Operating Systems
Windows Vista is full of new and amazing features. It has a rich new interface and tools, such as the easy-to-use Windows Calendar, built right into the system, and improved online search tools. New digital entertainment features include the Windows Photo Gallery where you can easily organize, find and view your photos and videos. Windows Media Center (available in the Home Premium and Ultimate editions of Windows Vista) lets you share the digital pictures and home videos stored on your computer right on your TV. With its improved reliability, security, parental controls and performance, Windows Vista is sure to help keep your family safe online and your PC virus-free.
It is easy to upgrade your current edition of Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 to a corresponding or better edition of Windows Vista by purchasing and installing an upgrade copy of Windows Vista. Visit the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor to see if your computer is capable of running Vista. Check out the different versions of Windows Vista available for purchase below.
Windows Vista SP1
More safe and secure
Windows Vista Service Pack One (SP1) is here. All copies of Windows Vista now in stores include SP1. With this improvement, Windows Vista is compatible with even more applications, devices and software programs. Windows Vista with SP1 offers a unique combination of safety, entertainment, ease-of-use and mobility features to improve your PC experience. Windows Vista is priced better than ever, so it’s a great time to think about upgrading.
Windows Vista Home Basic
It’s easy to start
Windows Vista Home Basic is for the family with basic computing needs. It’s designed for systems that don’t have the hardware to run the Aero interface, which requires an up-to-date video card with at least 128 MB of video RAM. If your family computer is primarily used for surfing the Internet, e-mailing friends and writing school reports or letters, Windows Vista Home Basic will smoothly and securely assist you with all your requirements.
Windows Vista Home Premium
Make it entertaining
Windows Vista Home Premium is ideally suited for families who use their computer not only to communicate and create documents but also to entertain! This version replaces Windows XP Home and includes the TV and DVD full-home entertainment package of Windows Media Center. It’s also suitable for laptops thanks to a mobility centre designed to tweak power and other mobile settings.
Windows Vista Business
Work from home
Windows Vista Business answers the needs of families who use their computers for word processing and communication but also meets the requirements of parents who work from home. Aimed at Windows XP Professional users, this version includes business network support but excludes the home entertainment features of Windows Media Center. If you run a business from home, this version will help keep your computer running smoothly and more securely so you don’t need to rely on IT support.
Windows Vista Ultimate
You got it all
Windows Vista Ultimate is the most comprehensive edition of Windows Vista. This premium version comes with all features turned on, including Windows Media Center. It is the first operating system that combines all of the advanced features needed for a work computer and all of the digital entertainment features of a family PC.
Windows Media Player 11
Enjoy music and video
Watch videos and play music on your computer. Windows Media Player 11 makes it easier to enjoy and manage your digital music, video and pictures. This simple program has fun jukebox features, makes it easy to transfer CDs to the computer, supports CD-burning and is compatible with the widest range of portable players. You can also store other media files, including videos and pictures.
