Software Information
Upgrade to the latest version of Windows - Vista Premium. Requires Windows XP or 2000.
This is an academic license this means the software has the same functionality as its non academic counterpart unless outlined below. However the Microsoft academic license products are for:
- education institutions
- students (of any form working on a home PC)
- charitable organisations
No proof of academic status is required to be sent to Microsoft. On installation you agree to the academic license agreement.
Vista Home Premium is the version of Vista designed for home desktop and mobile PCs. It includes all the multimedia capabilities to turn your PC into an entertainment center for family and productivity use. Featuring the latest and most feature rich version of media center to date with improvements in the way digital photos, music and video are handled coupled with support for the latest direct X for all gaming needs. Security has been redesigned to making this the safest version of windows ever.
Interface Improvements
Aero the breakthrough in interface designs featuring dynamic reflections, glass like menus and the ability to work in an intuitive 3d dimensional layout leverages the latest technical developments and brings computing well and truly into the new century. Quickly access emails, documents and multimedia in a seamless working environment.
A New Security Model
- Now featuring built in parental controls, parents can ensure the safety of all family members from the moment you install.
- Integrated automatic backup of all files including documents and photos from digital cameras.
- Protection against fraudulent websites and malicious software which can steal your personal details
- Full maintenance overhaul ensures your pc keeps itself up to date and lets you know of any problems.
An Entertainment Powerhouse
A major advance in Windows Vista Home Premium is the dramatically improved digital entertainment experience. Windows Media Center makes organizing and enjoying photos, music, DVDs, recorded TV, and home movies easier and more fun. Enjoy the entertainment on your PC or even on your TV in the living room with an Xbox 360 wirelessly networked to your PC. Windows Vista Home Premium makes it easier to burn your photo slide shows and home movies to a professional-looking video DVD that your friends and family can watch on a DVD player or PC whenever they like. Combined with unbeatable support for gaming and music, Windows Vista Home Premium delivers a complete home entertainment experience.
Networking
If you want a PC that can keep up with you while you're on the go, then you'll appreciate how Windows Vista Home Premium helps you get the most from your mobile PC. It provides simplified power management, easier wireless networking, and streamlined ways to sync with the devices that keep you connected. Because it's incredibly flexible, you can even draw and write by hand on a Tablet PC, and enjoy all of your entertainment through Windows Media Center when you're on the road, in a coffee shop, or relaxing on the couch. Mobile computing has never been like this before.
Easy Upgrading
There are new features that make it easier to transfer all of your data and settings from your old PC to your new one and technology that helps keep your system running quickly and reliably over time.
Whether you're balancing your finances, studying, watching a downloaded or recorded movie at home, or sharing your favorite photos with friends on a custom DVD, the experience is much better and safer on a PC running Windows Vista Home Premium.
System Requirements
- 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- 1 GB of system memory
- 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
- Support for DirectX 9 graphics with:
* WDDM Driver
* 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)
* Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware
* 32 bits per pixel
Windows Xp or Windows 2000 this is an upgrade.
