Features
-
License:
Free
-
Editor's Rating:
Not rated
- Average User Rating:
-
Downloads:
4,356
- Operating Systems:
Windows Vista, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98
- Additional Requirements:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
February 14, 2007
Publisher's description of Vista Upgrade Prank
The Vista Upgrade Prank starts by emulating the Windows Update service screen. Clicking the install or cancel button closes the update service window and appears to initiate the Vista Upgrade Advisor. This Upgrade Advisor scan the system (actually does nothing) to ensure the computer is ready to upgrade to Vista. If you click the Cancel button, it disables itself. You are unable to close the screen or stop the progress (don't worry, its harmless).
More popular Other Sim Games downloads
- 3,457 downloads 1. SimCity 2000 DOS
- 2,923 downloads 2. Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit
- 2,394 downloads 3. Roller Coaster Tycoon
- 2,209 downloads 4. Need For Speed II demo
- 1,941 downloads 5. Frets on Fire
- See all Other Sim Games downloads
User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.3 stars out of 5 votes
- My rating: 0 stars Write review
-
Showing 5 of 5 user reviewsSee all 5 user reviews
This software version | All versions -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Vista Upgrade Prank 1
"Very funny prank to play on someone that wants vista"
Pros: Very funny, it gives you the illusion that it's upgrading to vista but its not.
Cons: wish it was real :P
-
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Version: Vista Upgrade Prank 1
Cons: Unless you don't want your taskbar, don't bother.
Was this review helpful? YES | NO
Reply to this review | Read reply (1)
Includes publisher reply -
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Vista Upgrade Prank 1
Pros: This is a great gag that simulates an upgrade to Microsoft Windows Vista. The Vista Upgrade Prank starts by emulating the Windows Update service screen. Clicking the install or cancel button closes the update service window and appears to initiate the Vista Upgrade Advisor. This Upgrade Advisor scan the system (actually does nothing) to ensure the computer is ready to upgrade to Vista. If you click the Cancel button, it disables itself. You are unable to close the screen or stop the progress (don't worry, its harmless). The Upgrade Advisor completes within 15 seconds or so and then informs the user their computer is able to run Windows Vista. Yippee!
Here is where the fun begins. After the Upgrade Advisor our Vista Upgrade Prank will initiate a 'fake' Upgrade to Vista. This part includes many flashy icons and flavor text about the joys of upgrading to Vista. The user can click next or wait a few seconds and the upgrade to Vista simulation begins. Again, clicking cancel will do nothing, the process runs until the progress bar is complete (this process does nothing either). After 30 seconds or so the fake upgrader shows that the upgrade was successful and allows the user to close the upgrade program.
-
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Version: Vista Upgrade Prank 1
Cons: It disables the explorer and i think it has a spyware in it!
Was this review helpful? YES | NO
Reply to this review | Read reply (1)
Includes publisher reply -
4 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Version: Vista Upgrade Prank 1
"Misleading and deceptive conduct by the publisher"
Pros: Plesae report the publisher and have him banned
Cons: DONT NO CLICK THE LINK:
Misleading and deceptive conduct by the publisher
REPORT HIM AND HAVE HIS ACCOUNT BANNED.
Was this review helpful? YES | NO
Reply to this review | Read reply (1)
Includes publisher reply - See all 5 user reviews Write review
Submit your review
You must be 13 years of age or older to submit personal information to CNET Networks. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, CNET Networks does not accept name and e-mail address information from users who are under 13 years of age.
All submitted ratings and written comments become the sole property of CNET Networks, Inc. (CNET) and may be used at CNET Networks' sole discretion. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days in batch groups, not in real time. However, CNET Networks reserves the right to remove or refuse to post any submission for any reason. You acknowledge that you, not CNET Networks, are responsible for the contents of your submission.
CNET Networks is not responsible for the content of the publisher's descriptions or user reviews on this site. We encourage you to determine whether this product or your intended use is legal. We do not encourage or condone the use of any software in violation of applicable laws. CNET Download.com does not sell, resell, or license any of the products listed on the site. We cannot be held liable for issues that arise from the download or use of these products.
