While Windows 10 Home is intended for a casual use, Windows10 Pro will primarily be of interest to SMEs and professionals requiring access to specific administration or security features. What are the differences between Windows 10 Home and the Pro edition? Which edition of Windows 10 is right for you? All you need to know is in this article.
From | To |
Windows 7 Starter
Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8.1 Pro Student Windows 8.1 Pro WMC Windows Phone 8.1 | Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Mobile |
Feature | Home Edition | Pro Edition |
---|---|---|
Customizable Start Menu | Yes | Yes |
Windows Defender/Firewall | Yes | Yes |
Fast start up with Hiberboot and InstantGo | Yes | Yes |
TPM Support | Yes | Yes |
Power Saving Mode | Yes | Yes |
Windows Update | Yes | Yes |
Cortana | Yes | Yes |
Windows Hello (biometric) | Yes | Yes |
Virtual Desktops | Yes | Yes |
Snap Assist | Yes | Yes |
Snap Apps | Yes | Yes |
Continuum (sync PC and tablet) | Yes | Yes |
Microsoft Edge Web browser | Yes | Yes |
Feature | Home Edition | Pro Edition |
---|---|---|
Device encryption | Yes | Yes |
Joining domains | No | Yes |
Group Policy | No | Yes |
BitLocker | No | Yes |
Internet Explorer Enterprise Mode | No | Yes |
Kiosk Mode | No | Yes |
Remote Desktop | No | Yes |
Client Hyper-V | No | Yes |
Enterprise-specific app on Windows Store | No | Yes |
DirectAccess | No | Yes |
Features | Home Edition | Pro Edition |
---|---|---|
Sideloading of Windows Store apps | Yes | Yes |
Mobile Device Management | Yes | Yes |
Azure Active Directory | No | Yes |
Easily upgrade from Pro to Enterprise Edition | No | Yes |
Easily upgrade from Home to Education Edition | Yes | No |
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