Differences between basic and ultimate

nate42nd · 20 Apr 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: Compare Windows 7 Editions

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

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sergiogarcia9 · 20 Apr 2009

Good to know...Thanks for the info nate42nd

nate42nd · 20 Apr 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 · 20 Apr 2009

Helpful info.Thanks.

Lebon14 · 21 Apr 2009

Thanks for the infos

Digger · 21 Apr 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 · 21 Apr 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 · 21 Apr 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 · 21 Apr 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 · 21 Apr 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.

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