Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic is the operating
system for homes with basic computing needs. It is easy
to set up, it helps you use your PC more securely and
reliably, and like all of the editions of Windows Vista,
it is compatible with the widest range of software,
devices, and services that you use and trust. If you
simply want to use your PC for tasks such as surfing the
Internet, corresponding with friends and family using
e-mail, or performing basic document creation and
editing tasks, then Windows Vista Home Basic will
deliver a safer, more reliable, and more productive
computing environment. Breakthrough Security Windows
Vista is engineered to be the most secure version of
Windows yet. The new features in Windows Vista help to
give you the control and confidence you need to get the
most out of your PC. Windows Vista contains a number of
new security features that, taken together, are designed
to make Windows Vista-based PCs more secure and your
online experiences safer. The improvements are designed
to help you have: - A PC protected from viruses, worms,
spyware, and other potentially unwanted software - A
safer online experience for you and your family - An
understanding of when your PC is unsafe, and the control
and guidance to help improve your security!!
Features/Specifications
Windows Vista Home Basic Upgrade [DVD] Retail
Box
Attractive Retail Box
Media: DVD-ROM
Upgrade from your current edition of Microsoft
Windows XP or Windows 2000 (including Windows XP
Professional, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Media
Center, Windows XP Tablet PC, Windows XP
Professional x64, Windows 2000)
User-friendly
software features search and organize innovations as
well as improved networking opportunities
Designed for users with the most basic computer
needs
Helps people use their PCs securely and
reliably, makes it simple to stay better connected,
and is compatible with the widest range of software,
devices, and services that people use and trust
every day
Rich new interface, innovative ways to organize
and find the information stored on your PC, and a
multitude of entertainment options with live and
recorded TV on your PC
Breakthrough Windows Vista Experience: Designed to help you feel confident in your
ability to view, find, and organize information and
to control your computing experience, all editions
of Windows Vista introduce a breakthrough user
experience. The visual sophistication of Vista helps
streamline your computing experience by refining
common window elements so you can better focus on
the content on the screen rather than on how to
access it. The desktop experience is more
informative, intuitive, and helpful. And new tools
bring better clarity to the information on your
computer, so you can see what your files contain
without opening them, find applications and files
instantly, navigate efficiently among open windows,
and use wizards and dialog boxes more confidently.
Secure and Effective:
Vista Home Basic helps people use their PCs
securely and reliably, makes it simple to stay
better connected, and, like all of the editions of
Windows Vista, is compatible with the widest range
of software, devices, and services that people use
and trust every day. For those who simply want to
use their PC to surf the Internet, correspond with
friends and family using email, or perform basic
document creation and editing tasks, Vista Home
Basic delivers a safer, more reliable, and more
effective computing environment.
More Productivity:
Vista Home Basic helps encourage better personal
productivity while providing digital entertainment
on your PC through its improved reliability,
security, and performance. It also helps you to
accomplish tasks faster, with a rich new interface
and innovative ways to organize and find the
information stored on your PC.
Safer and More Reliable:
Specifically designed to be the safest operating
system Microsoft has ever delivered, Vista Home
Basic frees you from worry about the safety and
security of your time on the computer. In fact,
every edition of Windows Vista, including Vista Home
Basic, provides the essential tools and technologies
to help protect you whether you are browsing the
Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just
reading e-mail. In addition, Vista Home Basic
includes innovative tools that warn you of impending
hardware failures long before you have lost any
important personal data. Additionally, this system
comes equipped with up-to-date parental control
features that allow you to manage and monitor your
family's use of games, the Internet, instant
messaging, and other activities on your PC that
might concern you as a parent.
Easy Set-Up and Operation:
As with all of other editions of Windows Vista,
Vista Home Basic makes your PC significantly easier
to use thanks to helpful tools that let you
painlessly move your personal files and settings
from your old PC to your new Windows Vista-based PC.
Additionally, Vista Home Basic integrates new search
tools throughout the operating system to help you
quickly find the precise file or program you need.
Even if your existing PC seems to be adequate for
basic tasks such as reading e-mail and browsing the
web, by upgrading your PC to Vista Home Basic or by
purchasing a new PC installed with this software,
you will benefit from a better computing experience
and more peace of mind.
NOTE: Only the 32-bit DVD-ROM is
included. Inside the box, you will find instructions
on how to order a 32-bit CD-ROM or 64-bit DVD-ROM
directly from Microsoft for a minimal fee, including
shipping and handling.
Product
Requirements
Upgrade for users of Microsoft
Windows 2000, XP
Windows (Recommended
minimum hardware requirements):
800-megahertz (MHz) 32-bit (x86) processor or
800-MHz 64-bit (x64) processor
512 MB RAM
20-gigabyte (GB) hard disk that has 15 GB of
free hard disk space
Internal or external DVD drive
DirectX 9-class graphics card, 32 MB of graphics
memory
Internet access capability
Audio output capability
Windows (Minimum hardware requirements):
800-MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
512 MB
20 GB, 15 GB Free Space
CD drive
SVGA (800x600) graphics card and display
NOTE: Only the 32-bit DVD-ROM is
included. Inside the box, you will find instructions
on how to order a 32-bit CD-ROM or 64-bit DVD-ROM
directly from Microsoft for a minimal fee, including
shipping and handling.
