Windows 8 editions
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Windows 8, a major release of the Microsoft Windows operating system, was available in four different editions: Windows 8 (Core), Pro, Enterprise, and RT. Only Windows 8 (Core) and Pro were widely available at retailers. The other editions focus on other markets, such as embedded systems or enterprise. All editions support 32-bit IA-32 CPUs and x64 CPUs.
Editions
Windows 8
Windows 8 (also sometimes referred to as Windows 8 Core to distinguish from the OS itself) is the basic edition of Windows for the IA-32 and x64 architectures. This edition contains features aimed at the home market segment and provides all of the basic new Windows 8 features.
A Single Language version is available on emerging markets, which does not support swithcing between languages.
Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8 Pro is comparable to Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate and is targeted towards enthusiasts and business users; it includes all the features of Windows 8. Additional features include the ability to receive Remote Desktop connections, the ability to participate in a Windows Server domain, Encrypting File System, Hyper-V, and Virtual Hard Disk Booting, Group Policy as well as BitLocker and BitLocker To Go.
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center was never sold directly, but was included with the Windows 8 Pro Pack and temporarily offered for free on Microsoft's website as an upgrade from Windows 8 Pro. This edition adds Windows Media Center back from the premium editions of Windows 7.
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