Windows Vista Starter is designed for families and entry-level users in selected emerging markets (not available in all markets).

Windows Vista Home Basic is the entry-level edition of Windows Vista for home desktop and mobile PCs.

Windows Vista Home Premium is the preferred edition of Windows Vista for home desktop and mobile PCs.

Windows Vista Business is the primary edition of Windows Vista for business desktop and mobile PCs.

Windows Vista Ultimate is the flagship edition of Windows Vista for consumer and small business desktop PCs and mobile PCs.

Windows Vista Enterprise is designed for large enterprises and organizations (available only to Microsoft Software Assurance customers).