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Feature Comparison of Windows 8.

1 Editions
Features Windows RT 8.1
Windows 8.1 (Core)
Edition
Windows 8.1
(Pro) Edition
Windows 8.1 (Enterprise
Edition)
3D printing support
AppLocker
Apps launch other apps
Assigned access
Automatic app updates from Windows
Store

Binary extension scanning
Biometric enrollment
BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
BranchCache
Built-in apps (Mail, Calendar, People, and
more)

Built-in VPN clients
Client Hyper-V
CPU Sockets 1 1 2 2
Customize multiple tiles at once
Device Encryption
Device enrollment
DirectAccess
Domain Join
Exchange ActiveSync

Family Safety
Four tile sizes
Group Policy
Install and run desktop apps (86/64)
InstantGo
Internet Explorer 11
Lock screen photo slide show
Maximum RAM 4 GB 128 GB 512 GB 512 GB
Microsoft account login
Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 RT
included
- -
MiraCast wireless display support
Mobile hotspot / Wi-Fi tethering
Mount ISO / VHDs
Multi-factor authentication for BYOD
Multiple instances of same app
Multiple monitor improvements
Open MDM support
Open up to four variable sized windows at
once

Optional boot to the desktop/All apps
screen/Start screen

PC Settings improvements
Picture password
Portrait mode improvements

Precision touchpad improvements
Remote business data removal
Remote Desktop (client)
Remote Desktop (host)
Reset and refresh your PC
Search powered by Bing
Set the desktop wallpaper as Start
background

Sideloading LOB apps Not included Not included
Start screen control
Storage Spaces
Switch languages on the fly (Language
Packs)

The Start button
The Start screen and live tiles
Touch keyboard and thumb keyboard
Trusted Boot
VDI enhancements
VHD boot
Wi-Fi Direct wireless printing support
Windows Defender
Windows Media Player
Windows SmartScreen
Windows Store
Windows To Go Creator

Windows Update
Work folders
Join workplace
Xbox SmartGlass with Play To / Play On

Keys:
Not available/Supported
Available/Supported

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