Tuesday, April 26, 2011

WINDOWS 7 EDITIONS COMPARISION


Windows 7 LogoMicrosoft has published the Windows 7 SKU or product editionsthat will be available to end-users. In Windows 7 operating system, higher version (more expensive) of Windows 7 OSautomatically includes all features of lower edition (cheaper version). Refer to the Windows 7 – Compare Editions chart below for a list of features for each editions of Windows 7.


Windows 7 Editions Comparison
Windows 7 Starter(limited distribution)
Windows 7 Home Basic(emerging market only)
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate
Broad application and device compatibility with up to three concurrent applications.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Safe, reliable, and supported.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Home Group makes it easy to share media, documentsand printers across multiple PCs in offices without a domain.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Improved taskbar and JumpLists
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Live thumbnail previews and enhanced visual experience.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advanced networking support (ad-hoc wireless networks and Internet connection sharing).
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mobility Center is included.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Aero Glass and advanced windows navigation.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Easy networking and sharing across allyour PCs and devices.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Windows MediaCenter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Improved media format support, enhancements toWindows MediaCenter and media streaming, including Play To.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multi-touch and improved handwriting recognition.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Domain Join enables simple and secure server networking.
Yes
Yes
Encrypting File System protects data with advanced network backup.
Yes
Yes
Location Aware Printing helps find the right printer when moving between the office and home.
Yes
Yes
Remote Desktop Host
Yes
Yes
BitLocker prevent loss or theft of data.
Yes
BitLocker To Goprotects data on removable devices.
Yes
DirectAccess links users to corporate resources from the road without a virtual private network (VPN).
Yes
BranchCache makes if faster to open files and Web pagesfrom a branch office.
Yes
AppLocker easily restricts unauthorizedsoftware and enables greater security.
Yes
MUI multiple languages support.
Yes
Boot from VHD diskimage.
Yes
Maximum running applications
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Note that Windows 7 Ultimate includes all Windows 7 Enterprise, including multi-language packs (MUI), and is available for upgrade or retain channel. Also the Windows 7 comparison chart above lists functions that relate to a preliminary version of a software product, and thus is subject to change prior to the commercial release. Accordingly, the description and information may vary from the final retail version of the software product.
Microsoft also publishes a general product features comparison for Windows 7 at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/compare-editions.


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