How to find out which edition of Windows 10, you need

Windows 10 Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, S or IoT Core - select the option that matches your needs.

Regardless of whether you want to upgrade to Windows 10, to buy a new computer, or just reinstall the system, you need to select the editor. In this operating system, there are four main editorial office and a couple of side. We understand how they differ, and who are suitable.

The choice of system bitness

Before selecting editors Windows, you need to determine the capacity of the system. Microsoft provides a 32-bit version of Windows 10 for the old processor and 64-bit - for new ones.

Roughly speaking, if your computer has been set up since 2007, it is most likely equipped with a 64-bit processor. Full guidance on determining the bit processor, you can see here.

Selecting the appropriate wording

Windows 10 Home

The initial edition of Windows 10, preinstalled on most computers and laptops, which can be found on sale. This version does not have the advanced tools to ensure the security of business data, as in the older versions, but they are not particularly something and need some home users.

The Home Edition has all of Microsoft's universal applications, such as "Calendar", "Mail", "Maps", "Movies" and "Photos."

The main drawback of Windows 10 Home Edition - the presence of advertising applications, from time to time are automatically set to your "Start" menu. However, if desired, they can be remove.

The license for the Home version of Windows 10 is worth 9499 rubles.

To choose: Windows 10 Home Edition is suitable for most ordinary users. Yes, there is no built-in tools for encryption, but if you wish you can set your own third-party programs.

Windows 10 Home in the Microsoft Store →

Windows 10 Pro

Windows 10 Pro - a more advanced edition of the operating system from Microsoft. It contains all of the same tools and applications that Home Edition, plus some additional features:

• Tool Microsoft Hyper-V. Used to run Windows and Linux families of operating systems in virtual machines. Useful for developers and system administrators who are involved in software testing. Ordinary users will prefer to use for experiments more intuitive VirtualBox.
• Update centre Windows Update for Business. It provides some additional updates in addition to those available in the Home edition. In addition, it allows you to postpone installation of the update.
• security Tools Device Guard and Secure Boot. Device Guard designed to protect against zero-day attacks and polymorphic viruses. Secure Boot protects against bootkit that can start with the system while the computer.
• BitLocker. The tool for data encryption. You can encrypt the entire system even if desired. Useful for those who store important computer work files and fears that they would be in the wrong hands.
• Group Policy Management. It used to work with the settings of multiple computers over a local network. It is necessary for system administrators.

License for the Professional version of Windows 10 is worth 14,199 rubles.

To choose: Windows 10 Pro is aimed at small businesses. But ordinary users can purchase this edition, if in need of advanced security and encryption tools.

Windows 10 Pro in Microsoft Store →

Windows 10 Enterprise

Windows 10 Enterprise is designed for corporate use. It includes the same set of tools, and Windows Pro. But, in addition, Enterprise Edition provides access to software updates Long-Term Service Branch (LTSB). This means that your computer will be installed only proven and most stable updates, besides you can delay their receipt.

In Windows 10 Enterprise no universal app like "mail"," Calendar "," Maps "and others. In addition, the device with the operating system is not installed adware.

Price on Windows 10 Enterprise depends on the number of copies that you wish to purchase. First you need to install on their computers Windows 10 Pro, and then to upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise. Find certified suppliers and can update prices by Microsoft or by phone at Microsoft licensing center.

To choose: Windows Enterprise 10 is designed specifically for medium and large enterprises and organizations. For ordinary users of its features will be too much.

Windows 10 Enterprise on the Microsoft website →

Windows 10 Education

This edition of Windows 10 for educational institutions. In general, it is similar to the Windows 10 Enterprise, but it is not possible to join the channel LTSB updates. The emphasis in this edition of Windows is on providing tools for students and teachers.

There's an app for setting educational computer and tools for tests and examinations. In addition, users Windows 10 Education have access to the educational section shop microsoft Store.

Version is only available through Academic Licensing. You have to first install the Windows 10 Home or Pro, are then upgrade to Education.

To choose: holders of academic institutions. Orientation to educational applications standard users exactly nowhere.

Windows 10 → Education on the Microsoft website

Windows 10 S

Strictly speaking, Windows 10 S - is not a revision, but a special mode for Windows 10 Home or Pro, which you can turn, if you suddenly have such a desire. It is also available in the Enterprise Edition and Education.

In Windows 10, S is limited to a set of available applications. You can only use the options that are installed from the Microsoft Store. Browse the internet you can only through the Edge browser. With these limitations, Windows 10 S much easier and faster full versions of the OS, but you will only work with the tools that Microsoft offers in its store.

This mode is most commonly used on tablets and convertible notebooks.

To choose: Windows 10 S used by those on whose device is already installed. Of course, you can install it anywhere you want, but be prepared to face a number of constraints.

Windows 10 → S on the Microsoft website

Windows 10 IoT Core

Windows 10 IoT Core (IoT means the Internet of Things, «Internet of Things") is designed to be mounted on a variety of devices and Gadgets. You want to program any robot assembled you to convert your old radio, providing him access to the Internet, install the Windows Media Center on your own, or create a device based on Arduino? Use the Windows 10 IoT Core. Version suitable for unicameral different computers, such as Arrow DragonBoard 410c and Raspberry Pi 3.

To choose: Windows 10 IoT Core is designed for experienced users who are addicted to electronics. In addition, it is useful if you create some high-tech startups.

Windows 10 IoT Core on the Microsoft website →