Help customers understand the value and the best way to buy
Windows 7 desktop licenses for their organization.
®
The Value of Genuine Windows
Customers can be confident that their software will work the way they want and
give them confidence that they are getting the latest product features and ongoing
improvements to keep their investment performing at its best.
• Increase system uptime and employee productivity.
• Facilitate software deployment, reduce support costs, and manage risks through
enhanced security and control.
• Benefit from a high quality, uncompromised software experience.
Windows 7 Editions for Business
Designed for small and midsize organizations. Available as
an upgrade license through Volume Licensing (Windows 7
Professional is the successor to Windows Vista® Business).
Key Features
• Location Aware Printing
• Windows XP Mode*
• Domain Join and
Group Policy
• Problem Step Recorder
• Encrypting File System
• Windows Mobility Center
Windows 7 vs. Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Help customers assess the rich features of Windows 7 compared to previous versions.
Feature
Windows 7
Enterprise**
Windows 7
Professional
Windows
Vista
Windows
XP SP3
BranchCacheTM
ü
BitLocker To GoTM
ü
AppLockerTM
ü
DirectAccess
ü
Location-Aware Printing
ü
ü
Remote Desktop Host
ü
ü
ü
ü
Encrypting File System
ü
ü
ü
ü
Volume Activation
ü
ü
ü
Domain Join and
Group Policy
ü
ü
ü
Snipping Tool,
Sticky Notes,
Windows Journal
ü
ü
ü
Windows Aero® Features
ü
ü
Only available as an upgrade license with Software
Assurance, Windows 7 Enterprise is designed for enterprises
and businesses that want to optimize their desktop IT
infrastructure.
Create a homegroup
ü
ü
Live Taskbar Thumbnails
ü
ü
ü
Windows Search
ü
ü
ü
All the Windows 7 Professional features plus:
Federated Search
ü
ü
Windows Media® Player
ü
ü
ü
ü
Group Policy Preferences
ü
ü
ü
ü
• BranchCacheTM
• BitLocker to GoTM
• AppLockerTM
• DirectAccess
* If not pre-installed it can be downloaded free from Microsoft.
** Windows 7 Enterprise is an upgrade license available exclusively as a benefit of
Microsoft Software Assurance through Volume Licensing programs.
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How to Buy Windows 7 Desktop Licenses
Windows Legalization Solutions
OEM
Purchase PCs with genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Operating Systems
(OS) pre-installed by the computer manufacturer. This is the most cost-effective
way to acquire qualified Windows OS licenses.
Retail
Designed for customers who need a small quantity of licenses, retail licenses are
sold in single-unit shrink-wrapped boxes.
Windows Desktop Upgrade with Volume Licensing
Upgrade a previously acquired qualified Windows operating system license to
Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Enterprise.
• Every PC must have its own FULL qualifying underlying OS, only available
preinstalled by a PC manufacturer or at retail.
• Windows Volume Licensing covers UPGRADE licenses only.
Qualifying
Operating
Systems
Enterprise
Agreement /
Open Value
Select Plus /
Select License
Program
Open License
Program
Academic
& Charity
Programs
Enterprise
ü
ü
ü
ü
Professional
ü
ü
ü
ü
Ultimate
ü
ü
ü
ü
Home Premium
ü
Home Basic
ü
Starter Edition
ü
For more information on qualifying operating systems, go to
www.microsoft.com/licensing/about-licensing/windows7.aspx
© 2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. This document is for informational purposes only.
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Get Genuine Windows Agreement
for Large Organizations (GGWA-LO)
Ideal for midsize and enterprise customers,
five license minimum.
Get Genuine Windows Agreement
for Small and Medium Organizations
(GGWA-SMO)
Ideal for small business and midsize
customers, five license minimum
Get Genuine Windows Agreement
for Academic Institutions (GGWA-A)
Ideal for academic institutions,
five license minimum.
Get Genuine Kit (GGK)
Ideal for small businesses and consumers.
For more information on legalization solutions, send your customers to
www.microsoft.com/piracy/knowthefacts/LegalizationSolutions.aspx
or visit https://partner.microsoft.com/ggwa
Qualifying Editions of Windows 7 for Volume Licensing
MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN THIS DOCUMENT.
The following are available to Volume Licensing customers who are not
properly licensed.
Resources
Windows 7 Volume Licensing Guide
www.windows7.com/licensingguide
Windows Desktop Licensing
www.microsoft.com/windowslicensing
Microsoft Volume Licensing
www.microsoft.com/licensing
Microsoft Genuine Software
www.microsoft.com/genuine
Product Use Rights
www.microsoft.com/licensing/about-licensing/product-licensing.aspx