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Microsoft
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Software and Utilities
As previous versions, the Microsoft Windows Vista
task bar for quick access to a variety of system function, a start menu to easily access all applications and
powerful system utilities, with renewed design and organisation.
Windows Vista
faster, more pleasant and more efficient.
Among these new features are:
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Security features - Windows Vista
Windows Firewall, a powerful firewall, Windows Defender, an antispyware, and new functionalities
for Internet Explorer (for more information about Internet Explorer, see
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Explorer
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Caution:
Windows Defender is an antispyware, not an antivirus. It will NOT protect your
computer from viruses. We strongly advise you to use an antivirus.
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Reliability features - Windows Vista
user error, hardware failure, thanks to different levels of protection and utilities gathered in the Backup
and Restore control panel.
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Organization features - Windows Vista
makes it easier to organize and find your files on your computer. As the best example, the new Instant
Search function, available almost anywhere in Windows Vista
helps you locate quickly what you are looking for on your computer.
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Personalization features - Make your computing environment more beautiful and convenient than ever
by using Windows Vista
Sidebar, a pane on the side of the Windows Vista
example the weather forecast, a calculator and a sticky note) organized and always available.
You can take a tour of these features and others on Microsoft Vista's web site at the address:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/features/default.mspx.
Note:
for more information on a specific feature, please search Windows Vista
click the start Start button
Task bar Icons
With Windows Vista
and display its function. Right-click the icon to display its menu options, or double-click the icon to
launch it.
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personalization possibilities and gadgets. Among these, discover the new
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operating system includes a desktop with icons, a
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features a whole range of security utilities, among which
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makes it easier for you to keep your data and computer safe from
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introduces enhanced desktop search and organization that
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desktop where you can keep your gadgets (for
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