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Windows Vista introduces a concept of network profiles. For each network, the system stores the IP address, DNS server, Proxy server and other network features specific to the network in that network's profile. So when that network is subsequently connected to, the settings need not be reconfigured, the ones saved in its profile are used.
Prior versions of Windows typically needed third-party wireless networking software to work properly; this is no longer the case with Windows Vista, as it includes comprehensive wireless networking support. For graphics, Windows Vista introduces a new as well as major revisions to Direct3D.
WS-Discovery is enabled by default in networked HP printers since 2008. [1] [2] WS-Discovery is an integral part of Windows Rally technologies and Devices Profile for Web Services. The protocol was originally developed by BEA Systems, Canon, Intel, Microsoft, and WebMethods. On July 1, 2009 it was approved as a standard by OASIS. [3]
It is included in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10. [1] It is also implemented by systemd-resolved on Linux. [2] LLMNR is defined in RFC 4795 but was not adopted as an IETF standard. [3] As of April 2022, Microsoft has begun the process of phasing out both LLMNR and NetBIOS name resolution in favour of mDNS. [4]
On a low-end computer system, Windows XP outperformed Windows Vista in most tested areas. Windows OS network performance depends on the packet size and used protocol. However, in general, Windows Vista compared to Windows XP shows better network performance particularly for the medium-sized packets. [7]
Windows SideShow delivers data such as messages and feeds from a personal computer to additional devices and displays, which makes data available in mobile scenarios; compatible devices could additionally transmit commands to applications, devices, or systems connected to a computer (e.g., a smart phone can control a presentation). [41]
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The main purpose of Lansweeper derives from a discovery phase of sweeping round a local area network (LAN) and maintaining an inventory of the hardware assets and software deployed on those assets. [3] Reports from the inventory enable complete hardware and software reports on the devices and can be used to identify problems. [4]