Get Windows Vista: Feature-specific requirements

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Some of the features available in specific premium editions of Windows Vista require additional hardware. Listed below are the feature-specific requirements that you will need to take into consideration when choosing to run these features.


Feature	Requirement	Applicable Editions

TV Tuning	A TV tuner card and a remote control which complies with the Windows Vista Remote Control Specification are required for TV functionality and an optimal TV viewing experience. 1 GB of system memory is recommended for best Media Center performance.	Windows Vista Home Premium , Windows Vista Ultimate

BitLocker Drive Encryption	Requires an integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 chip or USB 2.0 key	Windows Vista Ultimate , Windows Vista Enterprise

Tablet PC Features	These features require a PC which meets the Tablet PC specification that includes an electromagnetic digitizer pen.	Windows Vista Home Premium , Windows Vista Ultimate , Windows Vista Business , Windows Vista Enterprise

TV Tuning

A TV tuner card and a remote control which complies with the Windows Vista Remote Control Specification are required for TV functionality and an optimal TV viewing experience. 1 GB of system memory is recommended for best Media Center performance.

Windows Vista Home Premium , Windows Vista Ultimate

BitLocker Drive Encryption

Requires an integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 chip or USB 2.0 key

Windows Vista Ultimate , Windows Vista Enterprise

Tablet PC Features

These features require a PC which meets the Tablet PC specification that includes an electromagnetic digitizer pen.

Windows Vista Home Premium , Windows Vista Ultimate , Windows Vista Business , Windows Vista Enterprise