- Marketing Information: Windows Vista Home Basic is the edition of Windows for just the essential home computing needs, such as using e-mail, browsing the Internet, or viewing photos. While it lacks many of the features of Home Premium, it is easier and safer than Windows XP. Product Information - Software Sub Type: Client - Software Name: Windows Vista Home Basic - 32-bit - Upgrade - Features and Benefits: Easily find everything on your PC and the Internet: - Instantly find information on your computer - including documents, e-mails, photos, and even music files - with Instant Search, which is integrated throughout Windows Vista Stay up to date: - See the information you care about instantly with Windows Sidebar and gadgets, which bring real-time information, like weather and news, directly to your desktop Relive a lifetime of memories: - With Windows Photo Gallery, itandquot;s easier to download photos from your digital camera and then organize, edit, view, and share them with family and friends Defend yourself: - Windows Defender helps automatically safeguard your PC against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software Defend your kids: - With Parental Controls, you can manage the rules for your childrenandquot;s computer use. You can set time limits and manage their access to the web and to PC games - Language Support: English License Information - Lice
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Vista is excellent
Comment: i have built three computers in the last 15 months. all running Vista [home basic and premium] using both Intel and AMD chipsets. no hardware issues. even i have been very happy with Windows XP, i prefer Vista mainly because of the features/functions Vista offers [sleep function and automatically installing drivers for most hardwares--LAN, graphic card, printer, scanner, etc.]. i can't understand why so many people [of course, mainly the Mac supporters] hate Microsoft products.
Customer Rating: Summary: Sorry to see XP go...
Comment: I installed this after doing everything that I was supposed to do before installation. It messed up my computer and I had to have XP reinstalled, now you can't buy XP anymore and I am sorry to see it go. Vista, I wish you would go.
Customer Rating: Summary: I installed it on my MacBook Pro under Boot Camp. Runs really fast!
Comment: I didn't take off stars for Basic's lack of features, unlike other reviewers, because Microsoft advertised Basic without them. You can't fault Basic for things that you were forewarned on before buying it. Instead, I awarded it five stars because of its flawless adherence to the capabilities I was told it has.
I find that most people don't use any of Vista's features that aren't on Basic. For most people, Windows Vista Home Basic is all they need but they just don't want to have the bottom-of-the-line product. I found it to be very proficient at handling the tasks even computer nerds do.
Believe it or not, Windows Aero can be done without. Basic's graphics are good, too, and they look much better than XP's.
Overall, this product will fill the needs of the vast majority of users, and it's a cost-effective way to stay updated with the latest technology. I'm very pleased with it.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Windows Vista
Comment: Windows Vista Home Basic uses my Celeron D based computer fast with software for Dual Processor. I just had to make the folders usable in the beginning of Vista use...
Customer Rating: Summary: Don't Get Suckered By Microsoft
Comment: Another horrible product by MicroSatan. XP is much better, and much faster. If you love to waste your time and money, buy this junk. I'm sure that little freak (bill gates) would love to take your money, and, as usual, provide horrible customer service. If you have XP, keep it. Or save your money and buy a Mac.
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