Windows Vista. Vista Versions Minimum Requirements (to run AERO interface) 1 GHz processor 1 GB RAM (ideally need 2 GB RAM) 40 GB hard drive, 15.

Windows VistaWindows Vista

Vista VersionsVista Versions

Minimum RequirementsMinimum Requirements(to run AERO interface)(to run AERO interface)

1 GHz processor1 GHz processor 1 GB RAM (ideally need 2 GB RAM)1 GB RAM (ideally need 2 GB RAM) 40 GB hard drive, 15 GB available40 GB hard drive, 15 GB available Video card* withVideo card* with::

Support for DirectX 9 graphicsSupport for DirectX 9 graphics 128 MB graphics memory (should be 256)128 MB graphics memory (should be 256) Pixel Shader 2.0, 32 bits per pixelPixel Shader 2.0, 32 bits per pixel

* Most pre-2006 video cards are not adequate for Aero interface.

Features by VersionFeatures by Version

Welcome CenterWelcome Center

Start MenuStart MenuXP VISTA

Start Menu-All ProgramsStart Menu-All ProgramsXP VISTA

(Not “My”) Documents (Not “My”) Documents WindowWindow

Documents Window w/PreviewDocuments Window w/Preview

Taskbar Thumbnail Taskbar Thumbnail PreviewsPreviews

Flipping Through Open FilesFlipping Through Open Files

Windows Sidebar―GadgetsWindows Sidebar―Gadgets

New Windows Media PlayerNew Windows Media Player

Photo Gallery-1Photo Gallery-1

Photo Gallery-2Photo Gallery-2

Dialog Box Content Dialog Box Content DifferencesDifferences

WINDOWS XP VISTA