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No matter what you use your PC for, you’ll find an edition of Windows Vista® that's right for you.


Windows Vista Home Basic

Windows Vista® Home Basic is great for everyday home computing needs. 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®(2). 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(2) is the preferred edition for home desktop PCs. With extensive digital entertainment features, expanded search capabilities and the fluid, three-dimensional Windows Aero™ user interface, it provides a truly extraordinary user experience.


Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista® Business is the definitive choice for your business–today and tomorrow! Windows Vista® Business(2) empowers you to work more efficiently and securely with a stunning and simple new user interface, easy-to-use search, and powerful safety features such as automatic data backup. Mobile computing enhancements make it easier to stay connected with your business, in and out of the office.

Windows Vista Ultimate
Windows Vista® Ultimate is the most complete edition of Windows Vista®(2). 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.

See Windows Vista® in action:

 
Vista enhancements
» Easier than ever
» Enhanced security
» More entertaining
» More mobile
Windows Vista™ Home Premium & Windows Vista™ Ultimate key features
» TV & movies
» Productivity
» Communication
» Music
» Gaming
» Photo memories
Windows Vista™ Business key features
» Backup and data protection
» Stay connected
» Growth & change

Find the right Windows Vista® edition for you


Home Basic Home Premium Business Ultimate
Most secure Windows ever with Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
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Quickly find what you need with Instant Search and Windows Internet Explorer™ 7
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Elegant Windows Aero desktop experience with Windows Flip 3D navigation
 
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Best choice for notebooks with enhanced Windows Mobility Center and Tablet PC support
 
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Collaborate & share documents with Windows Meeting Space
 
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Experience photos entertainment in your living room with Windows Media Center
 
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Enjoy Windows Media Center on TVs throughout your home with Xbox 360™ and other devices
 
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Help protect against hardware failure with advanced business backup features
 
 
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Business Networking & Remote Desktop for easier connectivity
 
 
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Better protect you data against loss or theft with Windows BitLocker™ Drive Encryption
 
 
 
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(1) Internet service required and sold separately.

(2) Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. See http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for details. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the tool, visit www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor.


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