Differences between basic and ultimate

nate42nd · Apr 20, 2009

Here is some simple info I have been looking for. I hope this helps you too.
Differences between editions of Windows 7

See also: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/14422-compare-windows-7-editions.html

Ultimate and Enterprise

The all you can eat editions, contain everything except Windows Anytime Upgrade (you’d already be running the highest edition available)

Professional

No BitLocker
No boot from VHD

Home Premium

No BitLocker
No boot from VHD
No EFS (Encrypting File System)
No Support for backup to a network location
Client-only Remote Desktop
No Offline files support
No Domain join

Home Basic

No Aero Glass (Aero theme available)
No Premium games
No BitLocker
No boot from VHD
No EFS (Encrypting File System)
No Support for backup to a network location
Client-only Remote Desktop
No Media Center support
No Tablet PC or Multi-Touch support
No built-in support for DVD burning or playback
Single procesor support only (unlimited cores)
No Offline files support
No Domain join
No Sticky Notes app
No Snipping Tool app
No IIS support

Starter

No Aero Glass
No Aero theme
No Live Taskbar Preview support
No Premium games
No BitLocker
No boot from VHD
No EFS (Encrypting File System)
No Support for backup to a network location
Client-only Remote Desktop
No Media Center support
No Tablet PC or Multi-Touch support
No built-in support for DVD burning or playback
Single procesor support only (unlimited cores)
No Offline files support
No Domain join
No Sticky Notes app
No Snipping Tool app
No IIS support
No Fast User Switching

sergiogarcia9 · Apr 20, 2009

Good to know...Thanks for the info nate42nd

nate42nd · Apr 20, 2009

You're welcome. I know it's not a complete list but it's some stuff I have found. There are other differences. This gives us a good idea.

Maka · Apr 20, 2009

Helpful info.Thanks.

Lebon14 · Apr 21, 2009

Thanks for the infos

Digger · Apr 21, 2009

I just read some propaganda yesterday where MS is only going to have 3 versions of 7

7 Home Premium (no basic or any other names)
7 Pofessional/business (to appeal to XP Pro users in namesake)
7 Ultimate (of course)

All versions had touch enabled, aero, except Home didnt have the VPN and RDP(I think, or maybe not multiple RDP), pro/biz does, but doesnt have the bit locker and bit locker to go and one other feature i fail to recall atm. But this is being done to turn away from the mess of versions of Vista there was.

MS isnt quite sure of this starter edition, as they are trying these out on SSD in mobile computers and hand held devices, tablets etc, but they would have to have touch enabled as well.

take with grains of salt i say, RC isnt out just yet anyhow

[edit] oh yea, about the forgotten feature... it was the VHD in ultimate... when i read all this, i was like big deal.... no major reasons why it would make alot of ppl switch from one version to the other, just us geeks

nate42nd · Apr 21, 2009

On the partner page, it has 5 versions. I don't know if this is set in stone but here they are. This isn't the only place you can see this info but it's one I have saved.

https://partner.microsoft.com/US/40084742#tab7

Digger · Apr 21, 2009

nate42nd said:
On the partner page, it has 5 versions. I don't know if this is set in stone but here they are. This isn't the only place you can see this info but it's one I have saved.

https://partner.microsoft.com/US/40084742#tab7

hard to argue that.... but.... throw out the home basic (emerging markets only) and starter edition (limited - like i stated earlier) and you are then down to the main, presumptuous 3 versions of 7

nate42nd · Apr 21, 2009

I read somewhere else that Home Premium and Pro will be the two main ones in the US. Ultimate?????? I'm sure we'll be able to buy it but the article I read said it would be "limited". The lower two we will never see. (from the article I read) Who knows for sure but it would be a good idea to keep the "starter" in "developing countries" IMO.

andych · Apr 21, 2009

You would think that Microsoft would want to have Bitlocker and Bitlocker to Go on the Pro / Business version to help entice Corporates to use it.

Dwarf · Apr 21, 2009

This function is included in the Ultimate and Enterprise editions, the latter of which is aimed for corporate use.

smarteyeball · Apr 21, 2009

nate42nd said:
Home Basic

No Aero Glass (Aero theme available)
No Premium games
No BitLocker
No boot from VHD
No EFS (Encrypting File System)
No Support for backup to a network location
Client-only Remote Desktop
No Media Center support
No Tablet PC or Multi-Touch support
No built-in support for DVD burning or playback
Single procesor support only (unlimited cores)
No Offline files support
No Domain join
No Sticky Notes app
No Snipping Tool app
No IIS support
NO POINT

Starter

3 app limit
No Aero Glass
No Aero theme
No Live Taskbar Preview support
No Premium games
No BitLocker
No boot from VHD
No EFS (Encrypting File System)
No Support for backup to a network location
Client-only Remote Desktop
No Media Center support
No Tablet PC or Multi-Touch support
No built-in support for DVD burning or playback
Single procesor support only (unlimited cores)
No Offline files support
No Domain join
No Sticky Notes app
No Snipping Tool app
No IIS support
No Fast User Switching
NO POINT

lol

Digger · Apr 23, 2009

what i just noticed here while going over again, is that there is no support for OFFLINE files for home versions at all? are you kidding me here? is this ONLY a feature that corporate companies use.... wow.... a little speechless here to say the least.

This doesnt promote networking in the home, as MS seems to want that with the extenders and so on... so why start taking away networking features and the such.

only wacky reference that comes to mind would be trying to get a cat to be litter box trained without having any cat litter in the box.... whats going to make ppl network "wise" or crave the home network experience when MS is taking features away. IMO this is for a starter type edition, for ppl just starting out and have no idea of offline files.

angelwolf71885 · May 4, 2009

Digger said:
what i just noticed here while going over again, is that there is no support for OFFLINE files for home versions at all? are you kidding me here? is this ONLY a feature that corporate companies use.... wow.... a little speechless here to say the least.

This doesnt promote networking in the home, as MS seems to want that with the extenders and so on... so why start taking away networking features and the such.

only wacky reference that comes to mind would be trying to get a cat to be litter box trained without having any cat litter in the box.... whats going to make ppl network "wise" or crave the home network experience when MS is taking features away. IMO this is for a starter type edition, for ppl just starting out and have no idea of offline files.

i hurd ALL fetures will be installed even if u only install starter
t avoid that peski anytime upgrade fiasco during vista

witch means we could probbably exploit anytime upgrade..
or the regastry and unlock the fetures we want or need for free

woodyard · May 5, 2009

I don't think the Media Center option is in the Enterprise edition, like Vista.

CyANid3 · May 7, 2009

Thanks for the gr8 info

DaRonRon · May 9, 2009

so i suppse an average joe pc user would go for home premium seeing as i dont need any of the features that ultimate has over it...

CanonGlas3 · May 9, 2009

Windows 7 Stater kind of sounds pointless? a 3 application limit.. lol

tk31 · May 12, 2009

why do they even bother with starter and home basic... they're absolutely a waste of time and money.

helpfulnerd · May 22, 2009

Thanks for the version info. Sounds like they are continuing the separate editions like Vista. Why not just release one version and call it Windows 7, and leave it at that. Or Windows 7 Enterprise / Professional for business, and then Windows 7 for the rest of us.

When my friends where asking me about Vista when I used the RC1, they said they felt misled because they wanted the eye candy and then purchased the wrong version. Why all the separation? Is there any real reason that I am not think of?

Just my opinion here: If you need new hardware, a large HD, better graphics card to upgrade to the new OS, why not just have one version and tell people in plain english these are the requirments to run it. sounds logical, but that makes to much sense.

When Vista launched officially I read lots of complaints about the different versions offered and many, many people felt like one for regular people, and one for business would be the best way to go. MS should do that with Win7.

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