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Are You Ready to DEMO and Sell Windows Vista? CHECK THIS OUT!

Prepare to Demo and Sell Windows Vista

Prepare to Demo and Sell Windows Vista

Build the expert skills you need to effectively demo the Windows Vista operating system. The messaging and step-by-step instructions provided in the Partner Demo Readiness Toolkit prepare you to take advantage of all the new opportunities Windows Vista offers, like upgrades, add-on services, and customized solutions. The toolkit includes Windows Vista Release Candidate 1, Microsoft Office Professional 2007 Beta 2 Technical Refresh, and demo scripts organized by audience.

 

The Windows Vista Demo Readiness Toolkit

The Windows Vista Partner Demo Readiness Toolkit (DRT) enables you to check out the product for yourself, and gain the expert skills needed to effectively demo it to your customers. It includes Windows Vista RC1 and Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 Beta 2, and has been pre-populated with settings and media to simulate an end-user PC experience. You will also find demo scripts, hardware recommendations*, presentation resources, and release notes to support you in developing your demo skills.
If you already have a copy of the Windows Vista DRT, you'll need a product key to activate it. Access DRT product key
*See system requirements below
Request your copy of the Partner Demo Readiness Toolkit.

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System Requirements

*The Recommended System Requirements for the Windows Vista Partner DRT includes at least:
  • 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.
  • 1 GB of system memory.
  • Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver.
  • 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum), Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel.
  • 40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB freespace.
  • DVD-ROM Drive.
  • Audio output capability.
  • Internet access capability.

If your system does not meet the above requirements, you will not be able to enjoy the premium experience. You still may run the Windows Vista Partner DRT on a Windows Vista Capable PC, which includes at least:

  • A modern processor (at least 800MHz).
  • 512 MB of system memory.
  • A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.

Note: The above minimum PC configuration may not support all of the premium-feature demos in the Windows Vista Partner DRT.

Published Tuesday, December 12, 2006 3:32 PM by mmars

Comments

# re: Are You Ready to DEMO and Sell Windows Vista? CHECK THIS OUT!@ Saturday, July 26, 2008 1:55 PM

So, I downloaded the Vista Demo Readiness Toolkit from the Microsoft Website, burn the DVD, and install to Partition "D"

After several restarts, vista finally says hello (figuratively) and asks me to choose my background pic, and time zone. Then the Effing thing gives me a blank screen. Mouse and keyboard still responsive, but no video.

So i restart, and it comes to the logon screen with 4 demo accounts (all password protected) and no guest account.

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2nd try, same exact thing only once the screen goes blank it restarts automatically to the logon screen with the 4 demo accounts...

What happened to user account creation?

Where is the guest logon?

How the !@#$ are you supposed to demo the software if you can't logon?

Anyone know how the demo kit works?

by pip

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