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Windows Vista Business Upgrade (64-bit)

Windows Vista Business Upgrade (64-bit) (Includes Software Assurance)

Vista Business is the business-oriented edition of the latest Microsoft operating system. It features increased ease of use, better security, more search capabilities, and improved wired and wireless networking. This 64-bit version operates on a computer with a 64-bit processor and 64-bit drivers.

This is an upgrade product. To install this operating system, you must have a valid license that is not in use on another computer for one of the following operating systems: Windows 2000; Windows XP Home, Media Center, Tablet PC, Professional, or Professional x64. This installation requires a "clean install," so if the computer has an existing operating system, you must remove all files and applications, install the system, and then copy back the files and reinstall the applications.
Windows Vista Business Upgrade (32-bit)

Windows Vista Business Upgrade (32-bit) (Includes Software Assurance)

Windows Vista Business is the business-oriented edition of the latest Microsoft operating system. It features increased ease of use, better security, more search capabilities, and improved wired and wireless networking.

This is an upgrade product. To install this operating system, you must have a valid license that is not in use on another computer for one of the following operating systems: Windows 2000; Windows XP Home, Media Center, Tablet PC, Professional, or Professional x64. Upgrading from some of these systems requires a "clean install," meaning you must remove all files and applications, install the system, and then copy back the files and reinstall the applications. For the rest of the systems, you can install "in place" as long as you have the latest service pack for the current system.

Windows XP Professional 64 bit Edition Upgrade (English/Multilanguage)

Restrictions: 
Microsoft Software Donations Programme
Requirements: 
  • Hardware:
    • AMD Athlon 64; AMD Opteron; Intel Xeon with Intel EM64T support; Intel Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support
    • 256 MB RAM
    • 1.5 GB available hard-disk space
    • 800x600-pixel or higher-resolution display
    • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

Important: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition cannot be installed on 64-bit Intel Itanium-based systems.

  • A licensed version, not in use on another computer, of Windows 98/98 Second Edition; Windows Me; Windows NT Workstation 4.0; Windows 2000 Professional; Windows XP Home Edition

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  • Additional items or services required for additional features:
    • For some Internet functionality — a Microsoft .NET Passport account and a 14.4-Kbps or higher-speed modem
    • For networking — network adapter appropriate for the type of local-area, wide-area, wireless, or home network you want to connect to and access to an appropriate network infrastructure; access to third-party networks may require additional charges
    • For instant messaging, voice and videoconferencing, and application sharing, both parties need a Microsoft .NET Passport account and Internet access or a Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server instant messaging account and network access (some configurations may require download of additional components)
    • For voice and videoconferencing, both parties also need: 33.6-Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection; microphone and sound card with speakers or headset
    • For videoconferencing, both parties also need a videoconferencing camera and Windows XP
    • For application sharing, both parties also need: 33.6-Kbps or higher-speed modem or a network connection; Windows XP
    • For remote assistance, both parties must be running Windows XP and be connected by a network
    • For remote desktop — Windows 95 or later and a network connection between the two machines
    • For sound — sound card; speakers or headphones
    • For DVD video playback — DVD-ROM drive; DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software; 8 MB video RAM
    • For Windows Movie Maker Video capture feature — appropriate digital or analog video capture device; 400-MHz-or-higher processor for digital video camera capture
Features: 

Under the Software Assurance Programme, customers acquire the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of their coverage. 
Wireless networking support makes connecting with wireless networks easy.

  • Advanced performance / multitasking
  • Remote desktop allows you to remotely access your desktop computer from another computer running Windows 95 or later.
  • Remote assistance allows you to have a friend or IT professional with Windows XP remotely control your computer to demonstrate a process or help solve a problem.
  • Encrypting file system help protect your documents.
  • System restore and roll-back helps troubleshoot changes.
Description: 

Windows XP Professional is the latest version of the Windows operating system. The x64 Edition is designed to work with 64-bit processors from AMD and Intel that support the x64 extensions to the x86 architecture.

This is an upgrade product. To install this operating system, you must have a valid license that is not in use on another computer for one of these operating systems: Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows XP Home Edition.

The actual installation of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition is a fresh install. All your programs must be reinstalled, and all data on the same drive as your operating system will be wiped out. Make a thorough backup of your important files before doing the installation.

The Windows XP Multilingual User Interface Pack is designed for multilingual work environments; it allows administrators or users to specify the language of the user interface as any of the 33 supported languages: German, French, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Brazilian, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Russian, Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Portuguese, Turkish, Greek, Slovak, Slovenian, Romanian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Latvian, or Thai.

Installing this product requires a licence key and installation media. Within 14 days of placing your order, instructions for obtaining the licence key will be sent to your organisation's registered e-mail address and free installation media will be delivered to your organisation's registered address.

Price: R60.00
L-40792

Windows XP Professional 32 bit Upgrade (English/MultiLanguage)

Restrictions: 
Microsoft Software Donations Programme
L-40792
Requirements: 
  • Hardware:
    • 300-MHz-or-higher processor (single or dual processor system); Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible recommended
    • 64 MB RAM; 128 MB or higher recommended (the 64 MB minimum supported may limit performance and some features)
    • 1.5 GB available hard-disk space
    • 115 MB hard-disk space for every additional language installed; an additional 250 MB for each Asian language installed
    • 800x600-pixel or higher-resolution display
    • Additional items or services required for additional features:
      • For some Internet functionality — a Microsoft .NET Passport account and a 14.4-Kbps or higher-speed modem
      • For networking — network adapter appropriate for the type of local-area, wide-area, wireless, or home network you want to connect to and access to an appropriate network infrastructure; access to third-party networks may require additional charges
      • For instant messaging, voice and videoconferencing, and application sharing, both parties need a Microsoft .NET Passport account and Internet access or a Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server instant messaging account and network access (some configurations may require download of additional components)
      • For voice and videoconferencing, both parties also need: 33.6-Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection; microphone and sound card with speakers or headset
      • For videoconferencing, both parties also need a videoconferencing camera and Windows XP
      • For application sharing, both parties also need: 33.6-Kbps or higher-speed modem or a network connection; Windows XP
      • For remote assistance, both parties must be running Windows XP and be connected by a network
      • For remote desktop — Windows 95 or later and a network connection between the two machines
      • For sound — sound card; speakers or headphones
      • For DVD video playback — DVD-ROM drive; DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software; 8 MB video RAM
      • For Windows Movie Maker Video capture feature — appropriate digital or analog video capture device; 400-MHz-or-higher processor for digital video camera capture
Features: 

Under the Software Assurance Programme, customers acquire the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of their coverage.

  • Wireless networking support makes connecting with wireless networks easy.
  • Advanced performance / multitasking
  • Remote desktop allows you to remotely access your desktop computer from another computer running Windows 95 or later.
  • Remote assistance allows you to have a friend or IT professional with Windows XP remotely control your computer to demonstrate a process or help solve a problem.
  • Encrypting file system help protect your documents.
  • System restore and roll-back helps troubleshoot changes.
Description: 

Microsoft Windows XP Professional is the latest version of the Windows operating system. Built on the foundation of Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional provides improved reliability, security, performance, and ease of use.

This is an upgrade product. To install this operating system, you must have a valid license that is not in use on another computer for one of these operating systems: Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows XP Home Edition.

The Windows XP Multilingual User Interface Pack is designed for multilingual work environments; it allows administrators or users to specify the language of the user interface as any of the 33 supported languages: German, French, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Brazilian, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Russian, Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Portuguese, Turkish, Greek, Slovak, Slovenian, Romanian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Latvian, and Thai.

Included with the software is Windows XP Service Pack 2, which provides all-in-one access to the most up-to-date drivers, tools, security updates, patches, and customer-requested product changes. Windows XP SP2 focuses on security. It offers better protection against viruses, hackers, and worms, and includes Windows Firewall, Pop-up Blocker for Internet Explorer, and the new Windows Security Center.

Installing this product requires a licence key and installation media. Within 14 days of placing your order, instructions for obtaining the licence key will be sent to your organisation's registered e-mail address and free installation media will be delivered to your organisation's registered address.

Price: R60.00

Windows Vista: An FAQ for Nonprofits

What to know if you're thinking about an upgrade to Microsoft's new OS

VistafaqWindows Vista, Microsoft's first new major operating system (OS) since the launch of the Windows XP line in 2001 was launched in early 2007. Vista's launch has already generated some questions about upgrading, new features, tech support, and indeed whether now is a good time to migrate your computers to this new OS.
To help you make an informed decision about Vista, we've answered a handful of questions that we think nonprofits will be most concerned with. You may even want to use our answers to assess the potential pros and cons of upgrading to Vista at your nonprofit.