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There are five different editions of Windows Vista. Each edition is focused on the needs of a specific type of person. Large, global organizations with complex IT infrastructures should consider Windows Vista Enterprise Edition.

Features

Home Basic K

Home Basic KN

Home Premium K

Business K

Business KN

Ultimate K

Stay safe
with Windows Defender and Windows Firewall

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Find what you need
with Instant Search and Windows Internet Explorer 7

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Get the Windows Aero desktop experience
with glass-like menu bars, Windows Flip 3D, and Live Thumbnails

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Choose from a variety of laptops
with Windows Mobility Center and Tablet PC support

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Collaborate and share documents
with Windows Meeting Space

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Experience photos and entertainment
in your living room with Windows Media Center

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Enjoy Windows Media Center
throughout your home with Media Center Extenders

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Protect against hardware failure
with Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore

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Use Scheduled Backup
to automatically backup your files

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Get business networking connectivity
with Networking Center and Remote Desktop

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Protect your data
against loss with Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption

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Make DVDs
with Windows DVD Maker

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Have fun on your PC
with three premium games: Chess Titans, Mahjong Titans, and Inkball

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Create high definition movies
with Windows Movie Maker in High Definition

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Windows Vista Starter

Windows Vista Starter is exclusively* available in emerging markets, and is designed for a beginning PC user with additional tools and tutorials to make it easier to use. Read more.

*Note: Windows Vista Starter is not available in the United States, Canada, the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, or other high income markets as defined by the World Bank.

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