Which Version of Windows is Right for You?
Whether you are upgrading your current system or purchasing a new computer for your business, you will eventually be confronted with this very question. Which Windows version is right for you? Knowing the differences between Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate; Windows 8; and, Windows 8 Professional will allow you to make an investment that will suit your needs to the fullest – allowing for the most efficient performance for you and your business.
To begin, all editions of Windows 7 include several improved features from the previous Windows Vista. To start, file back-up uses “Imaging” and the “Previous Version” function which allows for deleted or missing files to be recovered from a computer from a previous state. In addition, Windows “Virtual PC” now comes with increased support for more operating systems like Vista and Linux.
Being offered at the lowest price, Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 8 are often the first versions considered for purchase by many small business owners. However, the nominal cost of upgrade to Windows 7 or 8 Professional allows you to implement features proven vital for many businesses, and ultimately save you money in the long term.
Windows 7 and 8 Professional stand apart from Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 8 respectively with their increased networking capabilities. For instance, the Professional version is compatible with business server domains, allowing you to easily manage computers and user accounts on your network from a centralized location and securely connect to them. Over all, it organizes your business’ network while allowing for safe and efficient file and printer sharing.
Windows 7 Ultimate contains all the features listed above, as well as applications available in Windows 7 Enterprise, which is only available via bulk licensing to enterprise companies. However, Ultimate brings some of those capabilities to the retail market. This includes a Multilingual User Interface and BitLocker Drive Encryption.
If you have any further questions on which operating system would be best to include in your next upgrade to optimize your business performance, eNet would be happy to assist you. Simply give us a call at 281-403-9561 or email us for an assessment.
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Welcome Robert Bellard
We would like to welcome Robert Bellard, our newest consultant. Robert was born in Port Arthur, Texas and has an interest in technology that started at an early age. A proud father to three boys, he welcomes the variety of being a consultant. He looks forward to enhancing your technological capabilities and making sure the IT function in your business runs smoothly.
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