Vista

Windows Vista comes with a new and shiny user interface. Most of the things we've gotten used to in Windows XP are still there, in one way or another, but there are also many new features that need getting used to. One of the most noticeable changes is the way the Windows Vista Explorer, in which we can browse through our disks and partitions, look for files and documents, and perform many administrative tasks.

Explains the basics of the Windows Vista Operating System.

Explains the minimum RAM, CPU speed, hard drive space, and other hardware needed to run Windows Vista.

Use Microsoft's free Upgrade Advisor to see if your computer can be upgraded to Windows Vista.

Suggestions on whether or not you should buy a new machine rather than upgrade an old one to Windows Vista.

Microsoft has released several editions of Windows Vista. See which one is right for you.

If you purchase one edition of Windows Vista, can you upgrade it to a more enhanced edition?

Must Windows Vista be activated to use it beyond a certain period of time? Can you transfer the license?

There are three easy ways to change the background image in Vista.

Learn how to access the Start Menu in Vista and then access some of the features available in the Start Menu.