Customer Reviews

Microsoft Plus! SuperPack for Windows XP [OLD VERSION]

5 star:		(29)
4 star:		(17)
3 star:		(15)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(13)

 

 

I purchased this software thinking that I could take my digital images, create a slide show with music, and then burn it to dvd for the family to watch.
Unfortunately, the disk that I got gave me some error messages that when I called tech support (one hour hold time)they told me that my error message meant that I could create files, but they'll only run on my computer, not on my tv dvd player. In addition, you need to buy additional dvd burning software, because the dvd burning software imbedded in this software package will only create dvds that will run on a dvd player with the Microsoft logo on them. (The package says the dvds will run on almost any dvd player)
So I asked for my money back. However, since it took me more than 30 days to find all of this out, they refused a refund.

This software really shows off the power of your XP. Visually it is amazing. I am not so sure I would catagorize it as a must unless your computer is just for fun. For those of us with work to do the appeal wears off pretty quick.

This is the first time I have ever reviewed a product and I do it so that no one else will waste their money on this. It adds virtually nothing to XP. Too bad they didn't make it as interesting as their packaged media edition. That would have been worth the money, but old Bill who doesn't want to be the richest man in the world would rather you spend money on a new PC to get that product. The themes are nice but far too few for the price. The games are a gimmick since you have to pay to play the real things. The DJ is dumb and the dancers are cute but after a while boring. Hard to figure out how to use the music converter and photo stuff. Too bad could have been something but in its present form, not worth the money.

This software works great, was easy to install and makes recording my old albums and tapes onto my computer a breeze. This is exactly what I was looking for and would recommend it to anyone interested.

Plus! clearly shows off some great visual effects. I have to confess that I have not yet fully explored the entire package, but wanted to share the fact that this software comes incomplete ... they are clearly using this to entice folks to buy more via upselling. For instance, the games show lots of "potential" effects that become available only if you purchase the remainder of that game. I personally don't appreciate being sold a partial package.

By reading the cover I thought it would be a great product to have. It indeed has some good items but overall this is something one can live without.

Games - Bowling game is actually a teaser version. You can play only two lanes. Others cost you extra. Two other games are not exciting.
Themes and Screen Savers are mediocre.

I liked the analog convertor but not too much. If you can get input from any audio device, this program can convert it into a digital format. Alas it doesn't convert to MP3 format. Also you need to keep computer completely free of other load while recording otherwise songs will be recorded slow or fast, but not on the normal speed.

Dancers can provide some entertainment to young kids for two minutes but soon they find out that these dancers have canned actions. I liked Ben though especially when he gets tired of dancing.

Bottom line - I don't think you would regret buying this at 17 dollars but the novelty will wear off within a week.

I came so close in returning this purchase; however, with a few days of trying to understand how to install this program (it is not intuitive at all!!) it really works well. The space screensaver is worth the price of the package itself; it is really spectacular with scenes of the space station against the Earth. Also, the Acquarium screensaver is also astonishing! I have not even looked at the other add-ons that are available. I think this program really requires a very fast machine and definitely the latest and greatest video card.

Terrible!! When I attempted to use the product it didn't work as advertised. Trying to get customer support was impossible. They continually sent me to the wrong people in India, none of whom spoke english fluently. Finally, after 1:20 of resorting to spelling out the words I was using I gave up and called another number for Microsoft. I was told that this is an 'obsolete' product that is no longer supported even though you sold it to me,as new product, less than 3 weeks before. Amazingly, this product is still offered on the microsoft.com web site also, without any disclaimer about obsolescence and lack of support.

After loading tracks on computer the time for formatting and saving tracks the time required to do so increased as much as three times what it took formally. Detecting adequate signal with Analog Recorder is sometimes ignored and sometimes louder than the volume played on the LP, cassette, or Reel To Reel.

THIS HAS A COUPLE OF DECENT SCREEN SAVERS. OTHERWISE IT'S MOSTLY JUNK. SHOULD HAVE KNOWN IT WAS TOO CHEAP TO BE EVERYTHING IT CLAIMS.