Introducing Windows Vista Ultimate:
Windows Vista Ultimate (compare prices) is an edition of Windows Vista that combines all the features available in the other Vista editions. It's the most expensive edition, but it combines the mobility and business functions of Vista Business with the entertainment features of Vista Home Premium.
Windows Vista Ultimate (compare prices) is an edition of Windows Vista that combines all the features available in the other Vista editions. It's the most expensive edition, but it combines the mobility and business functions of Vista Business with the entertainment features of Vista Home Premium.
Windows Vista Ultimate Features:
Compared to XP, Ultimate offers improved security through User Account Control, Windows Defender, Internet Explorer 7's special protected mode, a redesigned Windows Security Center, and other Vista security features.
Ultimate also offers instant search, performance improvements, Windows Aero, and other features.
Compared to XP, Ultimate offers improved security through User Account Control, Windows Defender, Internet Explorer 7's special protected mode, a redesigned Windows Security Center, and other Vista security features.
Ultimate also offers instant search, performance improvements, Windows Aero, and other features.
Comparing Windows Vista Ultimate Features to the Other Vista Editions:
Ultimate is the most expensive edition, but it has the most features. It offers all the entertainment and general computing features of Vista Home Premium, plus all the business and mobility features of Vista Business. Some of the Vista entertainment applications are Windows Aero, Windows Media Center, Windows Photo Gallery, and Windows Media Player.
Ultimate also offers Windows Meeting Space, Windows SideShow, Windows Calendar, other productivity and mobility applications, the ability to join a domain, and support for Group Policy, making it ideal for business use as well as entertainment and personal use.
Ultimate is the most expensive edition, but it has the most features. It offers all the entertainment and general computing features of Vista Home Premium, plus all the business and mobility features of Vista Business. Some of the Vista entertainment applications are Windows Aero, Windows Media Center, Windows Photo Gallery, and Windows Media Player.
Ultimate also offers Windows Meeting Space, Windows SideShow, Windows Calendar, other productivity and mobility applications, the ability to join a domain, and support for Group Policy, making it ideal for business use as well as entertainment and personal use.
Ultimate Extras:
Ultimate Extras are another benefit of purchasing the edition. Ultimate Extras are small programs developed by Microsoft and only available to Ultimate users. Some of the extras available are Windows DreamScene, BitLocker and EFS enhancements, and the Hold 'Em Poker game. Windows DreamScene allows you to select a video as your desktop background, as opposed to a stationary picture. The BitLocker and EFS enhancements makes it easier to use the BitLocker capabilities in Vista Ultimate to secure the information on your computer from theft.
Ultimate Extras are another benefit of purchasing the edition. Ultimate Extras are small programs developed by Microsoft and only available to Ultimate users. Some of the extras available are Windows DreamScene, BitLocker and EFS enhancements, and the Hold 'Em Poker game. Windows DreamScene allows you to select a video as your desktop background, as opposed to a stationary picture. The BitLocker and EFS enhancements makes it easier to use the BitLocker capabilities in Vista Ultimate to secure the information on your computer from theft.
Buying Vista Ultimate:
The suggested retail price for Vista Ultimate is $399 for the full package and $259 to upgrade (compare prices). View the suggested Windows Vista prices for other editions.
If you purchase Vista Ultimate, you'll also be eligible to participate in the Windows Family Discount program. The program allows you to purchase up to two copies of Vista Home Premium for only $49.99 each, instead of the usual $159 to upgrade.
The suggested retail price for Vista Ultimate is $399 for the full package and $259 to upgrade (compare prices). View the suggested Windows Vista prices for other editions.
If you purchase Vista Ultimate, you'll also be eligible to participate in the Windows Family Discount program. The program allows you to purchase up to two copies of Vista Home Premium for only $49.99 each, instead of the usual $159 to upgrade.
Requirements to Run Vista Ultimate:
Although Vista Ultimate can run on a Vista Capable PC, you should consider buying a Vista Premium Ready PC instead. One Vista Ultimate feature, Windows Aero, won't run on Vista Capable PCs. Other Ultimate features such as Windows Media Center will perform better on higher-end computers that meet the Premium Ready requirements.
Although Vista Ultimate can run on a Vista Capable PC, you should consider buying a Vista Premium Ready PC instead. One Vista Ultimate feature, Windows Aero, won't run on Vista Capable PCs. Other Ultimate features such as Windows Media Center will perform better on higher-end computers that meet the Premium Ready requirements.
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- Instant Search
- Windows Media Player 11
- Internet Explorer 7+
- Vista Snipping Tool
- Windows Photo Gallery
- Live Icons
- Parental Controls
- ReadyBoost
- User Account Control
- Windows Security Center
- Windows SuperFetch
- Windows ReadyDrive