First of all should I consider the upgrade? Does VISTA business come with office 07 or just a trial version? Someone out there please help me....Could I take the laptop to a store such a best buy and allow a techie to upgrade it for me?
2007-02-18 16:30:12 · 6 answers · asked by comingofage03 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
First, WHY do you want to upgrade? Have you identified a capability that VISTA has that you require to do your work? Do not upgrade just because it is the new toy in town! Wait until you need a new Laptop.
Do not pay someone to install it for you! If you
just want to buy it, then install it your self!
After VISTA installs, you will have to do on line to your printers site and down load the VISTA drivers for your printer. You will not be able to use any of your XP software.
email me if you want help!
You buy the VISTA that you want. Do not buy and UPGRADE version! That cost more and it requires your XP anytime you need to work with
your VISTA! Buy a regular copy of VISTA!
Go to www.microsoft.com and read what the differences are between the four levels of VISTA!
The level that you will want to buy cost around $375.00
Put the disk into your DVD/CD drive and follow the instructions. PAY attention, and READ the screen! The system will install its self.
2007-02-18 17:31:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be arrested and in jail tonight if you run that CD on anything but what it was exactly licensed to. That is no joke. Microsoft just completed one major Windows OS piracy sting operation netting 60 million piracy copies of Windows XP and arrests just in the USA. Don't do it. Also you will not be able to use it anyway with the whole Windows Genuine Advantage situation and all the rest as you will have to register the copy to start using it and so on. It is going to light up like a Christmas tree in other words as an unauthorized copy of Windows Vista OS if you boot it up - and that is what may have a cop at the door very quickly. Bill G has been off to China and Russia getting cooperation for busting people.
2016-05-24 06:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I need to know your specs before I can make a decision on whether or not you should do it. Personally I say No, let everyone else find out what's wrong and wait for the fixes to come. Just like when XP came out it took about a year or so for Service Pack to fix everything(or fix enough)
No Vista does not come with a full office. No don't go to Best Buy to have them charge you a ridiculous amount to do that. I think it's like $150.00, I would rather you call me and for practically nothing, I'd help you out.
2007-02-18 16:37:50 · answer #3 · answered by Rapid Repairs 4 Computers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows Vista is a great program right now, and if you just got you computer, you can bring it into best buy or tech store of your choice. They will defanatly be able to help. The sooner you get Vista, the less stress it will be to upgrade latter.
2007-02-18 16:36:47 · answer #4 · answered by stadic_man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows Vista Business Edition has nothing to do with their OFFICE program. Thus it is NOT included with Vista in any Version.
However, an excellent alternative to Microsoft's OFFICE is "OPEN OFFICE" and it's FREE!!!!!
Check this link........
2007-02-18 16:38:53 · answer #5 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More Manageable, Reliable, And Secure
For small businesses, Windows Vista Business includes new technology and tools to ensure your PCs are always up-to-date, more secure, and running smoothly. For instance, Windows Vista Business will make your PCs safer with built-in protection against malicious software, or malware. You will be warned of impending hardware failures long before you risk losing any important business data. An array of sophisticated new backup technologies helps protect your information even in the event of a catastrophic hardware failure.
For larger organizations, Windows Vista Business has been designed from the ground up to improve the deployment and management of the operating system. For instance, image-based installation is now the default method for installing the Windows Vista operating system, and the images are no longer hardware-dependent. These two key design principles enable your organization to dramatically reduce the number of images you are required to manage and streamline the process of deploying new PCs and updating existing PCs.
For businesses of any size, Windows Vista Business is designed to allow your IT department to configure users' systems so that they can log onto their PCs as standard users instead of as administrators. Windows Vista Business enables the use of standard user accounts without the compatibility and usability issues that could occur in previous versions of Windows. This new capability significantly reduces the likelihood of a malicious attack causing damage to your organization's PCs.
Easier, Faster Access To Information
Windows Vista Business has a new user interface, named Windows Aero™, which is designed to deliver new levels of efficiency for any business user. This new interface makes it easy to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. For instance, Windows Aero helps you juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents.
In addition to these navigation improvements, Windows Vista Business makes it easier than ever to manage huge volumes of business documents. By integrating search throughout the operating system and providing new ways to organize files, Windows Vista Business helps you quickly find exactly what you are looking for.
For those who are not full-time IT professionals but have roles that require them to support their organizations' PCs, Windows Vista Business includes Small Business Resources. This built-in how-to guide leads you through everyday tasks and troubleshooting in easy-to-follow, non-technical language.
More Mobile And Better Connected
Windows Vista Business is designed to help you easily and quickly connect with your organization, your customers, and your partners, whether you are in the office or on the road. Windows Vista Business includes all of the essential infrastructure required to more securely connect you to your business information whether you are sitting at your desk, working at home, connected to a WiFi hotspot, or even if you are using your cell phone to connect to the Internet.
To help you be more productive when you're away from your desk, Windows Vista Business includes Windows Tablet and Touch Technology, so you can interact with your Tablet PC by using a digital pen or your fingertip in addition to a keyboard. The new Windows Tablet and Touch Technology in Windows Vista Business includes improved handwriting recognition and easier ways to browse documents and programs without using a keyboard.
Computers that include Windows Vista Business and an auxiliary Windows SideShow™ display will also allow you to access critical business information even when your computer is turned off. Windows Vista Business also makes it easy for you to share documents and collaborate with colleagues, partners, and customers—even if a network is not available. Additionally, Windows Vista Business helps you get the most out of your portable PC by making it quick and easy to manage key mobility settings.
Suggested full package retail price, $299.00 USD. Suggested upgrade retail price, $199.00 USD.
2007-02-18 16:36:33 · answer #6 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋