Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate is exactly what it says- the ultimate Operating System! This comprehensive edition of Windows Vista offers all the power, security and mobility features you could possibly need for work, entertainment and general computer use.

This is the first Operating System (OS) that combines all of the advanced features of a business focused OS with the digital entertainment features of a consumer orientated OS.

With advanced backup, recovery and security features, you can be confident your files will be kept safe, and with the user account control and advanced instant search features, you will have more control than ever before over your system.

Utilizing the brand new Aero user-interface from Windows, your system will be easy to use and more efficient than any other Windows OS. With more file sharing features and business networking functionality used along site Windows locking and encryption devices, this is the perfect all round OS that is more than likely going to be able to cope with anything you can throw at it.

Features

• Advanced business backup features protects any hardware failures
• Enjoy Windows Media Centre on TV's throughout you home with Xbox 360 and other devices

Windows Defender and Windows Firewall makes this the most secure Windows ever

• User Account Control
• Protection from Malware

Quickly find what you need with Instant Search and Internet Explorer 7

• Search Folders
• Desktop Search

Elegant Windows Aero desktop experience with Windows Flip 3D navigation

• Ease of Use
• Explorers
• Windows Aero
• Live taskbar thumbnails
• Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D

Windows Mobility Centre and Tablet PC support makes this the best choice for laptops

• Windows Mobility Centre
• Tablet PC
• Sync Centre
• Power management
• Presentation settings
• Network Projection

Collaborate and share documents with Windows Meeting Space

• Windows Meeting Space

Experience photos and entertainment in your living room with Windows Media Centre

• Digital entertainment for your home

Business networking and Remote Desktop for easier connectivity

• Network Centre
• Network Setup
• Network Explorer
• Network Map
• Wireless Networking
• Network Awareness
• Network Diagnostics
• Networking Optimized for Speed

Use Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption to better protect your data against loss and theft

• Remote Access
• Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
• Encrypting File System
• Control over device installation

System Requirements

• 800 MHz or faster (Recommended - 1GHz 32Bit or 64Bit)
• 512MB of RAM (Recommended - 1GB of RAM)
• 20GB HD with at least 15GB of available space (Recommended - 40GB HD with at least 15GB of available space)
• CD-ROM Drive (Recommended - DVD-ROM Drive)
• Super VGA Graphics (Recommended - Support for DirectX 9 graphics 128 MB of graphics memory)
• TV tuner card required for TV functionality
• Windows Tablet and Touch Technology requires a Tablet PC or a touch screen
• Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption requires a USB Flash Drive and a system with a TMP 1.2 chip

An Internet connection may be required for some features