: Included User Account Control (UAC) to prevent unauthorized system changes, along with Windows Defender for spyware protection and a redesigned Windows Firewall.
: If Vista was preinstalled, the genuine product key is usually found on a sticker on the computer's chassis or in the battery compartment. : Included User Account Control (UAC) to prevent
: Provided instant "as-you-type" search results from the Start menu and the Windows Sidebar, which hosted "Gadgets"—small apps like clocks, weather checkers, and CPU monitors. : If internet activation fails, users can sometimes
: If internet activation fails, users can sometimes still activate by calling Microsoft's automated phone system . : If internet activation fails
: It is possible to install Vista without entering a key during setup, which provides a 30-day "grace period" for evaluation.
: A central hub for managing photos, music, and videos, which also supported TV tuners for watching and recording live television directly on the PC.