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Installed successfully on Macbook (10.5.4)
I have 120 GB Macbook. Got this 32-bit Windows Home Premium DVD and successfully installed it on a 35 GB partition created by Boot Camp. Out of 35 GB, Windows OS took 10.5 GB of disk space. Satisfied!
[Microsoft 66I-02059 OEM 1PK WIN VISTA BUSINESS SP1 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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09/14/2008
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Powerful, fast, and much, MUCH better than its reputation
First off, this is an OEM software. That means it is intended to be installed on a new computer build NOT upgrade an existing copy of Windows. It is possible to install it on an existing computer by formatting an existing or new hard drive, but that would violate the license for this particular incarnation of Vista. If you want to install it on an existing computer, buy a full retail copy, or an upgrade copy.
I love Vista 64-bit. It is fast, easy to use, and the best Windows to date....
[Microsoft 66I-02059 OEM 1PK WIN VISTA BUSINESS SP1 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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08/21/2008
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95%
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Make sure you know the major differences between this 64 bit and the 32 bit versions of Vista
Runs most 32bit Vista applications. Programs like system diagnostic software and antivirus software are not all able to run on Vista 64.
Will not run any 32bit drivers. Cell phones, PDAs, webcams, network cards (wired & wireless) and others will not automatically work. If you have something that plugs in to your computer and cannot function with a generic driver, it will not work unless a specific 64bit driver is available for your device. A lot of older hardware (2years+, I know t...
[Microsoft 66I-02059 OEM 1PK WIN VISTA BUSINESS SP1 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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10/30/2007
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94%
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Cheaper but no Micorosoft Support
This version of Windows Vista is the OEM version, which means that it does not come with a box or a manual, just a "Quick Install" guide. This is the FULL version of Vista but another thing that it is lacking is support from Microsoft. Because this version is intended for (as the title suggests) system builders, whoever that may be, they are the people who are supposed to provide the End User Support not Microsoft. It does, however, still include Windows Update so there do not think that you wil...
[Microsoft 66I-02059 OEM 1PK WIN VISTA BUSINESS SP1 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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02/04/2007
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88%
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Differences between 64bit and 32bit Vista
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: more than 1 year
Pros: A description of the differences between 32-bit versions of Windows Vista and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946765
Cons: none
[Microsoft 66I-02059 OEM 1PK WIN VISTA BUSINESS SP1 review by Shawn can be read at Newegg.com]
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04/18/2008
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70%
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cheapest way to get vista
This is the cheapest way to get vista that I know of. However, of course it has all the faults that microsoft is famous for. Buy a mac and make your life easier.
Not sure if the developers version installs easily on a barebones pc, but it installed without trouble on a second partition on a macbook. In that situation at least it is not worth buying the non-developers version
I give it five out of five for price, and 1 out of five because its vista, making three out of five ...
[Microsoft 66I-02059 OEM 1PK WIN VISTA BUSINESS SP1 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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10/18/2008
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70%
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How can a billion $ corp. make such an aweful product?!
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Very nice GUI with Aero enabled. Overall it's greatest strength is it's outer appearance
Cons: Finally installed successfully on the 4th attempt. Not user friendly (everything seems more complicated than XP). Constant error messages. Even windows updates occasionally fail! Sidebar no longer works.
[Microsoft 66I-02059 OEM 1PK WIN VISTA BUSINESS SP1 review by Matt can be read at Newegg.com]
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Matt
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01/24/2009
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61%
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Avoid this version
If you change the teeny tiniest bit of hardware on your computer, you will need to repurchase this product. Microsoft WILL NOT let you reactivate.
To purchase the version of Vista that Microsoft will reactivate (after invasive, accusatory questioning from their support people over the phone), you need to spend $400 on the full version of Vista. Outrageous!
[Microsoft 66I-02059 OEM 1PK WIN VISTA BUSINESS SP1 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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02/03/2007
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48%
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Response To Green 2 Delta
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
Pros: This is in response to Green 2 Delta. Mac's and PC's now run on the same hardware so if Vista is running 100% faster on your Mac, it's because the PC you were running Vista on was underpowered. If you don't post stupid comments everyone will think you know what you are talking about. Isn't that an advantage?
Cons: New Egg has some dumb customers?
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[Microsoft 66I-02059 OEM 1PK WIN VISTA BUSINESS SP1 review by N/A can be read at Newegg.com]
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07/24/2008
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41%
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You don't have to pay to suffer
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
Pros: Boots quicker than XP. Sidebar is nice on a widescreen monitor.
Cons: Re-install problems and repair problems. Seems to get corrupted much easier than XP. We are actually paying money to suffer all the crashes and lack of compatibility with older software?
Other Thoughts: Dump Microsoft and go for Linux. At least you won't be paying money to suff...
[Microsoft 66I-02059 OEM 1PK WIN VISTA BUSINESS SP1 review by BigStan can be read at Newegg.com]
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05/06/2008
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27%
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