Windows Vista base categories and supported component definitions
This file contains all the base categories and supported component definitions used by operating system components.
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Windows 2000 or later, running IIS. Not supported on Windows Server 2003.
At least Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1
At least Windows 2000
Windows 2000 only
At least Windows 2000 Service Pack 1
At least Windows 2000 Service Pack 3
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 or At least Windows 2000 Service Pack 3
At least Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 only
Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP only
Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only
At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems, Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1, or Windows 2000 Service Pack 3
At least Windows Vista
At least Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Windows Vista only
At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional
Windows XP or at least Windows Vista
At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems, Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1, or Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems Service Pack 1, Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2, or Windows 2000 Service Pack 5
Windows XP Professional only
At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional with SP1
At least Windows XP Professional with SP2
At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional with SP2
At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems with SP1 or Windows XP Professional with SP2
Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP only
At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
At least [Windows Server vNext], [Windows Client vNext] or [Windows ARM vNext]
At least Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1
At least Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows 8.1
At least Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1
At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT or at least Internet Explorer 10
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows XP SP2
Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
System
Allows configuration of various system component settings.
Internet Communication Management
Internet Communication settings
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Windows Components
Contains settings for operating system components.
File Explorer
Manages File Explorer settings. These include shell properties, folder options, file menus, and available drives.
Tablet PC
Network
Allows configuration of components of the operating system used by a client computer to connect to a network. This includes DNS settings and Offline Files.
Shared Folders
Manages configuration and behavior of shared folders.
Printers
Manages network printer configuration and publishing options.
Control Panel
Contains settings to allow configuration of Control Panel, including the items that it does or does not display.
Desktop
Contains settings to manage behavior of the user's desktop, as well as which default icons are displayed on that desktop.