• 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

Windows Vista Basic

Start MenuStart (and find) anything you like, instantly

Lets you easily

navigate across your programs

Lets you instantly find

any application, file, email, event, or contact

Windows Aero

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

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.

The New ExplorerBetter focus and easier navigation

Key Features Enhanced Address

Bar Integrated Instant

Search Command Bar Navigation Pane Simple Filter

Controls Preview Pane Reading Pane

Windows FlipInnovative window management

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.

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.

Live Icons“Pictures instead of pixels”

Better Dialog BoxesEasier to understand, easier to customize

Taskbar Thumbnails Innovative window management

Sidebar

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

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

Better WizardsEasier to understand, easier to customize

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.

Security and safety

User Account Control.

Kernel Patch Protection.

BitLocker Drive Encryption.

Address space layout randomization.

parental controls.

Communication

See the sites in a whole new way Collaborate with your friends

Set your own rules

Edition

Home Basic

Home Premium

Ultimate

Business

Windows Vista system requirements

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