Windows 7 starter versus Windows 7 home basic

Windows 7 home starter is specifically designed by Microsoft targeting the low end market especially netbooks and some other PC hardware which are sold for the cheapest possible price. In fact, the main reason behind Windows 7 home starter is to come up with a Windows edition that can be put cost effectively on various low end products.

The release of Windows 7 home Starter was followed by a lot of controversy. Its multi application and other advanced features add to the delight of many people. However, there was a lot of comparison between Windows 7 starter edition and other expensive Windows 7 edition. Some of the features that you can expect in a computer running on Windows 7 home starter includes:

• Windows Internet Explorer 8

• 32-bit only support
• Windows Media Player 12
• Home Group join only
• Concurrent Applications Unlimited

The main factor which was behind criticism for Windows 7 home starter edition was its limitation to just three concurrent applications. Although applications like anti virus, messengers etc were not included in deciding the limit, still it was said that users may find it difficult and disappointing if they reach the limit. Microsoft finally decided to remove the limit and much for the user’s pleasure there is no restriction on number of applications running on Windows 7 home starter edition.

The nest operating system following the Windows 7 starter edition is Windows7 Home Basic. It will be available only in some emerging markets. Most of the features of Windows 7 home basic is similar to Starter edition with some advancements like both 32 bit and 64 bit support. It also comes up with partial Aero support and desktop Windows manager. Some of the main features that come along with Windows 7 home basic includes:

• 32-bit and 64-bit mode support
• Concurrent Applications Unlimited
• Windows Internet Explorer 8
• Desktop Window Manager
• Home Group (Create & Join) Join Only
• Windows Mobility Center
• Windows Media Player 12
• Windows Aero Partial

Limited availability of Windows 7 home basic has kept Windows 7 starter as more popular in spite of advanced features in Windows 7 home basic.