Windows Vista Home Basic upgrade

Download Now Tested spyware free

License:: Purchase; $99.95 to buy
Editor's Rating:: Not rated
Average User Rating:: (out of 12 votes) Rate it!
Downloads:: 121,318
Requirements:: Windows XP Home, 800 MHz CPU, 512MB RAM, 30GB hard drive with 20GB disk space, DirectX 9 capable processor
Limitations:: No limitations
Date Added:: February 26, 2009

Publisher's description of Windows Vista Home Basic upgrade

Windows Vista Home Basic upgrade screenshot

view larger

From Microsoft:

See more CNET content tagged:: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic,; Microsoft Windows Vista,; Microsoft Windows,; Microsoft Windows XP,; Microsoft Corp.

Editor's review of Windows Vista Home Basic upgrade

Windows Vista Home Basic upgrade

Editors' rating

The good: Windows Vista Home Basic 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 Home Basic does not put Search on the desktop (it's buried within applications, within the Start Menu); no Aero graphics system in Home Basic; no new software yet written exclusively for Windows Vista; optimized only for the Microsoft Windows ecosystem (for example, RSS feeds from IE7 get preferential treatment); and little reason to leave Windows XP.

The bottom line: Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. 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

Read the entire review.

User reviews of Windows Vista Home Basic upgrade

Average user rating: out of 12 votes
Your rating: Write your own review

Showing 5 of 6 reviews

This software version | All versions

[+] Expand review

Windows Vista Home Basic upgrade

Duo is better, hard on the single core systems

by: teacee90 on 30-Jan-2007 12:15:45 PM

Pros: I like the graphics, new windows media center, new look in general, easy to find files and applications. Better security and easy to setup networking capabilities.

Cons: Resource hungry, it has to many tasks running in the background.
I ran Vista on a 3.5ghz 1 gb of ram and 256mb graphic card, World of Warcraft ran just fine, but all in all my system ran slower, the Windows XP, I would defiently run this on a duo core or better, still slow starting and shut down compared to my Apple G5

Was this review helpful? Yes | No (18 of 18 users said yes)

Flag for offensive content Reply to this review (1 reply)
[+] Expand review

Windows Vista Home Basic upgrade

Don't buy

by: astroview120mm on 25-Oct-2007 07:15:07 PM

Pros: Better security, new look

Cons: UAC, lack of features, outrageous price for something that bad

Was this review helpful? Yes | No (0 of 1 users said yes)

Flag for offensive content Reply to this review (0 replies)
[+] Expand review

Windows Vista Home Basic upgrade

Basic is the best for older computers

by: jscott418 on 12-Jan-2008 05:43:35 AM

Pros: Better security, User interface good even without Aero. Better speed then with Vista Premium. This runs as well for me on a Dell E510 Dimension with a P4 and 2GB Ram as it did with XP Pro. I really did not need Media Center nor did I want Aero effects which I have found create a slowing effect for the system. To me Premium and ultimate is over kill unless your doing Media projects with your computer.

Cons: Does use about 750 to 800 MB ram so you will want 2GB memory. I don't like the fact that if you share a printer the security automatically sets a password. In a home network this is hardly needed.

Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Flag for offensive content Reply to this review (0 replies)
[+] Expand review

Windows Vista Home Basic upgrade

r

by: quocbao1987 on 19-Dec-2007 09:59:41 PM

Pros: r

Cons: r

Was this review helpful? Yes | No

Flag for offensive content Reply to this review (0 replies)
[+] Expand review

Windows Vista Home Basic upgrade

Don't even consider this

by: nyarlathothep on 10-Sep-2007 07:49:23 AM

Pros: Nothing

Cons: This system isn't nearly complete. I've seen linux alpha's being more stable then
this. Although stable isn't the right expression. It will run alright but anything else,
hardware or software will give you a pain. Be prepared to buy memory aswell as replacing your printer. Your network will be slow especially if you like to surf on your favorite mp3's. Memory expension will not help you here. The list is longer then these simple complaints, much longer.....

Was this review helpful? Yes | No (0 of 1 users said yes)

Flag for offensive content Reply to this review (0 replies)

Showing 5 of 6 reviews

Submit your review for Windows Vista Home Basic upgrade:

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.