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    Upgrading Vista Basic to Ultimate - what should I know?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by sac02, Jan 8, 2008.

  1. sac02

    sac02 Notebook Geek

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    I recently got a Lenovo x61s factory loaded with Vista Basic because as a student, I have a license for Vista Ultimate available for $20.

    Doing a search or two, I have heard the line from several people on this forum, "Ultimate is a waste of money, all it buys you are some useless features that really don't do anything anyway." Anyone care to elaborate on exactly what features they may consider useless?

    Could anyone make some suggestions about what features I would want to consider not installing during the upgrade, if that's an option? I already know I do want the Complete PC Backup utility.

    Thanks,

    Mac
     
    sac02, Jan 8, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Ultimate is a big upgrade from Basic (Aero, Media Center), not so much from Premium.
     
    Lithus, Jan 8, 2008
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  3. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    For $20, definitely a worthy upgrade!!.

    They are referring to non discounted store prices, Ultimate is around $300 for retail and $200 for OEM when bought separately (almost $150 more than Home Basic and $100 over Home Premium).
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 8, 2008
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  4. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    You can check out the Lenovo section for the Vista clean install guide in the Thinkpad sticky.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Jan 8, 2008
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Even if u dont need some features of ultimate..just buy it! ...u are getting it for throwaway price..
     
    Nocturnal310, Jan 8, 2008
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