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    Vista home basic

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by theoptimist, Jun 13, 2009.

  1. theoptimist

    theoptimist Notebook Enthusiast

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    What type of vista should i get? the home basic is the default vista that comes with a regular computer. Should I get a better one and why? Thanks.
     
    theoptimist, Jun 13, 2009
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  2. Aeris

    Aeris Otherworldly

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    Well, as the name implies, Vista Basic is the Starter Edition of Vista, Vista Home Premium includes Aero Glass, Windows Media Center, and some more features, but the difference is not too much.

    Vista Business and Vista Ultimate contain more features related to networking, domains, and Ultimate contains the DreamScene feature that you can use to set a Video Wallpaper.

    Performance-Wise, there is not too much of a difference, actually, Vista Basic will run faster without Aero Glass, DreamScene and Windows Media Center, but you will miss out those features.
     
    Aeris, Jun 13, 2009
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    I have Vista Home Premium..and it does what I need it to do.

    If you don't want to spend any *extra* money..just go with Basic..you will be fine! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 13, 2009
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    j-dogg Notebook Evangelist

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    j-dogg, Jun 14, 2009
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  5. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    I would just wait and buy Windows 7 which is released in 4 months (Oct. 22, 2009) ;)

    But then again it's not my money. :)
     
    Rodster, Jun 14, 2009
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    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    I second that! get Vista Basic now, then buy Windows Vista when it comes out, no use paying extra now for something that will be old in a few months.
     
    MaXimus, Jun 14, 2009
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    Cammerv8 Notebook Consultant

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    manufacturers OEM disk can be a solution!!! no serial needed!!
     
    Cammerv8, Jun 14, 2009
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  8. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Not for a different version. >_<

    Anyway, theoptimist, I would get at least Home Premium instead of Home Basic. As others have said, it's very stripped down and doesn't even include the Windows Aero visual effects.
     
    Mastershroom, Jun 14, 2009
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  9. DarkSilver

    DarkSilver MSI Afterburner

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    Get a Home Premium is better.
    Performance for Home Premium and Home Basic is just a little bit different(very very less) but I still like Home Premium.
    HomPre have extra features but HomBas doesn't.
    HomPre can support much more softwares but HomBas does not.
    HomPre have aero glass, HomBas does not.
     
    DarkSilver, Jun 14, 2009
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  10. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Normally a computer come with Home Premium - some business orientated laptops come with Vista Business, this then also gives you downgrade rights to XP - which really aren't needed any more.

    Very stripped down... and you get the ugly Vista Basic sticker :D

    Not sure when exactly - it may be around July - that ifyou buy a laptop with Vista you can get upgrade rights to Windows 7 - If you are happy with Vista 7 I'm not sure why you'd want to change though except when buying a new computer, but that's me.

    So if you'd like Win7 - dig around about the upgrade option and when its offered.

    Wrong, OEM discs do need a serial - its just that they read it from the BIOS rather than letting you type it in.
    I.e. swapping OEM discs will only work for laptops from the same manufacturer and possilby the same model - anyway, OEM instals are bnd to your hardware anyway - so even if your old laptop dies you can't migrate an OEM license.

    Edit:
    You'll need Vista Business or "higher" if you need to connect to a domain name.
     
    DetlevCM, Jun 14, 2009
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  11. theoptimist

    theoptimist Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thx guys. another question, though. I'm thinking about getting the Dell Latitude E6400, but there are a lot of complaints about how vista is really slow on it. Oh, and another question, I guess. How easy would it be to upgrade a vista premium to Windows 7? Thx.
     
    theoptimist, Jun 14, 2009
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  12. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    If your trying to save money..just stick with Basic. :)
    Put your money towards something else. Then Upgrade to Win 7 when it's fully availi'!!
    (That is what I would do)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 14, 2009
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  13. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Vista shouldn't be slow on that, no matter which version.

    By the way - Windows Aero runs of the GPU, the Vista Basic sheme off the CPU - so Vista Basic stresses the CPU more...
     
    DetlevCM, Jun 14, 2009
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  14. theoptimist

    theoptimist Notebook Enthusiast

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    just curious, then how would i upgrade? i just a general idea so that i would know how easy or hard it is.
     
    theoptimist, Jun 14, 2009
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  15. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Upgrade:
    Either you do a clean insta - NBRwill help, or I heard that Win7 will be able to upgrade from Vista, but that may leave a mess - depending on what you do and other fators, quality of drivers etc.

    But even clean installing Windows is very straightforward nowadays.

    Nothig that can go wrong really - except setting the wrong size for your C drive (choosing a value that will be too small later, you can't make it too small for the OS)

    And after your installation, everything driver related - NBR is here to help, expecially the Dell subforum if you buy a Dell. :)
     
    DetlevCM, Jun 14, 2009
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