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Starter

Home Premium

$119.99*

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Professional

$199.99*

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Ultimate

$219.99*

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Communication

Bluetooth support

Join a homegroup

Internet Explorer 8

View Available Networks

Windows Connect Now (WCN)

Create a homegroup

Location and other sensors

support

Support for joining domains

Entertainment

DirectX 11

Gadgets

Games Explorer

Play To

Windows Media Player 12

Create and play DVDs

Internet TV

Multiplayer games

Remote Media Streaming

Windows Media Center

Performance

Action Center

Audio and video improvements

Power management

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ReadyBoost

Startup Repair

System Restore

Windows Easy Transfer

Windows Experience Index

Windows Troubleshooting

Windows Update

Windows Anytime Upgrade

64-bit support

Productivity

Accessibility

Calculator

Device Stage

Getting Started

Jump Lists

Libraries

Paint

Snap

Windows Fax and Scan

Windows Search

Windows Taskbar

WordPad

XPS

Aero

Multiple monitor support

Peek

Shake

Snipping Tool

Sticky Notes

Tablet PC support

Windows Journal

Windows Mobility Center **

Windows Touch

Location-aware printing

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Language packs

Safety and Security

Backup and Restore

Credential Manager

Parental Controls

User Account Control

Windows Defender

Windows Firewall

Advanced Backup and Restore

(Network Backup and Group

Policy)

BitLocker

For IT Professionals

Group Policy controls

Encrypting File System

Offline Folders

AppLocker

BranchCache

Direct Boot from VHD

DirectAccess

Enterprise Search Scopes

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

(VDI) enhancements***

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** Windows Mobility Center is visible only on laptops.

*** Windows 7 Ultimate is not licensed for VDI scenarios, but these features may be used to create a richer remote desktop experience when

connecting to a PC running Windows 7 Ultimate.

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