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There are many reasons not to upgrade to Microsoft Windows Vista. Here are our five favorites.
Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. 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
Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. 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 Home Premium is st
Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, which we see in our video review. 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 i
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.
During CNET's 2005 Holiday Helpdesk, Gerardo from Nebraska was interested to learn whether his current machine would be able to upgrade to Windows Vista.
Windows Vista compatibility tips
If you're looking to upgrade, Brian Tong shows you a few ways to figure out if your software and hardware are compatible in Windows Vista.
In a face-to-face meeting with CNET News.com, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer talks up the upcoming version of Windows and says any PCs that ship between now and launch of Vista will be able to upgrade.
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