Future versions of OS Vista are ordinary conditional division into two classes, which are all familiar to work with Windows XP. The first category - "home", it will include versions of Starter, Home, and Media Center Editions, the second category is "Pro" versions such as Professional, Professional x64, and the Tablet PC version. This terminology Windows Vista is not a lot has changed, and the category called Home Business.
Microsoft plans to release a few "home" version: Windows Starter, Windows Vista Home Basic (and a special European version of Home Basic N), Windows Vista Home Premium, and the most complete Windows Vista Ultimate (formerly known as "Uber").

Category Business will be represented by the following versions: Windows Vista Business (formerly known as the Professional Standard Edition, as well as the European version will be released Business N), and finally, Windows Vista Enterprise (formerly Professional Premium Edition).

Each version is targeted for a range of users.

1. Windows Starter

Windows Starter, well good for novice users whose computers do not have much power. Although this version is largely resembles Vista Home Basic, it will be available only in 32-bit form. While working with Windows Starter user will be able to run only three applications simultaneously, while connected to the Internet can not be used within the network communications. The same will be unavailable possibility of switching accounts (FUS). Because Windows Starter removed a number of new technologies: no Aero interface support, specialized tools, which allows to develop interactive multimedia applications using DVD, and a number of others.

Because of these features, Windows Starter will be very cheap and accessible version of the new OS. In addition to new users, it's a place for people who do not want to spend a lot of money, the hardware requirements of Windows Starter very slim.

2. Windows Vista Home Basic

This is a simple version is designed to work on a home PC. Windows Vista Home Basic is the foundation on which all other versions are based Windows Vista. Home Basic includes Windows Firewall, the new Security Center Windows Security Center, secure wireless technology to work in the network, feature parental controls to look after children, security anti-spam/anti-virus/anti- spyware, Advanced Movie Maker, a new program Photo Gallery, and more. But equally with simplified Windows Starter, this version also does not support graphical interface Aero. In its essence, this is a kind of analogue of Windows XP Home Edition. OS Windows Vista Home Basic is aimed at a wide range of users who nonetheless rational approach to the cost of software.

Home Basic provides a high level of security at a reasonable cost. Working with this version, the user has been able to assess all the advantages and opportunities offered by the new operating system Windows Vista.

3. Windows Vista Home Premium

This version provides access to the facilities and means of entertainment individual user. Windows Vista Home Premium includes all the same as Home Basic, but plus opportunities available to the Media Center, as well as Media Center Extender, the development of interactive multimedia applications using DVD, the ability to view high-definition television (HDTV), installation DVD, a large number of networking opportunities.

Windows Vista Home Premium is similar to Windows XP Media Center Edition, but with much greater capacity. Work Home Premium focused on several functions, which are important for active users, such as entertainment (movies, pictures), work with mobile PC, expanded job opportunities in the network.

4. Windows Vista Business

A powerful, reliable and secure system for companies large and small businesses. Windows Vista Business Connection allows computers to the domain, and carry out wide performance monitoring system, ensure joint work with third-party developers protocols (Netware, SNMP, etc.) is a remote control desktop, as well as encrypted file system technology (Encrypted File System). A tablet PC support functions. The only with what is now Windows Vista Business compare it with the current version of XP Professional.

In general, Windows Vista Business is designed for effective work of the various companies. This version has several features that are important to the work of large-and small IT departments. One of the advantages of Vista Business, are relatively inexpensive and certainly a high level of security.

5. Windows Vista Enterprise

Optimized for easy work of large enterprises and companies. It is a developed and improved version of Windows Vista Business. A special feature "Virtual PC", multilingual user interface (MUI), the special technology of the safe work in progress since the system Secure Startup ( "Cornerstone"). Currently, there is only one known analogue OS Windows Vista Business. This version of the OS will be available only through a special program guaranteed Microsoft software (Software Assurance), which can jump to the regular versions of licensed going during the term of the license agreement, and on-line access to new features in the current version.

6. Windows Vista Ultimate

The best operating system for a modern computer optimized for the individual user. Windows Vista Ultimate contains all the best qualities of the younger versions of Vista Home Premium and Vista Business, as well as additional features working with multimedia. Microsoft so far has been working on a very functional operating system Windows Vista. Prior to the final exit OS, the list of available opportunities to do so may increase. Vista Ultimate will represent the full version without any limitations in functionality. The version will contain many built applications, and a system of high-end class, with the corresponding level of demand for computer equipment.

It will be recalled that Microsoft will release several more versions of Windows Vista specifically for the European market. In order to avoid conflict with existing antimonopoly laws in Europe, these versions will not be Windows Media Player and other media components of the Microsoft.