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Windows Vista Business K

Windows Vista Business K

Windows Vista Business was designed specifically to meet the needs of small businesses.



Get things done

  • Find information on your PC with Instant Search and save your favorite searches into Search Folders so you can find them quickly.

  • Organize your content with Explorers based on file properties, such as "tags," so you can easily find them later.

  • Share your work with co-workers on your network.

  • Fax and Scan from one location on your PC with Windows Fax and Scan.

  • Navigate open files and programs with the Windows Aero user experience.

  • Use the tools within Windows Photo Gallery to retrieve, view, and edit photos for your business or website—without costly outsourcing.

Secure your PC and information

Ready to grow when you are

  • Transfer data and settings from your old PCs to PCs running Windows Vista, with the help of Windows Easy Transfer.

  • User Account Control and enhanced Group Policy capabilities allow you to simplify network administration tasks so you can better protect, update, and maintain your company's PCs.

  • Use Network Center to visually check the connection status of PCs and devices, and troubleshoot connection problems from a single interface and without additional IT support.

  • Windows Vista Business is ready to grow when you are, supporting connectivity with servers and domains in multiple PC environments.

Your workplace unplugged

  • Use Remote Desktop Connection to access your PC remotely, whether across your company network or through the Internet from your home PC.

  • With Sync Center, you can synchronize PDAs, mobile phones, and other devices all from one place.

  • With Windows Mobility Center, you can adjust wireless status, display and presentation settings, and power options for maximizing battery life—all from one easy-to-find location.

  • Collaborate with others by using Windows Meeting Space to create ad hoc wireless networks when you're meeting with colleagues or customers.

  • The Network Center helps you recognize and automatically connect to wireless networks and network devices, such as displays and projectors.

  • Enjoy Tablet PC enhancements that include better pen navigation and the new touch screen experience that lets you control, navigate, and enter information with your fingers.

System requirements
 
Recommended system requirements
  • 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor

  • 1 GB of system memory

  • 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space

  • Support for DirectX 9 graphics with:

    • WDDM Driver

    • 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)

    • Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware

    • 32 bits per pixel

  • DVD-ROM drive

  • Audio output

  • Internet access (fees may apply)

Additional requirements to use certain features
  • Windows Tablet and Touch Technology requires a Tablet PC or a touch screen

Actual requirements and product functionality may vary based on your system configuration. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features and edition of Windows Vista will run on your computer.

Minimum supported system requirements

Certain product features are not available with minimum supported requirements.

  • 800 MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory

  • 20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space

  • Support for Super VGA graphics

  • CD-ROM drive

Compare system requirements across the editions.

Note: If your system features a 64-bit processor, you can take advantage of its advanced design in this edition of Windows Vista. Read more.

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Windows Vista Business K includes the same functionality as Windows Vista Business, except that it includes links to a Media Player Center Web site and a Messenger Center Web site.

The Korean Fair Trade Commission requires that the software contain links to a Media Player Center Web site and a Messenger Center Web site which has links to third party sites to enable consumers to download and install third party media players and instant messaging software. The third party sites are not under the control of Microsoft, and Microsoft is not responsible for the software or content of any third party sites, any links contained in third party sites, or any changes or updates to the third party software or sites. The inclusion of any link on the Media Player Center Web site or Messenger Center Web site does not imply an endorsement by Microsoft of the third party software, the site or its contents.

Computer manufacturers may pre-install third party media players or instant messengers on computers running Windows Vista Business K. Consumers may also separately install media players or instant messengers, either from Microsoft or a third party.

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