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    Vist Home Basic Aero?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by YMW, Feb 27, 2007.

  1. YMW

    YMW Notebook Consultant

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    So Vista home basic doesn't have the Aero look?
     
    YMW, Feb 27, 2007
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  2. Matsu

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    no, unfortunately you will need atleast the home premium.
     
    Matsu, Feb 27, 2007
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  3. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Nopes, Vista Home Basic has no Aero, no Media Center. In my opinion, Windows XP Home is better than Home Basic.
     
    Sam, Feb 27, 2007
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    paqtrick22 Notebook Evangelist

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    XP Professional :)
     
    paqtrick22, Feb 27, 2007
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  5. YMW

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    Can you download Aero to your computer once you have Vista home basic?
     
    YMW, Feb 27, 2007
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  6. Sam

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    Nope, Aero just doesn't exist for Vista Home Basic.
     
    Sam, Feb 27, 2007
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  7. YMW

    YMW Notebook Consultant

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    And does Vista Premium need 2GBs?
     
    YMW, Feb 27, 2007
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    Cogitatus Notebook Geek

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    No, it doesn't need 2GB of RAM. It only wants 2GB...
     
    Cogitatus, Feb 28, 2007
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    Minimum requirements are 1gb.
     
    firelord901, Feb 28, 2007
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  10. YMW

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    Does 1GB for Premium slow the computer down any? And would you lose memory faster?
     
    YMW, Feb 28, 2007
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    If I get Windows XP, can't I download the Aero look onto that?
    How much is Vist Premium by itself anyway, I mean if you buy the OS apart from the computer?
     
    YMW, Feb 28, 2007
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  12. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    No, you can't download Aero for XP. It's a Vista-only thing, but it's not included on Vista Home Basic. A Vista Home Premium OS will cost $250 for the full system, and I think either $99 or $149 for the upgrade version.
     
    Paul, Feb 28, 2007
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  13. azntiger1000

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    I don't even know why Microsoft even came out with Vista Home Basic. Might as well use XP. The whole point of Vista is its new looks.
     
    azntiger1000, Feb 28, 2007
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