Types of Windows 7

Windows 7 by License

1. RETAIL

This version is often called FPP (Full Package Product). Sold in boxes and have COA certificate (which contains a hologram serial number as proof of genuiness). Serial Number RETAIL version of Windows 7 can be used repeatedly (on the same machine) if the computer must be reinstalled.

2. OEM

Windows 7 OEM versions are usually already installed when we bought a new computer. There's also sold on DVD, but not as good as the box RETAIL version. There is a COA certificate and serial number as a sign of the authenticity of Windows 7. The weakness of this version is you can only use the Serial Number Once.

3. MSDN (Microsoft Developer Network)

Windows 7 MSDN is sold only to corporate software developers. This Windows has the same content and features to the version in the market, the difference is this version is not for sale.

4. Volume License

This version is not sold to the company's software developers. Usually purchased in large quantities for the needs of the office computer.

Based on the version of Windows 7

1. N ("N" stands for "Not with Windows Media Player")

Appear because Microsoft lost the trial in 2005 with the European Antitrust Commission. They demand that Windows sales are not included with Windows Media Player. Microsoft lost because they monopolize the sale of Windows with Windows Media Player, then issued and sold only version of N particular the European market.

2. E ("E" stands for "Not with Internet Explorer 8")

Appear because Microsoft lost the trial in 2009 with the European Antitrust Commission. They demand that Windows sales are not included with Internet Explorer 8. Microsoft lost because they monopolize the sale of Windows with Internet Exloprer 8, the E version was issued and sold only to the European market.

3. K and KN ("K" and "KN" stands for "Korea")

Microsoft loses again in court in 2006, this time Microsoft is dealing with the Korean Fair Trade Commission. They demanding that Windows sales are not included with Windows Media Player and Windows Messenger. Microsoft is considered to have monopolized the sale of Windows with 2 software, then K and KN versions issued are only sold in the country of Korea.

For other countries it is still using the standard version.

 Based on Windows 7 Edition

1. Starter

Targeted to the whole world, usually already installed when purchasing a new computer. The main features for this version is the Taskbar, Jump lists, Windows Media Player, Backup & Restore, Action Center, Device Stage, Play to, Fax and Scan your simple game.

The weakness of this version is no Aero glass, various modifications desktop features, touch windows, media center, live thumbnail previews, home group creation, there is no multi language, a maximum of 2 GB of RAM and is available with the 64bit version.

If you use the Starter version, users can not change desktop bacground. Users also can only run three programs at once, but this limitation is removed and replaced with a maximum of 2 GB of RAM.

2. Home Basic

This version is targeted to specific regions such as Indonesia. The main feature of this version is the Multiple monitors, fast user switching (switch user), desktop wallpaper, desktop windows manager, network printing, Internet connection sharing, some windows aero.

The weakness of this version is not able to create a new Homegroup, not included DVD decoder (MPEG-2 and Dolby Digital), no multi touch, premium games, Windows Media center, there is no Multi-language, support the full Windows Aero tidah.

3. Home Premium

Targeted to users around the world. The main feature of this version is the Aero Glass, Aero Background, Windows Touch, Home Creating a new group, Media Center, DVD playback and creation, premium games and Mobility Center.

The weakness of this version is not able to do the Domain join, Remote Desktop host, backup of the network, the Encryption File System, Offline Folders.

4. Proffesional

Designed for the expert in the field of IT. The main feature of this version is Windows XP Mode, Domain Join, Remote Desktop host, location aware printing, mobility center, presentation mode, offline folders.

The weakness of this version is the absence of BitLocker, BitLocker togo, AppLocker, Direct Access, Branche Cache, MUI Language Pack, boot from VHD.

Excess of the Professional version is almost the same as the Ultimate version, in outline only BitLocker functionality is removed.

5. Enterprise

This version is designed for the business or a company with a Volume License. The main feature of this version is BitLocker, BitLocker To Go, AppLocker, Direct Access, Branche Cache, MUI language packs, boot from VHD.

6. Ultimate

Designed untu computer users who want all the features of Windows 7. This version has all the features of previous versions, you could say Windows 7 Ultimate version is the most complete version.

 Based on Windows 7 Architecture

There are two kinds of Windows 7 by the processor/architecture, that is 32 Bit and 64 Bit. For Windows 7 32 Bit can only use up to 4GB of RAM, while for the 64 Bit version can use the RAM larger RAM.

Based on Windows 7 Architecture

A. Pre-Alpha

The first version came out and there are many features that are not yet available / bugs.

2. Alpha

Improved version of the Pre-Alpha version tested by the tester and developer but not to be tested by end-user.

3. Beta

Alpha version that has passed testing and have many improvements of the Alpha version. This version can be tested by the developer and tester also by end-user.

4. RC (Release Candidate)

Is the final version after experiencing a lot of improvements and tested by a tester, developer and end-user.

5. RTM (Release to Manufacturing or Release to Marketing)

Version that has been qualified and the end of a piece of software ready to be marketed extensively to the end-user. The most perfect version of previous versions.