Windows Vista introduces clear ways to organise and use information the way you want to use it. Enables a new level of confidence in your PC and in your ability to get the most out of it. Seamlessly connects you to information, people, and devices that help you get the most out of life. In a world or more to do, more to discover - the desire is clarity, there is Windows Vista, bringing clarity to your world.
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Publisher : Microsoft Corporation
Purchase (Home Basic), Purchase (Home Premium), Purchase (Business), Purchase (Ultimate)
Release Date : January 30th 2007
Price: £179.99 (Home Basic), £219.99 (Home Premium), £289.99 (Business), £369.99 (Ultimate)
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- Windows Vista Home Basic Package
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Easier
With the Windows Vista™ operating system, it's easier and faster than ever to find, use, manage, and share the information on your PC or on the Web.
Instant Search
Simply type in a word contained within a document or e-mail message, the artist of a song, or the date a picture was taken, and Instant Search will bring back any matches.
Photo Gallery
Organise a lifetime of memories with ease using Windows Photo Gallery. By tagging your photos by date, keyword, star rating, or any identifying label you choose, you can find them when you want them.
Safer
Relax. With the Windows Vista™ operating system, the security and health of your PC is automated across everything you do, so you can focus on the things you enjoy.
Internet Explorer 7
The new Windows® Internet Explorer® 7 helps protect your PC and your personal information against malicious software, fraudulent Web sites, and online phishing scams.
Defender
Windows Defender helps defend your PC against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software.
More Entertaining
Expand your ability to enjoy and share your television, photos, music, and games with the Windows Vista™ operating system.
Games
It's easier for you to find, play, and manage your games with Games Explorer, which provides detailed information including when you last played, genre, and rating of your games. With Microsoft DirectX® 10, play vivid and engaging games and use the same game controller with both your PC and your Xbox 360™ system.
More Mobile
Set up a wireless network at home with Network and Sharing Center - so you can experience the freedom of working virtually anywhere in your home. Then find and join a wireless network at your favorite hotspot to help you stay productive wherever you go.
Remote Access
Access information, collaborate with others, and exchange data from a variety of locations with the Windows Vista™ operating system. Now you can connect to your office, wherever the road takes you.
- Windows Vista Home Premium Package
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Easier
With the Windows Vista™ operating system, it's easier and faster than ever to find, use, manage, and share the information on your PC or on the Web.
Flip 3-D
See everything you're working on more clearly with the Windows® Aero™ user interface and quickly switch between windows or tasks using Windows Flip 3D.*
* Feature found in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate only.
Instant Search
Simply type in a word contained within a document or e-mail message, the artist of a song, or the date a picture was taken, and Instant Search will bring back any matches.
Photo Gallery
Organise a lifetime of memories with ease using Windows Photo Gallery. By tagging your photos by date, keyword, star rating, or any identifying label you choose, you can find them when you want them.
Safer
Relax. With the Windows Vista™ operating system, the security and health of your PC is automated across everything you do, so you can focus on the things you enjoy.
Internet Explorer 7
The new Windows® Internet Explorer® 7 helps protect your PC and your personal information against malicious software, fraudulent Web sites, and online phishing scams.
Defender
Windows Defender helps defend your PC against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software.
Backup Restore
Back up and preserve your content on your PC - including priceless digital photos, music, movies, and documents - with scheduled and network backup.* Plus, make it easier to restore your PC with Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore.
* Feature found in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate only.
More Entertaining
Expand your ability to enjoy and share your television, photos, music, and games with the Windows Vista™ operating system.
Windows Media Center
With Windows® Media Center,* you can sit back and enjoy recorded TV, photos, music, home videos, games, and DVDs from the comfort of your couch.
* Feature found in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate only.
Windows Movie Maker
Author and burn movies, photos, and music to DVDs you can play on your PC or a DVD player with the new Windows Movie Maker.*
* Feature found in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate only.
Games
It's easier for you to find, play, and manage your games with Games Explorer, which provides detailed information including when you last played, genre, and rating of your games. With Microsoft DirectX® 10, play vivid and engaging games and use the same game controller with both your PC and your Xbox 360™ system.
More Mobile
Set up a wireless network at home with Network and Sharing Center - so you can experience the freedom of working virtually anywhere in your home. Then find and join a wireless network at your favorite hotspot to help you stay productive wherever you go.
Tablet PC
Work the way you want with touch and digital ink input and handwriting. Windows Tablet and Touch Technology* makes your notebook PC experience truly personal.
* Feature found in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate only.
- Windows Vista Business Package
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Instant Search
Simply type in a word contained within a document or e-mail message, the artist of a song, or the date a picture was taken, and Instant Search will bring back any matches.
Safer
Relax. With the Windows Vista™ operating system, the security and health of your PC is automated across everything you do, so you can focus on the things you enjoy.
Internet Explorer 7
The new Windows® Internet Explorer® 7 helps protect your PC and your personal information against malicious software, fraudulent Web sites, and online phishing scams.
Defender
Windows Defender helps defend your PC against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software.
Remote Access
Access information, collaborate with others, and exchange data from a variety of locations with the Windows Vista™ operating system. Now you can connect to your office, wherever the road takes you.
Windows Meeting Space
Locate up-to-date sales information, view client records, and stay connected to customers and partners with the Windows Vista™ operating system. With enhanced features, you can support the devices and applications that help you attract and retain customers.
- Windows Vista Ultimate Package
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Easier
With the Windows Vista™ operating system, it's easier and faster than ever to find, use, manage, and share the information on your PC or on the Web.
Flip 3-D
See everything you're working on more clearly with the Windows® Aero™ user interface and quickly switch between windows or tasks using Windows Flip 3D.*
* Feature found in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate only.
Instant Search
Simply type in a word contained within a document or e-mail message, the artist of a song, or the date a picture was taken, and Instant Search will bring back any matches.
Photo Gallery
Organise a lifetime of memories with ease using Windows Photo Gallery. By tagging your photos by date, keyword, star rating, or any identifying label you choose, you can find them when you want them.
Safer
Relax. With the Windows Vista™ operating system, the security and health of your PC is automated across everything you do, so you can focus on the things you enjoy.
Internet Explorer 7
The new Windows® Internet Explorer® 7 helps protect your PC and your personal information against malicious software, fraudulent Web sites, and online phishing scams.
Defender
Windows Defender helps defend your PC against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software.
Backup Restore
Back up and preserve your content on your PC - including priceless digital photos, music, movies, and documents - with scheduled and network backup.* Plus, make it easier to restore your PC with Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore.
* Feature found in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate only.
More Entertaining
Expand your ability to enjoy and share your television, photos, music, and games with the Windows Vista™ operating system.
Windows Media Center
With Windows® Media Center,* you can sit back and enjoy recorded TV, photos, music, home videos, games, and DVDs from the comfort of your couch.
* Feature found in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate only.
Windows Movie Maker
Author and burn movies, photos, and music to DVDs you can play on your PC or a DVD player with the new Windows Movie Maker.*
* Feature found in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate only.
Games
It's easier for you to find, play, and manage your games with Games Explorer, which provides detailed information including when you last played, genre, and rating of your games. With Microsoft DirectX® 10, play vivid and engaging games and use the same game controller with both your PC and your Xbox 360™ system.
More Mobile
Set up a wireless network at home with Network and Sharing Center - so you can experience the freedom of working virtually anywhere in your home. Then find and join a wireless network at your favorite hotspot to help you stay productive wherever you go.
Tablet PC
Work the way you want with touch and digital ink input and handwriting. Windows Tablet and Touch Technology* makes your notebook PC experience truly personal.
* Feature found in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate only.
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Security - User Account Protection enables administrators to give end users only the privileges they need to perform their tasks. Bridging the gap between user and administrative privileges by running applications with limited permissions. Windows Service Hardening monitors critical services for abnormal activity, registry and network that could allow malware plus other Anti-malware features detect and remove worms, viruses and other malicious software. Advanced data protection technologies reduce the risk that data will be viewed by unauthorised users.
Deployment - Windows Imaging format provides a single file that contains complete installation images. Windows Pre-installation Environment enables administrators to configure Windows before launching the setup process. The Application Compatibility Toolkit helps administrators identify and resolve any issues with applications being migrated.
Manageability - Auto-diagnosis and auto-correction of common error conditions, fixes for known crashes and technology to minimise reboots when installing software. Improved Task Scheduler enables tasks to launch when a specific event occurs. Web Services for Management makes it easier to run scripts remotely and to perform other management tasks. Microsoft Management Console 3.0 provides a common framework for management tools.
Performance - Startup software process in the background while users perform their desired tasks on system startup. The new Sleep state combines the speed of Standby mode with data protection features and low-power consumption of Hibernate. Superior memory management and improved input/output management improves responsiveness, especially in tasks, such as opening the Start menu or right-clicking a file in Windows Explorer.
