: Some enthusiasts use these repacks as a base for the "Extended Kernel" project, which allows Vista to run modern software like newer versions of Chrome or Firefox that usually require Windows 7 or 10. Hardware Compatibility
So why the Vista repack?
Unlike Home Basic or Business editions, was the "Swiss Army knife" of Vista. It combined the entertainment features of Home Premium (Media Center, DVD maker) with the business features of Enterprise (BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop hosting). For a 64-bit system, Ultimate was the only edition that fully unlocked all hardware capabilities without forcing users to choose between work and play.