
Find out which
Windows 10 edition
is right for you.
Core features
Familar, and better than ever
Customizable Start Menu x x x x
Windows Defender & Windows rewall x x x x
Fast start up with Hiberboot and InstantGo
TPM support
Battery Saver x x x x
Windows Update x x x x
Cortana
Talk or type naturally x x x x
Personal and proactive suggestions x x x x
Reminders x x x x
Search web, device, and cloud x x x x
“Hey Cortana” hands-free activation x x x x
Windows Hello
Native ngerprint recognition x x x x
2
5
3
1
Home Pro Enterprise Education
x x x x
x x x x
Native facial and iris recognition x x x x
Enterprise level security x x x x
Multi-doing
Virtual desktops x x x x
Snap assist (up to 4 apps on one screen) x x x x
Snap apps across screens on different monitors x x x x
Continuum
Switch from PC to tablet mode x x x x
4
Microsoft Edge
Reading view x x x x
Built-in ink support x x x x
Cortana integration
5
x x x x

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Windows 10 edition
is right for you.
Business features
Existing Fundamentals
Device Encryption
Domain Join x x x
Group Policy Management x x x
Bitlocker
Enterprise Mode Internet Explorer (EMIE) x x x
Assigned Access 8.1 x x x
Remote Desktop x x x
Client Hyper-V x x x
Direct Access x x x
Windows To Go Creator x x
AppLocker x x
BranchCache x x
Start Screen Control with Group Policy x x
2
6
Home Pro Enterprise Education
x x x x
x x x
Management and Deployment
Side-loading of line of business apps x x x x
Mobile device management x
Ability to join Azure Active Directory, with single sign-on to
cloud-hosted apps
Business Store for Windows 10
7
8
8
x x x
x x x
x x x
Granular UX Control x x
Easy Upgrade from Pro to Enterprise Edition x x
Easy Upgrade from Home to Education Edition x x

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Windows 10 edition
is right for you.
Business features
Security
Microsoft Passport x x x x
Enterprise Data Protection8 x x x
Credential Guard
Device Guard
9
9
Home Pro Enterprise Education
x x
x x
Delivering Windows as a Service
Windows Update x x x x
Windows Update for Business x x x
Current Branch for Business x x x
Long Term Servicing Branch x
Buy Windows software or devices
How to purchase Windows for your business
Microsoft offers several ways to purchase software and devices for your business
How to purchase multiple software licenses
If you need multiple software licenses contact a partner.
1 - Requires InstantGo or device that passes the device encryption HCK test
2 - Requires TPM 1.2 or greater
3 - Windows Hello requires specialized hardware, including ngerprint reader, illuminated IR sensor or other biometric sensors
4 - Requires touch screen capabilities; App experiences may vary
5 - Cortana is available only in certain markets; Experience may vary by region and device; Requires Microsoft Account to use
6 - Requires InstantGo or device that passes the “Device Encryption Requirements Test”
7 - Separate license for Azure Active Directory required
8 - Coming Later. Subject to Change. Learn more about delivering Windows as a service
9 - Requires UEFI 2.3.1 or greater; Virtualization Extensions such as Intel VT-x, AMD-V, and SLAT must be enabled; x64 version of Windows; IOMMU,
such as Intel VT-d, AMD-Vi; TPM 2.0; BIOS Lockdown
How to purchase multiple devices
If you are looking to buy several devices, you can nd a partner
or work directly with the Microsoft Store Sales team.