1.2 - Compare and contrast features of Microsoft Windows versions. Flashcards
Windows 7.
- Released October 22, 2009.
- Mainstream support ended January 13, 2005.
• Extended support until January 14, 2020
Very similar to Windows Vista.
• Maintained the look and feel.
• Used the same hardware and software.
• Increased performance.
Updated features
• Libraries, HomeGroup, pinned taskbar.

Windows 7 Starter.

Windows 7 Home Premium.

Windows 7 Ultimate.

Windows 7 Professional.

Windows 7 Enterprise.

Windows 8 and 8.1.
Windows 8
Available October 26, 2012.
New user interface - no traditional “Start” button.
Windows 8.1
Released October 17, 2013.
A free update to Windows 8 - not an upgrade.
Mainstream support ended January 9, 2018.
Extended support ends January 10, 2023.

Windows 8/8.1 Core.

Windows 8/8.1 Pro.

Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise.

Windows 8/8.1 processor requirements.

Windows 10.
Released on July 29, 2015.
A single platform.
Desktops, laptops, tablets, phones, all-in-one devices.
Upgrades were free for the first year from Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.
Microsoft calls Windows 10 a “service”.
- Periodic updates to the OS.
- Instead of completely new versions.

Windows 10 Home.

Windows 10 Pro.

Windows 10 Education and Enterprise

Windows 10 processor requirements.

Windows at work.

Domain services.

BitLocker and EFS.

Media Center.

BranchCache.

Desktop styles.
