Windows Vista Editions

 

Windows Vista is designed to dramatically improve the computing experience of every kind of PC user—from people at home who use their PCs for simple web browsing, to business people who must organize and act on large volumes of data.

 

Windows Vista Home BasicWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Ultimate


 

  Features Home Basic Home Premium Business Ultimate

 
Most secure Windows ever
with Windows Defender and Windows Firewall		 check check check check
Quickly find what you need
with Instant Search and Windows Internet Explorer 7		 check check check check
Elegant Windows Aero desktop experience
with glass-like menu bars, Windows Flip 3D, and Live Thumbnails		   check check check
Best choice for laptops
with Windows Mobility Center and Tablet PC support		   check check check
Collaborate and share documents
with Windows Meeting Space		   check check check
Experience photos and entertainment
in your living room with Windows Media Center		   check   check
Enjoy Windows Media Center
throughout your home with Media Center Extenders		   check   check
Protect against hardware failure
with Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore		     check check
Use Scheduled Backup
to automatically backup your files		   check check check
Easier business networking connectivity
with Networking Center and Remote Desktop		     check check
Better protect your data
against loss with Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption		       check
Easily make DVDs
with Windows DVD Maker		   check   check
Have more fun on your PC
with three new premium games: Chess Titans, Mahjong Titans, and Inkball		   check   check
Create high definition movies
with Windows Movie Maker in High Definition		   check   check

 

Windows Vista Enterprise

Large, global organizations with complex IT infrastructures should consider Windows Vista Enterprise edition.