Windows 7 is an operating system made by Microsoft which was launched in 2009. So far, there have been several versions of Windows 7, and ev...
Windows 7 is an operating system made by Microsoft which was launched in 2009. So far, there have been several versions of Windows 7, and even one of these versions has reached SP1 (Service Pack 1). Just like other versions of Windows, Windows 7 is also available in various versions, namely Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate.
From these several versions, most computer or laptop users choose Windows 7 Ultimate. Because this version is considered the most complete of the other versions. Then are you curious about the differences that exist in each version of Windows 7? By knowing what the differences are between these versions of Windows 7, it will make it easier for you to choose the best version to use on your computer or laptop. Here are the differences of each version of windows 7:
1. Windows 7 Starter
Targeted worldwide, usually comes pre-installed when buying a new computer. The main features for this version are Taskbar, Jump list, Windows MEdia Player, Backup & restore, Action Center, Device Stage, Play to, Fax you Scan and Simple Game. The weakness of this version is that there is no Aero glass, various desktop modification features, windows touch, media center, live thumbnail preview, home group creation, no multi-language, maximum 2GB RAM and no 64bit version available. If using the Starter version the user cannot change the desktop background. Users can also only run 3 programs at once, but this limitation has been removed and replaced with a maximum of 2 GB of RAM.
2. Windows 7 Home Basic
This version is targeted for certain regions such as Indonesia. The main features of this version are Multiple monitors, fast user switching (change users), desktop wallpaper, desktop windows manager, network printing, internet connection sharing, some windows aero. The weakness of this version is that it cannot create a new Homegroup, does not include a DVD decoder (MPEG-2 and Dolby Digital), no multi touch, premium games, Windows Media center, no Multi-language, Windows Aero support is not full.
3. Windows 7 Home Premium
Targeted for users all over the world. The main features of this version are Aero Glass, Aero Background, Windows Touch, Creating a new Home group, Media Center, DVD Playback and creation, premium games and Mobility Center. The weakness of this version is that it cannot do Domain joins, Remote desktop hosts, network backups, Encryption File System, Offline Folders.
4. Windows 7 Professional
Designed for experts in the IT field. The main features of this version are Windows XP Mode, Domain Join, Remote desktop host, location aware printing, mobility center, presentation mode, offline folder. The weakness of this version is the absence of BitLocker, BitLocker toGo, AppLocker, Direct Access, Branche Cache, MUI Language Pack, booting from VHD. The advantages of the Professional version are almost the same as the Ultimate version, in general only the BitLocker function is removed.
5. Windows 7 Enterprise
This version is designed for business people or a company with a Volume License. The main features of this version are BitLocker, BitLocker To Go, AppLocker, Direct Access, Branche Cache, MUI language packs, boot from VHD.
6. Windows 7 Ultimate
Designed for computer users who want all the features of Windows 7. This version has all the features of the previous version, you could say Windows 7 Ultimate version is the most complete version.
1. Windows 7 Starter
Windows 7 Starter is generally a standard operating system that is generally installed / accompanying a new notebook or computer.
Standard Features :
Windows Media Player
Default Games
Windows Taskbar
Jump List
Action Center
Play to
Fax and Scan
Backup & Restore
Action Center
Device Stage
Price
$50-55
Deficiency
The maximum RAM that can be used is only 2 GB
Only 32 bit version available
Limited Desktop Features (cannot change standard Wallpaper/Theme)
No Aero Glass feature
No Windows Touch
No multi language feature
No Live Thumbnail Preview
No Media Center
No Home Group Feature
2. Windows 7 Home Basic
Standard Features :
Desktop Wallpapers
Windows Desktop Manager
Internet Connection Sharing
Network Printing Sharing
Multiple Monitors
Fast User Switching
Windows Aero Effects (limited)
Price
$75 – 85
Deficiency
Games are Premium (not full)
Windows Aero Effects features are still limited
No multilingual feature available
Unable to create additional Homegroup
No DVD decoder feature available for MPEG-2 and Dolby Digital
Windows Media Center Features
Multi Touch feature not available
3. Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Home Premium is a standard edition that is capable enough to be used by individual-users (personal computers).
Standard Features :
Features of Aero Background and Aero Glass
Homegroup
Premium Games
Windows Media Center
Windows Touch
Mobility Center
DVD Playback
DVD Playback Maker
Price
$110-120
Feature Limitations
File Encryption System
Offline Folder feature is not available
Remote Desktop Host
Network Back-up (Backup over the network)
Domain Join
4. Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Professional was released with a target for scopes that require larger and more complex work capacities such as enterprise, IT, etc.
Standard Features :
Switch To Windows XP Mode
Presentation Mode
Offline Folder
Mobility Center
Domain Join
Location Aware Printing
Remote Desktop Host
Price
$150 – 160
Deficiency
Direct Access feature is not available
MUI Language Pack
Bit Locker and Bit Locker toGO
No Boot feature available from VHD
Branch Cache
App Locker
Direct Access
5. Windows 7 Enterprise
Features Windows 7 Enterprise is slightly more complete in terms of features compared to Windows 7 Professional. The features have the same capabilities as Windows 7 Ultimate.
Standard Features :
Bit Locker and Bit Locker toGo
MUI Language Pack
Boot From VHD
App Locker
Branch Cache
Price
Licenses For Retailers (Volume Licenses)
6. Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Ultimate has all the features found in the previous 5 series, namely the Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium and Professional versions. For the market in Indonesia Windows 7 Ultimate is sold at a price of around $ 200.
Standard Features :
Windows Media Player
Games
Windows Taskbar
Jump List
Action Center
Play to
Fax and Scan
Backup & Restore
Action Center
Device Stage
Bit Locker and Bit Locker toGo
MUI Language Pack
Boot From VHD
App Locker
Branch Cache
Switch To Windows XP Mode
Presentation Mode
Offline Folder
Mobility Center
Domain Join
Location Aware Printing
Remote Desktop Host
Features of Aero Background and Aero Glass
Homegroup
Premium Games
Windows Media Center
Windows Touch
Mobility Center
DVD Playback
DVD Playback Maker
Desktop Wallpapers
Windows Desktop Manager
Internet Connection Sharing
Network Printing Sharing
Multiple Monitors
Fast User Switching
Price
About $200
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