Microsoft QGF00154, GLC00182, GLC01878, GLC00184 manual Windows 7 Editions Comparison, Key Features

Windows 7 Editions

Windows 7 Editions Comparison

This table summarizes the key differences between the editions:

Key Features

	Starter	Home Premium	Professional	Enterprise/Ultimate
Windows Taskbar and Jump Lists	✓	✓	✓	✓
Internet Explorer 8	✓	✓	✓	✓
Join a homegroup	✓	✓	✓	✓
Home media streaming,	✓	✓	✓	✓
including Play To ^
Aero Glass and improved		✓	✓	✓
desktop navigation
Windows Media Center^ and		✓	✓	✓
Internet TV ¹
Create a homegroup		✓	✓	✓
Windows XP Mode			✓	✓
Domain Join and Group Policy			✓	✓
controls
Advanced Backup and Restore			✓	✓
BitLocker and BitLocker To Go				✓
DirectAccess				✓
Multilingual User Interface Packs				✓

A more detailed comparison of features in each edition can be found in Appendix A.

^These features are not available in box for “N” or “KN” edition versions.

¹Internet access is required. Free Internet TV content varies by geography. Some content may require additional fees. Note: Windows Home Basic (not shown here) is only available in emerging markets.

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