Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1

If you only want to use your Computer for basic needs, Windows Vista Home Basic is for you. With automatic defenses against malicious Software and fraudulent websites, Windows Vista Home Basic enables you and your family to use your computer with greater confidence. Plus, you can use built-in parental controls to make sure your children's computer use is protected and appropriate. So if you only want to use your PC for tasks like browsing the Internet, using e-mail, or viewing photos, then Windows Vista Home Basic is the right edition for you.

Windows Defender & Windows Firewall - safeguard your PC against security threats

Network & Sharing Center - easily and securely connect to wireless networks whenever you're out and about, and more easily set up a secure wireless network at home

Instant Search & Windows Internet Explorer 7 - Quickly find what you need

Built-in parental controls - ensure your children's computer use is protected and appropriate

Internet Explorer protected mode makes browsing the web even safer by helping prevent unwanted malicious software downloads

See the information you care about instantly with Windows Sidebar and gadgets, which bring Real-time information, like weather and news, to your desktop

Windows Photo Gallery make it easier to download photos from your Digital camera and then organize, edit, view, and share them with family and friends

Get up and running quickly using Windows Easy transfer to automatically copy your files, photos, music, e-mail, and settings from your old PC to your new Windows Vista-based PC

Built-in diagnostics look for Hardware failures, network problems, and slow performance issues so they can be resolved before they affect you

Use basic backup features to safeguard your files

System Requirements

800 MHz processor & 512 MB of system memory

20 GB Hard Drive with at least 15 GB of available space

Super VGA graphics support