Practical. Easy. Dependable.
The safer and easier Windows operating system for your basic home computing needs.

From viewing photos to writing e-mail and browsing the Internet, Windows Vista™ Home Basic helps you make effective use of your home computer. Plus, it is easy to learn, features improved search, and has improved security compared to previous versions of Windows.

Top reasons to upgrade:

It's Easier-Get things done and get on with life! It's easier and faster than ever to find, use, manage and share the information on your PC or on the Web.

·         The power to find everything on your computer and on the Internet.5

·         Quickly find what you need on your computer or the Internet with Instant Search.

·         Searching for information on the Internet is easy with Windows Internet Explorer® 7.

·         Help keep your PC running at its best with Performance Self Tuning and diagnostics.

It's Safer-Relax, the security and health of your PC is automated across everything you do, so you can focus on the things you enjoy.

·         A more secure environment to help protect you in an unpredictable world.

·         Help protect private information and remove spyware with Windows Defender™.

·         Keep your children safer online with improved, customizable Parental Controls.

·         Seamlessly transfer your files from your old to new PC using Windows Vista Easy Transfer.

·         Help protect your PC and your personal and financial information when you're online with new Internet Explorer Protected Mode and anti-phishing technology.

It's more Entertaining-Expand your ability to enjoy and share your photos, music and games-it's right there at your fingertips!

·         Games and music management tools that make your entertainment even easier to love.

·         The flexibility to connect more easily wherever you are.

·         Organize, edit and share a lifetime of photo memories with family and friends using Windows Photo Gallery.

·         Rip CDs to your PC, get new tracks with an online music service,5 enjoy an easy connection to your portable devices, and play music on other PCs connected to your home network with Windows Media® Player 11.