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Why use Windows Vista at Home?

Work more efficiently

Being efficient and productive can make the difference between a hectic day and a satisfying day. With Windows Vista, Windows Live, and the 2007 Microsoft Office suite, you get technology that can help you make the most of your PC and the web every day, so you can get more done more easily.

Bring friends and family closer with Windows Vista and Windows Live

Windows Vista gives you a great foundation for using your PC to interact with friends and family, surf the web, or simply connect to other PCs in your home. And you can do even more when you add the free services offered by Windows Live. With Windows Vista and Windows Live, staying in touch and sharing your life are easier than ever.

Great ways to enjoy your music

If you're like many people, you've gone digital to collect, play, and share music. You may continue to build your CD collection, but you also rip your CDs to your PC. You may be adding to your music collection from online music sites, or you may subscribe to services that offer access to huge catalogs of music for a monthly fee.

One thing is certain: Your Windows-based PC has become an ideal place to help you get the most value and pleasure from your music collection.

Make the most of your digital photos with Windows Vista

Today, you can capture the best moments of your life with a digital camera. Windows Vista makes it easy for you to download your photos and videos from your camera to your computer and then to view, edit, and share them. And when you add the free services in Windows Live, you can do even more cool things with your pictures and share your memories in more ways

Big picture viewing whenever you're ready

With deep support for your favorite shows and the latest film blockbusters, Windows Media Center - included in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate - provides a stellar television and movies experience. Simply plug your TV signal into an optional TV tuner, open Windows Media Center, and follow the setup instructions.

Put more playtime in your family time

Playing the games you love with Windows Vista is easier, more exciting, and more fun than ever before. You can choose from a wide selection of games and enjoy amazingly realistic three-dimensional graphics in a safer gaming environment for the whole family. Windows Vista includes several new features that can enhance your gaming experience.

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Windows Vista: Compare 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.



Windows Vista Home Basic
Home Basic 		Windows Vista Home Premium
Home Premium 		Windows Vista Business
Business 		Windows Vista Ultimate
Ultimate
Most secure Windows ever with Windows Defender and Windows Firewall Check Check Check Check
Quickly find what you need with Instant Search and Windows Internet Explorer 7 Check Check Check Check
Elegant Windows Aero desktop experience includes glass-like menu bars, Windows Flip 3D, and Live Thumbnails

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Best choice for laptops through features like Windows Mobility Center and Tablet PC support

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Share documents and collaborate with Windows Meeting Space

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Use a secondary screen on your mobile PC or extend your display to other devices using Windows SideShow

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All-in-one media center functionality makes any room a media room using Windows Media Center and Media Center Extenders

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Protect against hardware failure with Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore

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Scan, fax, and receive documents and images with Windows Fax and Scan

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Automatically back up your files with Scheduled Backup Check Check