7 based OS comparison

Key Features Windows Taskbar and Jump Lists Windows Search Join a homegroup Windows Media Player Enhanced media playback Action Center Bluetooth support Fax and Scan Live Taskbar Thumbnails Switch between users without having to log on and off Location and Other Sensors Multiple monitor support Windows Mobility Center Aero Glass & simpler window navigation Aero Background Windows Touch Create a homegroup Windows Media Center Create and play DVDs Remote Media Streaming Snipping Tool, Sticky Notes, Windows Journal Windows SideShow (auxiliary display) Windows XP Mode Location Aware Printing Join a Domain and Group Policy controls

Windows 7 PRO

Windows 7 ULTIMATE

POSReady 7

Remote Desktop Host Backup and Restore Key Features Advanced Backup and Restore (Network Backup & Group Policy) Encrypting File System Windows Mobility Center* (with Presentation Mode) Offline 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 Embedded Enabling Features Without online Activation

Windows 7 PRO

Windows 7 ULTIMATE

POSReady 7

Embedded Enabling Features Custom Shell & Shell Launcher Write Filter (EWF & FBWF) Dialog filter Keyboard Filter