Ideal for the basics of home computing

Windows Vista® Home Basic is the edition of Windows for basic home computing needs. If your customers only want to use their PC for tasks like browsing the Internet, using e-mail, or viewing photos, then Windows Vista Home Basic is the ideal edition for them. While it won't provide as many benefits as Windows Vista Home Premium, it will help them use their PC more easily and more safely than they could with Windows XP.

Easier

With Windows Vista Home Basic it is easy for your customers to find the programs and files they're looking for. The instant desktop search feature looks across documents, e-mails, photos, and other files, organising the results in the way that your customers want to view them. When coupled with Windows Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista, your customers will spend less time looking for the things that they need and more time on the activities that they care about.

• Instant Search

  Integrated throughout Windows Vista.

• Internet Explorer 7

  Includes web searching right from the browser and tabbed browsing.

• Windows Sidebar and gadgets

  Real-time information directly to the desktop.

• Flexible organisation features

  View files in many ways.

• Windows Photo Gallery

  Download, organise, edit, view, and share digital photos.

Safer

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

• Windows Defender

  Helps safeguard PCs against pop-ups and security threats.

• Dynamic security protection

  Browse the web more securely.

• Anti-phishing technology

  Protection from fraudulent websites that attempt to steal personal information.

• Internet Explorer protected mode

  Prevent unwanted malicious software downloads.

• Parental Controls

  Manage the rules for children's computer use including web access and games.

Simple

Windows Vista Home Basic makes it easier than ever to set up a new PC, with features that easily transfer data and settings from an old PC to a new one. What's more, your customers will have the peace of mind for years to come with technology that keeps their systems running quickly and reliably over time.

Simply put, Windows Vista Home Basic provides your customers with the essentials for home computing.