Windows Vista? Business is the definitive choice for your business¡Xtoday and tomorrow. A stunning and simple new user interface, easy-to-use search, powerful safety features, and mobile computing enhancements make it easier to stay connected with your business, in and out of the office.

 

Ready to grow when you are.

As your business grows, Windows Vista Business can grow with you, offering simple ways to connect to servers, trusted networks, and multiple PCs. And, when you add new PCs, MicrosoftR WindowsR Easy Transfer simplifies transferring information and settings from old PCs to new ones.

 

Manage your technology yourself.

Windows Vista Business removes the intimidation factor from managing your company¡¦s hardware and networks with easy-to-use tools for configuring, controlling, and administering everything from users¡¦ browser settings to connecting network projectors.

 

Protect your business¡Xand your peace of mind.

Built-in security features automatically help protect your PCs from unwanted software, spyware, and other threats. Plus you have the ability to add password protection to files, which helps protect your PCs and data from unauthorized access.

 

Have the most current information at your fingertips.

Whether your data is on a PDA, portable PC, or mobile phone, you can use the one-stop Windows Sync Center to synchronize key information efficiently.

 

Stop searching. Find.

Instant Search helps you find information and resources on your PC¡Xand even in e-mail¡Xalmost instantly. The Windows Aero? interface helps you quickly navigate open files and programs. Plus you can fax and scan directly from your PC.

 

Getting it done just got easier

• Windows Vista Aero?-- Innovative navigational tools in Microsoft Windows Aero make it easier to find and access recently used documents and programs.
•  Instant Search -- The name says it all. Instantly search everything on your PC and your network, regardless of location or format, including applications, internet files, documents, media, contacts, calendar events and email messages.
• Windows Fax and Scan--Designed specifically for the small business, one-click faxing capabilities in Windows Vista Business makes it easy to send and receive faxes, scan documents and images and share those resources with others.
• Small Business Resources--Get a guided tour with practical, easy-to-use advice and instructions to help you spend less time learning how to manage your computers, and more time focusing on your business.

Ready to grow when you are

 

• Windows Easy Transfer-- Get going on your new PC and never miss a beat. Windows Easy Transfer helps you set up new computers by automatically transferring important information from the old computer to the new one, such as files and folders, e-mail messages, Windows and program settings, contacts, photos, music, and Internet Favorites.
• Compatibility -- Windows Vista Business is compatible with thousands of software applications, hardware devices, and services.
• Windows Meeting Space -- Helps make face-to-face meetings more productive by enabling collaboration among small groups of Windows Vista users even over an ad-hoc wireless network.

Built-in peace of mind

• Windows Backup and Restore -- Better protect your information with scheduled backups and recovery tools that can backup entire hard drives and easily retrieve previous versions of a document.
• Windows Shadow Copy Back-up--Shadow Copy automatically creates point-in-time copies of files as you work, so you can quickly and easily retrieve versions of a document that you may have accidentally deleted or overwritten.
• Windows Defender?--On guard at all times ¡V Windows Defender helps protect your company¡¦s PCs by regularly scanning your computers, and offering to remove any spyware or other unwanted software that it finds.
• Group Policy--Lower your reliance on IT support. With Group Policy, administrators can save time and money ¡V and reduce security risks ¡V by configuring wireless network settings, removable storage devices, printers, Internet Explorer, and even power management settings.

Your workplace unplugged

• Domain Join--Easily join your trusted networks with enhanced security technologies, including simple ways to connect to Microsoft Windows Small Business Server or Microsoft Windows ServerR domains.
• Windows Mobility Center--In addition to giving you a convenient place for all of your mobile settings, Windows Mobility Center includes preset power plans to help maximize the battery life of your laptop or Tablet PC ¡V giving you the most freedom and flexibility possible.
• Windows Meeting Space--Share files with other Windows Vista users with enhanced security using Windows Meeting Space to create one-time wireless networks.
• Remote Desktop--Manage your business from where and when it¡¦s convenient for you, by accessing your business computer remotely with enhanced security.

• Platform: PC
• Category: Operation System

Minimum System Requirements: 

• Processor
  1-gigahertz (GHz) 32-bit (x86) processor or 1-GHz 64-bit (x64) processor
• Memory
  1 GB of system memory
• Display
  *Windows Aero-capable graphics card
• Video
  128 MB of graphics memory
• Hard Disk
  40-GB hard disk that has 15 GB of free hard disk space (the 15 GB of free space provides room for temporary file storage during the install or upgrade.)
• Drive
  Internal or external DVD drive
• Other
  Internet access capability
  Audio output capability 

*A Windows Aero-capable graphics card is a graphics card that meets the following requirements:

• Supports a Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) driver
• Has a DirectX 9-class graphics processor unit (GPU) that supports Pixel Shader 2.0
• Supports 32 bits per pixel
• Passes the Windows Aero acceptance test in the Windows Driver Kit (WDK)