What is the difference between Win7 versions?

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Windows7 contains six versions, respectively Windows7 Starter (Starter Edition), Windows7 Home Basic (Home Basic Edition), Windows7 Home Premium (Home Premium), Windows7 Professional (Professional Edition), Windows 7 Enterprise (Enterprise Edition) and Windows 7 Ultimate (Flagship Edition), let's introduce the differences between the various versions of Win7.

1, Windows7 Starter (初版)

This is the least functional version, lacks Aero effects, no 64-bit support, no Windows Media Center and Mobile Center, etc. There are limits (very strange). 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.

2, Windows7 Home Basic (Home Basic Edition)

This is a simplified home version, the Chinese version is expected to sell for 399 yuan. Support multi-monitor, mobile center, limit some 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.

3, Windows7 Home Premium (Home Premium)

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

4, Windows7 Professional (Professional Edition)

For enthusiasts and small business users, to meet office development needs, including enhanced network features, such as Active Directory and domain support, remote desktop, etc. There are also functions such as network backup, location-aware printing, encrypted file system, demo mode, and Windows XP mode. 64-bit can support larger memory (192GB). Available through global OEMs and retailers.

5, Windows7 Enterprise (Enterprise Edition)

Advanced version for the enterprise market, to meet the needs of enterprise data sharing, management, security and so on. 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.

6, Windows7 Ultimate (Flagship)

has all the features, the same as the enterprise version of the product, only in the licensing method and its related applications and services, for high-end users And software enthusiasts. Professional Edition and Home Premium users can upgrade to the Ultimate version via the Windows Anytime Upgrade (WAU) service for a fee.

In these six editions, Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Professional are the two main versions, the former for home users and the latter for business users. In addition, the 32-bit version and the 64-bit version have no appearance or functional differences, but the 64-bit version supports 16GB (up to 192GB) memory, while the 32-bit version can only support up to 4GB of memory.

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