Microsoft® Windows® Vista™

Windows® Vista™ is the successor to the operating system Microsoft® Windows® XP. Different versions for the requirements of different user environments are available.

Which Windows Vista™ version best fits you?

All Windows Vista™ capable PCs are able to execute the following core features. For an improved experience, e. g. with the new Windows ® Aero™ interface we recommend Windows Vista Premium editions. Premium editions are Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate.

	Home Basic	Premium	Business	Ultimate
The ever safest Windows with Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
Find everything - fast and easy with Instant Search and Windows Internet Explorer® 7
Elegant Windows® Aero™ user interface with Windows Flip3D-Navigation
First choice for notebooks with the expanded Windows Mobility Centre and Tablet PC Support
Make your meetings still more efficient with Windows Meeting Space
Live your photos and entertainment in your living room with Windows Media Centre
Enjoy multi-media entertainment at home with Media Centre Extender such as the Xbox 360™
Protect yourself from hardware errors by expanded backup features
Easier connectivity with expanded business networking and remote desktop
Protect your data better from loss or theft with Windows BitLocker™ drive encryption

Not all Windows Vista™ functions are available on all Windows Vista™ capable PCs. All Windows Vista™ capable PCs can execute at least Windows Vista™ Home Basic. For Premium functions – such as the new user interface Windows® Aero™ -, which are available in other editions of Windows Vista™ an expanded or additional hardware will be required. For further information please refer to More detailed information on Windows® Vista™.
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