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Relax – Windows Vista automates the processes that help maintain the health and security of your PC, freeing you to focus on the things you enjoy the most.

Usescheduled and network backup– available in theHome Premium,Business,Ultimate, andEnterpriseeditions of Windows Vista – to preserve critical system settings and priceless files such as pictures, music and films.Performance Self-Tuning and Diagnosticsautomatically keep your computer running at its best, so you can spend less time fixing problems and more time enjoying your PC. And if you do encounter a major setback,Complete PC Backup and RestoreinWindows Vista BusinessandWindows Vista Enterprisemakes it easier than ever to recover your entire PC.

Complete PC Backup and Restore

Backup and Restore User Interface.

Windows Vista is also armed with enhanced protection designed specifically for Internet use.Dynamic security protectioninWindows Internet Explorer 7helps guard your computer and your privacy against threats like malware, fraudulent websites and online phishing scams, while newWindows Defendertechnology works to minimise pop-ups, slow performance and security threats posed by spyware and other invasive programs.

Phishing warning

Phishing warning.

Using theParental Controlsbuilt into Windows Vista can help your kids use your PC more safely and productively. Easy-to-use settings make it simple for you to monitor use, set time limits, and control access to websites, programs and games by individual family member.

Parental Controls

Make your computer safer for your family.

And, in the event that your computer is lost or stolen, a feature available inWindows Vista UltimatecalledWindows BitLocker Drive Encryptionwill help keep your data confidential through full-volume encryption and boot-integrity monitoring.

Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption

Keep it safer.



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