A+: Versions of Win7 and requirements*
Windows 7 includes the Starter version (which limits how many apps can run at once) as well as Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise. Here's a partial reference to versions and features:
* The formal minimum requirements for Windows 7 (which is never enough speed to keep any user happy) are:
The Windows Compatibility Center allows you to check your Windows PC, as does the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit, or running {Win-R} |
| Features | Starter | Home Premium | Professional | Ultimate |
| Win XP Mode | no | no | Y | Y |
| Domain Join | no | no | Y | Y |
| Backup to LAN | no | no | Y | Y |
| Bitlocker Encryption | no | no | no | Y |
* The formal minimum requirements for Windows 7 (which is never enough speed to keep any user happy) are:
| Component | Requirement |
| Processor | 1 GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) |
| Disk space free | 16GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) |
| Video | DirectX 9 w/ WDDM 1.0 or better driver |
| Optical drive | DVD-ROM |
The Windows Compatibility Center allows you to check your Windows PC, as does the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit, or running {Win-R} |
msinfo32.exe .
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