微软下一代操作系统有如一只庞大而复杂的怪兽－－－新特性，新捆绑软件，新外观和以及新操作手感－－即便是最专业的技术人员也难以完全理清Vista纷繁多样的“花招”们。

　　因此，Paul Thurrott为我们带来了最详尽的Windows Vista特性总结列表，一共77条特性按照数字/字母顺序排列，方便Vista的未来用户们查询预览。

　　具体如下：

64-bit支持
Aero Taskbar
Automatic Backup
Automatic hard disk defrag
Backup/Recovery Center
BitLocker Drive Encryption
ClearType
Encrypting File System (EFS)
Games Explorer以及新Windows游戏
Image-based备份/恢复
Internet Explorer 7.0 Anti-Phishing
Internet Explorer 7.0 核心特性：标签, Quick Tabs, 集成搜索
Internet Explorer 7.0 Fix My Settings
Internet Explorer 7.0 Protected Mode
Internet Explorer 7.0 RSS 支持
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功能支持
Windows Tablet PC触摸屏支持
Windows Ultimate Extras
Windows Update
Windows Vista Aero用户界面
Windows Vista Basic用户界面
Windows Vista Classic用户界面
Windows Vista Fonts
Windows Vista Screensavers
Windows Vista Sound Scheme
Windows Vista Standard用户界面
Windows Welcome Center
WinFX
Wireless无线网络支持

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