Make New Things Possible
Which version is right for you? Windows® 7 is available in several editions to suit your specific needs—Starter for mini notebook users, Home Premium for the everyday consumer, Professional for small to medium-sized businesses or home offices, and Ultimate for those that want the full package. Learn more about each one to decide which is right for you.
Windows® 7 Starter
Simpler and easier to use. Windows® 7 Starter combines the familiarity and compatibility of Windows with the latest in reliability and responsiveness. With the new taskbar, launch programs, open files, and get around your mini notebook more efficiently.
Windows® 7 Home Premium
Get the best entertainment experience for your PC. Windows® 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, TV shows, and music.
Windows® 7 Professional
Everything you need for work and home. Connect easily and securely to home and office networks, and keep important information safer with file encryption and automatic back-ups. And you can also enjoy all the great media and entertainment features of Home Premium.
Windows® 7 Ultimate
Designed for people who want it all. You get all the entertainment features of Home Premium and business features of Professional—plus added security and the flexibility to work in 35 different languages. Ultimate does everything for work, home, and play.
Summary of Major Features
| Key Features | Windows 7 Starter |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
Windows 7 Professional |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improved Windows® Taskbar and Jump Lists | ||||
| Windows® Search | ||||
| Join a HomeGroup | ||||
| Windows Media® Player | ||||
| Back-up and Restore | ||||
| Action Center | ||||
| Device Stage™ | ||||
| Enhanced Home Media Streaming including PlayTo | ||||
| Application Capabilitites | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Live Thumbnail Previews from Taskbar | ||||
| Fast User Switching | ||||
| Create ad-hoc wireless networks | ||||
| Internet Connection Sharing | ||||
| Aero® Glass and advanced Window navigation | ||||
| Windows®Touch (Multi-touch and handwriting support) | ||||
| Create a HomeGroup | ||||
| Windows® Media Center | ||||
| DVD Video playback and authoring | ||||
| Location Aware Printing | ||||
| Domain Join & Group Policy Controls | ||||
| Remote Desktop Host | ||||
| Advanced Back-up (Network & Group Policy) | ||||
| Encrypting File System | ||||
| BitLocker™ & BitLockerTo Go™ | ||||
| AppLocker™ | ||||
| DirectAccess | ||||
| BranchCache™ | ||||
| MUI Language Packs |
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