| Vista Feature |
Description |
Supported? |
Notes |
| Accessibility |
Includes Access Center, Magnifier, Narrator and Speech Recognition |
Yes |
|
Bit Locker |
Drive encryption and integrity checking |
No |
Not in Vista Business Edition |
| Encrypting File System |
User-level file and folder encryption |
Limited |
Configuration and basic use only |
| Explorers |
Includes Instant Search, Nav Pane, Command Bar, Live Icons, etc. |
Yes |
|
| Networking |
Wired and wireless |
Yes |
CruzNet and basic support |
| Parental Controls |
Restrictions to computer use |
No |
|
| Tablet PC Support |
Support for pen, touch-screen, digital-ink and handwriting |
Limited |
Configuration and basic use only |
| Windows Aero |
New desktop interface |
No |
includes Flip and Flip 3D |
| Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore Center |
Automatic: Network and Scheduled backups |
No |
|
| Complete PC Backup and Restore |
No |
|
| Shadow Copy |
Limited |
Configuration only |
| System Restore |
Limited |
Configuration only |
| Windows Calendar |
Activity managing tool |
No |
CruzTime support |
| Windows DVD Maker |
Creates a DVD from digital video |
No |
Not in Vista Business Edition |
| Windows Easy Transfer |
Data transfering wizard |
No |
|
| Windows Fax and Scan |
Documents and images fax and scanning system |
No |
|
| Windows Mail |
Windows based email system - replaces Outlook Express |
Yes |
included with Vista |
| Windows Meeting Space |
Face-to-face collaboration via wired or wireless network |
Limited |
| Installation of local client on standard hardware. Does not include remote set-up. |
|
| Windows Mobility Center |
Multiple mobile PC settings |
No |
|
| Windows Movie Maker |
Import, edit, manage and share digital videos |
No |
Not in Vista Business Edition |
| Windows ReadyBoost |
Improve system memory and boost performance |
No |
|
| Windows SideBar and Gadgets |
Mini applications on desktop |
No |
|
| Windows SideShow |
Access information on a mobile PC device |
No |
|
| XPS Documents |
New file format for archiving or displaying content |
No |
|
If you have questions or comments about information on this page, please contact John Lallemand, Software Release Manager.
