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The Ultimate Windows Vista!

There are four main editions of Windows Vista, and one of them is sure to fulfill your computing needs. Why not get the best for yourself and your PC by choosing Windows Vista Ultimate? Personal computing enthusiasts, satisfy yourself by getting the most advanced Windows currently available. Business users, secure your data by taking advantage of BitLocker Drive Encryption, which comes with Windows Vista Ultimate. Here are more reasons!

Select a wallpaper? No, select a movie

Watch your desktop come to life - with Windows DreamScene!

One of the most distinct additions which come with Windows Ultimate Extras, Windows DreamScene allows movie files (Windows Media Video or MPEG-1 formats) to be used as background images for your desktop.

Remember, with Windows Movie Maker, you can create your own movies for use with DreamScene. Just like the desktop wallpapers that come with every version of Windows, sample movies are included with DreamScene as well, so you can get started immediately.

Go ahead, express yourself with DreamScene!

Securing your data has never been easier

Safeguarding your files - with BitLocker and EFS enhancements

Windows BitLocker Drive Preparation Tool - This tool configures the hard disk so that you can use the BitLocker Drive Encryption feature in Windows Vista.

Secure Online Key Backup - This feature stores a backup copy of your BitLocker recovery password and a backup copy of the Encrypting File System (EFS) recovery certificates in your online Digital Locker.

The EFS certificates and the BitLocker recovery passwords can be easily lost when they are stored on USB drives or on other removable media.

By using Secure Online Key Backup, you can store your EFS recovery certificates and your BitLocker recovery passwords so that they can be accessed wherever you are.

Vista speaks your language

Language is no barrier with Language Packs

Need Windows Vista to speak another language to some members of your household? Language Packs allows you to do just that. Changing the interface language is as easy as logging off and on again.

Apart from that, Windows Vista associates your login name with your chosen language, so you only need to choose your preferred language once. With Windows Vista Ultimate, everyone can use and enjoy a personal computer without the barriers of language.

There are over 36 different Language Packs available for Windows Vista.

Hold 'Em on Windows Vista Ultimate

Practise your poker skills with Hold' Em!

A popular poker game, Hold 'Em adds to your Vista gaming experience! Hold 'Em sets you against the computer for no-limit poker fun. Hold 'Em may cost you time, but your money is safe because the chips are not real.

Hold 'Em uses Microsoft DirectX technology for smooth animated play and rich graphics. Users can change options to play against up to five computer players, set the opponents' skill level, and customize the look of the card deck and playing table.