Can't open my Vista DVD case?!

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The retail edition of Vista Ultimate I purchased had the product code
on a sticker on the outside of the case. Nevertheless, I fooled around for
about fifteen minutes trying to open the case. I resolved the issue with a
hammer. I then had no problem retrieving the disk for use.
Many of you will, of course, say that my method was ill-advised and/or
ignorant. In defense of my actions I can only say the design of the case was
ill-advised and ignorant. Why Microsoft would sell a product in such a
ridiculous and poorly designed container is beyond my comprehension.

C.B.
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It foretold what was inside. An ill-advised, poorly designed, half way
tested, sluggish operating system with lots of hype and promise but
actually short on substance.

For what's it's worth I have yet to meet anyone that easily opened the
retail package the first time around. I didn't use a hammer, but I was
getting close. ;-)
 
Nonny said:
All you needed to do was pull the little red tab to open it.

The "guts" is on a hinge.
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In all due respect, I have a question for you. Do you always assume
people are stupid? You incorrectly assume I didn't try the obvious method of
opening the container. You incorrectly assume I didn't investigate all other
meaningful methods of opening the container. You incorrectly assume the
containers offered in February of 2007 have the same characteristics of the
later containers. Fifteen minutes is long enough to attempt to open a poorly
designed container. The fact of the matter is this; it wouldn't open. It's
time to get out the hammer.
You also incorrectly assumed I couldn't delete files in the Recycle Bin
using Disk Cleanup because I neglected to check the box next to it. Wrong
again. Jesus, do you think you're the only person with common sense or a
level of intelligence above that of a slug? It's time for you to come down
from your pedestal.
After reading several of your posts I've come to the conclusion that
your normal disposition is that of a condescending know it all who can't
control the urge to belittle people for no reason whatsoever. Thank God I
won't have to see any more of your posts.

C.B.
 
Miggymeister said:
Seriously, I have been working with this new laptop (pre-installed
Vista) and pre-installed Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 which
I paid $149 for the actual disk and case.

Now I need the product code or I can't work any longer since it just
gives you 25 sign on's before cutting you off. I can't get the dang
case opened. I tried the red tag tip but it just snapped off.

I am REALLY starting to get FED UP! I have spent HOURS on retrieving
info from former crashed computer, $$$$ on recovery programs and these
cases you can't even open.

There is a number I can barely read on the end of the case but it is
26 digits long with the spaces included and only 22 digits long
without the spaces.

I can't TAKE anymore.

I swear to GOD, this is why the economy is sinking. We're all at
home, spending hours staring and typing on keyboards instead of
outdoors, enjoying life.

I FINALLY understand the book of Revelations. Bill Gates is the
anti-Christ and Vista is the beast!

Should I just back over this thing with my car since all I need is a
piece of paper inside that has 25 digits somewhere on it????????

I just spent $60 on a manicure for job interview. So help me if I snap
one of these things off, Bill Gates is going to suffer my wrath. I
already hate him with a passion after these past two months of RUINING
MY LIFE!

Can anyone help? I have googled every spot I know. Thanks, Mig.
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The design of the case was chosen to weed-out those who are not competent to
deal with the contents - much like child-proof caps on prescription
medicines.

While the design may have worked to some extent, no project ever achieves
100% of its goals.
 
The design of the case was chosen to weed-out those who are not competent to
deal with the contents - much like child-proof caps on prescription
medicines.

While the design may have worked to some extent, no project ever achieves
100% of its goals.
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Duh... what was Microsoft's goals with this ****ed-up case design?

1. infuriate customers
2. break fingernails, cause small cuts, etc..
3. guarantee the first impression from many will be cursing Microsoft

What?
 
HeyBub said:
Miggymeister wrote:
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The design of the case was chosen to weed-out those who are not competent
to deal with the contents - much like child-proof caps on prescription
medicines.

While the design may have worked to some extent, no project ever achieves
100% of its goals.
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HeyBub,

OK. I understand now. Thanks for the clarification. Does a hammer count
as an ordinary method of opening the container? If not, I'll uninstall Vista
and go back to XP.
I'll await your reply before I make any changes. I value your insight
and will act accordingly. : )

C.B.
 
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