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Which one is right for you?

Windows 7 editions Starter Home Premium Professional Ultimate Windows vs. Windows

Windows 7 Professional

Windows 7 Professional

Everything you need for work and home

With Windows 7 Professional, fewer walls stand between you and your success. You can run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode and recover data easily with automatic backups to your home or business network. You can also connect to company networks effortlessly and more securely with Domain Join. With all the exciting entertainment features of Windows Home Premium, it’s a great choice for home and for business.

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Easier to use

Easier to use

  • Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap.

  • Customize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs.

  • Easy to network (with or without a server).

  • Back up your complete system over a network.

Faster and more flexible

Faster and more flexible

  • Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.

  • Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory.

  • Windows XP Mode gives you the business flexibility you need.

Best PC entertainment experience

Best PC entertainment experience

  • Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center.

  • Watch your favorite DVD movies.

  • Includes integrated video and Dolby audio codecs.

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