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Part I:
Getting to Know Windows Vista
Introducing the Windows Vista Versions
Microsoft provides multiple versions of Windows Vista. There are two versions for home users
and two versions for business users as well as an all-encompassing version for users who
want all available features. Unlike its predecessors, Windows Vista allows you to upgrade
between versions.
Note
Regardless of which Windows Vista version you are using, the core features and the
way you work with the operating system are the same. Because of this consistency, this book
points out the differences between Windows Vista versions only where necessary.
Overview of the Windows Vista Versions
The five versions of Microsoft Windows Vista are:
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Windows Vista Home Basic
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Windows Vista Home Premium
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Windows Vista Business
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Windows Vista Enterprise
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Windows Vista Ultimate
The home versions of Windows Vista include entertainment features that aren’t found in the
business versions. The business versions include management features that aren’t found in
the home versions.
Windows Vista Ultimate combines the best of all the available features, giving you a complete
package for home and business use. When you use Windows Vista Ultimate, you can get addi-
tional programs and services as well as tips and tricks documentation from the Windows
Download Center by using the Windows Ultimate Extras utility in Control Panel.
Upgrading the Windows Vista Versions
Unlike its predecessors, you can easily upgrade Windows Vista versions by using the
Windows Anytime Upgrade utility or a Windows Anytime Upgrade disc. You can:
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Upgrade from Windows Vista Home Basic to Windows Vista Home Premium or Win-
dows Vista Ultimate.
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Upgrade from Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows Vista Ultimate.
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Upgrade from Windows Vista Business to Windows Vista Enterprise or Windows Vista
Ultimate.
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Upgrade from Windows Vista Enterprise to Windows Vista Ultimate.
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