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Windows Vista

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Communications

Spend more time surfing the web and communicating with friends and family, and less time worrying. Windows Vista helps you stay in touch.

Gaming

Finding games just got easier. Choose from a wide selection and experience jaw-dropping 3D graphics in an environment that's safer for the whole family.

Memories

Enjoy your photos and home movies more easily than ever. Windows Vista makes it a snap to edit, organize, and share your memories.

Music

Play digital music like never before on your computer, on the go, and around your home with Windows Vista.

Productivity

Wish you had an extra hour in your day? See how Windows Vista helps you get more done and manage your work and life.

TV and movies

Wouldn't it be great to watch your favorite TV shows and movies on your schedule—not the TV schedule? With Windows Vista, you can.

Windows Live

Bring your online world together. Windows Live makes it simpler to find the information you want, connect with people—and do it all more safely.

For your business

Breakthrough desktop experience

Organize your information more efficiently and see your files and applications in ways that help you be more productive.

Data backup and security

See how powerful tools in Windows Vista Business help to save you time and give you the peace of mind that your data is protected

Financial management

The way your small business manages its finances makes a huge difference in your profitability. Here's how Windows Vista can help.

Mobility

Make it easy for employees to communicate and connect to company information—whether they're in the office, at home, or on the go.

Sales and marketing

Help your sales and marketing team compete toe-to-toe with bigger businesses by using the features in Windows Vista.

See the possibilities

Explore what Windows Vista can do for your business. From Mercedes AMG to The North Face, see innovative applications that use the power of Windows Vista.

Some product features are only available in certain editions of Windows Vista and may require advanced or additional hardware.