When you want to have it all,
including the ability to shift smoothly between the worlds of play and
productivity, there's Windows Vista Ultimate. You'll never have to worry about
having the most advanced capabilities—they're all here. This edition of
Windows Vista offers an advanced, business-focused infrastructure, mobile
productivity, and a premium home digital entertainment experience, all in a
single offering.
Specifically, Windows Vista
Ultimate offers all of the features found in Windows Vista Home Premium,
including Windows Media Center, Windows Movie Maker with high-definition
support, and Windows DVD Maker. It also offers all of the features found in
Windows Vista Business, including business networking, centralized management
tools, and advanced system backup features. And Windows Vista Ultimate has all
of the new security and data protection features that help take Windows Vista
to a whole new level of dependability.
In addition, Windows Vista
Ultimate includes support for all of the new mobility features in Windows
Vista, including Windows Tablet and Touch Technology, Windows SideShow,
Windows Mobility Center, and other new, advanced mobility features.
Exclusive to Windows Vista
are Windows Ultimate Extras. These cutting-edge programs, innovative services,
and unique publications provide a richer computing experience for Windows
Vista Ultimate users. Windows Ultimate Extras currently available include:
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Windows Hold’em, a
poker game for players of all skill levels
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Language packs for
Windows multi-language interface, where users can install and use multiple
languages on a single PC. Great for multi-lingual households or if you are
learning a new language.
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Secure Online Key Backup,
where Ultimate users can store their BitLocker recovery password and
Encrypting File System certificate on Windows Marketplace’s Digital
Locker website for access to the key anytime, anyplace, and from any
computer that has an Internet connection
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BitLocker Drive
Preparation Tool, an automated tool which removes the complexity of
setting up your PC to use this exclusive data security feature.
More Windows Ultimate Extras
coming soon
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Windows DreamScene, an
Extra that enables you to use looped, full-motion video as your desktop
wallpaper instead of a static image
Whenever a new Windows
Ultimate Extra is ready for distribution by Microsoft, you will see the
Ultimate Extra control panel inform you that there are new extras to download.
Simply download and install the Extras and begin enjoying these exclusive
software and services that give your Windows Vista experience an extra lift!
If you want a single PC that
fulfills all of your work, travel, and entertainment needs, or if you simply
want to be confident that you have the very best, Windows Vista Ultimate is
the no-compromise edition for you.
Note: If your system features
a 64-bit processor, you can take advantage of its advanced design in this
edition of Windows Vista.
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1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or
64-bit (x64) processor
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1 GB of system memory
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40 GB hard drive with
at least 15 GB of available space
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Support for DirectX 9
graphics with:
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WDDM Driver
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128 MB of
graphics memory (minimum)
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Pixel Shader 2.0
in hardware
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32 bits per pixel
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DVD-ROM
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Audio Output
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Internet access (fees
may apply)
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TV tuner card
required for TV functionality (compatible remote control optional)
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Windows Tablet and
Touch Technology requires a Tablet PC or a touch screen
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Windows BitLocker
Drive Encryption requires a USB Flash Drive and a system with a TPM
1.2 chip
Actual requirements and
product functionality may vary based on your system configuration. Windows
Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features and edition of
Windows Vista will run on your computer.
Certain product
features are not available with minimum supported requirements.
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800 MHz processor and
512 MB of system memory
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20 GB hard drive with
at least 15 GB of available space
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Support for Super VGA
graphics
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CD-ROM
*for non-commercial use