Windows Vista Ultimate
The most complete edition of
Windows Vista—with the power, security,
and mobility features that you need for work, and all of the entertainment
features that you want for fun
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.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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:
4. Windows Hold’em, a poker game for players of all skill levels
5. 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.
6. 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
7. BitLocker Drive Preparation Tool, an automated tool which removes the
complexity of setting up your PC to use this exclusive data security feature.
Windows Vista Ultimate
Recommended system requirements
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit
(x64) processor
1 GB of system memory
40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with:
WDDM Driver
128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)
Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware
32 bits per pixel
DVD-ROM
Audio Output
Internet access (fees may apply)
Additional requirements to
use certain features TV tuner card required for TV functionality (compatible
remote control optional)
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 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.
Windows Vista Ultimate
Minimum supported system
requirements
Certain product features are not available with minimum supported requirements.
800 MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory
20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
Support for Super VGA graphics
CD-ROM