Kind – Type of Windows 7

Kind – Type of Windows 7 – Between the reader may already exist in the know and have tried it. Yes windows 7, the operating system choose a diversity of types of operating systems. Do you know the type – the type that exist in Windows 7, and the differences between the version you are using the other version?, If you do not know much about the diversity of the operating system Windows 7, let’s refer to the explanation of the types of Windows 7 below start of the license, issue, my processor version and summarized from various sources.

Windows 7 on Windows 7 licenses

Retail

Full Package Product called, because sold in boxes of Windows 7 DVD installer and a certificate in the form of COA hologram sticker containing a serial number
as proof of authenticity.
Serial Number RETAIL version of Windows 7 can be used repeatedly on the same computer.

  OEM

Windows is usually on sale in DVD form, but not as good as the box RETAIL version. There is a COA certificate and serial number as a sign of the authenticity of Windows 7. The weakness of this version is the Serial Number digunaka only once.

MSDN (Microsoft Developer Network)

Windows 7 MSDN version is sold only to corporate software developers. Windows has the same content and features to the version in the market, only this version is not for sale.

Volume Lincense

This version is not sold to the company’s software developers. The bias is purchased in large quantities for the needs of the office computer.

Based on Windows 7 Edition

Starter

Windows to the whole world. Usually already installed when purchasing a new computer. The main features for this version is the Taskbar, Jump lists, Windows Media Player, Backup & Restore, Action Center, Device Stage, Play to, Fax, Scan and simple games.

The weakness of this version is no Aero glass, various modifications desktop features, touch windows, media center, live thumbnail previews, home group creation, there is no multi language, a maximum of 2 GB RAM and 64bit versions are not available.

If you use the Starter version users can not change desktop bacground. Users also can only run three programs at once, but this limitation is removed and replaced with a maximum of 2 GB of RAM.

Home Basic

This version is targeted to specific regions such as Indonesia. The main feature of this version is the Multiple monitors, fast user switching (switch user), desktop wallpaper, desktop windows manager, network printing, Internet connection sharing, some windows aero.

The weakness of this version is not able to create a new Homegroup, not included DVD decoder (MPEG-2 and Dolby Digital), no multi touch, premium games, Windows Media center, there is no Multi-language, support the full Windows Aero tidah.

Home Premium

Targeted to users around the world. The main feature of this version is the Aero Glass, Aero Background, Windows Touch, Home Creating a new group, Media Center, DVD playback and creation, premium games and Mobility Center.

The weakness of this version is not able to do the Domain join, Remote Desktop host, backup of the network, the Encryption File System, Offline Folders.

Proffesional

Designed for the expert in the field of IT. The main feature of this version is Windows XP Mode, Domain Join, Remote Desktop host, location aware printing, mobility center, presentation mode, offline folders.
The weakness of this version is the absence of BitLocker, BitLocker togo, AppLocker, Direct Access, Branche Cache, MUI Language Pack, boot from VHD.
Excess of the Professional version is almost the same as the Ultimate version, in outline only BitLocker functionality is removed.

 Enterprise

This version is designed for the businessman or a company with a Volume License. The main feature of this version is BitLocker, BitLocker To Go, AppLocker, Direct Access, Branche Cache, MUI language packs, boot from VHD.

Ultimate

Designed for computer users who want all the features of Windows 7. This version has all the features of previous versions, you could say Windows 7 Ultimate version is the most complete version.

Kind – Type of Windows 7, now by reading this article that what windows 7 operating system are you using? I hope this article useful to you, especially in choosing the right operating system for your laptop.