Windows Vista共有六种不同的销售版本，且除了Windows Vista Starter外，所有版本能同时支持32比特（x86）和64比特（x64）微架构。2006年9月5日，微软宣布透过美元购买的四种版本，可透过零售下载取得，且每个版本都有提供新的认凭证明和其升级许可。

微软Windows Vista的零售版本包装特点为：「使用对用户友好的设计......外壳为能终身保护内容软件的硬塑胶制成。光盘盒侧身打开后便可见Windows Vista的DVD悬浮在一个清晰的塑料外壳上，而光盘本身设计采用了类似的微软早先的Windows 98光盘片。

Windows Vista, a major release of the Microsoft Windows operating system, was available in six different product editions (Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate). On September 5, 2006, Microsoft announced the USD pricing for editions available through retail channels. Editions sold at retail were available in both Full and Upgrade versions, and would later feature integration with Service Pack 1.