Information
Software Sub Type: ClientSoftware Name: Windows Vista Home Premium - 32-bit - Complete ProductFeatures & Benefits: Get things done more easily and intuitively: Breakthrough design makes your PC easier to use. Integrated search makes it finding the programs and files (including documents, e-mails, photos, and music) you"re looking for super fast Have better protection for your PC and family: With features including Windows Defender and improved Parental Controls, your personal information, your PC, and your family are better protected than in previous versions of Windows Enjoy entertainment a whole new way: The dramatically improved entertainment experience - spanning TV and movies, photos, music, and DVDs - will redefine the way you think about your PC Be productive, entertained, and mobile: Get the most from your mobile PC with simplified power management, easier wireless networking, easier device synchronization and improved Tablet PC supportLanguage Support: English
License Information
License Type: Complete ProductLicense Pricing: StandardLicense Quantity: 1 User
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Windows Vista Home Premium (DVD-ROM) makes finding information, staying connected, and interacting with your PC easier and more secure. Whether you use your PC for organizing and sharing photos, watching videos and TV programs, balancing your checkbook, doing homework, or listening to music, Windows Vista Home Premium makes it easy to enjoy your computing time. An ideal operating system for homes with advanced computer needs, Windows Vista Home Premium combines the features of Windows Vista Home Basic with even more impressive and user-friendly capabilities. 
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 Flip 3D to navigate through open windows using the scroll wheel on your mouse. View larger. | 
Compare Windows Vista editions. | 
Use Instant Search to quickly find the information you need. View larger. | 
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. | It will help you use your laptop or desktop PC more effectively as well as enable you to take advantage of cutting-edge digital entertainment experiences--all with the benefit of added security and reliability. 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. Innovative User Interface
Windows Vista Home Premium has a new user interface named Windows Aero, which is both efficient and visually stunning. This new interface makes it easier than ever before to find your way around the operating system; it even makes it a snap to accomplish multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all of your open applications and documents. Additionally, Windows Vista Home Premium helps you quickly find and organize large collections of documents, pictures, movies, videos, and music. By integrating search throughout the operating system, this software helps you quickly find exactly what you are looking for. Improved Mobility
Windows Vista Home Premium makes it easy to take your home computing experience with you wherever you go. For example, the system includes Windows Tablet and Touch Technology that enables you to interact with your Tablet PC-compatible computer with a digital pen or your fingertip instead of having to use a keyboard. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. You'll even be able to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect to your favorite Wi-Fi hotspot. More Entertainment Options
Windows Vista Home Premium has the power to improve every aspect of your digital entertainment experiences, including viewing and sharing photos, video, TV, movies, music, games, and more. For example, you can create your own DVDs and edit your own high-definition movies. The most exciting news, however, is that Windows Vista Home Premium includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center so you can enjoy your music, photos, and DVD movies. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. You will also be able to connect Windows Vista Home Premium to your Microsoft Xbox 360 to extend your Media Center experience to multiple rooms in your home.
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 Nice features January 8, 2008
Y2bjs Reviews (Melbourne Australia)
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have read some reviews about Windows Vista, and i think the ones who dont like it must be running old machines.Mine is about 2 to 3 years old,and most things work fine.However i discovered the sound card wasnt working.That creates a problem because my computer is an Acer,and that appears to be built into the motherboard.I am trying to get support for it but as of yet i havnt.I may just have to get a new card.I may update this review later for progress on that.Another problem i noticed is a game i play started telling me a file in it was out of date,and i needed to upgrade that file,and it tells me that each time i start it,how annoying.I realy havnt had time to try alot of games on it,but it appears some will not work going by some of the reviews.But i love some of the features,and the way it runs,just beautiful.I remember when i first got XP and i was running it on my old pentium 500,i had to upgrade cards in it.So i kind of expected there may be some problems.If you can afford it i would suggest getting a new computer,and you will love this program.But i may just hold out a bit,as this computer isnt realy that old,and try to get the best out of it.The most annoying thing about new versions of Windows is when games dont work.I also discovered that the program for my phone requires Windows 2000 or XP.The compatibility mode never realy works well,although sometimes it has worked.Its a good version of Windows,but mayby you should hold off a bit till this comes into full swing,and new programs are supporting it.Its a good thing all i have to do is switch hard disks back to get XP on again.
Update 19 01 2008.I have fiddled around with this program,and have some good news for people who would like to try Vista.My computer is an Acer and they do have some downloads from their internet site that enabled me to get my sound card working.My moblie phone makers Sony Ericsson do have an update for Vista,but it didnt seem to work,but at least it charges it.I can just hit f12 at the start up to swap hard disks,so i can still run XP for certain programs.I think in time they will make new programs to run in Vista,im quite happy with it.Every time they come out with a new OS,you have problems.
Update 08 03 2008. After using this new version of Windows for a while now,i have found some things that are not so good.They have some security features which i wonder if you need them at all.I turned them all off,i think you are better off using a firewall like Zone Alarm.It seemed to strain my CPU,mainly when it was on the internet.You could hear it making noises,as if it was realy being used alot.But i got this tune up program which has helped it run better.My computer is 3GHZ so you would think that should be more than enough to run it.But the version of solitare is so good,thats why i keep using it.
Just my slightly biased opinion... February 16, 2007
Mark Williams (Hollywood, Florida USA)
8 out of 12 found this review helpful
Vista is going to be around by default for a loooong time to come on new machines. On a new computer preinstalled with Vista, it becomes pretty apparent what a step forward computing in general has made.
I can't vouch for anyone who bought either the upgrade OR the full version seeing as my computer never had XP, only having worked with it on my new Dell. But for what it is, Vista Premium really does feel much more streamlined and to-the-point than XP. Everything new like the User Account Controls can be easily turned off and on. It's only been about 2 weeks since it came out and it's slick as hell. It'll get even better.
A lot to like, but it is still Windows February 24, 2007
pm444 (Okemos, MI USA)
29 out of 44 found this review helpful
First of all, just because Vista tries to look like a Mac, this is still Windows. So if you would really rather have a Mac, buy one. I was not willing to pay the extra $500 to get a Mac that's comparable to the PC I just bought, so I decided to go with Windows again, and I'm not disappointed.
Here's what I like about Vista:
1. The interface is a lot more appealing and overall, more intuitive. Aero looks cool, but the best thing about it is that you can view a thumbnail of open windows by running the cursor over the taskbar. You can also see thumbnails by cycling through ALT-TAB, or view larger windows by using the Windows key with TAB, or clicking on the taskbar icon that does the same thing. My guess is that most Windows users will opt for the improved taskbar view or they'll use ALT-TAB, but it's nice to have options. The gadgets are also cool, but since I don't normally see my desktop except when starting up the PC, I haven't played with them much.
2. Vista connects to your wireless network much more quickly, and requires virtually no input from the user. My new laptop connected to my wireless router without any prompting from me, it required no settings, and Vista is also much better at dealing with interruptions in wireless connectivity.
3. Vista also connected with my wireless printer with no problems, and didn't need to donwload a new driver.
4. The new search function is very fast and it looks as if it has the potential to make life a lot easier, but I haven't used it much yet.
5. Vista seems more stable. I've only had one program crash, and it did not bring down the whole system with it. Instead, I exited the program, and was able to launch it again immediately, without restarting.
6. Unlike some reviewers, Vista on my new laptop is much faster than XP was. Of course that's at least partly due to the increased processor speed and the larger amount of RAM on the new PC, but some users with new PCs are still complaining about Vista being slower than XP. That has not been my experience.
My only complaints are minor:
1. The pulldown menu no longer displays navigation information (folders and drives arranged hierarchically). Instead, it displays recent locations, just as in Internet Explorer, including websites you've visited. I don't normally want to access a website when I'm browsing a folder on my C drive, and am so accustomed to navigating with the dropdown menu that this is one change that takes some getting used to. However, Vista does display navigation information in a panel on the left of each window (you can turn this feature on and off). You can also use navigate by clicking on the names of items that are already visible in the dropdown menu. So it's not a bad change, just a change.
2. While Vista recognized my PDA with no problems, getting things to synchronize properly took some time and effort. I was so familiar with ActiveSync in XP that the new Sync Center took a while to get used to.
3. In spite of the new interface, every so often you'll encounter a clunky looking element that was obviously overlooked when it came to the face-lift. It is no big deal, just a reminder that for better or worse, this is still Windows.
4. iTunes is not yet fully compatible with Vista. It will work, but be prepared for problems (incorrect cover art, some songs purchased from iTunes do not properly import even though you've paid for them, album flip works slowly at times, etc.) Apple claims that a new version of iTunes will be available soon, but meanwhile, I'm not even synching my iPod until things are fixed.
Hasta La Vista ... XP ? March 4, 2007
Alexander Aris (Oxford, United Kingdom)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have eagerly anticipated buying this *new* Operating System from Microsoft for many, many months. I bought, tested and used the Release Candidate 1 version in Autumn 2006. I knew what to expect, but wouldn't know for sure until I actually bought and played around with Windows Vista ...
And so it began ... On Saturday 3rd March at 9:49 am I started to do a *clean* install of Home Premium 32-Bit (Full Retail), after a five minute pause, it happily whirled away, reset a few times and finally finished at exactly 10:30am. All I had to do then, was install drivers for my Canon Pixma MP130 Printer, Logitech QuickCam and Creative Audigy Soundcard. The Internet connection was practically up and running as Vista started. This all sounds too simple doesn't it ?
The spec on my PC : Foxxconn Motherboard with AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3200+ 2.00ghz, 1.5gig RAM, 128MB PCI-Express ATI Sapphire Graphics Card, LG DVD-ROM Drive, 80gig Hard-Drive, Creative PCI Audigy Soundcard, Logitech QuickCam Connect Webcam and Canon Pixma MP130 Printer (Printing only tested).
Software Tested and Working So Far : AVG Free, Photo Filtre, Outrun 2006 - Coast to Coast, Taito Legends, iTunes (purchased from Store ok), MS Works 8, MS MOney 2005, Lavasoft Ad-Aware, Vice Versa Pro, Game Maker 7.0 and Adobe Reader 8.0
I do like Vista a lot and love all the *new* features that have been incorporated into it. My particular favourites are : Media Centre, Calendar, all the Gadgets, the Indexed Search System and Photo Gallery. The switch between feature is quite nice, but rather gimicky. The Aero interface, specifically the glass effect, is quite pleasing on the eye. The desktop now feels bigger, brighter and more vibrant.
I have read many reports of people having problems installing Vista, both full and upgrade versions. I fully sypathise, as this can prove very frustrating. I spent a few weeks before I actually purchased Vista, researching what was going to work and not. The Vista Upgrade Advisor did help somewhat, but I went a step further and checked which hardware and software was going to work. This will help avoid any potential problems you may encounter when trying to install Vista.
There are many versions of Vista to choose from, only you can decide which version is right for you, despite the fact there are a few too many. If you want the *new* look without anything the extra, like the Aero Interface and Media Centre, then go for the Basic Edition. Go for Home Premium to get Aero and Media Centre, then for the all Bells and Whistles, go for Ultimate. If you go for the Upgrade Version, then be prepared for potential headaches, although you may not have any problems at all. My best advice, is to buy the FULL version ! Each PC may perform differently from another, I have always found that with any version of Windows, an upgrade always slows things up a bit. But a fresh install is possible, I always did this with Windows XP.
*** NOTE : Before you start any installation of Vista, backup all of your important Documents and Files ***
Summary :::
There is varible pricing of Vista, both for the upgrade and full version. OEM Versions may seem cheaper, but tend to have limitations on how they are installed on a PC, like only once on a specific PC. These are purely aimed at PC manufacturers and PC Builders. The retail versions, bought from shops and different outlets allow for more flexibility for the user. If your Motherboard or some other Component dies, you should be able to re-install Windows without any problems. The price of Vista and Office 2007 is coming down, the prices through Amazon are proof of that.
Windows Vista is great ! I love it ! It's fresher ! I have been using Microsoft Windows products since 1996, where I began with Windows 95 and went straight through to Windows XP. Hardware and Software has changed quite a lot and so has Windows. I think the jump from XP to Vista has been quite big, so to some users, it has been quite a shock, specifically to the power of the PC you require in order for it to run satisfactory. Within a few months, many hardware and software vendors will have caught up with the public release of Vista. Most of the current issues will be resolved. This scenario is a expected with every version of a Windows release.
If your PC is capable of having Windows Vista installed and you want to experience all that it has to offer, then go for it ! However, if you are happy with the version of Windows you currently have, then stay as you are ! The choice is wonderfully simple !
Windows Vista June 11, 2008
Daniel M. (USA)
Ok, so first of all, i have no idea why people are so pissed at this software, u may call me lucky, but windows vista runs perfect on my computer with just about no faults, now or ever (and my computer (custom) is kind of out dated: AMD Athlon 64 3200, NVidia GeForce 6600GT, 2Gb of memory...), plus i literally have the very first version of home premium, i pre ordered it.
I REALLY like the interface, and all games play a lot (a lot!) better than on Xp (i do hard core gaming between crysis (also wrote a review), counter strike, Day of Defeat, CS:s, and Flight simulator x). The only thing thats actually really slow on vista is MS office, but thats also slow on Xp, and on my MacBook. As for the security pop up screen, the first week or so its annoying but then u dont even notice, or even care about it. Windows also does all the tasks that u had to do manually be fore automatically, for example drivers it downloads automatically, and it has a very very easy wireless set up (first it downloads the drive (automatically!), and then u just click on what wireless network to join.
Also my friend has a $500 laptop and WINDOWS VISTA ULTIMATE runs on it amazingly fast, and he too likes it (he upgraded from Xp) more than the update
now after using windows vista, Xp seems really outdated, hard to use, and just plain bad (horrible interface!).
i love this product and strongly advise you to buy it (except for ppl w/ really bad and really outdated computers)
Btw, im currently building a new computer (just about done!!! ive ordered half from Amazon, half from newegg) and when ive used Vista long enough one the new computer, i will update my review
Specs:
Computer Case: Antec Nine Hundred
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (over clocked to 3.3 GHz)
CPU Cooler: Zalman Ultra quiet CPU cooler (LED)
Graphics Card: EVGA e-GeForce 8800 GTS KO Edition
Motherboard: DFI LP LT X38-T2R
Memory: CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 1066
Hard Drive: WD Caviar 500Gb
PSU: Corsair CMPSU-620HX 620W
Sound Card: Creative Labs PCIE Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium FATAL1TY pro
Stereos: Logitech Z-5500
Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster 953BW 19"
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