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Learn more about using Windows Vista at home

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Introduction

Home is where you feel the most comfortable and secure. It’s where it’s easy for you to do what you want, unwind and have fun. Now, get those same feelings of security, convenience and enjoyment from Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows Vista. Whether you use your home PC for simple web browsing or it’s the hub of your digital entertainment world, you’ll enjoy an exciting, intuitive computing experience every time you turn on your PC.

Windows Vista® at Home

Windows Vista® at Home
Microsoft® gives you the choice of different Windows Vista editions designed for the home user. One covers all your basic needs, another gives you access to premium features, while the third pushes your PC experience to the maximum.



Windows Vista Home Basic

Windows Vista Home Basic is great for everyday home computing. If you use your PC primarily for browsing the Internet,1 e-mail and viewing photos, this is the choice for you. HP PCs deliver the features you need to get the most from Windows Vista. Together, HP and Windows Vista provide intuitive system control, powerful search and organization, and more security when you go online.


Windows Vista Home Premium

Windows Vista Home Premium delivers more ease of use, plus a whole new level of security and entertainment to your PC. Intuitive. Entertaining. Dependable. Windows Vista Home Premium is the preferred edition for home desktop PCs. With extensive digital entertainment features, expanded search capabilities and the fluid, three-dimensional Windows AeroTM user interface, it provides a truly extraordinary user experience.


Windows Vista Ultimate

Windows Vista Ultimate is the most complete edition of Windows Vista. It has the power, security and mobility features you need for work, and the entertainment and ease you want for fun. It has everything you need to shift seamlessly between the worlds of play and productivity.

Make your PC experience safer, easier, more entertaining and stay connected to your friends and family with Windows Vista. Shop for a HP notebook PC or HP desktop PC preloaded with Windows Vista today. Or if you are looking to upgrade your Windows Vista-capable HP PC click the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor to see which edition of Windows Vista is right for you and to make sure your PC is ready to run it. Find out more about Windows Vista or order an edition today by visiting Microsoft’s Windows Vista Home Page here.

Some product features are only available in certain editions of Windows Vista and may require advanced or additional hardware.
1Internet service required and sold separately.
This system may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality. See
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/ for details.