Nov 16 2009

Choosing from Windows Seven six versions!

Windows 7 Starter

Designed mostly for low-end network devices, Windows 7 Starter is perhaps the most basic version of this OS. You will find that you’re unable to run more than three programs at once when you’re using this version of the software. It also does not provide complete mobility capabilities, nor does it offer HomeGroup.

Limited to specific types of hardware, Starter is only installed on OEM-specific machines and is generally available in emerging markets only. Very few if any computers in the US will have it (you might find it on some netbooks), so for the most part, US users won’t even have the option of using Starter.

Also only available in emerging markets, Home Basic does not allow users to share Internet connections and contains no Aero enhancements. There are also no live thumbnail previews available in this version of Windows 7. You can’t get Home Basic in the US, Western Europe, Japan or several other countries.

What does that mean for you? If you live in those countries, you don’t even need to consider the Home Basic version. That starts to make things a little bit easier when you’re choosing a new version of the OS.

Unlike the first two versions mentioned previously, Home Premium is indeed available worldwide and can be purchased by US buyers. With this version of the software, you’ll get Aero enhancements, multitouch functionality, media- and movie-playing and DVD-burning. You can also create home network groups with Home Premium.

As the name might suggest, Microsoft intends this version of the software to be enjoyed by home PC users.

Windows 7 Professional is also available worldwide, offering advanced networking features for multiple users. Domain join, advanced backup, offline folders, location-aware printing and a Mobility Center are some of the highlights of this version.

Presentation Mode also offers an extra perk in Professional. This version of the software is more or less intended for small businesses.

Also available to worldwide Microsoft users, Windows 7 includes features like branch cache, BitLocker, DirectAccess and AppLocker. This gives you a lot of security features to enjoy, if safety is your goal when looking for a new OS.

Available through volume licensing only, Windows 7 Ultimate offers absolutely everything, as the name would suggest. With the Ultimate version of the software, you’ll have all the security, networking options and other extras that this OS has to offer.