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Windows Vista Comparison
Buying Guide
If you're looking for basic home computing needs like email and internet access, check out Vista Home Basic. For advanced home computing needs including digital entertainment, connectivity, and mobility, Vista Home Premium might be more your style. There is also an Ultimate Edition for small businesses or those who want all the features including mobility, home entertainment features, advanced data backup and theft protection and more.
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| Most Secure Windows Yet |  |
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| Quick Information Finding Ability | |
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| Windows Aero with Flip 3D Navigation | |
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| Enhanced mobility and Tablet PC support | |
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| Collaborate and share with Windows Meeting Space | |
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| Photos & Entertainment with Windows Media Center | |
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| Enjoy Windows Media Center on TVs throughout your home | |
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| Advanced Business Backup Features | |
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| Easier Connectivity with networking and Remote Desktop | |
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| Data loss and theft protection with Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption | |
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| SoftwareMedia Pricing | Home Basic | Home Premium | Business | Ultimate |
| Full | $197.00 | $185.00 | n/a | $199.00 |
| Upgrade | n/a | n/a | n/a | $169.00 |
| Microsoft Windows Vista Upgrade Eligibility |
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| Windows XP Professional |  |
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| Windows XP Home | |
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| Windows XP Media Center | |
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| Windows XP Tablet PC | |
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| Windows XP Professional x64 | |
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Files and settings must be backed up (copied to a storage device) before Vista is installed. Windows Easy Transfer willthen reload your files and settings on the upgraded PC, and your applications will need to be reinstalled.
Windows Vista can be installed and all of your applications, files and settings will remain in place.
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