Windows 10 Home or Pro - which is right for me?
Windows 10 Home or Pro - which is right for me?
The competition never sleeps. Nevertheless, for the vast majority of users (especially in Germany), Microsoft’s Windows operating system is still the ultimate when it comes to applications on the PC. When purchasing a new system, however, many are faced with the question Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro – what are the respective advantages and disadvantages? The following article describes which Windows 10 version is the right one, what 32-bit or 64-bit is all about and everything else there is to know.
The Windows 10 versions in comparison
To effectively find out which of the numerous Windows 10 versions suits you, it is first worth taking a look at the designations of the different editions.
- Education is an offer for educational institutions. This Windows 10 version contains education-specific default settings.
- Mobile is optimised for mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones.
- Home is the standard, which is generally ideal for private users.
- Pro is suitable for companies or freelancers who need more extensive professional tools for their work.
The competition never sleeps. Nevertheless, for the vast majority of users (especially in Germany), Microsoft’s Windows operating system is still the ultimate when it comes to applications on the PC. When purchasing a new system, however, many are faced with the question Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 pro – what are the respective advantages and disadvantages? The following article describes which Windows 10 version is the right one, what 32-bit or 64-bit is all about and everything else there is to know.
The Windows 10 versions in comparison
To effectively find out which of the numerous Windows 10 versions suits you, it is first worth taking a look at the designations of the different editions.
- Education is an offer for educational institutions. This Windows 10 version contains education-specific default settings.
- Mobile is optimised for mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones.
- Home is the standard, which is generally ideal for private users.
- Pro is suitable for companies or freelancers who need more extensive professional tools for their work.
Do I need 32 bit or 64 bit?
Whether it is Microsoft Office 32 or 64 bit is needed depends entirely on how fit your PC is – for the Windows 10 versions, this plays a subordinate role for the time being. However, older models – including Windows tablets that are getting on in years – often have too little power or no 64-bit processor built in at all. Here, of course, a Windows 10 home 32-bit version Pro is the order of the day. The 64-bit processor is especially interesting for a working memory with 4 GB or more. Because only with this can the memory for Windows 10 home 64 bit be used effectively. Newer computers usually have the powerful processor.
How to find out if you can use Windows Home 32 bit or Windows Home 64 bit
In Windows 7 and Windows Vista, „Performance Information and Tools“ must be entered in the search via the „Control Panel“ button In the entry, one then clicks either on „View and print details“ or on „View and print detailed performance and system information“, depending on the version. The item „System Type > System“ then shows which operating system the PC is currently running and whether Windows Home 32 Bit or Windows Home 64 Bit and also Microsoft Office 32 or 64 Bit can be used.
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Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows 10 Pro - what do I need?
Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows 10 Pro - what do I need?
A lot has happened in the past few years since Microsoft revolutionised the computer market in 1985 with the Windows 1.0 operating system. Numerous versions followed, some of which were very successful, while others were rather displeasing to users. After Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows XP and Windows 8.1, the Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro operating system is now the measure of all things . However, it is available in different versions. We explain here which one you really need.
Should you upgrade to Windows 10 Pro now?
If not now, when? could be the counter question. For really old Windows operating systems, there have been no new programmes for what feels like an eternity, and certainly no support or updates. For Windows 7 (since 2009), which is still installed on around 23% of all computers, support will end in January 2020 Support for Windows 7 and Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 (since 2012/2013) is also coming to an end. Here, even the already extended support will expire in January 2023 A Windows 8 Update can make sense, however, if the operating system has sufficient capacity (64 bit, at least 4 gigabytes of RAM). The same applies to a Windows 7 update. Even if there was a recent – unannounced – update, it makes sense to switch to one new Windows 7 Update the switch to one of the current operating systems such as Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro makes sense in any case. And do it now!
Which operating system is installed on the PC?
To find out which version of the Windows operating system is currently installed on your computer, 3 simple steps are allyou need:
- After clicking on the Windows symbol (Start), enter „Control Panel“ and press Enter
- Navigate to „System„, here you will find out the speed of the operating system (32 or 64 bit)
- Under „Windows Edition“ you will find the exact version of the installed Windows operating system.
Who needs Windows 10 Pro and for whom is Home sufficient?
Not every PC user needs to install the nearly 230 euro Windows 10 Pro or the other versions of this operating system on his computer. It depends on how the computer is used. Windows 10 Home is best suited for purely private applications.With the new voice assistant Cortana, Windows Hello for logging in via camera and an individual adaptation of the start menu to one’s own needs, it contains all the essential functions. If you also install the free Classic Shell tool, you can even optically return to the Windows 7 user interface. Windows Defender protects against hacker attacks and malware. Windows 10 Pro uses all the functions of Windows 10 Home. On the other hand, features are built in that also satisfy small businesses and advanced users. With Remote Desktop, for example, it is possible to access one’s own computer from another PC The BitLocker programmeencrypts the contents of the hard disk and thus protects it from unauthorised access. The group policy editor is interesting for several users. It enables settings that precisely adapt Windows 10 Pro to personal needs. Windows 10 Education is a special solution for pupils, students and teachers. Only this user group and non-profit associations are to be entitled to purchase it Cortana is not installed in this version, but Windows to go is, for example, with which the operating system and personal data can be started on another computer via a USB stick. The security of the system is increased with the AppLocker function, which also allows individual applications to be blocked Windows 10 Enterprise was developed especially for companies with several employees. In addition to the usual functions plus Windows to go and AppLocker, it can be used to manage multiple computers and new updates can be checked before installation. The operating system is sold with multiple licences directly to companies.
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Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows 10 Pro - what do I need?
Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows 10 Pro - what do I need?
A lot has happened in the past few years since Microsoft revolutionised the computer market in 1985 with the Windows 1.0 operating system. Numerous versions followed, some of which were very successful, while others were rather displeasing to users. After Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows XP and Windows 8.1, the Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro operating system is now the measure of all things . However, it is available in different versions. We explain here which one you really need.
Should you upgrade to Windows 10 Pro now?
If not now, when? could be the counter question. For really old Windows operating systems, there have been no new programmes for what feels like an eternity, and certainly no support or updates. For Windows 7 (since 2009), which is still installed on around 23% of all computers, support will end in January 2020 Support for Windows 7 and Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 (since 2012/2013) is also coming to an end. Here, even the already extended support will expire in January 2023 A Windows 8 Update can make sense, however, if the operating system has sufficient capacity (64 bit, at least 4 gigabytes of RAM). The same applies to a Windows 7 update. Even if there was a recent – unannounced – update, it makes sense to switch to one new Windows 7 Update the switch to one of the current operating systems such as Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro makes sense in any case. And do it now!
Which operating system is installed on the PC?
To find out which version of the Windows operating system is currently installed on your computer, 3 simple steps are allyou need:
- After clicking on the Windows symbol (Start), enter „Control Panel“ and press Enter
- Navigate to „System„, here you will find out the speed of the operating system (32 or 64 bit)
- Under „Windows Edition“ you will find the exact version of the installed Windows operating system.
Who needs Windows 10 Pro and for whom is Home sufficient?
Not every PC user needs to install the nearly 230 euro Windows 10 Pro or the other versions of this operating system on his computer. It depends on how the computer is used. Windows 10 Home is best suited for purely private applications.With the new voice assistant Cortana, Windows Hello for logging in via camera and an individual adaptation of the start menu to one’s own needs, it contains all the essential functions. If you also install the free Classic Shell tool, you can even optically return to the Windows 7 user interface. Windows Defender protects against hacker attacks and malware. Windows 10 Pro uses all the functions of Windows 10 Home. On the other hand, features are built in that also satisfy small businesses and advanced users. With Remote Desktop, for example, it is possible to access one’s own computer from another PC The BitLocker programmeencrypts the contents of the hard disk and thus protects it from unauthorised access. The group policy editor is interesting for several users. It enables settings that precisely adapt Windows 10 Pro to personal needs. Windows 10 Education is a special solution for pupils, students and teachers. Only this user group and non-profit associations are to be entitled to purchase it Cortana is not installed in this version, but Windows to go is, for example, with which the operating system and personal data can be started on another computer via a USB stick. The security of the system is increased with the AppLocker function, which also allows individual applications to be blocked Windows 10 Enterprise was developed especially for companies with several employees. In addition to the usual functions plus Windows to go and AppLocker, it can be used to manage multiple computers and new updates can be checked before installation. The operating system is sold with multiple licences directly to companies.
Header image: © dennizn, stock.adobe.com