Windows Vista Home Basic is the entry level offering for consumers. Highlights include:

• Significant advances in security and reliability


• Parental Controls


• Windows Vista Basic user interface


• Search and organize innovations


• Improved networking

Windows Vista Home Basic is designed to be easy to set up, to help people use their PCs securely and reliably, to help people stay better connected, and like all of the editions of Windows Vista, to be compatible with the widest range of software, devices, and services people use and trust. For people who simply want to use their PC for tasks such as surfing the Internet, corresponding with friends and family using e-mail or performing basic document creation and editing tasks, Windows Vista Home Basic will deliver a safer, more reliable, and more effective computing environment.


Which Vista is Right for me?

Features	Home Basic	Home Premium	Business	Ultimate
Most secure Windows ever with Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
Quickly find what you need with InstantSearch and Windows Internet Explorer 7
Elegant Windows Aero desktop experience with Windows Flip 3D navigation
Best choice for laptops with enhanced Windows Mobility Center and Tablet PC support
Collaborate and share documents With Windows Meeting Space
Experience photos and entertainment In your living room with Windows Media Center
Enjoy Windows Media Center On TVs throughout your home with Xbox 360 and other devices
Help protect against hardware failure With advanced business backup features
Business networking and Remote Desktop For easier connectivity
Better protect your data Against loss or theft with Windows BitLocker Drive Encription