Windows Vista
Post-XP operating system
Windows Vista is a Microsoft operating system released in 2007, succeeding Windows XP.
It introduced visual refinements and security features but became notorious for sluggish performance, hardware incompatibility, and intrusive security prompts.
Vista is often remembered as a cautionary tale in software releases: My laptop came with Vista and I immediately downgraded to XP.
Redmond technology corporation
- operating systemSoftware managing computer resources
- DirectXMicrosoft's multimedia programming interface
- firewallNetwork access control system
- driversVehicle operators or motivating forces
hardware · software · installation · upgrade · compatibility · multimedia · backup · restore
Transparent solid from sand
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- gadgetsSmall mechanical contrivances
- widgetsUnspecified manufactured items
- taskbarApplication shortcut strip
desktop · themes · wallpaper · personalization · system tray · quick launch · navigation
Expressed disapproval of
- slowLacking in speed
- bloatedSwelled from excess
- buggyHorse-drawn cart
- incompatibleUnable to exist together
unstable · disappointing · backlash · unpopular · overhyped · system requirements · adoption
Replaced by something newer
- discontinuedNo longer available
- deprecatedFormally advised against using
- end-of-lifeNearing death phase
- outdatedNo longer in use
unsupported · transition · short-lived · forgotten · replaced
Microsoft
Redmond technology corporation
- operating systemSoftware managing computer resources
- DirectXMicrosoft's multimedia programming interface
- firewallNetwork access control system
drivers · hardware · software · installation · upgrade · compatibility · multimedia · backup · restore · activation
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Transparent solid from sand
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- gadgetsSmall mechanical contrivances
- widgetsUnspecified manufactured items
taskbar · desktop · themes · wallpaper · personalization · system tray · quick launch · navigation
criticized
Expressed disapproval of
incompatible · unstable · disappointing · backlash · unpopular · overhyped · system requirements · adoption
superseded
Replaced by something newer
- discontinuedNo longer available
- deprecatedFormally advised against using
- end-of-lifeNearing death phase
outdated · unsupported · transition · short-lived · forgotten · replaced
Windows VistaWindows 7
2009 Microsoft operating system
Windows XP · Windows 10 · Windows 95 · Windows 98 · Windows 2000
Windows VistaWindows 7
2009 Microsoft operating system
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