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WTS/T Windows Vista Business

Discussion in 'Buy/Sell/Trade' started by Bela, Oct 5, 2009.

  1. Oct 5, 2009 #1
    Bela

    Bela Inactive User

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    I have purchased Windows 7 through ISU and no longer need Vista. It has been uninstalled from my system and the key is no longer in use (currently using Windows 7 PRC). I had it running on my machine since launch, which was something like 2-3 years ago. Looking to sell or trade for something $50-ish value. This is a genuine disk/sleeve with an "authentic Windows" sticker and the whole bit. I will add a picture in a few. I forgot to mention this is 32 bit.
     
  2. Oct 5, 2009 #2
    Bela

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    [​IMG][​IMG]
     
  3. Oct 5, 2009 #3
    REEFer Madness

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    I have System 7 already if you'd like try it out.
     
  4. Oct 5, 2009 #4
    Bela

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    You mean Windows 7? That is what I am running right now :)
     
  5. Oct 5, 2009 #5
    snowman82

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    wasn't system 7 a Mac OS years ago /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/wink.gif
     
  6. Oct 5, 2009 #6
    REEFer Madness

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    I don't know much about operating systems. I keep calling it System 7 because that's what stuck in my head.
     
  7. Oct 5, 2009 #7
    AJ

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    Yeah, I've been running Windows 7 final since it became available on MSDN. Much better than Vista. I have all of my machines that were Vista converted over to Windows 7 already. Now if only Microsoft would hurry up on the Power Pack 3 for Windows Home Server because Windows 7 and Home Server are not yet fully integrated. The client still needs some work.

    Also, you may have a hard time getting some printer drivers. The Vista drivers for my HP Photosmart C6380 would not install for me, even in compatibility more.

    --AJ
     
  8. Oct 5, 2009 #8
    Bela

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    Strange. Never had any issues with Vista myself over the two years I had it. I guess I was one of the lucky ones? Can;t comment on HP drivers. Too many of their products have broken for me over the years to make me ever want to buy again lol.
     
  9. Oct 6, 2009 #9
    AJ

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    As for problems with Vista...I think some people have had more issues than others.  I think much of it is not knowing how to take advantage of the compatibility features and driver support.  On most of my machines, I never had many problems once I turned User Account Control off and installed the Performance Pack (which I think was rolled up into one of the service packs later).  And as for the HP driver incompatibility, I was mentioning that to be specific to Windows 7, not Vista.  I can download 32 bit or 64 bit drivers for Vista that work just fine. 
    Now, Vista did not support some of the embedded audio chipsets that Windows 7 supported out of the box so I do have to give Windows 7 a better grade for that.  Also, Windows 7 was the easiest OS install ever.  I loaded it on my Media Center machine and it detected everything...video card, network card, tv tuner, IR receiver, motherboard bridges and internal USB hubs, all working immediately after install.  I could never get Vista to fully support that machine, despite spending a lot of time trying to upgrade it.  The machine is old and Vista did not do a nice job with legacy hardware support.  Windows 7 does a much better job of this.
    All that being said, I bet you can still get good $$ for it on eBay.  If nothing else, someone may be interested in buying it so that they can get the discount by buying the upgrade vs the full version.
    --AJ
     
  10. Oct 6, 2009 #10
    Bela

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    Yeah, I was considering putting it up on eBay, just figured it would be less work if someone wanted it here /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/wink.gif

    I forgot about the User Accout Control option... I always ALWAYS disable that. Worst idea since Windows ME /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/tongue.gif
     
  11. Oct 6, 2009 #11
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Isnt that like selling Majanos?

    JK I watch too many Mac vs PC commercials
     

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