Compare Windows XP to Windows Vista
Upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista and enjoy new and improved features. And to help make upgrading as easy as possible, you'll get no-charge, unlimited phone support for 90 days following your upgrade to Windows Vista.
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Find, fix, and share photos
Organize, edit, and share your favorite photos with family and friends using Windows Photo Gallery.
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Find almost anything
Find documents, e-mail, photos, and more in a snap through Instant Search.
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Turn any room into a media room
Manage and enjoy digital photos, music, TV shows, and movies in your living room with Windows Media Center.M
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Play the way you want
Easily install, organize, and play games using Windows Game Explorer.
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Make movie magic
Retain high-definition quality as you capture, edit, and publish movies from a video camcorder with Windows Movie Maker.2
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Windows XP feature improved in Windows Vista
Next steps
1 Customers can contact Microsoft as often as they need during this important 90-day period. See our phone support hours of operation and further information for Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, and Windows Vista Home Basic.
2 High-definition support is only available in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate.
3 Windows Defender is a free download for Windows XP.