Windows Vista automates the processes that help maintain the health and security of your PC.  Performance Self-Tuning and Diagnostics automatically keep your computer running at its best, so you can spend less time fixing problems and more time enjoying your PC.

Windows Vista is armed with enhanced protections designed specifically for Internet use. The use of Dynamic security protection in Windows Internet Explorer 7 helps guard your computer and your privacy against threats like malware, fraudulent websites, and online phishing scams, while Windows Defender technology works to minimize pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats posed by spyware and other invasive programs.

Features:

-  Complete PC Backup and Restore
-  Dynamic Security Protection
-  Parental Controls
-  Performance Self-Tuig and Diagnostics
-  Scheduled and Network Backup
-  Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
-  Windows Defender
-  Windows Internet Explorer 7

The Windows Vista Security Guide provides guidance and tools to further protect Windows Vista against real-live threats such as malware and information theft.  For a detailed list of Microsoft's guidelines vist Microsoft's Guidelines for Securing Your Windows Vista PC.  To download the Security Guide visit Microsoft's Windows Vista Security Guide.

For more information on Ball State's deployment of Vista visit www.bsu.edu/vista.