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Ultimate Extras were a set of exclusive features and content originally offered to Windows Vista Ultimate edition users, including DreamScene animated wallpapers, Tinker game, and Hold 'Em. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover their return in Windows 8, upgrade blockers when moving from Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 due to Extras, and Microsoft's decision to discontinue them in Windows 7. Users also share tools like Vista Update Downloader that can fetch Ultimate Extras for integration. The tag reflects community troubleshooting and historical curiosity about these premium add-ons.
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Ultimate Extras make an unfortunate return to Windows 8
So far, I’ve seen plenty to like about Windows 8. The History Vault looks like it could really come in handy on the computers I administer (both at home and at work), the cloud profile synchronization will make switching between my desktop and laptop much more seamless, and the Windows Store is...- News
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Windows 7 Cannot upgrade from Vista Ultimate to Win 7
I want to upgrade a notebook running Vista Ultimate 32-bit to Windows 7 32-bit. When I try to do so, the installation gets to the compatibility check and then tells me it cannot upgrade because I will lose my Ultimate Extras. There's no option to continue, just a Close button that rolls back the...- rosevines
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- compatibility error installation notebook solutions support ultimate extras upgrade windows 7 windows vista
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Windows 7 Why Did Microsoft Discontinue Ultimate Extras in Windows 7?
Assuming I understand this correctly that Microsoft is not continuing Ultimate Extras in Windows 7, my curious question is why? Unless it's some form of a cost cutting move? So do we now know what will make Windows 7 Ultimate stand out above and beyond the other versions of Windows 7...- lorenkjr1
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- consumer choice cost cutting dreanscenes future microsoft product comparison software sales tech discussion ultimate extras unix upgrade user experience version stats windows 7 windows features windows vista
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Windows Vista Vista Update Downloader 1.8.1 Alpha
Vista Update Downloader Alpha is a FREE program which downloads updates directly from Microsoft. All files are very useful with vLite! Link Removed - Invalid URL - Phase 2 is direct integration MSU Files Language Packs Update Packs! Office Updates Ultimate Extras (Tinker, Dreamscene...- Legolash2o
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