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Windows Vista Business upgrade

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License:
Purchase; $199.00 to buy
Editor's Rating:
Not rated
Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
32,283
Requirements:
Windows XP Pro/XP Home/XP Tablet PC, 800MHz CPU, 512MB RAM, 30GB hard drive with 20GB disk space, DirectX 9 capable processor (Pixel Shader 2.0 for Aero experience)
Limitations:
No limitations
Date Added:
February 26, 2009

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Editor's review of Windows Vista Business upgrade

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Editors' rating

Very good

7.4

out of 10
The good: Windows Vista Business does improve some features within Windows XP; fewer system crashes than Windows XP; and Windows Vista offers better built-in support options.

The bad: Windows Vista Business does not put Search on the desktop (it's buried within applications, within the Start Menu); no new software yet written exclusively for Windows Vista; optimized only for the Microsoft Windows ecosystem (for example, RSS feeds from Internet Explorer 7 get preferential treatment); no BitLocker drive encryption; no DVD Maker; and there are too many editions of Windows Vista.

The bottom line: Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. Reviewed by: Robert Vamosi; Reviewed on: 1/24/07; Release date: 1/30/07
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    Windows Vista Business upgrade

    Basically a Windows XP SP3 for $$$

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    Windows Vista Business upgrade

    the best version of vista.

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    Windows Vista Business upgrade

    Vista Business is crap

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