Appendix A
Expanded Editions Feature Comparison
The following table shows some of the most significant differences between the editions to help you determine which edition is right for you.
Key Features
| Starter | Home Premium | Professional | Enterprise/Ultimate |
Windows Taskbar and Jump Lists | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Windows Search | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Join a homegroup | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Windows Media Player ^ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Backup and Restore | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Enhanced media playback ^ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Action Center | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Device Stage™ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Home media streaming, | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
including Play To ^ | ||||
Bluetooth support | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Fax and Scan | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Basic games, including | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Solitaire and Minesweeper | ||||
Credentials Manager | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Live Taskbar Thumbnails |
| 3 | 3 | 3 |
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