Images: First views of Windows Vista

The Virtual Folders feature in Windows Vista allows users to view documents that share a specific criterion, such as "edited in the last week" or "containing the word 'budget.'"

The Pictures and Video folder in Windows Vista contains new information about a picture, including the type of camera used and a user-assigned rating.

A Windows Vista screenshot shows improved desktop search abilities.

A redesigned Start Menu in Windows Vista lets users start typing the name of the application they wish to open.