Windows Vista Business is the primary edition of Windows Vista for business desktop and mobile PCs. This offering crosses the small business, mid-sized business, and enterprise segments. This edition includes all the features available in Windows Vista Home Basic (with the exception of a small number of entertainment features), plus:
- Windows Aero user interface
- Windows Tablet PC capability
- Backup and Restore capability such as Complete PC Backup and Automatic File back up as well as Shadow Copy Backup
- Core business features such as Domain Join, Group Policy support, and Encrypting File System
- Small business–specific features such as Fax and Scan and Small Business Resources
For small businesses, Windows Vista Business helps keep PCs running smoothly and securely, with less reliance on dedicated IT support. For larger organizations, Windows Vista Business provides dramatic new infrastructure improvements, enabling IT staff to spend more time adding strategic value to the business. Windows Vista Business also offers powerful new ways to organize, find, and share information, while helping people stay better connected in the office and on the road.
Software Assurance customers receive the following benefits:
- Upgrade rights for future versions of Windows
- Rights to Windows Vista Enterprise or Windows Vista Ultimate
- Rights to Windows fundamentals for legacy PCs
- Purchase rights for the Desktop Optimization Pack

