Windows Vista is an innovative version developed by Microsoft, and its kernel version number is Windows? 6.0 yuan, NT. On July 22nd, 2005, Microsoft announced Windows Vista as the name of this new operating system. Microsoft completed GA version on June 5438+065438+1October 2, 2006, and submitted it to OEM? And enterprise users. On June 30, 2007, it was officially sold to ordinary users, which was the longest release in the history of Windows.

On 2011July 12, Microsoft terminated the service package? Support 1. On April 2012 10, Microsoft terminated the mainstream technical support of Windows Vista; On April 1 17, 2007, Microsoft officially terminated all support for Windows Vista. At this point, Windows Vista died.

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Compared with the previous version of Windows XP, Windows Vista has added hundreds of new functions, including a brand-new graphical user interface named "Aero" and enhanced search function (Windows? Indexing service), new media creation tools (such as Windows DVD Maker) and redesigned network, audio, output (printing) and display subsystems. Vista also uses peer-to-peer technology to improve the display and communication capabilities of computer systems in home networks, which will make it easier for different computers or devices to share files and multimedia content.

For developers, Windows Vista uses. NET Framework makes it easier for developers to write high-quality programs than traditional Windows API. Microsoft has also improved the security of Vista. Compared with Windows XP, Vista adds user management mechanism (UAC) and built-in malware detection tool (Windows Defender).

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