Versions of Windows 7

The following 6 versions are available for Windows 7.

1. Windows 7 Starter (limited to three apps concurrently)
2. Windows 7 Home Basic (for emerging markets)
3. Windows 7 Home Premium (adds Aero, Touch, Media Center)
4. Windows 7 Professional (Remote Desktop host, Mobility Center, Presentation mode)
5. Windows 7 Enterprise (volume license only, boot from virtual drive, BitLocker)
6. Windows 7 Ultimate (limited availability, includes everything)

Windows 7 Starter

• Available worldwide to OEMs on new PCs
• Missing Aero UI tweaks
• Limited to 3 simultaneous applications

Windows 7 Home Basic (Vista equivalent: $200)

• Only available in emerging markets
• Missing Aero UI tweaks

Windows 7 Home Premium (Vista equivalent: $260)

• Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail
• Includes Aero UI tweaks
• Features multi-touch capabilities
• Adds "premium" games
• Adds media capabilities (Media Center, DVD playback, DVD creation, etc.)
• Can create home network groups

Windows 7 Professional (Vista equivalent: $300)

• Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail
• Includes all features of Premium
• Adds enhanced networking capabilities (Remote Desktop host, domain support, offline folders, etc.)
• Adds Mobility Center
• Adds Presentation Mode

Windows 7 Enterprise

• Available only in volume licenses
• Includes all features of Professional
• Adds Branch Cache
• Adds Direct Access
• Adds BitLocker

Windows 7 Ultimate (Vista equivalent: $320)

• Limited OEM and retail availability
• Includes all features of Enterprise