What is the difference between each version of windwos7

win7 has a very version, what flagship version, home version, enterprise version … …, do not know what version number used each time, in the end all versions What's the difference? Let's take a look at it together?

Windows 7 Starter (First Edition)

This is the least functional version, lacking Aero effects, no 64 Bit support, it was originally designed not to run more than three applications at the same time, fortunately, Microsoft eventually canceled this limitation, the final version can actually perform almost any Windows task. A strange limitation is that the desktop background cannot be replaced. In addition, there are no Windows Media Centers and Mobile Centers. It is primarily designed for low-end computers like netbooks, pre-installed through system integration or OEM computers, and is limited to certain types of hardware.

Windows 7 Home Basic (Home Basic Edition)

This is a simplified home version, the Chinese version is expected to sell for 399 yuan. Support for multiple monitors, mobile centers, restrictions including some support for Aero effects, no Windows Media Center, lack of Tablet support, no remote desktop, can only join the home network group (Home Group). It is only available in emerging markets, such as China, India, Brazil, etc., excluding the United States, Western Europe, Japan and other developed countries.

Windows 7 Home Premium (Home Premium Edition)

For home users, for home entertainment needs, including all desktop enhancements and multimedia features such as Aero effects, multi-point Touch function, media center, establishment of home network group, handwriting recognition, etc., does not support Windows domain, Windows XP mode, multi-language, etc.

Windows 7 Professional (Professional Edition)

For enthusiasts and small business users, meeting office development needs, including enhanced networking features such as Active Directory and Domain Support , remote desktop, etc., in addition to network backup, location-aware printing, encrypted file system, presentation mode (Presentation Mode), Windows XP mode and other functions. 64-bit can support larger memory (192GB). Available through global OEMs and retailers.

Windows 7 Enterprise (Enterprise Edition)

An advanced version for the enterprise market that meets the needs of enterprise data sharing, management, security, and more. Includes multi-language package, UNIX application support, BitLocker drive encryption, BranchCache, etc., sold through a volume license with a company that has a software-assured contract with Microsoft. Not available in the OEM and retail markets.

Windows 7 Ultimate (Branding)

has all the features, basically the same product as the enterprise version, only in the licensing method and related applications and services the difference. For high-end users and software enthusiasts. Professional Edition and Home Premium users can upgrade to Ultimate with the Windows Anytime Upgrade (WAU) service for a fee. Unlike Windows Visita Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate does not include the Windows Ultimate Extras feature. In the retail market, Windows 7 Ultimate may cause WindowsVista's fiasco, so it is diluted.

In these six editions, Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Professional are the two major versions, the former for home users and the latter for business users. Only Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate will appear on the retail market, and the Home Basic is only available in developing countries and regions. The first version is available to OEMs on pre-installed netbooks, and the enterprise version is only available to large enterprise customers through volume licensing, which is almost identical in functionality to the flagship version.

In addition, the 32-bit version and the 64-bit version have no difference in appearance or function, but there is a difference in the inside. The 64-bit version supports 16GB or 192GB of memory, while the 32-bit version can only support up to 4GB of memory. All new and newer CPUs are currently 64-bit compatible and can be used with the 64-bit version.

Others, each version has a 64-bit version, but in the win7 home version, 64-bit is not provided, and Microsoft may not be able to cancel this version.