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269 Reviews
| From: CNET Reviewed by: terrible1one3 Posted: Sep 28, 2007 Type: User Review |
"Huge upgrade over XP"
Networking made easy thanks to windows vista, finding stuff made easy thanks to windows vista, all around a much more user friendly OS which makes you think microsoft is really starting to do stuff good, I don't know what's up with all the bad review
PROS: Interface, search feature.
CONS: None so far
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 5.00/5 |
| From: CNET Reviewed by: wheelsbcw Posted: Sep 28, 2007 Type: User Review |
"Just Say No to Windows Nightmare (I means Vista)"
I have had this pc three weeks and attainted the first computer virus I have ever had (never had a problem with XP). Performed a system restore then Windows Vista blocked me from accessing my data. After hours of bouncing back and forth between safe
PROS: Sleek Interface
CONS: Administrative Contol
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 1.50/5 |
| From: CNET Reviewed by: imanym Posted: Sep 23, 2007 Type: User Review |
"Long Time MS User"
I have used MS operating systems from way back in the 3.0 days. The worst product to date being the millenium edition (I am not so sure why any one can say this is a bad product, unless they have old equipment that is not compatible, but even then th
PROS: Polish and function are superb
CONS: Software support, which is remedied with VM
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 4.50/5 |
| From: CNET Reviewed by: milindbrane Posted: Sep 21, 2007 Type: User Review |
"Worst, Pathetic"
Could not give zero rating. This is the worst OS ever worked on. It eats lots of resources. You need atleast 1 GB HDD. There are many faluts in this OS to least few: 1. Inbuilt Memory Card Reader gives problems. Depends on machine to machine 2. Lot o
PROS: i dont see any
CONS: there are many
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 0.50/5 |
| From: CNET Reviewed by: pomeroyl Posted: Sep 21, 2007 Type: User Review |
"Poorly designed for file management."
Not designed for experienced computer users who are capable of creating, organizing, and using files. Designed too much on the order of the Internet with its (necessary) search features. This complicates unnecessarily the use of an Operating System
PROS: Facilitates use for new/inexperienced users.
CONS: Lots of bells, whistles, and gongs.
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1.50/5 |
| From: CNET Reviewed by: ardigon Posted: Sep 20, 2007 Type: User Review |
"Love It and use it"
I adapt well to change, and with Vista the change is a nice adaptation. Bit anoying security level stuff but it can be switched off. Bought basic for my wifes PC and she is very happy and is a basic user, I got Home Premium for my PC and would load l
PROS: Nice user experience
CONS: Pricey if pc is old
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 4.00/5 |
| From: CNET Reviewed by: Jimmy Angeles Posted: Sep 19, 2007 Type: User Review |
"Vista is cool"
I'm a Mac die-hard and I have to admit Vista is really nice to use. Everything works well and OS is stable. I bought a computer that came with Vista so there was no upgrade involved.
PROS: great interface; easy to use
CONS: no desktop search
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4.00/5 |
| From: CNET Reviewed by: NomadIAM Posted: Sep 15, 2007 Type: User Review |
"Not worth it."
I installed it as a free upgrade that came with my Dell Laptop. I Initially struggled with some incompatibility issues with an older version of Office, specifically Outlook, so ended up ponying up for the latest version of that. Also I started with
PROS: Attractive front end.
CONS: Resource hog, 2GB of RAM is the minimum requirement.
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 2.00/5 |
| From: CNET Reviewed by: kgundlach Posted: Sep 13, 2007 Type: User Review |
"BEST VISTA FOR THE HOME USER LIKE ME!!"
If you are very secure of your files wait until the first service pack.
PROS: Have easy access to all of my music, videos, and photos with media center!! Quickly switch windows without the click of a mouse!!
CONS: Minor Bugs. Can't get flash player to work on it. Anyone got an idea let me know.
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4.50/5 |
| From: CNET Reviewed by: Tcle Posted: Sep 05, 2007 Type: User Review |
"Vista has to many alerts; I could never solve 1 of them - 0x800ccc92. I miss..."
I wish my new laptop would have come with W. 2000 or XP. I find it frustrating to work with Vista with all its "alerts".
PROS: Vista has many new features
CONS: Cannot use Systemworks with Vista
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 3.00/5 |
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