What Is Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition

What Is Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition
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Windows 7 Starter Edition

Windows 7 Starter Edition is available only on netbooks and lower end PCs. It has many limitations such as not being able to change the desktop background. Changing a desktop background is not a vital part of an operating system, but many people are very unhappy without it. It is not available in a 64-bit version, and the only theme preloaded is the Windows Aero theme.

Windows 7 Starter is a stripped down version of the operating system. It includes only a small subset of the features offered in higher editions, such as Windows 7 Home Premium. Even though it is very limited if you use your computer to only check email and surf the web you will be happy with it. Most people, however, do much more than check email and surf the web.

Reasons You Might Want to Upgrade

The majority of users that start with Windows 7 Starter will move up to higher version, because of the many additional features they are already used to having. For example, the ability to switch between users without having to log off has been a standard feature since Windows XP. Most will find the inability to change themes or desktop backgrounds frustrating. Most people love to personalize their computers and laptops. As you can see, it is a slimmed down operating system designed to be used only on netbooks and low end PCs. There are six different versions of Windows 7 but only two of them are available via retail (Home Premium and Professional.) The other four versions (Starter, Home Basic, Enterprise and Ultimate) are only available pre-installed on computers through OEMs.

Windows 7 Home Premium is the lowest priced version of Windows 7 (besides the Starter edition). It sells for $199.99 for the full version; $119.99 if you are upgrading from Windows XP or Windows Vista. This version is great for average users, who will find everything they need. It is a good choice for those that are non-technical, and a large majority of users will be satisfied with Windows 7 Home Premium.

Windows 7 Professional sells for $299.00 for the full version and $199.99 for the upgrade version. It is identical to Home Basic but adds newer features. The full-featured backup program and Windows XP Mode (allows users to run older programs) sets this version apart from Home Premium. This would be important to you if you ever have to connect to your company network, or have many older programs that you used in XP.

Conclusion

Windows Starter is a stripped down version of Windows 7 and very limited in features. Most people do more with a computer than surf the web and check email. Do you like to listen to music or watch movies? Do you have pictures on your PC and like to edit them? If you do any of these things and more then you will want an upgrade. Windows 7 Home Version is the most widely used version of Windows 7 but the decision is up to you on which Windows 7 Starter Edition upgrade you may need..

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