Vista Caller-ID

Vista Caller-ID is a handy telephone service made for both private users and small businesses. This app connects with Windows Media Center and Outlook, letting you know every time someone calls you through a little pop-up window on your PC.

Compatibility with Operating Systems

This software works well with Windows Vista and XP. It uses Windows Home Server Add-in, Media Center, and Outlook to pull in data about your callers. Just make sure you're hooked up to a landline via modem so it can pick up incoming calls. You’ll see the lines and connections listed under 'Phone and Modem' in the main menu.

Synchronized Contact Lists

One cool thing about Vista Caller-ID is that it lets you sync your phone contacts with your Outlook contact database. You can link phone numbers to emails or other info you've saved in Outlook. Plus, if you've added pictures for your contacts in Outlook, they’ll pop up when that person calls!

Safeguarding Your Contacts

If you ever need to back up all your contacts, Vista Caller-ID can automatically send this info to your remote Home Server. This means if something goes wrong with your computer or Outlook, you'll still have all your contact lists safe and sound on the Home Server.

Customizable Caller Windows

The caller windows have some fun customization options too! You can play around with colors, sizes, and transparency of those pop-up windows. If the default effects aren’t quite right for you, no worries—you can change them up!

A Useful Tool for Small Businesses

If you're still using dial-up or a landline internet connection, Vista Caller-ID is perfect for you. While it may not offer tons of design options, its ability to sync Outlook contacts gives you more than just a phone number when someone calls—it shows who’s really on the line! This feature is especially great for small business owners looking to stay connected.

So if you're looking for an easy way to manage calls on your PC while keeping track of contacts from Outlook, check out Vista Caller-ID here!