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75 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Improves the overall upgrade process, Fixes hundreds of tiny problems, Makes it easier for more third-party vendors to write stable code for Vista
Lacks any compelling "must haves", In most cases, doesnt significantly improve performance
While its always good to install the latest code for any operating system, installing the Windows Vista SP1 update will require some casual users to spend a few hours without any visible or tangible improvements to their systems. ...
Improves the overall upgrade process, Fixes hundreds of tiny problems, Makes it easier for more thirdparty vendors to write stable code for Vista
Lacks any compelling "must haves", In most cases, doesnt significantly improve performance
While its always good to install the latest code for any operating system, installing the Windows Vista SP1 update will require some casual users to spend a few hours without any visible or tangible improvements to their systems.
An improvement on installation time and clean up from pervious version, space required for installation has decreased, you can now use a third-party search technology
Still cant connect from our Windows Vista SP1 RC test machine to any other Vista PCs on the network The Final Word Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC is more internal evolution than user-experience revolution, but it points to a brighter future for Micro...
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC is more internal evolution than user-experience revolution, but it points to a brighter future for Microsofts latest consumer operating system.
Does improve some features within Windows XP, Fewer system crashes than Windows XP, Offers better built-in support options
Does not put Search on the desktop (its buried within applications, within the Start Menu), No Aero graphics system in Home Basic, No new software yet written exclusively for Windows Vista, Optimised only for the Microsoft Windows ecosystem (for example...
Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If youre currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable eno...
Abstract: Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If youre currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
Abstract: Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If youre currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enou...
Abstract: Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If youre currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista Home Premium is...
Abstract: Windows Vista Ultimate is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If youre currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
Does improve some features within Windows XP, Fewer system crashes than Windows XP, Offers better built-in support options
Does not put Search on the desktop (its buried within applications, within the Start Menu), No new software yet written exclusively for Windows Vista, Optimised only for the Microsoft Windows ecosystem (for example, RSS feeds from Internet Explorer 7 get...
Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If youre currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday u...
Does improve some features within Windows XP, Fewer system crashes than Windows XP, Offers better built-in support options
Does not put Search on the desktop (its buried within applications, within the Start Menu), No new software yet written exclusively for Windows Vista, Optimised only for the Microsoft Windows ecosystem (for example, RSS feeds from Internet Explorer 7 get...
Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If youre currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista Home Premium i...
