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1/5/2011 11:38:32 AM EDT
I've finally decided to move from Vista to Windows 7 on my main desktop machine.  I'll be installing the full version (vs Upgrade) of whichever edition I choose.  I mostly use my system for gaming and programming.  I also want to be sure that I can use Remote Desktop to my other windows boxes as well as mounting drives across the network.



Which edition should I choose?  
1/5/2011 12:02:05 PM EDT
[#1]
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/compare

This link might help I always install premium on all mine it does everything youll need. I dont really see the need to shell out more money for pro or ultimate. Also you can save a few bucks through new egg if you buy a system builders copy but there is no tech support from microsoft you as the builder are your own support & you wont be able to use it on a diffrent computer down the road.
1/5/2011 12:05:02 PM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
 I mostly use my system for gaming and programming.  I also want to be sure that I can use Remote Desktop to my other windows boxes as well as mounting drives across the network.

Which edition should I choose?  


Gaming, programming and RD, you should bite the bullet and get Ultimate or you will just be disappointed later.
1/5/2011 12:07:26 PM EDT
[#3]



Quoted:



Quoted:

 I mostly use my system for gaming and programming.  I also want to be sure that I can use Remote Desktop to my other windows boxes as well as mounting drives across the network.



Which edition should I choose?  




Gaming, programming and RD, you should bite the bullet and get Ultimate or you will just be disappointed later.



What does Ultimate give me that Professional does not?  Google hasn't really given me the answer to this question.





 
1/5/2011 12:09:44 PM EDT
[#4]
Bit locker encryption sowftware is about it

Heres a more detailed chart
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/compare?T1=tab15
1/5/2011 12:16:18 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Bit locker encryption sowftware is about it

Heres a more detailed chart
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/compare?T1=tab15


Well, audio and Aero over RDP were what I was thinking of and MUI although I don't see it in the chart.
1/5/2011 12:17:01 PM EDT
[#6]



Quoted:


Bit locker encryption sowftware is about it



Heres a more detailed chart

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/compare?T1=tab15


Thanks, that's helpful.  It looks like I'll be going with Professional.





 
1/5/2011 12:25:25 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:

Quoted:
Bit locker encryption sowftware is about it

Heres a more detailed chart
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/compare?T1=tab15

Thanks, that's helpful.  It looks like I'll be going with Professional.

 


No problem glad to help & android had a good point about rdp so pro is probably your best bet. Enjoy I know I was a happy man when I finally ditched vista.

1/5/2011 12:38:06 PM EDT
[#8]
I tell everyone to go with Pro. I know some people bought the home edition and regretted it as they needed some features later that were only available in pro.