Difference??? Win 7 Pro, and Win 7 Ult
- Thread starter Rockrz
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There really isn't much of a difference, but a few extra programs, and languages.
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-Justin
Compare Windows - Microsoft Windows
-Justin
My Computer
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Windows 8.1 Pro x64Intel Core i5-4570 CPU @ 3.20GHz8GB DDR3-1596 - Dual ChannelNVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti SC
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom
- OS
- Windows 8.1 Pro x64
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-4570 CPU @ 3.20GHz
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte Z87-D3HP-CF
- Memory
- 8GB DDR3-1596 - Dual Channel
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti SC
- Sound Card
- Onboard
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- SSD - 120GB
Second - 1TB
- Antivirus
- MSE
- Browser
- Chrome
You can download it or have it shipped to you. Or both for an extra 15.
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MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHzG.SKILL Ares 8GB (2x4GB)EVGA nVidia GeForce GTX 760 Superclocked
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom Built
- OS
- MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
- CPU
- Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz
- Motherboard
- Asus P8Z77-V LK
- Memory
- G.SKILL Ares 8GB (2x4GB)
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA nVidia GeForce GTX 760 Superclocked
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- ASUS VN247 24" 1ms
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- Mushkin Chronos 120GB SSD (OS), 1TB Seagate HDD (Data)
- PSU
- XFX Pro Series 850w P1-850B-BEFX
- Case
- Corsair Obsidian 750D
- Cooling
- Corsair H100i (cpu) and case fans
- Keyboard
- Corsair Vengeance K70
- Mouse
- Corsair Vengeance M60
- Internet Speed
- 1.14 MB/s (9.6 mbps)
- Browser
- Google Chrome
My Computer
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Windows 8.1 Pro x64Intel Core i5-4570 CPU @ 3.20GHz8GB DDR3-1596 - Dual ChannelNVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti SC
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom
- OS
- Windows 8.1 Pro x64
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-4570 CPU @ 3.20GHz
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte Z87-D3HP-CF
- Memory
- 8GB DDR3-1596 - Dual Channel
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti SC
- Sound Card
- Onboard
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- SSD - 120GB
Second - 1TB
- Antivirus
- MSE
- Browser
- Chrome
Oh yeah of course, i heard it was easier to call him on his cell. So if you get ahold of that, then unlimited support...
-Justin
-Justin
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 8.1 Pro x64Intel Core i5-4570 CPU @ 3.20GHz8GB DDR3-1596 - Dual ChannelNVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti SC
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom
- OS
- Windows 8.1 Pro x64
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-4570 CPU @ 3.20GHz
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte Z87-D3HP-CF
- Memory
- 8GB DDR3-1596 - Dual Channel
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti SC
- Sound Card
- Onboard
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- SSD - 120GB
Second - 1TB
- Antivirus
- MSE
- Browser
- Chrome
I was kidding about actually calling Bill... when we play golf he doesn't like to get tech support questions either...
But, if I buy from MS I do get support from them right?
Or is that even a road worth traveling?
I heard once that they just tell you to re-install if it cannot be easily fixed within a few moments.
But, if I buy from MS I do get support from them right?
Or is that even a road worth traveling?
I heard once that they just tell you to re-install if it cannot be easily fixed within a few moments.
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Windows 7 64bit
- OS
- Windows 7 64bit
Yeah i know I was kidding about it all to.
I believe you get support no matter what. even if it is a pre installed on the machine.
-Justin
I believe you get support no matter what. even if it is a pre installed on the machine.
-Justin
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 8.1 Pro x64Intel Core i5-4570 CPU @ 3.20GHz8GB DDR3-1596 - Dual ChannelNVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti SC
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom
- OS
- Windows 8.1 Pro x64
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-4570 CPU @ 3.20GHz
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte Z87-D3HP-CF
- Memory
- 8GB DDR3-1596 - Dual Channel
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti SC
- Sound Card
- Onboard
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- SSD - 120GB
Second - 1TB
- Antivirus
- MSE
- Browser
- Chrome
If it comes with your hardware, then that computer manufacturer provides support... is what I always heard.
But, if you buy retail direct from MS then they support you directly, allegedly.
I was just wondering if that would be an advantage or a disadvantage..
But, if you buy retail direct from MS then they support you directly, allegedly.
I was just wondering if that would be an advantage or a disadvantage..
My Computer
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Windows 7 64bit
- OS
- Windows 7 64bit
Well even if they can't provide support, there are forums like this one that provide good support. And Re-install is a last option.
-Justin
-Justin
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 8.1 Pro x64Intel Core i5-4570 CPU @ 3.20GHz8GB DDR3-1596 - Dual ChannelNVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti SC
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom
- OS
- Windows 8.1 Pro x64
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-4570 CPU @ 3.20GHz
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte Z87-D3HP-CF
- Memory
- 8GB DDR3-1596 - Dual Channel
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti SC
- Sound Card
- Onboard
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- SSD - 120GB
Second - 1TB
- Antivirus
- MSE
- Browser
- Chrome
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...
Best $50 I ever spent...
My Computer
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Windows 7 64bit
- OS
- Windows 7 64bit
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.
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.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1Intel Core i7-260012 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333Nvidia GTX 470
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-2600
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3P-B3
- Memory
- 12 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333
- Graphics Card(s)
- Nvidia GTX 470
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell UltraSharp 2209WA
- Hard Drives
- OCZ Agility3 240 GB, WD5001AALS, WD7501AALS
- PSU
- OCZ ModStream 700W
- Case
- CoolerMaster HAF 912 Advanced
- Cooling
- CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus
Curious as to why you are considering only those two Win 7 versions? What feature(s) are there in Win 7 Pro or Ult that you need that keep you from going with Win 7 HP?
My Computer
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W10 Pro desktop, W11 laptop, W11 Pro tablet (...3.7Ghz 8700K i7, i7-11800H, i7-1065G716G desktop, 16G laptop, 4G tabletAMD Radeon RX580, RTX 3060, Intel Iris Plus
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Home Built desktop, Dell G15 5511 Gaming laptop,MS Surface Pro 7 tablet
- OS
- W10 Pro desktop, W11 laptop, W11 Pro tablet (all 64-bit)
- CPU
- 3.7Ghz 8700K i7, i7-11800H, i7-1065G7
- Motherboard
- ASUS TUF Z370-Pro Gaming in desktop
- Memory
- 16G desktop, 16G laptop, 4G tablet
- Graphics Card(s)
- AMD Radeon RX580, RTX 3060, Intel Iris Plus
- Sound Card
- High Definition Audio (Built-in to mobo)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung U32J59 32" (2x), 15.6", 12"
- Screen Resolution
- 3840x2160, 3840x2160, 1920x1080, 2160x1440
- Hard Drives
- 500G SSD for OS; 2T, 10T & 15T HDDs for Data on Desktop, 1TB SSD laptop, 128G SSD tablet.
- PSU
- Corsair CX 750M
- Case
- Antec 100
- Cooling
- CM 212+
- Keyboard
- IBM Model M - used continuously since 1986
- Mouse
- Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse
- Internet Speed
- 400M down 8M up
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender
- Browser
- FireFox
- Other Info
- Built my first computer (8Mhz 8088cpu, 640K RAM, 20MB HDD, 2 360K floppy drives) in 1985 and have been building them for myself, relatives and friends ever since.
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.
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.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 64bit
- OS
- Windows 7 64bit
You've never heard of Windows 7 Home Premium?
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.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1Intel Core i7-260012 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333Nvidia GTX 470
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-2600
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3P-B3
- Memory
- 12 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333
- Graphics Card(s)
- Nvidia GTX 470
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell UltraSharp 2209WA
- Hard Drives
- OCZ Agility3 240 GB, WD5001AALS, WD7501AALS
- PSU
- OCZ ModStream 700W
- Case
- CoolerMaster HAF 912 Advanced
- Cooling
- CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus
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?
Are you going to be connecting to a domain?
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1Intel Core i7-260012 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333Nvidia GTX 470
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-2600
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3P-B3
- Memory
- 12 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333
- Graphics Card(s)
- Nvidia GTX 470
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell UltraSharp 2209WA
- Hard Drives
- OCZ Agility3 240 GB, WD5001AALS, WD7501AALS
- PSU
- OCZ ModStream 700W
- Case
- CoolerMaster HAF 912 Advanced
- Cooling
- CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus
The 2 main reasons to go with Pro over Home Premium are 1) The ability to join a domain and 2) The ability to DL and install XP Mode. If you don't need those features, why pay for them?
Other than which features are included, all Win 7 versions are the same underneath.
Other than which features are included, all Win 7 versions are the same underneath.
My Computer
At a glance
W10 Pro desktop, W11 laptop, W11 Pro tablet (...3.7Ghz 8700K i7, i7-11800H, i7-1065G716G desktop, 16G laptop, 4G tabletAMD Radeon RX580, RTX 3060, Intel Iris Plus
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Home Built desktop, Dell G15 5511 Gaming laptop,MS Surface Pro 7 tablet
- OS
- W10 Pro desktop, W11 laptop, W11 Pro tablet (all 64-bit)
- CPU
- 3.7Ghz 8700K i7, i7-11800H, i7-1065G7
- Motherboard
- ASUS TUF Z370-Pro Gaming in desktop
- Memory
- 16G desktop, 16G laptop, 4G tablet
- Graphics Card(s)
- AMD Radeon RX580, RTX 3060, Intel Iris Plus
- Sound Card
- High Definition Audio (Built-in to mobo)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung U32J59 32" (2x), 15.6", 12"
- Screen Resolution
- 3840x2160, 3840x2160, 1920x1080, 2160x1440
- Hard Drives
- 500G SSD for OS; 2T, 10T & 15T HDDs for Data on Desktop, 1TB SSD laptop, 128G SSD tablet.
- PSU
- Corsair CX 750M
- Case
- Antec 100
- Cooling
- CM 212+
- Keyboard
- IBM Model M - used continuously since 1986
- Mouse
- Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse
- Internet Speed
- 400M down 8M up
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender
- Browser
- FireFox
- Other Info
- Built my first computer (8Mhz 8088cpu, 640K RAM, 20MB HDD, 2 360K floppy drives) in 1985 and have been building them for myself, relatives and friends ever since.
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.
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.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 64bit
- OS
- Windows 7 64bit
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