2. Windows Vista is the latest release of Microsoft Windows, a line of graphical operating systems used on personal computers, including home and business desktops, notebook computers. Windows Vista was known by its codename "Longhorn". On January 30, 2007, it was released worldwide to the general public

3. Windows Vista Basic

4. Start Menu Start (and find) anything you like, instantly Lets you easily navigate across your programs Lets you instantly find any application, file, email, event, or contact

5. Windows Aero  redesigned user interface and visual style.  transparencies, window animations and eye candy.  new default font Segoe UI.

6. Rich Previews In The Shell A rich, fully accurate, scrollable view of the entire Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file is available in the Vista explorer and search window.

7. The New Explorer Better focus and easier navigation Key Features  Enhanced Address Bar  Integrated Instant Search  Command Bar  Navigation Pane  Simple Filter Controls  Preview Pane  Reading Pane

8. Windows Flip Innovative window management

9. Windows Flip and Flip 3D  When using Alt+Tab to switch between open windows, a preview of each open window appears instead of just the program icon.

10. Search  System-wide integrated search throughout the Explorer user interface, Start menu, Open/Save dialog boxes etc. Beyond searching for files, search works with Help, Control Panel, Networking.  uses IFilters that are used today by Windows Desktop Search.  enhanced file content search for non-indexed locations.

11. Live Icons “Pictures instead of pixels”

12. Better Dialog Boxes Easier to understand, easier to customize

13. Taskbar Thumbnails Innovative window management

14. Sidebar  new panel on the right-hand side of the screen where a user can place Desktop Gadgets.

15. Internet Explorer 7  Major innovations in Windows Vista  Majority of capabilities available for XP users  Key areas of focus Dynamic security protection Makes everyday tasks easier More manageable and improved extensibility

16. Better Wizards Easier to understand, easier to customize

17. Windows Sideshow Upcoming Calendar Items are accessible via the exterior display even when the laptop is hibernating or shut. A joystick or touchpad would allow the user to navigate and drill into meeting items. An external, auxiliary display on the exterior of a new laptop.

18. Security and safety  User Account Control.  Kernel Patch Protection.  BitLocker Drive Encryption.  Address space layout randomization.  parental controls.

19. Communication  See the sites in a whole new way  Collaborate with your friends  Set your own rules

20. Edition  Home Basic  Home Premium  Ultimate  Business

21. Windows Vista system requirements

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