Title: Learning Objectives
Course: Personal Computer Hardware > Section: Competencies

Compare and contrast the features and requirements of various Microsoft Operating Systems.

Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Media Center, Windows XP 64bit Professional

Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Enterprise

Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Enterprise

Features

32-bit vs. 64-bit

Aero, gadgets, user account control, bit-locker, shadow copy, system restore, ready boost, sidebar, compatibility mode, XP mode, easy transfer, administrative and paths, category view vs. Classic view

Upgrade paths - differences between in place upgrades, compatibility tools, Windows upgrade OS advisor