Windows XP Black Edition
Friday, January 4, 2008 by Coleshill | Discussion: OS Customization
Hi,
I have just upgraded to vista ultimate and do not like it... I still have my old CD key from XP Pro so I was thinking of downgrading!
I was surfing when i bumped into XP black... The new version has sp3 built in and a load of other stuff... Plus Ive heard its quick...
What do you think of it??
I have just upgraded to vista ultimate and do not like it... I still have my old CD key from XP Pro so I was thinking of downgrading!
I was surfing when i bumped into XP black... The new version has sp3 built in and a load of other stuff... Plus Ive heard its quick...
What do you think of it??
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Neil Banfield
Reply #2 Friday, January 4, 2008 12:15 PM
Reply #2 Friday, January 4, 2008 12:15 PM
My understanding is this is a warez distribution of Windows XP which also includes a number of pirated apps. A number of pages suggest this may include a pirated copy of WindowBlinds 5 too.
Please do not post any links to such software and I would strongly urge you to avoid it.
Philly0381
Reply #3 Friday, January 4, 2008 12:25 PM
Reply #3 Friday, January 4, 2008 12:25 PM
Neil thanks for the information. I wasn't aware of what XP black was. Guess I should of check it out first. Kind of glad now that the original poster didn't put a link in his post.
DrJBHL
Reply #4 Friday, January 4, 2008 1:29 PM
Reply #4 Friday, January 4, 2008 1:29 PM
You know, Neil, even posts like this serve a value: They let us less knowledgable/savvy folks in on potentially or even actually illegal software. Many of us don't have the time to surf and learn about all this stuff so here's an idea...how about a guy at Stardock, or in the community having a section here that warns us about this kind of stuff, malware and infected apps....could do a body some good!
If you'd like, I can post this in the forum as a separate thread (if you're planning to yank the present thread).
Anyone like the idea?
If you'd like, I can post this in the forum as a separate thread (if you're planning to yank the present thread).
Anyone like the idea?
rickalot
Reply #5 Friday, January 4, 2008 1:42 PM
Reply #5 Friday, January 4, 2008 1:42 PM
No it would be almost like an advert for it. You want to try this stuff check this thread for where to go and get it.
I know that's not what you mean but loads are happy to try this stuff as it's free.
If it's a pay for product and you are getting it free something is wrong with it that's all you need to know about it.
I know that's not what you mean but loads are happy to try this stuff as it's free.
If it's a pay for product and you are getting it free something is wrong with it that's all you need to know about it.
Leo the Lion
Reply #6 Friday, January 4, 2008 1:50 PM
Reply #6 Friday, January 4, 2008 1:50 PM
And you will note that the poster only joined this site today 
mossedmoon
Reply #7 Friday, January 4, 2008 2:38 PM
Reply #7 Friday, January 4, 2008 2:38 PM
If you have the machine for it, Vista Ultimate is way cool! I have one laptop with Ultimate and another with XP Pro (it's hard to let go of the old ways). Any illegal software is risky business at best and ill advised; it's just not worth it.
DrJBHL
Reply #8 Friday, January 4, 2008 2:46 PM
I agree without qualification...Guess it takes all kinds...I really only wanted a "place to go" where I could find out what's out there to avoid. I didn't think of the people who think they're getting something great "free". TANSTAFL (R.A. Heinlein) "There ain't no such thing as free lunch". Thanks for your comment, rickalot.
Reply #8 Friday, January 4, 2008 2:46 PM
Any illegal software is risky business at best and ill advised; it's just not worth it.
I agree without qualification...Guess it takes all kinds...I really only wanted a "place to go" where I could find out what's out there to avoid. I didn't think of the people who think they're getting something great "free". TANSTAFL (R.A. Heinlein) "There ain't no such thing as free lunch". Thanks for your comment, rickalot.
Gideon MacLeish
Reply #9 Friday, January 4, 2008 2:53 PM
Good catch, Leo!
Reply #9 Friday, January 4, 2008 2:53 PM
And you will note that the poster only joined this site today
Good catch, Leo!
vStyler
Reply #10 Friday, January 4, 2008 3:01 PM
Reply #10 Friday, January 4, 2008 3:01 PM
"Black edition" just sounds dodgy as hell to start with.
BONEHEADdb
Reply #11 Friday, January 4, 2008 3:06 PM
The poster is 14 years old and not wise to the ways of the evil doers.
Reply #11 Friday, January 4, 2008 3:06 PM
And you will note that the poster only joined this site today
The poster is 14 years old and not wise to the ways of the evil doers.
Coleshill
Reply #12 Saturday, January 5, 2008 6:42 AM
Reply #12 Saturday, January 5, 2008 6:42 AM
I'll give this a miss then and revert back to Window Blinds 5!
JonglerJack13
Reply #13 Saturday, January 5, 2008 6:50 AM
Reply #13 Saturday, January 5, 2008 6:50 AM
What specs do you need for XP black...And where do you get it??? 
"Good for goths! i can just see the computer store flooding with goths, wanting to get their greasy mitts on this new(sort of) OS..."
i don't care if it's pirated, i still want to check it out!
"Good for goths! i can just see the computer store flooding with goths, wanting to get their greasy mitts on this new(sort of) OS..."
i don't care if it's pirated, i still want to check it out!
JonglerJack13
Reply #14 Saturday, January 5, 2008 7:01 AM
Reply #14 Saturday, January 5, 2008 7:01 AM
I did a search on isohunt.com and i found out that it is loaded with 3.6gb of pirated stuff! Talk about risky!!! On second thought, im not so keen on having it any more...
Jafo
Reply #15 Saturday, January 5, 2008 7:19 AM
Reply #15 Saturday, January 5, 2008 7:19 AM
There's little need to have a forum/thread listing potential dramas with 'warez to avoid'.
It's simple...
Avoid all warez....
Period....
BoXXi
Reply #16 Saturday, January 5, 2008 7:42 AM
Reply #16 Saturday, January 5, 2008 7:42 AM
Damn! I think I must have downloaded Windows Mid Grey Edition...... it came with WindowBlinds 3 and WMP6........ Just my luck!! 
bobbyhundreds
Reply #17 Saturday, January 5, 2008 8:14 AM
LOL Boxxi ,you did better than I did.I got Windows Insipid Beige Edition and it came with an abacus and a tin of magnolia emulsion (brush not included!). (
Reply #17 Saturday, January 5, 2008 8:14 AM
Damn! I think I must have downloaded Windows Mid Grey Edition...... it came with WindowBlinds 3 and WMP6........ Just my luck!!
LOL Boxxi ,you did better than I did.I got Windows Insipid Beige Edition and it came with an abacus and a tin of magnolia emulsion (brush not included!). (
Leo the Lion
Reply #18 Saturday, January 5, 2008 12:11 PM
ROFL @ Bryan I got the Windows 'Pink' addition. It comes with some great software - Flower Arranging for Beginners, An advanced Washing and Ironing course and a game called Barbie Does Boston. I'm thrilled with it 
Reply #18 Saturday, January 5, 2008 12:11 PM
Damn! I think I must have downloaded Windows Mid Grey Edition...... it came with WindowBlinds 3 and WMP6........ Just my luck!! 
ROFL @ Bryan
I got the Windows 'Pink' addition. It comes with some great software - Flower Arranging for Beginners, An advanced Washing and Ironing course and a game called Barbie Does Boston. I'm thrilled with it
HG_Eliminator
Reply #19 Saturday, January 5, 2008 12:41 PM
Reply #19 Saturday, January 5, 2008 12:41 PM
I got the "Windows Married with children" edition..the minute it boots, it empties my wallet and goes shopping....
Nimbin
Reply #20 Saturday, January 5, 2008 3:15 PM
Reply #20 Saturday, January 5, 2008 3:15 PM
i got the windows divorce edition, the box it comes in is empty except a bill for support
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Reply #1 Friday, January 4, 2008 11:26 AM
What's wrong with your upgrade of Vista Ultimate? What are the spec's of the computer you upgraded to Vista?