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Why you want to upgrade to Microsoft Vista


The computer world has been abuzz lately with the release of Microsoft's new operating system, Microsoft Vista. New features and additions make it, in many people's opinions, the best version yet. If you do not currently have Microsoft Vista and are still considering whether or not you should upgrade, here are a few reasons why you want to upgrade to Microsoft Vista:

New interface
Vista's Aero Glass interface is not only an attractive design for your desktop, but it's also functional as well. The layout has been completely redesigned, making it easier to find everything on your desktop.


Integrated Sidebar and Search
Windows XP featured a third-party search application, along with an RSS reader and a sidebar, all of which have been incorporated into Vista. As a result, gathering information such as stock prices or weather forecasts will not require you to open a separate window; rather, they are continually displayed on the sidebar. The integrated search is also an improvement, as it supports newer search applications.

Reliability and Performance monitor
The Performance Monitor, once reserved for IT professionals, is now available to all who have Vista. The new Reliability and Performance Monitor allows users to gauge the performance of their computer. It also helps to diagnose any problems, should they occur or should performance begin to slip.

Enhanced security
A number of Windows' basic aspects have been modified to help create a more secure environment for your computer. In addition, the latest Internet Explorer 7 also features new enhancements to increase online security.

Longer support
As it is Microsoft's newest operating system, technical support is provided longer than with previous versions of Microsoft's operating systems. Support includes help from Microsoft as well as from the Internet, allowing users to receive technical help whenever they need it, and from a number of sources.

DirectX 10
A nice new feature for gamers, DirectX 10 is only available on Vista and provides for faster gaming. In addition, the newest DirectX 10 also fixes some of the smaller problems that were in previous versions of DirectX. According to Vista, DirectX 10 games can perform up to six times better than when running in previous versions on Windows XP.
BitLocker
A special security feature, the BitLocker provides enhanced security for laptop computers, which are more vulnerable to security threats. The BitLocker works to encrypt the data and make the PC inaccessible to anyone who doesn't have a special startup key, which can either be typed in or stored on a USB key.

New Group Policy Objects
Group Policy Objects, which many companies use to implement various standards on their computers, is enhanced with Windows Vista, with more than 500 new Group Policy Objects for users.

Enhanced networking
The TCP/IP network stack for Vista has been rewritten in order to provide better performance on personal computers. The way users interact between their personal computers and their network devices has also been changed, providing users with built-in tools that will help them diagnose network problems themselves, cutting down tech support calls. Help desks can also use this information from the diagnostic tools with their own jobs.

These are just a few of many reasons to upgrade to Windows Vista. An array of features designed to enhance usability and security, longer technical support, and many others make upgrading to Vista a must for anyone who owns a computer.


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