Microsoft releases multiple editions of its Operating Systems like Windows 10. Sometimes it can be quite confusing to check which edition or version suits our needs. In this article, we will discuss about different editions of Windows 10 and know what is Pro, VL and N editions.
Let’s discuss each edition one by one so that we can understand the difference among all these Windows 10 editions.
Let’s discuss each edition one by one so that we can understand the difference among all these Windows 10 editions.
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Home mostly comes pre-installed in the laptops
you buy. It contains all the major features included in Windows 10 like
Cortana, Microsoft Edge, Continuum, universal apps etc. The things missing are
mostly related to networking. The home edition cannot be joined in a domain and
it does not include group policy editor. However, you can install group policy
editor separately in Windows 10. If you are going to use Windows 10 on your
home computer, Windows 10 Home is suitable for you. Other features not included
in Windows 10 Home are Bit locker, Enterprise Mode IE, Remote Desktop and
Client Hyper-V.
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10
Professional edition is mostly used in Office environments where joining a
Windows Server domain is required. Windows 10 Pro comes with all the features
of Windows 10 Home and features like Group Policy Management, Bitlocker
encryption, Remote Desktop, Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10
Professional edition is mostly used in Office environments where joining a
Windows Server domain is required. Windows 10 Pro comes with all the features
of Windows 10 Home and features like Group Policy Management, Bitlocker
encryption, Remote Desktop, Hyper-V, Azure Active Directory join ability,
enterprise data protection, Windows Update for business etc.
Windows 10
Enterprise
Windows 10
Enterprise edition Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10
Professional edition is mostly used in Office environments where joining a
Windows Server domain is required. Windows 10 Pro comes with all the features
of Windows 10 Home and features like Group Policy Management, Bitlocker
encryption, Remote Desktop, Hyper-V, Azure Active Directory join ability,
enterprise data protection, Windows Update for business etc.
Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows 10
Enterprise edition includes all the features of Windows 10 Pro plus additional
features like Direct Access, Windows To Go creator, AppLocker, BranchCache,
Start Screen control with Group Policy, credential guard, device guard etc.
Windows 10 Mobile
Windows 10
Mobile is designed for smartphones and tablets and includes basic consumer
features including Continuum capability.
What does VL stand for?
You will see
Windows 10 Enterprise VL editions. VL stands for Volume License. This means
that a single license key can be used to activate multiple installations of
Windows 10. This is usually used by large enterprises.
N and KN editions
Windows 10 N
editions are specifically designed for Europe and Switzerland to comply with
the European law. The N stands for Not with Media Player and
does not come with Windows Media Player pre-installed.
KN is specially designed for Korean market and does not include Windows Media Player (WMP) and an instant messenger.
Hopefully this gives a brief comparison of all the Windows 10 editions. Wikipedia gives a very good comparison chart and for full detailed comparison, you can read the Microsoft Windows 10 comparison page.
KN is specially designed for Korean market and does not include Windows Media Player (WMP) and an instant messenger.
Hopefully this gives a brief comparison of all the Windows 10 editions. Wikipedia gives a very good comparison chart and for full detailed comparison, you can read the Microsoft Windows 10 comparison page.
Upcoming: Windows
10 S:
Windows 10 S is
a specific configuration of Windows 10 Pro that offers a familiar, productive
Windows experience that’s streamlined for security and performance. By
exclusively using apps in the Windows Store and ensuring that you browse safely
with Microsoft Edge, Windows 10 S keeps you running fast and secure day in and
day out.
For more information, please go to Windows 10 S.
For more information, please go to Windows 10 S.
includes all the
features of Windows 10 Pro plus additional features like Direct Access, Windows
To Go creator, AppLocker, BranchCache, Start Screen control with Group Policy,
credential guard, device guard etc.
Windows 10
Mobile
Windows 10
Mobile is designed for smartphones and tablets and includes basic consumer
features including Continuum capability.
What does VL
stand for?
You will see
Windows 10 Enterprise VL editions. VL stands for Volume License. This means
that a single license key can be used to activate multiple installations of
Windows 10. This is usually used by large enterprises.
N and KN
editions
Windows 10 N e Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10
Professional edition is mostly used in Office environments where joining a
Windows Server domain is required. Windows 10 Pro comes with all the features
of Windows 10 Home and features like Group Policy Management, Bitlocker
encryption, Remote Desktop, Hyper-V, Azure Active Directory join ability,
enterprise data protection, Windows Update for business etc.
Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows 10
Enterprise edition includes all the features of Windows 10 Pro plus additional
features like Direct Access, Windows To Go creator, AppLocker, BranchCache,
Start Screen control with Group Policy, credential guard, device guard etc.
Windows 10 Mobile
Windows 10
Mobile is designed for smartphones and tablets and includes basic consumer
features including Continuum capability.
What does VL stand for?
You will see
Windows 10 Enterprise VL editions. VL stands for Volume License. This means
that a single license key can be used to activate multiple installations of
Windows 10. This is usually used by large enterprises.
N and KN editions
Windows 10 N
editions are specifically designed for Europe and Switzerland to comply with
the European law. The N stands for Not with Media Player and
does not come with Windows Media Player pre-installed.
KN is specially designed for Korean market and does not include Windows Media Player (WMP) and an instant messenger.
Hopefully this gives a brief comparison of all the Windows 10 editions. Wikipedia gives a very good comparison chart and for full detailed comparison, you can read the Microsoft Windows 10 comparison page.
KN is specially designed for Korean market and does not include Windows Media Player (WMP) and an instant messenger.
Hopefully this gives a brief comparison of all the Windows 10 editions. Wikipedia gives a very good comparison chart and for full detailed comparison, you can read the Microsoft Windows 10 comparison page.
Upcoming: Windows
10 S:
Windows 10 S is
a specific configuration of Windows 10 Pro that offers a familiar, productive
Windows experience that’s streamlined for security and performance. By
exclusively using apps in the Windows Store and ensuring that you browse safely
with Microsoft Edge, Windows 10 S keeps you running fast and secure day in and
day out.
For more information, please go to Windows 10 S.
For more information, please go to Windows 10 S.
ditions are
specifically designed for Europe and Switzerland to comply with the European
law. The N stands for Not with Media Player and does not come with Windows
Media Player pre-installed.
KN is specially
designed for Korean market and does not include Windows Media Player (WMP) and
an instant messenger.
Hopefully this
gives a brief comparison of all the Windows 10 editions. Wikipedia gives a very
good comparison chart and for full detailed comparison, you can read the
Microsoft Windows 10 comparison page.
Upcoming:
Windows 10 S:
Windows 10 S is
a specific configuration of Windows 10 Pro that offers a familiar, productive
Windows experience that’s streamlined for security and performance. By
exclusively using apps in the Windows Store and ensuring that you browse safely
with Microsoft Edge, Windows 10 S keeps you running fast and secure day in and
day out.
For more
information, please go to Windows 10 S.Hyper-V, Azure Active Directory join ability, enterprise data
protection, Windows Update for business etc.
Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows 10
Enterprise edition includes all the features of Windows 10 Pro plus additional
features like Direct Access, Windows To Go creator, AppLocker, BranchCache,
Start Screen control with Group Policy, credential guard, device guard etc.
Windows 10 Mobile
Windows 10
Mobile is designed for smartphones and tablets and includes basic consumer
features including Continuum capability.
What does VL stand for?
You will see
Windows 10 Enterprise VL editions. VL stands for Volume License. This means
that a single license key can be used to activate multiple installations of
Windows 10. This is usually used by large enterprises.
N and KN editions
Windows 10 N
editions are specifically designed for Europe and Switzerland to comply with
the European law. The N stands for Not with Media Player and
does not come with Windows Media Player pre-installed.
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10
Professional edition is mostly used in Office environments where joining a
Windows Server domain is required. Windows 10 Pro comes with all the features
of Windows 10 Home and features like Group Policy Management, Bitlocker
encryption, Remote Desktop, Hyper-V, Azure Active Directory join ability,
enterprise data protection, Windows Update for business etc.
Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows 10
Enterprise edition includes all the features of Windows 10 Pro plus additional
features like Direct Access, Windows To Go creator, AppLocker, BranchCache,
Start Screen control with Group Policy, credential guard, device guard etc.
Windows 10 Mobile
Windows 10
Mobile is designed for smartphones and tablets and includes basic consumer
features including Continuum capability.
What does VL stand for?
You will see
Windows 10 Enterprise VL editions. VL stands for Volume License. This means
that a single license key can be used to activate multiple installations of
Windows 10. This is usually used by large enterprises.
N and KN editions
Windows 10 N
editions are specifically designed for Europe and Switzerland to comply with
the European law. The N stands for Not with Media Player and
does not come with Windows Media Player pre-installed.
KN is specially designed for Korean market and does not include Windows Media Player (WMP) and an instant messenger.
Hopefully this gives a brief comparison of all the Windows 10 editions. Wikipedia gives a very good comparison chart and for full detailed comparison, you can read the Microsoft Windows 10 comparison page.
KN is specially designed for Korean market and does not include Windows Media Player (WMP) and an instant messenger.
Hopefully this gives a brief comparison of all the Windows 10 editions. Wikipedia gives a very good comparison chart and for full detailed comparison, you can read the Microsoft Windows 10 comparison page.
Upcoming: Windows
10 S:
Windows 10 S is
a specific configuration of Windows 10 Pro that offers a familiar, productive
Windows experience that’s streamlined for security and performance. By
exclusively using apps in the Windows Store and ensuring that you browse safely
with Microsoft Edge, Windows 10 S keeps you running fast and secure day in and
day out.
For more information, please go to Windows 10 S.
For more information, please go to Windows 10 S.
KN is specially designed for Korean market and does not include Windows Media Player (WMP) and an instant messenger.
Hopefully this gives a brief comparison of all the Windows 10 editions. Wikipedia gives a very good comparison chart and for full detailed comparison, you can read the Microsoft Windows 10 comparison page.
Upcoming: Windows 10 S:
Windows 10 S is a specific configuration of
Windows 10 Pro that offers a familiar, productive Windows experience that’s
streamlined for security and performance. By exclusively using apps in the
Windows Store and ensuring that you browse safely with Microsoft Edge, Windows
10 S keeps you running fast and secure day in and day out.
For more information, please go to Windows 10 S.
For more information, please go to Windows 10 S.
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