Windows Backup and Restore Center allows you to schedule automatic backups of your data, when and where you want.

Built-in Windows Defender protects your computer against the latest generation of threats, such as worms and spyware.

Windows Firewall supports filtering for both incoming and outgoing traffic to help protect against external threats.

A new set of features that help minimize use of administrator privileges, reducing the potential impact of malware on your PC.

The Windows Vista Encrypting File System can be used to encrypt the data of each user so it is not available to the other user.

New Windows Sidebar connects your desktop with powerful yet easy to use "gadgets"-mini-applications that help you to be more productive.

The new Windows Vista Aero user experience provides visual enhancements such as live taskbar thumbnails and Windows Flip 3D which enables greater productivity.

Search is integrated throughout Windows Vista. The Start menu features an Instant Search tool which can help you find and launch almost anything on your PC.

Internet Explorer 7 makes common web browsing more efficient with the use of tabbed pages, RSS support, enhanced printing and safety features.

Windows Vista Help is now task-based, updated regularly, and many help topics provide you with new, automated step-by-step instructions.

New integrated Sync Center unifies the sync experience of your data to portable devices (e.g., smartphones, PDAs, digital music players) and network folders.

Quickly and easily connect to networks and network resources via the Windows Vista Network and Sharing Center. Wireless networking is even more secure.

Enhanced Remote Desktop Connection feature in Windows Vista enables your workforce to have easier remote access to resources on your corporate network.

Modify your mobile computer settings from one easy place, the Windows Vista Mobility Center. Settings include power, display, wireless networking and more.

Windows Meeting Space is a new peer-to-peer collaboration tool for sharing and editing presentations and documents with up to 10 other Windows Vista users.