Windows XP Black Edition

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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??
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Haven't heard it. Post a link.

What's wrong with your upgrade of Vista Ultimate? What are the spec's of the computer you upgraded to Vista?
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

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.

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
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.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
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?
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
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.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
And you will note that the poster only joined this site today :) 
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
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.
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Any illegal software is risky business at best and ill advised; it's just not worth it.
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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 #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
And you will note that the poster only joined this site today
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Good catch, Leo!
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
"Black edition" just sounds dodgy as hell to start with.
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
And you will note that the poster only joined this site today
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The poster is 14 years old and not wise to the ways of the evil doers.
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'll give this a miss then and revert back to Window Blinds 5!
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What specs do you need for XP black...And where do you get it??? :p

"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!
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
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...
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

There's little need to have a forum/thread listing potential dramas with 'warez to avoid'.

It's simple...

Avoid all warez....

Period....;)

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Damn! I think I must have downloaded Windows Mid Grey Edition...... it came with WindowBlinds 3 and WMP6........ Just my luck!!  :LOL: 
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Damn! I think I must have downloaded Windows Mid Grey Edition...... it came with WindowBlinds 3 and WMP6........ Just my luck!!
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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 #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Damn! I think I must have downloaded Windows Mid Grey Edition...... it came with WindowBlinds 3 and WMP6........ Just my luck!!   
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ROFL @ Bryan  :LOL:  :LOL: 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 #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I got the "Windows Married with children" edition..the minute it boots, it empties my wallet and goes shopping.... :LOL:
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i got the windows divorce edition, the box it comes in is empty except a bill for support
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i got the windows divorce edition, the box it comes in is empty except a bill for support
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hahahahaha!!!!
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I got the blue edition and it's very hard to reach the mouse

Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Ive got windows xp unstable and alcaholic edition. Not working on my pc though. Keeps crashing and complaining that my PC sucks. It went to counselling but that didnt help.
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Well I'm spitting chips...got the Political Edition and it promised to be the most efficient trouble free edition ever. Damned lies, that's all it was... damned lies.

Word types up everything like a political speech...

Calculator always leaves me with a budget deficit..

Run just takes me to a video of lil Johnny's morning jog...

Search just takes me to opposition goofs, gaffs and blunders...

And it always answers a question with a question. :d
Reply #25 from JoeUser Forums Top
Game, set, match, Sir Starkers. :D