A+ 220-701 Essentials Exam
Editions of Windows 7
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Objective
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New Windows 7 Objective
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3.0
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Operating Systems and Software – Unless otherwise noted, operating systems referred to within include Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, XP Home, XP MediaCenter, Windows Vista Home, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate, Windows 7 Starter, Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate
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Windows 7 Starter, Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate
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Microsoft has produced several editions of Windows 7 designed to satisfy a variety of consumer needs:
Windows 7 Starter has the most limited features and is intended to be used on netbooks or in developing nations. It can only be obtained preinstalled by the manufacturer on a new computer. Windows 7 Starter comes only in the 32-bit version. All other editions of Windows 7 are available in either the 32-bit version or 64-bit version.
Windows 7 Home Basic is designed for low-cost home systems that don’t require full security and networking features. It does not use all the features of the Aero user interface.
Windows 7 Home Premium is similar to Windows 7 Home Basic, but includes additional features such as the Aero user interface and Windows DVD Maker. Computers using all editions up through Windows 7 Home Premium cannot join a domain.
Windows 7 Professional is intended for business users and is similar to Windows Vista Business. Computers can join a domain, support Group Policy, and use the Encrypted File System for better security. You can also purchase multiple site licenses (also called volume licensing) using this edition.
Windows 7 Enterprise includes additional features over Windows 7 Professional. The major additional features are BitLocker Drive Encryption and support for multiple languages. The edition does not include Windows DVD Maker. Multiple site licensing is available.
Windows 7 Ultimate includes every Windows 7 feature. You cannot purchase multiple licensing with this edition.
The major features for all editions are listed in Table 1.
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