^These features are not available in box for “N” or “KN” edition versions.
* Windows Mobility Center is visible only on small notebook PCs.
** 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.
Note: Windows Home Basic (not shown here) is only available in emerging markets.
Key Features
Starter Home Premium Professional Enterprise/Ultimate
Join a Domain and Group Policy
controls
✓ ✓
Remote Desktop Host
✓ ✓
Advanced Backup and Restore
(Network Backup & Group Policy)
✓ ✓
Encrypting File System
✓ ✓
Windows Mobility Center* (with
Presentation Mode)
✓ ✓
Of ine Folders
✓ ✓
BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
✓
AppLocker
✓
DirectAccess
✓
BranchCache
✓
Multilingual User Interface Packs
✓
Enterprise Search Scopes
✓
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
(VDI) Enhancements **
✓
Direct Boot from VHD
✓