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Get the best of the business, mobility, and home entertainment features that Windows Vista has to offer, all rolled into one with Windows Vista Ultimate.

Enjoy and share your television, photos, music, and games in your living room or around your house.

See the features in Windows Vista that will change the way you use your PC at home.

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A small business PC—with Windows Vista Business and Microsoft Office Small Business 2007—gives you the essential software you need to get things done efficiently and securely—whether you're in the office, or on the go.

Help lower your PC management costs, improve your security, enhance your productivity, and stay better connected-regardless of the size of your business.

Learn how the new capabilities in Windows Vista can help you reduce PC costs and keep you focused on the success of your business.

To effectively serve businesses of all sizes, Windows Vista is available in two editions: Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate. Learn more about each edition and how to get the right Windows Vista for your business.

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Download Windows Vista Hardware Assessment today and find out if your existing computers are ready for Windows Vista.

Windows Vista addresses the key issues that impact your organisation—helping your people to be more productive and drive business success. Learn more about why Windows Vista is right for your business.

To effectively serve organisations of all sizes, Windows Vista is available in two editions: Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Enterprise. Learn more about each edition and how to get the right Windows Vista for your organisation.

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Download Windows Vista Hardware Assessment today and find out if your existing computers are ready for Windows Vista.

There's no better place for IT pros than TechNet for Windows Vista resources.

Get the instructions you need for deploying or migrating to Windows Vista. These guides also describe how to configure security, monitor performance, and manage printers.

Get guidance for how to optimally deploy Windows Vista and the 2007 Office system.

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Get the information you need to develop applications for Windows Vista at this MSDN Developer Center.

Get started developing solutions that fully optimize the powerful new features and enhancements of Windows Vista.

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Is your Windows XP-based PC ready for Windows Vista? Download and run the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor to find which edition of Windows Vista is right for you and to see if your current PC is ready to run it.

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For many, the experience of Windows Vista will begin with the purchase of a new PC. For others, the experience begins by upgrading your current PC, and it's important to know and understand your upgrade options from previous versions of Windows.

Are you looking to add a new printer, monitor, digital camera, or other devices to your Windows Vista experience? Here's a quick and easy way to find what you're looking for.

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Are you looking to add a new printer, monitor, digital camera, or other devices to your Windows Vista experience? Here's a quick and easy way to find what you're looking for.

To help ensure a great Windows Vista experience, be sure to look for hardware and software featuring a Windows Vista logo. See the different logos and learn what each one means.

Windows Easy Transfer helps you to easily move the files and settings stored on your current PC running Windows 2000, Windows XP, or even Windows Vista to your new Windows Vista based-PC.

Windows XP based-PCs that carry the Windows Vista Capable or Premium Ready PC designation can be upgraded to run one of the editions of Windows Vista.

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If you already have a new PC with Windows Vista, there's an easy way to get licenses for up to five additional PCs that you own.

Explore this cost-effective way to get Windows Vista for your business.

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A genuine copy of Windows Vista is backed by Microsoft and delivers the confidence, performance, and experience that you expect from Windows. In your home or small business, using a genuine copy of Windows Vista is the right choice.

Learn about the benefits of Genuine Windows Vista, then follow the step-by-step tutorial when you're ready to validate your copy of the new operating system.

Activation is an anti-piracy technology that ensures your product key is not being misused. The activation process is part of setting up Windows Vista. See how it works and why it’s important for you to complete activation.

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