http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ How-To Geek Forums Topic: Difference in Windows 7 Versions en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:57:29 +0000 http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/difference-in-windows-7-versions#post-100140 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:05:06 +0000 Shameemsmd 100140@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Family pack isnt much useful isnt it! </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/difference-in-windows-7-versions#post-97400 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:18:45 +0000 raphoenix 97400@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>More confusing News<br /> ---<br /> Reports: Microsoft will sell Windows 7 'Family Pack'<br /> <a href="http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&#38;articleId=9135114&#38;source=CTWNLE_nlt_pm_2009-07-02" rel="nofollow">http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&#38;articleId=9135114&#38;source=CTWNLE_nlt_pm_2009-07-02</a> </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/difference-in-windows-7-versions#post-97398 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:09:21 +0000 JH 97398@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>I presume it means that it assumes you have a previous version of Windows, and thus can be used to install, or maybe that it simply asks for a disc, meaning it is possible to have 1 previous Windows licence and upgrade lots of PC's? </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/difference-in-windows-7-versions#post-97310 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:14:36 +0000 raphoenix 97310@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>ScottW,<br /> ---<br /> AGREE. I was confused also by the statement in the article.<br /> ---<br /> Traditionally the Upgrade Installation would STOP and ask that one put in the Older Genuine CD Product to verify the Upgrade Installation before continuing the install process.<br /> ---<br /> That's why I initially, in another post, warned against the Upgrade Editions because it might be hard to make slipstream DVDs when Service Packs for Win7 are released down the road.<br /> ---<br /> The author may have meant that the Upgrade Install will read the Vista Boot Manager file to verify an existing Vista installation and continue the installation on OEM Pre-built machines which just have restore discs.<br /> That would make it a one time Upgrade unless the machine was restored again with Vista then Upgraded again.<br /> For XP, the upgrade installation would have to read the first sector boot table since there is no boot manager. That does not verify the XP installation is genuine so don't know unless it looks for WGA file or registry entries ????<br /> ---<br /> The FAQ article is confusing !!<br /> ---<br /> Regards,<br /> Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/difference-in-windows-7-versions#post-97294 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:43:50 +0000 ScottW 97294@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Rick, interesting article. The pricing is clear as mud! I was especially curious about this part:<br /> <blockquote>The editions marked "Upgrade" are cheaper in every case than the corresponding FPP; the former is the overwhelming choice, since it presupposes an older version of Windows on the PC. (That doesn't prevent you from using an "Upgrade" edition as a first-time install on a PC, or in a virtual machine on, say, a Mac.) </blockquote><br /> I'm wondering how they know how a Windows 7 Upgrade edition will work since they aren't out yet. And if an Upgrade disc can be used as a first-time install, what would prevent people from using the old Vista trick of upgrading that install without every having a prior version of Windows? I'm confused! :-( </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/difference-in-windows-7-versions#post-97266 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:56:34 +0000 raphoenix 97266@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Posted for information 07-01-2009<br /> FAQ: How much will Windows 7 cost you?<br /> <a href="http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&#38;taxonomyName=Operating+Systems&#38;articleId=9135068&#38;taxonomyId=89&#38;pageNumber=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&#38;taxonomyName=Operating+Systems&#38;articleId=9135068&#38;taxonomyId=89&#38;pageNumber=1</a> </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/difference-in-windows-7-versions#post-97237 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:08:15 +0000 raphoenix 97237@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Probably so as I think Windows 7 Enterprise Edition may be (Volume License Only).<br /> ---<br /> Believe a Volume License still requires a (5) Machine Minimum License.<br /> ---<br /> Haven't bought a Volume License since 2004 so don't know the cost now but was about $1300-$1500 back then if memory serves me.<br /> ---<br /> Don't think Windows 7 Enterprise Edition has a discount for Volume License Pre-order but will check.<br /> ===========================================<br /> As for as Hard Drive Encryption, I would be very, very scared of the feature at my age because I would want others to have IMMEDIATE FULL ACCESS to my machines in the event something should happen to me.<br /> ---<br /> Regards,<br /> Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/difference-in-windows-7-versions#post-97173 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:45:19 +0000 ScottW 97173@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>I *believe*, but cannot confirm, that <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/products/windows-7-enterprise.aspx">this list of 7 items</a> are the features that are unique to Windows 7 Enterprise and would theoretically also be in Ultimate.</p> <p>Based on the available data, it looks to me that the Professional edition would be an excellent way to have the almost-Ultimate and save money. Considering the extra cost and the likelihood of using these extra features, I would say that the Professional edition is the more cost-effective package for the Home Enthusiast user. If you need full-drive encryption, TrueCrypt is free and open-source. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/difference-in-windows-7-versions#post-97171 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:10:42 +0000 raphoenix 97171@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>If I had the money to pre-order, would personally get Professional Editions.<br /> ---<br /> MS has traditionally put a [ few more little features ] in it's Business O/Ses but maybe not this time?<br /> ---<br /> Don't have a need for bitlocker or muli-language as the O/Ses would be on non-mobile / non-laptop in house machines. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/difference-in-windows-7-versions#post-97169 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:51:35 +0000 ScottW 97169@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Straight from the horse's mouth:<br /> <a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/compare-editions" rel="nofollow">http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/compare-editions</a></p> <p>Looks like Bitlocker full-drive encryption and the ability to switch languages are the standout features that Ultimate has and Professional doesn't. <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/products/branchcache.aspx">Branch Cache</a> and <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/products/directaccess.aspx">Direct Access</a> are features that would be most useful in a corporate environment, not a home. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/difference-in-windows-7-versions#post-97150 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:52:19 +0000 raphoenix 97150@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>akanealw,<br /> ---<br /> Old article but pretty accurate.<br /> Price are NOT current and sku count may change.<br /> <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/03/windows-7-skus-announced-yes-your-worst-nightmare-has-come-to/2" rel="nofollow">http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/03/windows-7-skus-announced-yes-your-worst-nightmare-has-come-to/2</a><br /> ---<br /> Regards,<br /> Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/difference-in-windows-7-versions#post-97141 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:20:50 +0000 akanealw 97141@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>I was wondering if The Geek (or one of his minions) could put together a chart of some kind about the difference in versions of Windows 7. I'm currently running the RC v 7100 Ultimate x64, and was wondering what I would be missing if I opted to pre-order Windows 7 Professional, cause $100 is hard to beat. </p>