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'''Windows Vista''' is the latest version of was [[Microsoft]]'s flagship operating [[Operating system]] successor to [[Windows XP]], superseded in 2009 by [[Windows 7]]. Windows Vista comes It came in 6 different versions: Ultimate, Home Premium, Home Basic, Starter, Business and Enterprise edition. All versions except Starter are were available for both 32-bit and 64-bit processor types. Business users were also entitled to downgrade to [[Windows XP]] for compatibility with old applications.

All versions of Vista comes came with Windows DVD Maker, .NET Framework 3.0, [[DirectX 10]], Windows Sidebar, Backup and Restore Center, Windows Mail, Windows Calendar, Windows Photo Gallery, Internet Explorer 7, Windows Meeting Space, Windows SideShow, Speech recognition, Windows Contacts, Windows Media Player 11.  A new technology called SuperFetch, which analyzed the usage pattern of a user then decides on which content should be loaded into system memory at any given time was included in Windows Vista. A primitive version of SuperFetch called Prefetch was actually included in Windows XP. Enterprise and Ultimate editions of Vista came with BitLocker Drive Encryption feature that allowed real-time encryption of an entire hard-drive partition using 128-bit [[Advanced Encryption Standard|AES]] encryption. The encryption key itself can be stored in the Trusted Platform Module chip on a computer's motherboard or in a [[USB]] key. Vista also included [[Digital Rights Management]] (DRM) software which was designed to prevent [[Copyright Infringement|illegal copying]] of programs. This feature engendered much controversy as users reported it prevented legitimate uses. Vista also pioneered User Account Control, a new feature designed to help prevent [[computer virus]]es and other [[malware]]. When a program tries to perform functions that require [[system administrator]] privileges, the operating system shows the user a confirmation box. If the user himself does not have system administrator privileges, he is required to enter an administrator password; otherwise, he must click an "OK" box. This feature has been criticized for irritating users legitimately trying to perform these operations. The '''Show Windows previews''' option in Vista is disabled (show as dimmed text) unless you choose the {{Lhs|Windows|Aero}} option:"Live Thumbnails are available only when Aero is enabled." <ref>http://www.vistax64.com/general-discussion/122040-cant-check-show-windows-previews-thumbnails.html</ref>

A new technology called SuperFetch is included in Windows Vista==Hardware Requirements==According to Microsoft, which analyzes the usage pattern of a user then decides on which content should be loaded into system memory computer needs to have at any given timeminimum an 800&nbsp;MHz processor, 512 MB RAM to run Windows Vista. A primitive version of SuperFetch called Prefetch is actually included And in order to take advantage of Vista's new Aero graphical user interface, one needs a computer with a 1.0&nbsp;GHz processor, 1 GB memory, and a DirectX 9 or Directx 10 graphics card with at least 128 MB memory and supports Microsoft's new Windows XPDisplay Driver Model.

Enterprise and Ultimate editions of Vista comes with BitLocker Drive Encryption feature that allows real-time encryption of an entire hard-drive partition using 128-bit ==See also==* [[Advanced Encryption Standard|AESWindows XP]] encryption. The encryption key itself can be stored in the Trusted Platform Module chip on a computer's motherboard or in a * [[USBWindows Seven]]* [[Windows 8]] key.

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==External LinksReferences==* [http:<references//www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.mspx Microsoft Windows Vista Official Website]>