Windows 8 editions

Windows 8 only comes in the following editions:

  • Windows 8 is a core edition intended for the average home user.
  • Windows RT is a version of Windows 8 for the Surface tablets.
  • Windows 8 Pro is targeted at enthusiast and business markets. It adds the ability to run Hyper-V virtual machines.
  • Windows 8 Pro with Media Center includes the Windows Media Center.
  • Windows 8 Enterprise is designed for large organizations. It has the same feature set as Pro (excluding Media Center) but supports creating Windows To Go portable workspaces.

Upgrade compatibility

Windows 8 upgrade path[1]
Edition of
Windows 7
to upgrade
from		Editon of Windows 8
to upgrade to
CoreProEnterprise
StarterYesYesNo
Home BasicYesYesNo
Home PremiumYesYesNo
UltimateNoYesNo
ProfessionalNoYesNo
EnterpriseNoNoYes

References

  1. ↑ "Windows 8 Upgrade Paths". Microsoft TechNet. Microsoft. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
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