Windows Vista SKUsBusiness

Professional Windows for businesses and

organizations

• Networked business performance

• Data protection and security

• Small-business resources

• Best platform for business applications

Secure and reliable Windows for people with basic PC needs

Home Basic

• Breakthrough search and organization

• Improved security• Safer Web

browsing• Parental controls

Home PremiumProductivity and

entertainment at home and on the go

• Everything in Home Basic

• Aero™ user experience

• Windows Media Center.

• HD home movie publishing

• Advanced mobility

UltimateThe best Windows ever

for personal and business use

• Everything in Home Premium and Business Editions

• Enhanced Security with Windows BitLocker™

• Advanced networking

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Windows Vista Express Upgrade Path

Windows XP Home

Business X64

HomePremium

HomeBasic

BusinessWindows XPPro/Tablet

Windows X64

Windows XPMedia Center

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Vista Minimum System Requirement

PCs that meet the minimum supported system requirements will be able

to run the core features of Windows Vista with the basic user experience.

Windows Vista Minimum Supported System RequirementsProcessor 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1

System Memory 512MB

GPU SVGA (800x600)

Graphics Memory

HDD 20 GB

HDD Free Space 15 GB

Optical Drive CD-ROM drive2

Audio

Internet

1) Processor speed is specified as the nominal operational processor frequency for the device. Some processors have power management which allows the processor to run at a lower rate to save power.

2) The CD-ROM may be external (not integral, not built into the system).

Graphics Processor Unit (GPU)

A DirectX 9 class Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) is required.• Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) graphics and DVD-ROM

drive recommended

GPUs • Intel – DX9 GPUs below are supported

• Intel® 915G Express Chipset or higher • Intel® 915GM Express Chipset or higher

• ATI – All DX9 GPUs supported • R300 and higher • RV350 and higher • RS400 and higher • M10 and higher

• nVidia – All DX9 GPUs supported • FX family, 5xxx and higher

• NV30 based

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Feature Differentiation at a Glance

Differentiated FeatureHome Basic

Home Premium

Pro/Small Bus.

Enterprise

Ultimate

Security & Perf. Enhancements

Search & Organize

Collaboration (Windows Shared View)

Join Only

Parental Controls

Windows Media Center (incl. extender)

 

HD MovieMaker & DVD authoring

Scheduled & Networked Backup

Aero UI with animations and visuals

Network Projection

PC to PC Sync

Mobility (Tablet, Aux Display)

Encrypted File System Read

Remote Desktop

Web Server

Fax & scanning utility

Domain Join  

Offline folders

Group Policy

SUA (Unix Subsystem)

Full Volume Encryption

Virtual PC Express * *

MUI -All Languages * *

Windows Ultimate Extras *

*Available separately for free for these SKUs only

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