Windows 7: Starter Edition

Windows 7 Starter has been specifically designed by Microsoft for the low end market that includes most netbooks and other PC hardware that has to be sold for the cheapest price possible.

The main reason for this edition is to provide manufacturers with a Windows 7 edition that they can put cost effectively on their low end products.

Windows 7 Starter has caused lots of controversy after the publication of the feature differences between this edition and the other - more expensive - Windows 7 editions.

Here is a short overview of what users can expect to get when purchasing a computer that is running Windows 7 Starter.

3 Concurrent Applications
32-bit only support
Home Group join only
Windows Internet Explorer 8
Windows Media Player 12

The limitation to three concurrent applications running on the system has been the focus of criticism.

Some application types, antivirus software for example, are exempt from the limit.

It still means that users will face serious difficulties and often disappointment when they reach the limit. Additional limitations are 32-bit support only and the ability to join Homegroups but not to create them.

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