There are vistas in Windows Vista that you might not get access to, because of the Microsoft marketing strategy. The wallpapers included in Windows Vista Starter edition are just such an example. Windows Vista Starter edition is designed to bring technology to the emerging markets around the world. In this respect, Windows Vista Starter stands out from all the other editions of Windows Vista. Enterprise is the only other Windows Vista edition with a dedicated public, Microsoft's Software assurance customers that can purchase it through volume licenses.

And although Microsoft has overhauled the visual style of Windows Vista, one design aspect of the operating system remained traditional, with the exception of Vista Ultimate and DreamScene. While the core Vista edition ships with a common collection of wallpapers, the Starter version has a separate set of static backgrounds.

You have already been able to read details about the great work of Hamad Darwish a photographer that has worked on some of the vistas included in the operating system but that has also provided additional examples of his work for download.

The Ultimate Extras Team has also posted some great wallpapers that build on the Windows Vista logo and style. Additionally, the Singapore division of Microsoft has also debuted an initiative designed to deliver a local flavor to the operating system's vistas. Simply click on the links above in order to access the resources available.

The folder available via the 11.7 MB download includes 28 wallpapers that need to be copied on your system according to the instructions included. A special tanks goes to Robert McLaws for making the Windows Vista Starter wallpapers available.

Windows Vista Starter Wallpapers were tested by Softpedia as being 100% Free and are available for download here.