Difference??? Win 7 Pro, and Win 7 Ult

Yep, my defense is starting fresh and using Acronis... I always back up to a previous time before making any changes and it's been working great for years.

Best $50 I ever spent...

I don't think anyone actually goes to Microsoft for support in a non-corporate environment. You will have much better luck going to a forum such as this one. I also don't know anyone, again non-corporate, who buys their licenses direct from Microsoft.

If you don't upgrade your hardware often, just get a System Builder's license from whatever legitimate store you normally shop at, even online, such as Newegg. Then, you are responsible for your own support...which means you come here. It's the cheapest option.

I don't think there is a "Win 7 HP"... unless you are talking about buying a computer from HP and getting support from them.

Only reason I was asking about buying from MS is because you can buy Win 7 Pro for $199 which is decent pricing and one could call MS direct for help if needed.

Rockrz said:

I don't think there is a "Win 7 HP"... unless you are talking about buying a computer from HP and getting support from them.

You've never heard of Windows 7 Home Premium?

Rockrz said:

Only reason I was asking about buying from MS is because you can buy Win 7 Pro for $199 which is decent pricing and one could call MS direct for help if needed.

That's still high, and like I said, no one goes to Microsoft for support for a personal system. You'll pay for those calls. There are better, free support options.

You've never heard of Windows 7 Home Premium?

Yes, but I would rather have Professional as the primary purpose for my computing habits are for business use... not to play games.

We're trying to be helpful, but you have to add in some willingness to help as well. Did you read the comparison's at all in your first response? The versions have nothing to do with the types of applications that will be installed, such as games or business productivity apps.

Are you going to be connecting to a domain?

I've already paid for the computer and it came with Win 7 Professional... besides, in my business I am a "professional" so it makes since to be able to say, "yeah, my operating system is Professional"

I don't want people thinkin I'm just some home based business when I tell them I use Home Premium... they'll think I just sit on the couch and watch TV half the time... which is not very Professional.