Frequent Question: Is Windows Xp a Vista?
Contents Feature Windows Defender Windows Xp Available as a Free Download Windows Vista Yes Windows 8. X Yes (Added Antivirus Capabilities, Available in Older...
| Feature | Windows Defender |
|---|---|
| Windows XP | Available as a free download |
| Windows Vista | Yes |
| Windows 8.x | Yes (added antivirus capabilities, available in older versions as the Microsoft Security Essentials download) |
Is Vista and XP the same?
Key difference: Windows Vista is the newer operating system by Microsoft. It is meant to be more time saving and user friendly than XP. Vista requires more hardware support than XP. Windows XP and Vista are both operating systems by Microsoft.
Is Windows 8 XP or Vista?
Just as XP users skipped Vista, many Windows 7 users plan to skip Windows 8. Microsoft could be in for a tough year. With stories like “Is it curtains for Windows 8” appearing, Microsoft finds itself once again playing operating system hop scotch.
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