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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium OEM/OEI DSP - 64-bit Edition SP1 (PC DVD) | 
 enlarge | From: Microsoft OEM Licence
Category: Software
Buy New: £78.99
New (2) from £78.99
Rating:  10 reviews
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Vista Home Premium
Media: CD-ROM
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4
MPN: 1315141
UPC: 882224641944
EAN: 0882224351638
ASIN: B000MFIPDC
Release Date: January 30, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Product Description
OEM WIN VISTA HOME PREM 1 PK 64 BIT ON DVD EN
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 A very fast OS - once it works April 18, 2007
C. Rivett-carnac (London)
41 out of 53 found this review helpful
I installed 64 bit vista on my AMD 64 machine. I had previously run Win XP x64 and was impressed with the speed, but had to spend ages on getting all the right drivers for everything. I upgraded to vista because I assumed that all the drivers will be available.
However, I was proved wrong. Problem after problem, struggle after struggle. Even games made by Microsoft like 'Age Of Empires 3' don't work unless you find the updates. You are very likely to come across problems with sound drivers too. The speed that x64 vista gives you is hardly worth the time it takes to get it working - assuming you ever do.
Vista is a great OS - I have the x32 'Business' version on my other machine. Some of the touches are brilliant, including the sidebar (where gadets like clocks and notepads can be added) and the improved Start button with built in search. Just avoid the x64 versions. It's simply not worth it. x32 additions are not that much slower if you have an AMD machine but the chances of compatibility problems with your system are much lower.
Only buy if you truely know what you're doing.
Otherwise, 5 stars for the x32 version.
 A great new operating system. January 11, 2008
John Nunn (Coventry, U.K.)
17 out of 23 found this review helpful
There are four versions of Widows Vista available to the public:
* Home Basic
* Home Premium
* Business
* Ultimate
Each version offers a different set of options with ultimate offering all options and a little bit more.
This edition is Windows Vista Home Premium which is the preferred edition of Windows for home desktop and laptops; it delivers the productivity and entertainment that you need from your PC at home or on the go. Included is Windows Media Centre, which helps you more easily enjoy your digital photos, TV, movies, and music. The dramatically improved digital entertainment experience is one of the key reasons why you may want to upgrade to the latest version of windows.
The new enhanced design makes your PC easier to use the Aero interface enhances the user experience with dynamic reflections, smooth gliding animations, transparent glass-like menu bars, and the ability to switch between your open windows in a new three-dimensional layout. Instant desktop search capabilities, coupled with powerful new ways to organize and visualize your information, means you can instantly find and use the e-mails, documents, photos, music, and the other information you want, when you need it.
Windows vista is one of the safest operating systems released by Microsoft providing protection for you and your data. Windows Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista includes automated defences against malicious software and fraudulent websites so you can use your PC online with greater confidence. Windows Vista Home Premium also provides automatic backup of your files, such as your valuable digital photos, music, movies, documents, and other files, so you can relax and focus on the things you care about most. And, by using the built-in parental controls, parents can help ensure their children's computer use is appropriate and safer.
One aspect to be aware of before upgrading to windows vista is some manufacturers have not released drivers for this platform yet, you should check with their websites before upgrading to vista to avoid disappointment.
 Very good August 30, 2007
M. Doble (UK)
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
I must say i read pretty poor reviews for this, but went for it anyway and am pretty please with it. It installed fine, no driver problems, even though vista upgrade advisor said the sound card wouldnt work, when i searched for drivers windows found them and installed them and it all worked fine.
My pc only has 1GB RAM and a 3800+ AMD processor but features such as the aero still work very well. The desktop gadget sidebar is pretty but not very useful and you do get a lot of security alerts to start with. Features such as the start menu have been revamped but are pretty simple to get used to as a long term xp user.
Overall it seems to run pretty fast, and i encountered no installation problems. Would recomend to anyone looking to upgrade from XP.
My Review February 12, 2008
Mr. STUART TUCKER (UK)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
having previously used windows xp for many a time, and the disk suddenly decaying from scratches etc after continuous use, it was time to dump xp overall. Microsoft were unable to send a new cd, so I found this package on the amazon website, and believe me this is value for money.
First, it supports my AMD 4000 SLI esc motherboard, to true 64 bit processing. Second it has 32 bit backward compatibility with older applications which I later found to be ideal as I have xp on the other side of my hard drive, although corrupted, the program files are intact.
Third the OS is more stable to me, and I feel secure/safe, when applying firewall and antivirus and vista updates.
Forth It makes world of warcraft come to life, so those of you who play the game, and want to use your 64bit motherboard/processor to the max, this is the OS for you.
Happy browsing.
Stu.
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium February 3, 2008
ric_mac
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Windows has never been a particularly good OS, though XP gave reason for optimism. Vista is a total pig, conflicting with much widely-used and, in some cases industry standard, software (Adobe/Macromedia DreamWeaver 8, Apple QuickTime and Apple iTunes etc for example) that worked perfectly well with Windows XP. Of course, nearly all OEMs are compelled to install Vista on any new hardware, but thankfully Dell will still sell new kit with XP installed. Stick with XP if you have to use a Microsoft Windows OS, otherwise consider a wider range of options...
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