Windows 7 Is All About Choosing The Right Version For Yourself

28th October 2009

In case you have missed the new OS, Windows 7 is now available. The date October 22nd has been marked with some moderate amount of hoopla for the introduction of the new flagship operating system. Now the users are not only facing the task of deciding whether to upgrade or not, but they are also confused about choosing which of the variations of Windows 7 to install as there are many.

Microsoft has given 6 different versions of the new operating system Windows 7 which are available. They are named as the versions for Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, and also the Enterprise edition. The version of Windows 7 which is called the Starter has its aims primarily at the low end net-book devices; the Windows Home Basic version is available only in the emerging markets, so that we can easily rule these two out right away.

Microsoft is thinking that the company is favoring the customers by making Windows Home Premium which is the de facto version. Windows Home Premium works fine but lacks some of the key features. The enterprises and bigger businesses must use the Windows 7 Enterprise edition.

Home users should use Windows 7 Ultimate to have a full range of the Windows 7 features and capabilities too. Many of the small businesses are ignored by Microsoft Corp. They do not consider them an enterprise or consumer. So they must use the Windows 7 Professional version.