Q & A

Q & A

"Windows Vista® seems too new to me. Is it reliable enough for my business?"

Windows Vista has been out for over a year now, and is a very stable and proven operating system. Since Microsoft rolled out Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista, it has become significantly faster. It can protect you from losing information if something goes wrong – for instance, if you accidentally delete a file or drop your notebook.

"I already have a version of Windows on my PC or notebook. Can I just use that on my new machine?"

If the software came pre-installed on your previous computer, it is licensed only for that machine and may not be installed on a new system.

"What benefits can I enjoy with Windows Vista?"

•  Users generally experience 20% fewer applications "hangs" than those running XP

•  Over 2,500 applications and 15,000 devices are already compatible with Windows Vista

•  Windows Vista now works with 98 of the top 100 applications in the market
"How different is Windows Vista from Windows XP?"

Windows Vista does have an improved user interface that will be familiar to Windows XP users. Most people like the changes and find them intuitive and helpful. For example, Windows Vista has a much more powerful PC search feature than Windows XP – meaning you can find documents, email, or other information in seconds.

"I'm already mobile with my Windows XP notebook. Why do I need Windows Vista?"

The Windows Vista Mobility Center provides a centralized place to manage and sync all of your mobile settings and devices. This makes it easier to keep all of your information up to date – no matter where you store or change it.