Differences Between Windows Vista Editions

Windows XP comes in various versions:

• Windows Vista Starter is available in 119 emerging markets and includes features that help new users use their computer. Microsoft does not plan to sell this version in the United States, Canada, the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, and other world markets that have high income levels.

• Windows Vista Home Basic includes basic features, such as features allowing you to easily set up Internet connections, features to set up parental controls, and ways to create documents. Many of the advanced Windows Vista features, however, are not included with Home Basic.

• Windows Vista Home Premium provides your computer with Media Center so you can turn your computer into a media hub. Home Premium includes the new Vista Aero design.

• Windows Vista Business is primarily suited for the business user . It includes security tools and Microsoft Backup. However, it does not include the media tools, such as Windows Photo Gallery.

• Windows Vista Ultimate includes everything, including business tools, multimedia features, and Aero. Vista Ultimate is a hybrid of Vista Business and Home Premium. It lets you use your computer as a media center, but has the enhanced business features, too.

• Windows Vista Enterprise boasts drive encryption and other high-end features, such as compatibility mode.