64-bit support
Aero Taskbar
Automatic Backup
Automatic hard disk defrag
Backup and Recovery Center
BitLocker Drive Encryption
ClearType
Encrypting File System (EFS)
Games Explorer and new Windows games
Image-based backup and recovery
Internet Explorer 7.0 Anti-Phishing
Internet Explorer 7.0 core features - tabs, Quick Tabs, integrated search
Internet Explorer 7.0 Fix My Settings
Internet Explorer 7.0 Protected Mode
Internet Explorer 7.0 RSS support
Internet Information Server
Live Taskbar Thumbnails
Network Center
Network Projection
Networking capabilities - diagnostics & troubleshooting, VPN, peer networking
New TCP/IP stack
Power management
Remote Desktop
Service hardening
Setup and installation improvements
Subsystem for Unix-based Applications
Sync Center and PC-to-PC sync
System Search and file tagging
Themed slide shows
User Account Control
Virtual PC Express
Windows Anytime Upgrade
Windows Calendar
Windows Collaboration
Windows Defender
Windows DVD Maker
Windows Easy Transfer
Windows Explorer shell
Windows Fax and Scan
Windows Firewall
Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D
Windows HotStart
Windows Mail
Windows Mail Anti-Phishing
Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center CableCard support
Windows Media Center HD support
Windows Media Center Xbox 360 support
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Mobility Center
Windows Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker HD
Windows Photo Gallery
Windows ReadyBoost
Windows Rights Management Services (Windows RMS) client
Windows Security Center
Windows ShadowCopy
Windows Sidebar and Gadgets
Windows SideShow
Windows SuperFetch
Windows Tablet PC functionality
Windows Tablet PC touch screen support
Windows Ultimate Extras
Windows Update
Windows Vista Aero user interface
Windows Vista Basic user interface
Windows Vista Classic user interface
Windows Vista Fonts
Windows Vista Screensavers
Windows Vista Sound Scheme
Windows Vista Standard user interface
Windows Welcome Center
WinFX
Wireless networking capabilities
XPS document support
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