Windows Vista Starter

Windows Vista Starter is not available in developed technology markets such as the United States, the European Union, Australia, or Japan. Windows Vista Starter ships on lower-cost computers sold by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Microsoft OEM distributors in 139 countries.

Windows Vista Starter is designed for the beginner computer user. While it doesn't provide as many benefits as Windows Vista Home Basic, it's great for anyone who wants to perform basic tasks.

With Windows Vista Starter, you can:

• Find documents, e-mail, photos, and music files with Instant Search.

• Keep real-time information, like weather and news, directly on your desktop with Gadgets for Windows Sidebar.

• Search for information on the Internet with Internet Explorer 7.

• Communicate with friends and family around the world with Windows Mail and Windows Live Messenger.

• Download and play music and videos, import music from CDs, and burn your own CDs with Windows Media Player.

• View, organize, edit, print, and share photos with family and friends with Windows Photo Gallery.

• Limit your child's access to specific websites, games, and other mature content with Parental Controls.

• Use educational, productivity, small business, and other software designed for Windows.

• Connect cameras, printers, speakers, and other hardware devices designed for Windows.

• Access online updates and enhancements from Microsoft.

• Browse safely with dynamic security protection and anti-phishing technology in Internet Explorer 7 and Internet Explorer 8.

• Windows Defender helps automatically safeguard your PC against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software.