Explore the features: Windows Vista Ultimate Extras

Windows Vista Ultimate Extras

This feature is included in the following editions of Windows Vista:

	Home Basic
	Home Premium
	Business
	Ultimate

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With Windows Vista Ultimate, you have access to extras—ranging from additional security features to games. Check out the free downloads:

• Hold 'Em Poker

  Take a break from work and add this to your Windows Vista game collection. The Hold 'Em Poker extra puts you against the computer for a high-stakes experience that won't empty your pocket.

• Microsoft Tinker

  Help this robot get home by solving puzzles that untangle a surreal and misleading world. Tinker is a game that features an original score, compelling visuals, and 60 levels. With the level builder download, you can even create your own level.

• BitLocker and EFS Enhancements

  This extra offers tools to help secure your PC so you can worry less about loss or theft. The BitLocker Drive Preparation Tool configures your hard drive to run BitLocker Drive Encryption, which addresses the threat of data theft or disclosure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned PC hardware.

• Language Packs (updated for SP1)

  This extra allows you to change the preferred language on the same computer. Each user can choose the language that displays when they log on. And if you're learning a language, you can easily switch back and forth between language options.

• Windows DreamScene and content packs

  Your desktop comes alive when you download DreamScene and content packs. Ditch your still photo or picture slide show background and replace it with a high definition video. Windows Vista Ultimate offers an exclusive Windows clip, three vivid nature scenes, and other video content packs to download as options for your background. Or use your own video to truly personalize the Windows experience.

• Windows Sound Schemes

  You can choose what you want to hear. Check out these downloadable themes:

  • Ultimate Extras Glass Sound Scheme: a reflective, instrumental theme that echoes the iridescent visuals of Windows Vista.

  • Ultimate Extras Pearl Sound Scheme: a rich, percussive theme with a subtlety that matches the Windows Vista look.

  • Ultimate Extras Tinker Theme: a sound theme to match the Microsoft Tinker original score.

To find all available downloads, click Start, point to All Programs, and then click Windows Update.