Microsoft has condensed the amount of versions available for Windows 7 into three easy to use operating systems. Windows 7 Home Premium will come with most computers. This version is designed to please the average user, with the ability to run most any program, access the internet and run any of the popular applications. Its parental controls are similar to Vista; however, with a few updates parents can now go even more in depth into what is accessible for each user on the computer and who is managing each. With activity reports, online contact management and much more you will never have to worry about what your children do when you’re away.
Some of the more advanced features such as Domain Join, BitLocker, Windows XP Mode and a few others are only accessible on Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate. These two versions of Windows 7 were created for anyone who wants to do a little more than the average user. Businesses and advanced computer users will find the extra security, advanced networking and even language options they need to keep moving in the Professional and Ultimate versions.
Windows 7 Ultimate is intended for large, global organizations and includes all the features in the Professional version. To increase compatibility, it can work with Windows XP to run any program Microsoft has to offer without the use of multiple operating systems. Like Vista Enterprise, Windows 7 comes with multiple language interfaces for access to any of the 35 languages; this allows users to switch between languages without additional add–ons.