Windows Vista version advice,
which one fits best with your needs ?

On this page we tried to give you the best Windows Vista version advice to help you choosing the Vista version which fits best with your needs.

Windows Vista Home Basic
Ideal for standard use in your home situation

If you just want a simple version of Windows Vista which isn't too expensive because you don't need much more then surfing the internet, typing documents and watching your holiday pictures, then this version of Windows Vista is the version you need.

If you want a more graphical display and use the Windows Aero technology this version is the right version. And if you want something more then just surfing the internet, typing documents and watching your holiday pictures, for example burning DVD's, using the Windows Media Center features and making backups easily, I recommend this version. This version is a bit more expensive then the Home Basic version but also not the most expensive one. So if your budget isn't so much I recommend this version.


Windows Vista Ultimate
The most complete version with a lot of extra's.

If you have a larger budget and you want to get the maximum of your computer then Windows Vista Ultimate is the version out of all Vista versions you need. If you want to make advanced backups of your entire computer like the system settings etcetera and you want to use your computer for business purposes and either entertainment purposes I recommend this version of Windows Vista versions.


Windows Vista Business
The version meant for small business

If you have a small business and you want to have all the business features in the operating system like easy backing up, restore files easily and the right protection for your company I recommend this version. Or if you want a lot of extra functions as mentioned above but you don't need Windows Media Center this version of Windows Vista is the right version because Windows Media Center is not integrated in Windows Vista Business.


Windows Vista Enterpise
The version meant for large international companies

If you are in a business situation and your company has an agreement as mentioned above you can order a Windows Vista Enterprise edition. If you need a complete operating system for your large company which needs to be protected very well against data loss you should choose this version because this version really is focused on security in a large business situation. Or if you want to integrate your UNIX applications into one system this is the right version for you because Windows Vista Enterprise is compatible with UNIX applications.This isn't a version for a home situation.


General Windows Vista Version Advice:
If you are looking for the right version out of all Windows Vista versions, you should ask yourself for which purposes you are going to need it for. Compare your needs with the descriptions at each version above and choose that version which fits most with your needs. Also look for a version which fits in your budget. Furthermore I recommend to run the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor utility from Microsoft to be sure your computer is compatible with the right version of these Vista versions.

Now..... do you know which version you want? Good. Then there is one thing more you need to check and that is: Can your computer handle this version? Is your computer compatible with this version?

How you can check this?

This new operating system is an operating system which is much more graphical then previous versions of Windows. Therefore your computer must be equipped with the latest hardware components to make your computer compatible with this operating system.

To check if your computer is compatible do the Upgrade Advisor. This tool analyzes your computer and gives an advice for each hardware component in your computer and advices you what to do if you want to install this version.

Below an overview of which features are in which Windows Vista version. Check what's important for you.
Do you like the Windows Aero desktop experience, then you shouldn't choose the Windows Vista Basic version because, as you can see in the overview below, Windows Vista Basic doesn't support this feature.

Features	Basic	Premium	Business	Ultimate
Most secure Windows ever with Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
Quickly find what you need with Instant Search and Windows Internet Explorer 7
Windows Aero desktop experience with glass-like menu bars, Windows Flip 3D, and Live Thumbnails
Best choice for laptops with Windows Mobility Center and Tablet PC support
Collaborate and share documents with Windows Meeting Space
Extend Windows Vista to secondary displays and devices with Windows SideShow
Experience photos and entertainment in your living room with Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center throughout your home with Media Center Extenders
Protect against hardware failure with Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore
Windows Fax and Scan Easily send and receive faxes or scan documents and images with Windows Fax and Scan
Use Scheduled Backup to automatically backup your files
Remote access for your business Get to the resources and applications you need with Remote Desktop Connection
Easier networking connectivity Stay connected wherever and whenever you like with Network and Sharing Center
Better protect your data against loss with Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
Easily make DVDs with Windows DVD Maker
Have more fun on your PC with three new premium games: Chess Titans, Mahjong Titans, and Inkball
Create high definition movies with Windows Movie Maker in High Definition

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