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Windows Vista Ultimate
Reviewed on January 23, 2007 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. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista, product key, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Live, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows, code, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC

CNET review: 7.8 Very good
Check prices$148.84-$339.00
Windows Vista Home Premium
Reviewed on January 24, 2007 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 stable enough for everyday use. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows Vista, product key, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, desktop software, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Live, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows, code, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC

CNET review: 7.4 Very good
Check prices$124.99-$239.95
Windows Vista SP1
Reviewed on February 7, 2008 While it's always good to install the latest code for any operating system, installing the Windows Vista SP1 update will require some casual users to spend a few hours without any visible or tangible improvements to their systems. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Automatic Update, Microsoft Windows Firewall, Service Pack 2, upgrade, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows, firewall, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., DVD, PC

CNET review: 7.0 Very good
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Microsoft Vista Home Basic
Reviewed on January 24, 2007 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 for everyday use. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista, product key, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Windows, code, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC

CNET review: 7.0 Very good
Check prices$87.99-$140.00
Windows Vista Business
Reviewed on January 24, 2007 Windows Vista Business 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. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, product key, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Live, code, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC

CNET review: 7.4 Very good
Check prices$119.99-$138.78
Internet Explorer 7 beta 2
Reviewed on January 31, 2006 TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 2, beta, Microsoft Internet Explorer, RSS, Microsoft Windows XP, Opera Software, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, RSS feed, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, toolbar, search engine, Microsoft Corp.

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Internet Explorer 7
Reviewed on October 18, 2006 IE 7 was Microsoft's one chance to leapfrog ahead of the competition, but the company has only barely caught sight of the current front-runners. For more features and greater security, switch to Mozilla Firefox. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, address bar, Opera Software, Mozilla Corp., antivirus protection, antivirus, Firefox, RSS reader, RSS feed, installation, request, Microsoft Windows XP

CNET review: 7.0 Very good
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Opera 9 Technology Preview 2
Reviewed on February 8, 2006 TAGS: Opera Software, BitTorrent, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Firefox, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Internet Explorer, pop-up blocker, Web browser, search engine, Microsoft Windows XP, mouse, security

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Opera 9 beta 1
Reviewed on April 20, 2006 TAGS: Opera Software, beta, Firefox, BitTorrent, Firefox 1.5, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, pop-up blocker, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Microsoft Windows XP, security, search engine

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Windows Defender
Reviewed on March 15, 2007 Windows Defender is free and therefore should be a part of your desktop antispyware collection. Still, it's best to get a second opinion, probably from your name-brand antivirus-plus-software application. TAGS: HijackThis, anti-spyware, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, spyware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, interface

CNET review: 6.8 Good
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