Features Available in the Different Versions of Windows Vista
The following chart lists features of the new Windows Operating System and the versions of Vista they will appear in. Click on a feature for more information about what it is or does.
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| Hardware & OS Features Support | Home Basic | Home Premium | Business | Enterprise | Ultimate |
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| Max RAM in 32-Bit system | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Max RAM in 64-Bit system | 8GB | 16GB | 128+GB | 128+GB | 128+GB |
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| Control over Driver Installation | |
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| Multiple User Interface Languages | |
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| User Interface & Programs | Home Basic | Home Premium | Business | Enterprise | Ultimate |
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| Windows Tablet PC Functionality | |
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| Windows SideShow | |
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| Networking | Home Basic | Home Premium | Business | Enterprise | Ultimate |
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| Network Diagnostics and Troubleshooting | |
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| Windows Mobility Center | Partial | Partial | |
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| Network Projection | |
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| Remote Desktop | Client Only | Client Only | Client & Host | Client & Host | Client & Host |
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Last Updated: 04/24/2008