Windows Vista Interface is a graphical user interface (GUI) developed by Microsoft for its Windows operating system. It was released in 2006 and replaced the Windows XP interface. The Aero interface, which stands for Authentic, Energetic, Reflective, and Open, is a design language used in the Windows Vista Interface. It features a translucent glass-like look and feel, as well as animations and other effects. It also includes a taskbar, window management, and other features.