Windows Vista

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Microsoft Windows operating system operating system

Windows Vista is a Microsoft Windows operating system released in 2007 that introduced a new graphical user interface, enhanced security features, and significant architectural changes compared to its predecessor, Windows XP.

Aliases (2)

Longhorn ×1
Windows Vista 32-bit ×1

Statements (54)

Predicate	Object
instanceOf	Microsoft Windows operating system → operating system →
architectureChange	significant changes compared to Windows XP →
businessReleaseDate	2006-11-30 →
codename	Longhorn →
consumerReleaseDate	2007-01-30 →
developer	Microsoft →
edition	Business → Enterprise → Home Basic → Home Premium → Starter → Ultimate →
feature	Aero Glass desktop composition → BitLocker Drive Encryption → DirectX 10 support → Parental Controls → ReadyBoost → User Account Control → Windows DVD Maker → Windows Defender integration → Windows Flip 3D → Windows Media Center → Windows Search → Windows Sidebar gadgets → improved firewall → new Start menu design → new networking stack → shadow copies →
initialReleaseDate	2007-01-30 →
kernelName	Windows NT →
kernelType	hybrid kernel →
kernelVersion	Windows NT 6.0 →
latestServicePack	Service Pack 2 →
latestServicePackReleaseDate	2009-04-28 →
license	proprietary software license →
notableCriticism	high system requirements → performance issues on older hardware → software and driver compatibility problems →
partOf	Microsoft Windows family →
platform	IA-32 → x86-64 →
predecessor	Windows XP →
releaseStatus	discontinued →
securityEnhancement	improved access control → malware protection improvements →
sourceModel	closed source →
successor	Windows 7 →
supportEndDateExtended	2017-04-11 →
supportEndDateMainstream	2012-04-10 →
userInterface	Windows Aero → Windows Basic → Windows Classic → Windows Sidebar →

Referenced by (22)

Subject (surface form when different)	Predicate
Control Panel → Device Manager → Windows Firewall →	availableIn
Internet Explorer → Task Manager → Windows Presentation Foundation →	includedIn
Windows → Windows 32-bit ("Windows Vista 32-bit") →	hasEdition
Desktop Window Manager → User Account Control →	introducedInVersion
Windows NT → Windows XP →	successor
Windows Vista ("Longhorn") →	codename
Windows Shell →	defaultShellFor
Teredo →	implementedIn
Registry Editor →	includedWith
Windows NT →	includesVersion
SMB2 →	introducedIn
Windows 7 →	notableImprovementOver
Internet Explorer →	operatingSystem
Windows 7 →	precededBy
Windows XP →	successorInHomeMarket