【 Weak current College 】 Windows 7 differences between the various versions of the main features

Windows7 contains 6 version, namely Windows7Starter (Basic version), Windows7HomeBasic (domestic Standard Edition), Windows7HomePremium (Home Premium), Windows7Professional (Professional Edition), Windows7Enterprise (Enterprise Edition) and Windows7Ultimate (flagship Edition).

Windows7Starter (Basic version)

This is the least functional, lack of Aero effects capabilities, there is no 64-bit support, do not have Windows Media Center and Mobility Center, to replace the desktop background is limited (very strange). It is mainly designed for similar Internet low-end computers, through systems integration or OEM pre-installed on your computer, and limited to certain specific types of hardware.

Windows7HomeBasic (family normal version)

This is a simplified version of the family, the Chinese version of the expected sale price of $ 399. Support for multiple monitors, there are restrictions on the mobility Center, part of the Aero effects, there is no lack of Windows Media Center, Tablet support, remote desktop, you can only join cannot create a home network group (HomeGroup). It is only in emerging markets, such as China, India, Brazil, etc.

Windows7HomePremium (Home Premium)

For home users, meet the needs of family entertainment, contains all desktop enhancements and multimedia features like Aero effects, multi-point touch capabilities, Media Centre, set up a home network group, handwriting recognition, etc., does not support Windows domains, WindowsXP mode, multi language, etc.

Windows7Professional (Professional Edition)

For enthusiasts and small business users, meet the needs of Office development, includes enhanced network functionality, such as Active Directory and domain support, remote desktop, and so on, network backup, location-aware printing, encrypting file system, demo mode, WindowsXP mode functions. 64-bit support for more memory (192GB). Can global OEM manufacturers and retailers.

Windows7Enterprise (Enterprise Edition)

For the enterprise market advanced version, meet enterprise data sharing, management, security, and other needs. Contains multiple language packs, UNIX application support, BitLocker Drive encryption, branch caching (BranchCache), with Microsoft software assurance contract company for volume license sold. Not available for OEM and retail market.

Windows7Ultimate (flagship Edition)

Have all the features, and Enterprise Edition Basic is the same product, and only authorized style and related applications and services, the software for high-end users and enthusiasts. Professional Edition users and Home Premium users can pay through Windows at any time upgrade (WAU) to upgrade to its flagship Edition.

Note: in the six versions, Windows7 Home Premium and Windows7 Professional Edition are two main versions, the former for home users, the latter because business users. In addition, the 32-bit versions and 64-bit version does not look or function of the difference, but on 64-bit version of the VLK (up to 192GB) memory, 32-bit version can only support a maximum of 4 GB of memory. Currently, all new and newer CPU is 64 bit compatible, you can use the 64-bit version.