Windows 7... but which one?

justintime2001 · 11 Feb 2011 at 13:41

I am thinking of moving from Windows XP Pro to Windows 7 so that I can make use of more RAM.

Can anyone tell me the difference between the versions please?
Should I get Ultimate, Pro etc etc?

the1gooner · 11 Feb 2011 at 13:58

The home premium version should be enough for 99% of home users.

Feature compare here:-

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/compare

AJK · 11 Feb 2011 at 14:00

Note that the amount of RAM you can use has nothing to do with Windows XP vs. Windows 7, but 32-bit vs. 64-bit. Whatever you upgrade to, make sure it's the 64-bit version if you want to use 4+GB of RAM.

SiriusB · 11 Feb 2011 at 14:41

If you have to ask - probably Home Premium x64.

EniGmA1981 · 11 Feb 2011 at 15:21

I'd vote for Home Premium x64 too

I'm running Pro, but that's just because it was a gift - if I had to spend my hard-earned on a copy, it would be Home Premium

justintime2001 · 11 Feb 2011 at 15:41

Home Premium it is the chaps. Thanks once again for the invaluable advice

justintime2001 · 11 Feb 2011 at 15:45

oops, forgot to ask... will my office 2003 and adobe photoshop CS2 work with Home Premium x64 too?

edscdk · 11 Feb 2011 at 15:47

justintime2001 said:
oops, forgot to ask... will my office 2003 and adobe photoshop CS2 work with Home Premium x64 too?

office 2003 yes,

CS2 dont know

anything I don't mind · 11 Feb 2011 at 15:48

wrong thread. sorry.

SiriusB · 11 Feb 2011 at 16:46

Office 2003 - Yes [though in some cases you will need to copy the CD contents to a directory on your PC, and run the setup from there. Done this twice now. First time worked from CD, second time needed me to copy it to HDD].

CS2 - It should work.

justintime2001 · 11 Feb 2011 at 18:47

Thanks to everyone for their valued advice.

WatchTower · 13 Feb 2011 at 05:12

I've seen ultimate full version retail new for less than £90. I'm thinking of buying it.

SiriusB · 13 Feb 2011 at 11:42

You will probably use none of its features, so why spend extra?

Fangman · 13 Feb 2011 at 12:56

Running home version here. Such a huge price gap between different version, for no real benefits. Only reason to go for other versions is if the features help with your job (ie you run multiple networks, or have money to burn).

WatchTower · 13 Feb 2011 at 15:09

SiriusB said:
You will probably use none of its features, so why spend extra?

I'm not really. As most stores sell the home version for the same price.

chaparral · 13 Feb 2011 at 15:26

justintime2001 said:
Home Premium it is the chaps. Thanks once again for the invaluable advice

Make sure it the Full Retail Version and not OEM