For Dummies Windows 7 978-0-470-49743-2 User Manual
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Part I: Windows 7 Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know
Unlike with Vista, each version contains all the features of the version below
it. Windows 7 Professional contains everything found in Windows 7 Home
Premium.
it. Windows 7 Professional contains everything found in Windows 7 Home
Premium.
Here are some guidelines for choosing the version you need:
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If you’ll be using your PC at home, pick up Windows 7 Home Premium.
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If you need to connect to a domain through a work network — and you’ll
know if you’re doing it — you want Windows 7 Professional.
know if you’re doing it — you want Windows 7 Professional.
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If you’re a computer industry professional, you should get your hands
on Windows 7 Ultimate because it includes everything found in the
other versions.
on Windows 7 Ultimate because it includes everything found in the
other versions.
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If you’re a computer tech who works for businesses, go ahead and argue
with your boss over whether you need Windows 7 Professional or
Windows 7 Enterprise. The boss will make the decision based on
whether its a small company (Windows Professional) or a large company
(Windows Enterprise).
with your boss over whether you need Windows 7 Professional or
Windows 7 Enterprise. The boss will make the decision based on
whether its a small company (Windows Professional) or a large company
(Windows Enterprise).
If you own a netbook — a tiny laptop — that runs Windows 7, you can upgrade
to a more powerful version right from the Start menu.
to a more powerful version right from the Start menu.
That inexpensive Windows 7 Home Basic version isn’t sold in the United
States. It’s sold at reduced prices in developing nations like Malaysia. (It’s not
really a goodwill gesture as much as it’s an attempt to reduce software piracy.)
States. It’s sold at reduced prices in developing nations like Malaysia. (It’s not
really a goodwill gesture as much as it’s an attempt to reduce software piracy.)
Windows 7 around the world
Because of legal issues in Europe, Microsoft
considered releasing a special “E” version
of Windows 7 in Europe that wouldn’t include
Internet Explorer. The company changed its
mind, however, and now Europeans will receive
the same version of Windows 7 sold around the
world. When Europeans first install Windows
considered releasing a special “E” version
of Windows 7 in Europe that wouldn’t include
Internet Explorer. The company changed its
mind, however, and now Europeans will receive
the same version of Windows 7 sold around the
world. When Europeans first install Windows
7 or turn on a new Windows 7 PC, they’ll see
a ballot screen letting them choose their pre-
ferred browser, be it Internet Explorer, Firefox,
or another browser. Choose the browser, and
Windows 7 automatically installs it, if neces-
sary, and begins using it.
a ballot screen letting them choose their pre-
ferred browser, be it Internet Explorer, Firefox,
or another browser. Choose the browser, and
Windows 7 automatically installs it, if neces-
sary, and begins using it.
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