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To choose between Windows Vista Home Basic and Windows Vista Home Premium, rate them on the comparison parameters by entering scores (+ve or -ve) in the text boxes. The total points are automatically shown in the top row. This should help you decide. Hide scoring tool.
Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Home Premium
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Rating: 3.3/5 (9 votes)

Rating: 2.8/5 (8 votes)

Price (full package):
$200
$240
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Security - Windows Defender and Windows Firewall:
Yes
Yes
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Instant Search:
Yes
Yes
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Internet Explorer 7:
Yes
Yes
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Elegant Windows Aero desktop (glass menu bars, Windows Flip 3D, Live Thumbnails):
No
Yes
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For laptops – Windows Mobility Center:
No
Yes
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Tablet PC support:
No
Yes
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Collaboration tool – Windows Meeting Space:
No
Yes
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Use secondary displays – Windows SideShow:
No
Yes
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Windows Media Center:
No
Yes
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Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore to protect against hardware failure:
No
No
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Windows Fax and Scan:
No
No
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Scheduled Backup for automatically backing up files:
No
Yes
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Remote Desktop Connection:
No
No
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Network and Sharing Center:
Yes
Yes
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Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption for data protection:
No
No
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Windows DVD Maker:
No
Yes
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Premium Games – Chess Titans, Mahjong Titans, Inkball:
No
Yes
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Windows Movie Maker in High Definition:
No
Yes
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Windows Vista Home Basic and Home Premium are both positioned for personal use. For most users, both editions offer enough features to be fully equipped to serve their needs.

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