The Editions

No matter what you do with a PC, Windows Vista can make a big difference. Now updated with Service Pack 1, your choices keep getting better and better. Here's a quick look at what comes in each of the editions.

Features	Basic	Home Premium	Business	Ultimate

Most secure Windows ever with Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
Quickly find what you need with Instant Search and Windows Internet Explorer 7
Elegant Windows Aero desktop experience with glass-like menu bars, Windows Flip 3D, and Live Thumbnails
Best choice for laptops with Windows Mobility Center and Tablet PC support
Collaborate and share documents with Windows Meeting Space
Extend Windows Vista to secondary displays and devices with Windows SideShow
Experience photos and entertainment in your living room with Windows Media Center
Enjoy Windows Media Center throughout your home with Media Center Extenders
Protect against hardware failure with Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore
Windows Fax and Scan Easily send and receive faxes or scan documents and images with Windows Fax and Scan
Use Scheduled Backup to automatically backup your files
Easier remote access for your business Get to the resources and applications you need with Remote Desktop Connection
Easier networking connectivity Stay connected wherever and whenever you like with Network and Sharing Center
Better protect your data against loss with Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
Easily make DVDs with Windows DVD Maker
Have more fun on your PC with three new premium games: Chess Titans, Mahjong Titans, and Inkball
Create high definition movies with Windows Movie Maker in High Definition

Home Basic

Home Premium

Business

Ultimate

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Large, global organizations with complex IT infrastructures should consider Windows Vista Enterprise edition.

Windows Vista Starter

Windows Vista Starter is the most affordable way to enjoy the basic Windows Vista experience. 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 currently scheduled to be available in the United States, Canada, the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, or other high income markets as defined by the World Bank.

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