Windows Vista Starter provides everything you need to:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Unlock the full possibilities of your personal computer. If you've always imagined you could do more with your computer, your vision is about to become reality. From digital photos, music and video to building a home network, Windowsxp Home Edition brings you into the digital age with ease.

Better browsing and email
Service Pack 2 features for Internet Explorer:

The pop-up blocker makes browsing the Internet more enjoyable by reducing unwanted ads and content.

Download monitoring warns you about potentially harmful downloads and lets you block files that could be malicious.

The information bar tells you what's happening as you browse the web, making it easier to address potential security issues.

The Add-on Manager enhances security and reduces the potential for crashes by allowing easy management of Internet Explorer add-ons (programs which have been added to our web browser).

Service Pack 2 features for Outlook Express

Our privacy enhancements reduce unwanted e-mail by limiting the possibility of your e-mail address being validated by spammers.

The Attachment Manager monitors and disables potentially unsafe attachments, which could contain viruses that might spread through Internet Explorer, Outlook Express and Windows Messenger.

Powerful security tools

The Windows firewall

The firewall is automatically turned on to protect Windows XP from viruses, worms and other security threats that can spread over the Internet.

Compatibility features let the firewall co-exist with your favourite Internet applications and home network.

Start-up and shutdown support ensures enhanced protection from the moment you switch on your PC to the moment you turn it off.

The latest enhancements

Automatic updates keep you on top of the latest features for Windows XP.

New technology helps you download updates more efficiently if you're a dial-up customers.

Improved wireless support dramatically improves and simplifies the process of discovering and connecting to wireless networks.

Bluetooth technologies let you connect to the latest Bluetooth-enabled hardware devices such as keyboards, cell phones and PDAs.

Windows Media Player 9 makes music, video and broadband content enjoyable and secure.

DirectX enhancements help you enjoy advanced graphics and gaming.

Ideal for the basics of home computing.

Windows Vista Home Basic is the edition of Windows for basic home computing needs. If you only want to use your PC for tasks like browsing the Internet, using email or viewing photos, then Windows Vista Home Basic may be the right edition for you. While it won't provide as many benefits as Windows Vista Home Premium, it will help you use your PC more easily and more safely than you could with Windows XP.

The first thing you'll notice about Windows Vista Home Basic is how easy it is to find the programs and files you're looking for. The instant desktop search feature looks at all of your documents, emails, photos, and other files and organises the results in the way that you want to view them. When paired with the built-in web search of Windows Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista, you'll spend less time looking for the things that you need and more time on the activities that you care about.

With automatic defenses against malicious software and fraudulent websites, Windows Vista Home Basic enables you and your family to use your computer with greater confidence. In addition, parents can use built-in controls to help ensure their children's computer use is protected and appropriate.

Windows Vista Home Basic makes it easier than ever to set up your new PC, with features that easily transfer all of your data and settings from your old PC to your new one. Furthermore, you can have peace of mind for years to come with technology that keeps your system running quickly and reliably over time.

Simply put, Windows Vista Home Basic provides you with just the essentials you need for home computing.

Improved Reliability and Performance

Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 and improvements delivered by hardware and software partners increase the reliability, performance, and compatibility of Windows Vista-based PCs.

With Windows Vista with SP1, many of the most common causes of operating system crashes and hangs have been addressed. Windows Vista includes new, innovative technologies that help pinpoint and diagnose issues reported anonymously by Windows Vista-based PCs from millions of users who have elected to have their PC send us system information.

Windows Vista with SP1 supports a number of important new technology standards, so it will keep making your PC easier and more enjoyable to use for years to come.

The definitive choice for your business--today and tomorrow.
Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 1 is the first Windows operating system designed specifically to meet the needs of small businesses. You'll empower your entire business to work more efficiently with a stunning and improved, simple-to-use interface that makes it easier to search and find the information you need quickly and easily, both on your PCs and on the web. With powerful new safety features, you're in control and can better protect the key information that is the life of your business and that builds the trust of your customers.

And, for the growing business that always seems to be on the go, the mobile computing enhancements make it easier to stay connected to the rhythm of your business, both in and out of the office. Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 1 with Service Pack 1makes all of this work for you while helping you spend less time on technology support-related issues--so you can spend more time making your business successful. Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 1 simply makes it easier to manage how your employees connect to your network and to ensure that they get more out of their PCs, both in and out of the office. Be future-ready and lay the IT foundation that your business needs for today and tomorrow.

Getting It Done Just Got Easier
It's easier and faster than ever to find, use, manage and share the information on your PC or on the Web with Windows Vista with SP1.

Most Windows Vista-based PCs boot in less than a minute, which can be an improvement over Windows XP boot times.

The Windows Vista sleep and resume features can bring your PC to life in a snap. The vast majority of Windows Vista-based PCs resume from sleep in less than six seconds.

See everything you're working on more clearly with Windows Aero and quickly switch between windows or tasks using Windows Flip 3D.

Find it fast! Simply type something about a file, picture, or song, such as a word contained in a document or e-mail message, the artist of a song, or the date a picture was taken, and Instant Search will bring back any matches instantly.

Get the most from digital images and video. Easy-to-use tools within Windows Photo Gallery help you retrieve, view, and edit photos for your business or website--without costly outsourcing.

View multiple web pages simultaneously with Quick Tabs in Windows Internet Explorer 7.

Get up and running faster than ever with Windows Easy Transfer that automatically copies your files and settings from your old PC.

You can more conveniently share your work with co-workers on your network. With a simple file-sharing tool, you can choose just the people with whom you want to share files.

Enhanced Windows Fax and Scan provides flexible, integrated faxing and scanning in one location on your PC.

Work in a more simple and intuitive way. With the Windows Aero user experience, which includes glass-like visuals, you can easily navigate open files and programs.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Windows XP Pro is the ideal new solution for your business and advanced home computing needs. Service Packs round up the bug fixes and product updates you need for operating more smoothly. This Service Pack bridges the gaps between the original software and user requests more fully, responding to customer wishes -- and making XP even better. Security Center offers a central control system for your Windows XP security -- work with the firewalls, auto updates and antivirus tools Great news for people sick of pop-up ads - The built-in pop-up blocker controls them, with a new submenu and status bar icons New Add-Ons manager gives you instant access to all the Browser Helper Objects and extensions, enabling and disabling them easily Firewall now has its own control panel, for customizing firewall setting to suit any connection Enhancements to the Windows Update service make installing new updates easy -- you can even choose which ones to install Wireless Networking - Multiple wireless connections to choose from

PRODUCT DETAILS

Automatically keep your PC up-to-date with the latest security enhancements including the Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall.

Windows XP Professional provides rich, wireless network support, helping you simply and easily connect to wireless networks whether in your home, office, or out on the road.

Quickly set up and connect all the computers, printers, devices, and an Internet connection in your home with the all new Network Setup Wizard.

Encrypting File System provides an additional level of file protection from hackers and data theft by transparently encrypting files with a randomly generated key.

Clean, simple design of Windows XP Professional puts the features you use most often at your fingertips, helping you find them quickly.