Ok, this is probably the dumbest question ever posted here. But does anyone
know how to open the plastic box that the software comes in? I have been
staring at it and fiddling with it for 1/2 hour. Is this some kind of
screening test Microsoft uses to determine who is worthy to use its software?

Opening the Windows Vista box:
[url]http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/2e680b8d-211e-41c5-a0bf-9ccc6d7e62a21033.mspx[/url]

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"regldc" <regldc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1F9678CC-CC35-49CF-ACD4-AC333F78B4CD@microsoft.com...
Ok, this is probably the dumbest question ever posted here. But does anyone
know how to open the plastic box that the software comes in? I have been
staring at it and fiddling with it for 1/2 hour. Is this some kind of
screening test Microsoft uses to determine who is worthy to use its software?

"regldc" <regldc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1F9678CC-CC35-49CF-ACD4-AC333F78B4CD@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> Ok, this is probably the dumbest question ever posted here. But does
> anyone
> know how to open the plastic box that the software comes in? I have been
> staring at it and fiddling with it for 1/2 hour. Is this some kind of
> screening test Microsoft uses to determine who is worthy to use its
> software?[/color]


Not even close... I see others have already answered your question. But,
just so you don't feel bad, believe me, not even close...

Lang

the box is stupid too... even the box is non user friendly!



"regldc" <regldc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1F9678CC-CC35-49CF-ACD4-AC333F78B4CD@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> Ok, this is probably the dumbest question ever posted here. But does
> anyone
> know how to open the plastic box that the software comes in? I have been
> staring at it and fiddling with it for 1/2 hour. Is this some kind of
> screening test Microsoft uses to determine who is worthy to use its
> software?[/color]

On Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:42:01 -0700, regldc wrote:
[color=blue]
> Ok, this is probably the dumbest question ever posted here. But does
> anyone know how to open the plastic box that the software comes in? I
> have been staring at it and fiddling with it for 1/2 hour. Is this some
> kind of screening test Microsoft uses to determine who is worthy to use
> its software?[/color]

Seeing how much of a pain it is to open the box, just wait until you
actually try to use what's inside!

--
Stephan
2003 Yamaha R6

君のこと思い出す日なんてないのは
君のこと忘れたときがないから

Stephan Rose wrote:[color=blue]
> On Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:42:01 -0700, regldc wrote:
>[color=green]
>> Ok, this is probably the dumbest question ever posted here. But does
>> anyone know how to open the plastic box that the software comes in? I
>> have been staring at it and fiddling with it for 1/2 hour. Is this some
>> kind of screening test Microsoft uses to determine who is worthy to use
>> its software?[/color]
>
> Seeing how much of a pain it is to open the box, just wait until you
> actually try to use what's inside!
>[/color]


Actually there's a video about exactly this on youtube, rather poor
quality though.

Charlie Tame wrote:[color=blue]
> Stephan Rose wrote:[color=green]
>> On Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:42:01 -0700, regldc wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>>> Ok, this is probably the dumbest question ever posted here. But does
>>> anyone know how to open the plastic box that the software comes in? I
>>> have been staring at it and fiddling with it for 1/2 hour. Is this some
>>> kind of screening test Microsoft uses to determine who is worthy to use
>>> its software?[/color]
>>
>> Seeing how much of a pain it is to open the box, just wait until you
>> actually try to use what's inside!
>>[/color]
>
>
> Actually there's a video about exactly this on youtube, rather poor
> quality though.[/color]


Found it :)
[color=blue]
> [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVJfuFfpbIU[/url][/color]

there is a video on how to install vista on a shredding machine..


"Charlie Tame" <charlie@tames.net> wrote in message
news:uW1nIipAIHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Charlie Tame wrote:[color=green]
>> Stephan Rose wrote:[color=darkred]
>>> On Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:42:01 -0700, regldc wrote:
>>>
>>>> Ok, this is probably the dumbest question ever posted here. But does
>>>> anyone know how to open the plastic box that the software comes in? I
>>>> have been staring at it and fiddling with it for 1/2 hour. Is this
>>>> some
>>>> kind of screening test Microsoft uses to determine who is worthy to use
>>>> its software?
>>>
>>> Seeing how much of a pain it is to open the box, just wait until you
>>> actually try to use what's inside!
>>>[/color]
>>
>>
>> Actually there's a video about exactly this on youtube, rather poor
>> quality though.[/color]
>
>
> Found it :)
>[color=green]
>> [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVJfuFfpbIU[/url][/color]
>[/color]

regldc <regldc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
> Ok, this is probably the dumbest question ever posted here. But
> does anyone know how to open the plastic box that the software
> comes in? I have been staring at it and fiddling with it for 1/2
> hour. Is this some kind of screening test Microsoft uses to
> determine who is worthy to use its software?[/color]

[url]http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95867[/url]

--
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[url]http://improve-usenet.org[/url]

You're not the first one to ask this question. Just go back
to the first week or so after Vista was released and you'll
find a number of posts of a similar nature. Seems some folk
used a hammer, a hacksaw, or sharp instruments such as
knives to get the case open. In my case I was lucky. I was
fiddling around with the thing after having pulled the tab
and wondering why the case wouldn't open. As I was turning
the case around looking for the hinge line it just flopped
open in my lap. It was only after that that I noticed
instructions on opening the case, in real small print, on
one of the labels.

Ps: In case anyone is wondering why I didn't explain how to
open the case, it's because I see your question has been
answered by other posters already.



regldc wrote:
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> Ok, this is probably the dumbest question ever posted here. But does anyone
> know how to open the plastic box that the software comes in? I have been
> staring at it and fiddling with it for 1/2 hour. Is this some kind of
> screening test Microsoft uses to determine who is worthy to use its software?[/color]

Tiberius wrote:[color=blue]
> the box is stupid too... even the box is non user friendly!
>[/color]

See the curved part of the packaging? MS even cut corners on that part
of Vista! ;)
[color=blue]
>
>
> "regldc" <regldc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:1F9678CC-CC35-49CF-ACD4-AC333F78B4CD@microsoft.com...[color=green]
>> Ok, this is probably the dumbest question ever posted here. But does
>> anyone
>> know how to open the plastic box that the software comes in? I have been
>> staring at it and fiddling with it for 1/2 hour. Is this some kind of
>> screening test Microsoft uses to determine who is worthy to use its
>> software?[/color]
>
>[/color]


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It took us an hour to open plastic box containing office professional 2007
glad someone knew how to help

"regldc" wrote:
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> Ok, this is probably the dumbest question ever posted here. But does anyone
> know how to open the plastic box that the software comes in? I have been
> staring at it and fiddling with it for 1/2 hour. Is this some kind of
> screening test Microsoft uses to determine who is worthy to use its software?[/color]

took us an hour to open plastic box containg office professional 2007- glad
someone had the answer to this

"regldc" wrote:
[color=blue]
> Ok, this is probably the dumbest question ever posted here. But does anyone
> know how to open the plastic box that the software comes in? I have been
> staring at it and fiddling with it for 1/2 hour. Is this some kind of
> screening test Microsoft uses to determine who is worthy to use its software?[/color]

my hacksaw can open any MS package...but getting the product to work is
sometimes a little harder! LOL

"alexc" <alexc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3C3519A2-B87F-4C69-8B16-EA1A6BB7F65E@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> It took us an hour to open plastic box containing office professional 2007
> glad someone knew how to help[/color]

I know a lot of people are amused, but I've never had an issue with the new
boxes.

Just grab the grips and pull.

I've got 2 Ultimate Boxes, 1 Home Premium, 1 Office 2k7, and 1 Live OneCare
box.

"Not Me" <cargod01@bresnan.net> wrote in message
news:#HhEYnZBIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> my hacksaw can open any MS package...but getting the product to work is
> sometimes a little harder! LOL
>
> "alexc" <alexc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3C3519A2-B87F-4C69-8B16-EA1A6BB7F65E@microsoft.com...[color=green]
>> It took us an hour to open plastic box containing office professional
>> 2007
>> glad someone knew how to help[/color]
>
>[/color]