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By James Ricketts | September 2007
Microsoft
Windows
Vista released this January comes fully-loaded with many cool features and
enhancements that inspire Windows users to upgrade their current systems. In
this latest Microsoft operating system, you will notice interesting changes in
everything from desktop to networking, excellent searching and multimedia
capabilities, and much improved, fast, and secure Internet services and beyond.
In this article, we will look at the top 5 reasons to upgrade to Windows Vista.
Attention-Grabbing Interface
The new Aero interface that Windows Vista sports is one of the most fascinating
features of this new operating system. The translucent Windows make
multi-tasking very easy and allow you to focus on the current window while still
being able to easily access the desktop. Live icons included in the interface
enable you to easily and quickly navigate through various Windows open on your
desktop and find the desired information quickly.
Excellent Multimedia Features
Windows Vista is a boon for all multimedia lovers. High-end Movie and DVD Maker
applications included in Vista make it really simple for you to edit, import,
organize, and search digital media such as music, video, and photos. Numerous
user-friendly options in Movie Maker provide you with complete control over the
size and quality of your video files.
If you have a TV Tuner card on your PC, then you can use enhanced Windows Media
Center in Windows Vista to watch, pause, and record live television programs.
Improved Security Features
Due to increasing security threats, a major part of Windows Vista development
involved enhancing the security features of the operating system. The OS comes
loaded with a large array of visible and invisible security features to ensure
that your computers and networks are protected against security threats such as
malware, spammers, crackers, and hackers.
Windows Defender, Windows Security Center, Malicious Software Removal Tool,
and Windows Firewall are some of the key utilities that come with your Vista
computer to keep it safe from various threats. Even the latest Internet Explorer
7 includes enhanced security features such as ActiveX Opt-in, Phishing Filter,
Security Status Bar, and Internet Explorer Protected Mode to ensure all-around
protection of your PC.
Enhanced Responsiveness
Search features in Windows Vista have also gone through a complete facelift. You
can now use many different methods to search for files, emails, programs, and
even information on the Internet. The operating system comes with a built-in
Instant Search feature that starts your search as soon as you type in the first
character.
Windows Vista also includes the SuperFetch utility that intelligently
prioritizes and differentiates the programs you use at different times, and
preloads them in the memory. This helps in considerably improving the
responsiveness of your PC and also improves its performance.
Improved Stability
A lot of emphasis has been given to improve the stability of Windows Vista
systems. Tired of startup problems? The Startup Repair Tool in Windows Vista
automatically fixes most of the common problems you face during system startup.
Restart Manager that comes with Windows Vista frees you from performing multiple
restarts to implement changes to your system. Restart Manager automatically
shuts down and restarts only the affected processes thereby reducing the need
for rebooting the entire PC.
These are just the top five enhancements that you will see in the Windows Vista
computer. The operating system comes loaded with hundreds of other cool and
enhanced features that will take your computing experience to new heights.
However, just like all other Windows operating systems, Windows Vista requires
that you perform regular preventive and proactive maintenance to keep your
computer operating smoothly. Always keep your Vista computer updated with the
latest security releases and patches and regularly run antivirus and antispyware
scans to keep your PC free from malware infection. Additionally, keep the Vista
registry healthy by regularly scanning it with a
Vista registry cleaner and keeping it free from unwanted, obsolete and
invalid information.
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