Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're 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.
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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- Starter,
- Home Premium,
- Business,
- Ultimate
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cskillz
Has to be the worse OS delivered by Microsoft. Buggy, slow and drivers seem to always go missing. Waiting for Windows 8 before i buy another PC.
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silentmemories
Please note: I mainly use Windows Vista for gaming, and everything else (Productivity, work, most of my surfing) on Mac.
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budzy22
Has some kinks here and there. Sometimes it randomly uses a bunch of ram at once. This can lead to potential crashes. But other than that, I have had no problems with windows vista! Everything I use works great on it!
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