Everything you need to work more easily and effectively
All the safety features available in Windows Vista
Take it all with you for the ideal mobile PC
Before You Buy
Make sure your computer is ready for the edition of Windows Vista you want.
Download Windows Vista Upgrade AdvisorOr contact our Call Center at
1-877-MY-MS-STORE and one of our knowledgeable Representatives will be happy to assist you!
The
download version of Windows Vista Home Premium full edition can only upgrade PCs with Windows 98, 2000, XP, or other editions of Windows Vista. For a clean installation (including PCs with no OS, Mac Bootcamp), you must purchase the DVD (
not download) version.
After you purchase Windows Vista, you can download
Windows Vista SP2. SP2, the latest service pack for both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, supports new types of hardware and emerging hardware standards, and includes all of the updates that have been delivered since SP1.
Reasons to buy
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- Instant Search helps you locate information on your PC—even within e-mail. Also, use the save functionality in the new Search Folders feature to run your favorite searches with a single click.
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- Work in a more simple and intuitive way. With the Windows Aero user experience, which includes glass-like visuals, you can easily navigate open files and programs.
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- Shadow copy automatically archives previous versions of your files. Should you accidentally save a change to a document, or should a document become corrupted, you can easily recover by restoring a previous version of the document.
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- User Account Control and enhanced Group Policy capabilities allow you to simplify network administration tasks so you can better protect, update, and maintain your company's PCs.
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- Improved Explorers help you organize things your way. You can organize your content based on file properties, such as "tags," so you can easily find them later—no matter where you've saved them on your PC.
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- Use the Windows Backup and Restore Center to back up critical documents, files, system files, and programs—everything on your hard disk drives—to the device of your choice.
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- Quickly transfer data and settings from your old PCs to newly purchased PCs running Windows Vista, with the help of Windows Easy Transfer.
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- Use Remote Desktop Connection to access your PC remotely, whether across your company network or through the Internet from your home PC.
- Simplifies everyday tasks - Simple to use, easy to browse and easy to connect.
- Works the way you want - Faster, more secure and more customizable.
- Makes more possible – Greater media and remote access options.
- System Requirements
- 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
Must be running a genuine copy of the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating systems.
1GB RAM (32-bit) / 2GB RAM (64-bit)
16GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB (64-bit) - Learn more about
Windows 7
System requirements
- Processor
- 1 GHz or faster processor
- Hard disk
- 20GB hard disk drive with at least 15GB of available space
- Other
- Download SKU # 66R-01899
DVD SKU # 66R-02261
- Memory
- 512MB of RAM or more
- Video card
- Support for DirectX 9 graphics and 32MB of video memory
Important information on redeeming your free* copy of Windows 7
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- Make sure your PC is compatible with Windows Vista. Download and run the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor from http://windows.microsoft.com/upgradeadvisor .
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- Purchase a qualifying version of Windows Vista from Microsoft Store to use now.
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- Prior to the release date, you will receive e-mail with information about how to receive your free* Windows 7 product.
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- Limited time offer good only on online purchases of qualifying Windows Vista products shipping within the 50 US or DC, from June 26, 2009 until official Windows 7 release date, while supplies last. Offer does not apply to previous purchases, and is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.
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- If you need to change your shipping, address, or payment information, please see the Contact Us page.
- Qualifying Windows Vista products and equivalent Windows 7 versions:
- Windows Vista Home Premium = Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows Vista Business = Windows 7 Professional
Windows Vista Ultimate = Windows 7 Ultimate - You will have the option of downloading your free* copy of Windows 7, or having a packaged copy shipped to you.
- If you choose a packaged copy, you will be charged shipping and any applicable taxes.
- * Shipping charges and any applicable taxes may apply.