Product Description

OEM WIN VISTA HOME PREM 1PK 32 BIT ON DVD EN

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1112 in Software
• Brand: Microsoft OEM Licence
• Model: 66I-00715
• Released on: 2007-01-30
• Platform: Windows Vista
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 3.94" h x 3.94" w x 3.94" l, .34 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
This product is intended for system builders and small OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) who manufacture computer systems and preinstall Microsoft OEM system builder software onto those systems. Its use is subject to the OEM System Builder License Agreement that is affixed to the side of all OEM system builder software packs. The system builder who installs the individual software license and distributes hardware units must provide end-user support on terms at least as favourable as the terms under which the system builder provides end-user support for any fully assembled computer system. The system builder must place its support phone number in a noticeable location in the fully assembled computer system help files or end-user documentation. The full documentation on Microsoft OEM System Builder licence is at http://oem.microsoft.com/downloads/Public/sblicense/English_SB_License.pdf.

Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for homes with advanced computer needs. It will help you use your laptop or desktop PC more effectively as well as enable you to enjoy new, exciting digital entertainment experiences all with the benefit of added security and reliability.

New user interface
Windows Vista Home Premium has a new user interface named Windows Aero, which is both efficient and beautiful. This new interface makes it easier than ever before to find your way around the operating system. It even makes it easier to accomplish multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all of your open applications and documents. Additionally, Windows Vista Home Premium helps you quickly find and organize large collections of documents, pictures, movies, videos, and music. By integrating search throughout the operating system, Windows Vista Home Premium helps you quickly find exactly what you are looking for.

Improved mobility
Windows Vista Home Premium makes it easy to take your home computing experience with you wherever you go. For example, Windows Vista Home Premium includes Windows Tablet and Touch Technology that enables you to interact with your Tablet PC-compatible computer with a digital pen or with your fingertip instead of having to use a keyboard. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect to your favourite WiFi hotspot.

More entertaining
Windows Vista Home Premium will improve every aspect of your digital entertainment experiences including viewing and sharing photos, video, TV, movies, music, games, and more. For example, Windows Vista Home Premium enables you to create your own DVDs and edit your own high-definition movies. Most significantly, Windows Vista Home Premium includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. Windows Media Center in Windows Vista provides new ways for you to enjoy your music, photos, and DVD movies. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favourite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. You will also be able to connect Windows Vista Home Premium to your Microsoft Xbox 360 to extend your Media Center experience to multiple rooms in your home.

Customer Reviews

Drivers, drivers
I put a new hard drive into my laptop and installed the OEM Vista Premium. Installed fine - much easier than XP but I did have an initial battle with drivers. I had the original driver disc which I tried to use for the computer but Vista was having non of it and going on line was a non starter via the wireless as this was one of the drivers that was unloadable. Fortunately when I used a cable, Vista did an auto update and all of the missing drivers were installed via Microsoft's own website. They went in seamlessly and my laptop works better than before. So a slight scare followed by a good auto support system. Using Vista hasn't changed my life - does the same things as XP but with a new shiny look. The one big difference is the speed of starting and shutting down - fast, fast, fast. As regards security, well I didn't have an issue with XP as I kept the usual safeguards in place so I have no doubt that the same thing will have to be done with Vista. So overall for 70 quid a reasonable upgrade, but I wouldn't spend the 150 quid that the non OEM would cost.

Windows Vista Home Premium
I installed this on a Sony Vaio. It was no trouble at all. It was even easy to connect to the internet.

There's a couple of programs that dont work on it (though they did on XP) and it is best to steer clear of Explorer seems to be allergic to the most commeon websites. Firefox is miles better and works without any trouble.

The start up from sleep is particularly good- a matter of seconds as is the windows update service.

It works (mostly), its easy to use, its much better than XP and it has yet to crash!!

Cute and Cool Interface
Slick, smooth as the title suggests. The interface is suitably modern looking and the quick fade-in and out when you open or close a window is a nice touch. There is however, a lot of confirmation pop up boxes that seem to want to confirm everything you do. Security wise I rely on Norton and other measures, so that is of limited importance to me. I had no real problem with XP as an interface, but the new feel of Vista is nice and if it is an improvement on XP then we should all be better off.

Long time coming this upgrade, and it's going nowhere so get used to it!