Datasheet

Chapter 1
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Installing Windows 7
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Windows 7 Professional
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Windows 7 Enterprise
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Windows 7 Ultimate
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Many times Microsoft releases multiple editions of the operating sys-
tem contained within the same Windows 7 media disk. You can choose to
unlock the one that you want based on the product key that you have.
Table 1.1 compares all the Windows 7 editions and lists what they
include. We compiled this information from Microsoft’s website and
TechNet. This table is only a partial representation of all the features
and applications that are included.
Table 1.1: Windows 7 Edition Comparison
Starter
Edition
Home
Basic
Edition
Home
Premium
Edition
Professional
Edition
Enterprise
and
Ultimate
Editions
Processor (32-bit
or 64-bit)
Both Both Both Both Both
Multiprocessor
support
No No Yes Yes Yes
32-bit maximum
RAM
4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
64-bit maximum
RAM
8 GB 8 GB 16 GB 192 GB 192 GB
Windows
HomeGroup
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Jump Lists Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Internet Explorer 8 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Media Player 12 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
System Image Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Device Stage Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sync Center Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Windows Backup Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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