8.1 pro or 8.1?

[Kazy]

What is the difference?

[Arty]

http://windowsitpro.com/windows-8/differences-between-windows-81-windows-81-pro-and-windows-81-enterprise

 

 

• Basic Edition – Windows 8.1 Basic Edition (or just Windows 8.1) is intended for home users. This version includes the core features, but none of the business features. Basic Edition is great for those general consumers (mother, grandmother, father, step-uncle, far removed cousin).
• Pro – Windows 8.1 Pro is the operating system intended for small and medium-sized businesses. It provides abilities such as joining corporate domains, participating in Group Policy, allowing involvement in Work Place Join and Work Folders, encryption and more. You can find a good list of business features in the The IT Guide to Windows 8.1. Note that some of the new business features in Windows 8.1 Pro require a server running Windows Server 2012 R2 somewhere in the organization.

[Aytex]

i think pro comes with all the word,powerpoint crap

nvm

[corbetto]

Pro is aimed more towards business, you probably won't use all of the features(such as,remote desktop) that pro includes at home so if you looking to buy an OS just go with 8.1 to save money.

[Kazy]

Pro is aimed more towards business, you probably won't use all of the features(such as,remote desktop) that pro includes at home so if you looking to buy an OS just go with 8.1 to save money.

Will I be able to have like a windows 7 desk top on this?

[Yongtjunkit]

if you are a home user you can use the windows 8.1. if you want remote access/control you can use team viewer

 

Will I be able to have like a windows 7 desk top on this?

yes, with third party software but for your information windows 10 is a mix of windows 7 and 8.1 but not full screen start menu.

 

linus review on windows 10

 

Edited December 3, 2015 by Yongtjunkit

[B16CXHatch]

Another feature that Pro versions include is the ability to run software RAID. That's why I have it. My motherboard basically ignores my 950 Pro NVMe drive if I set my computer to hardware RAID for some reason so I use Windows 8.1 Pro to run software RAID 1 for my other drives.

[Guest]

• Domain join
• Group policy management
• BitLocker
• Remote Desktop
• Hyper-V client