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Starter |
Home Basic |
Home Premium |
Professional |
Ultimate |
Enterprise |
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32-bit and 64-bit versions |
32-bit only |
Both (64-bit disc not included) |
Both |
Both |
Both |
Both |
AAC and H.264 decoding |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Accessibility |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Action Center |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Aero Glass Remoting |
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Yes |
Yes |
Aero Peek |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Aero Shake |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Aero Snap |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Aero Theme |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
AppLocker |
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Create Policies, But Cannot Enforce |
Create and Enforce Polices |
Create and Enforce Polices |
Audio Recording over Terminal Services |
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Yes |
Yes |
Backup and Restore Files |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Backup to Network |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Bitlocker Drive Encryption |
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Yes |
Yes |
Bitlocker To Go |
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Yes |
Yes |
Bluetooth suppport |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Branche Cache Distributed Cache |
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Yes |
Yes |
Calculator |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Compatibility Mode |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Desktop Background Changeable |
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Yes (No Personalization – Only with “Set as desktop background” in Context menu) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes
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Desktop Windows Manager |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Device Stage |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
DirectAccess |
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Yes |
Yes |
Disk Defragmenter |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Disk Defragmenter (Automatic) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Display Language |
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Yes |
Yes |
Dolby Digital compatibility |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Domain Join (Windows Server) |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
DVD playback |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Dynamic Disks |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Encrypting File System (EFS) |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Encrypting Offline Files |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Enterprise Search Scopes |
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Yes |
Yes |
Fast User Switching |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Federated Search |
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Yes |
Yes |
Gadgets |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Games Explorer with basic games (FreeCell, Hearts, Minesweeper, Purble Palace, Solitaire, Spide Solitaire) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Games Explorer with premium games (Internet Backgammon, Internet Checkers, Internet Spades, Mahjong Titans) |
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Yes |
Yes (disable by default) |
Yes |
Yes (disable by default)
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Getting Started |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Group Policy |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
HomeGroup |
Join Only |
Join Only |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
IIS Web Server |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Internet Connection Sharing |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
IE8 Protected Mode and DEP |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Internet Explorer 8 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Jump Lists |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Keyboard Input Language |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Language Packs (MUI) |
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Yes, purchased separately |
Yes |
Yes
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Libraries |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Live Explorer Previews |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Live Taskbar Previews |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Location and other sensors support |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Location Aware Printing |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Max RAM (32-bit) |
4GB |
4GB |
4GB |
4GB |
4GB |
4GB |
Max RAM (64-bit) |
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8GB |
16GB |
192GB |
192GB |
192GB |
MPEG-2 decoding |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Multi-Display Terminal Services |
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Yes |
Yes |
Multiple Monitors |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Multi-Touch support |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Network and Sharing Center |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Network Bridge |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Network Printing |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Offline Files |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Paint |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Parental Controls |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Personlization |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Play To |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Power Management |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
64-bit Processor Support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Physical Processor Support |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Presentation Mode |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Previous Versions |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Processor Core Support |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Projector Connection Switching |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
ReadyBoost |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
ReadyDrive |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Desktop Client |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Desktop Host |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Media Streaming |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
RSS support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
SMB Network Connections |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
Snipping Tool |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Software Restriction Policies |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Startup Repair |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Sticky Notes |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
SuperFetch |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Switch User |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Sync Center |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
System Image Backup |
Yes – Not to network location |
Yes – Not to network location |
Yes – Not to network location |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes
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System Restore |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Tablet PC support |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Number of TV tuners supported |
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4 of each type (analog, digital, etc.) |
4 of each type (analog, digital, etc.) |
4 of each type (analog, digital, etc.) |
4 of each type (analog, digital, etc.)
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UAC – User Account Control |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
UNIX based applications subsystem |
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Yes |
Yes |
VHD – Boot from |
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Yes |
Yes |
VHD – Create and Attach |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Enhancements |
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Yes |
Yes |
Windows Aero Theme |
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Partial |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Anytime Upgrade |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Windows Basic Theme |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Connect Now (WCN) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Defender |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows DVD Maker |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Easy Transfer |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows ExperienceIndex (WEI) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Fax and Scan |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Flip |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Flip 3D |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Journal |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Firewall |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Media Center |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Media Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Media Player multimedia redirection |
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Yes |
Yes |
Windows Media Player Remote Media Experience |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Mobility Center |
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Yes (No Presentation Mode) |
Yes (No Presentation Mode) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes
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Windows Photo Viewer |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows PowerShell and ISE |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Search |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Server domain joining |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows SideShow |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Slideshow |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Standard Theme |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Taskbar |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Touch |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Troubleshooting |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Update |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Virtual PC support |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
WordPad |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
XP Mode (Windows Virtual PC) |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
XPS Viewer |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |