When developing Vista, Microsoft focused on security and stability, so UAC and Windows Defender were integrated within the OS. Unlike regular apps, these gadgets are focused on a single purpose, and can complete only basic functions (such as a calendar, RSS reader, email notifier and so on). Windows Vista is the first Microsoft operating system to introduce sidebar gadgets, small applets that act as standalone applications and which can also be downloaded and installed from third-party sources. Also, the search function is enhanced, along with the split screen functionality and a redesigned Start menu.Īnother innovation is the Aero style which brings transparency, animations and live thumbnails to the otherwise static Windows OS, thus making it both visually appealing and more intuitive. Vista brought numerous new features and improvements, the most important one being its revamped graphical user interface meant to assist beginners to find their way around a computer with greater ease than before. Officially launched in 2007, Windows Vista can be considered a great leap forward compared to its predecessor, Windows XP.

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