Microsoft Windows Vista

Microsoft Windows Vista is an upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2000 users. Windows Vista contains a dramatic new look for users used to previous versions of Microsoft Windows that has been designed to help create an overall better experience.
Some of the key new features of Window Vista Include:

• Windows Aero, a completely new GUI and unlike any previous version of Windows.
• Basic file backup and restore.
• Improved DVD support with the ability to create custom DVD movies.
• Easy transfer, a feature that allows you to transfer files from an older computer to the new computer.
• File encryption.
• Instant search available through all Explorer windows.
• Support for DirectX 10.
• Self-healing, the ability to automatically detect and correct problems that may be encountered on the computer.
• Shadow copy, a feature that allows you to recover deleted files.
• Improved photo gallery and control of photographs.
• Windows Sidebar and gadgets that allows you to add an almost endless list of different gadgets.
• More parental control.
• Improved Windows Calendar, with the ability to set tasks and appointments.
• And much more.

Windows VistaReleased January 30, 2007

Vista-Capable Requirements: (Vista without Aero)

Computer:	100% IBM Compatible
Processor:	800 MHz Intel-compatible
Memory:	512MB RAM
Drives:	20GB disk space DVD Drive
Sound:	Standard Sound card for sound capability.
Video:	DirectX 9.0 compatible video card.
Controls:	100% compatible Microsoft Keyboard and Mouse.
Operating System:	Windows 2000 and XP to upgrade.

Vista Premium-Ready PCs

Computer:	100% IBM Compatible
Processor:	1GHz Intel-compatible
Memory:	1GB RAM
Drives:	40GB disk space DVD Drive
Sound:	Standard Sound card for sound capability.
Video:	DirectX 9.0 compatible video card. 64MB of Video RAM (1440x900) 128MB of Video RAM (1920x1200 Dual monitor support) 256MB of Video RAM (>1920x1200)
Controls:	100% compatible Microsoft Keyboard and Mouse.
Operating System:	Windows 2000 or XP to upgrade.