When choosing a version of the Windows 7 operating system, you should be guided by both the size of the budget that you want to allocate for the purchase of the licensed version, and the level of requirements that you impose on the system. Home Premium and Ultimate offer support for additional technologies that are not available on simpler systems.
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Home Premium is the second version after Ultimate to offer Microsoft-implemented features. Of course, Home Premium is a complete system that has full support for the Aero Glass interface, which is missing in all previous versions (Home Basic and Starter). The system supports both 32-bit and 64-bit computers, and therefore can be run on almost any hardware.
Home Premium includes Aero Peak and Aero Shake desktop controls to make your work more enjoyable and efficient.
The extended home version has the ability to create home groups; there are advanced multimedia capabilities. For example, Home Premium supports Windows Media Center. You can also pay attention to the ability to work with the program "Notes" and the presence of additional games installed in the system by default. The cost of Windows 7 Home Premium starts at 3300 rubles, which is slightly more expensive than the price of previous versions.
Windows 7 Ultimate
In addition to all of the above features that Home Premium has incorporated in comparison with Home Basic and Starter, there is an encryption file system that allows you to more securely store files. BitLocker technology can significantly improve system encryption and data security, respectively. AppLocker allows you to block unwanted applications to start, which will be convenient when several people use one computer.
Ultimate has the ability to create a system backup on a network drive. Also included are Location Aware Printing, Advanced Group Policy, Remote Desktop, Advanced Archiving, Windows Mobility Center, support for running applications in compatibility mode for Windows XP, multiple language packs, and booting from a virtual hard disk.
The cost of the Ultimate version starts at 9000 rubles.
Version selection
If you only use your computer at home and work mainly in office applications, often watch movies and use the Internet, you will only need to save on purchasing the more expensive Ultimate and opt for Home Premium, which has all the necessary functions even for an advanced user. If you decide to install Windows Ultimate in your office or you have special requirements for the security and safety of content on your computer, it is best to install Ultimate, because it supports the technologies needed for advanced file encryption and networking tools.
