What is the difference between available editions of the Windows 7 Operating System?

There are six editions of the Windows 7 Operating System. The different versions are listed below:

NOTE: Each version includes the feature set of the lower version and additional features. The versions are listed in order from lowest to highest.

* The Windows 7 Starter operating system : Designed for ease of use.
* The Windows 7 Home Basic operating system : Designed for ease of use and includes a larger feature set.
* The Windows 7 Home Premium operating system : Designed for home computers and includes many multimedia functions.
* The Windows 7 Professional operating system : Designed for office computers and includes advanced networking features.
* The Windows 7 Enterprise operating system : Designed for large corporations.
* The Windows 7 Ultimate operating system : The most powerful and versatile version.

The following table shows the feature set of each version:

NOTES:

* Some features require Hardware components installed on the Computer, such as a TV tuner card for viewing live TV with Media Center.
* XP Mode feature available in the Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate editions requires that Intel Virtualization Technology is supported by the Computer.