Windows 11 Home vs Pro: what's the difference & should you upgrade?
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- Опубликовано: 29 июн 2024
- In this step-by-step overview, learn about the key differences between the Windows 11 Home Edition and Professional Edition and whether it's worth upgrading to Pro.
Professional includes all features that come with the Home Edition, including the following features:
- Support for 2 CPUs with 128 cores (vs. 1 CPU with 64 cores)
- Up to 2TB of RAM (vs. 128GB with Home)
- Sandbox
- Hyper-V
- Remote Desktop (Host)
- Bit locker Drive encryption
- Windows Information Protection
- Mobile device management
- Group policy
- Enterprise state roaming
- Assigned access
- Dynamic provisioning
- Windows Update for Business
- Azure Directory
- Join domain
- Kiosk mode
👋 Additional resources
- Purchase Windows 11 Home License: $140, www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/win...
- Purchase Windows 11 Professional License: $200, www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/win...
⌚ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Windows 11 New Features
1:08 System requirements & upper limits
2:46 Sandbox
3:30 Hyper-V
4:30 Remote desktop
5:50 Windows Information Protection
6:08 Enterprise management features
6:44 How to upgrade
7:07 Wrap up
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2:12 "Why would you ever need that much ram?"
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@@lahirumadushanka5756 the hands turned the human into a cat
@@TAKV_gaming 😹🙏🤣
@@KevinStratvert lOl
Famous last words : nobody will ever need that much memory 😹
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Once 640 KB RAM was expected to be really enough for everyone 🤔
@@Wodensdsy yeah . but he talk about RAM memory., not hard drive
I think video uploader never opened 10 chrome tabs at the same time
I actually heard that said once. I was in a game store in the late-80s and this was the store owner’s response to the launch of the Commodore 128.
I found every youtuber talking about the difference missed one big feature: Pro version allows all display languages, whereas Home version only allows using one default language. It's a very important feature for multilingual users, I switch between English, Chinese and Japanese frequently.
That is good to know; thank you!
True. I care a lot about this feature as well! I'm a polyglot too~
Nice, thanks for this video. I hear that both are even better now that we're 2 years into this thing!
Encryption & Sandbox options is one of the big things for me when it comes to Home vs Pro I recently got a upgrade key to upgrade my Windows 10 Home keep up the good work my man.
is that how when I was on the pro version I had encrypted DNS but now that i'm on home I can't? Or is there a setting I can change I can't remember if that's what I did previously.
I would this it'd be possible to have the same encryption type especially if it's just dns.
Always helpful. Thanks a lot Kevin!👍
Great overview of Home vs. Professional. My laptop used to have Windows Professional, but now it belongs to a relative. I'm now using Home. Until I saw this video, I didn't think there was much of a distinction between Pro and Home. But, thanks to you, I now understand that there are considerable gaps. Keep rocking with Windows 11!
i think for personal uses home edition is enough
Basically, 3rd Party and Linux basically do this 4 3 but this is all Microsoft
I use Remote Desktop all the time at work. It's super duper handy for logging into servers without having to actually walk into the server room or anything.
Actually one of my favorite features.
I could see the potential for it being useful on a PC but I can't think of any real world examples I'd be using any time soon.
Presenting the topic in an amazing way, well-done man, thanks
A million subscribers 🤯 well deserved, Kevin!
yall paying for windows?
lol
I had 0 clue on how not to, I kept looking up how to get it without paying but nothing really popped up.
@@breadsticks992prebuilts or laptops
@@breadsticks992really? 😅
@@breadsticks992 VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T use this win 11 pro upgrade key :)
2:34 Thanks for the info Kevin. It's the information that I need before I use Windows 11
I just upgraded to windows 11 pro so I could use windows sandbox, thanks Kevin!
dude i sub to u when you had only 100k subs and now u have 1mil omg good luck dude
Thank you for the video. Concise and very informative. Will definitely be going Pro for hyper-v
Very educative . Watching from Cameroon
Brilliant video. It has really helped me with my purchasing decision. Thank you!!!
Very helpful information mate
Thanks 👏
Thanks for the information sir! I found it very useful.❤
I am eagerly waiting for this...
Very clear. Thank you ❤
I always wondered ❤. Thank you
Awesome explanation 😀 thank you
Thanks. Recently installed Win 11 on an older i5 and it activated with Win 11 Pro so good to know about Sandbox and I've just turned bitlocker on too.
For all that is Holy; make sure you export your bit locker key.
One BSOD, if you’re on a piece of crap Dell then one hardware component failure, and you’ll lose access to your data if you do not have the key.
I used to work for the state government, and the Dell’s died constantly. BL is a two edged sword that will filet you open and dance on your entrails with salt shoes and laugh at your pathetic crying when everything on the drive is gone.
i also have windows 11 Pro it upgraded my windows 10 home to windows 11 pro with license key from home version :D
@@Rood67 I know it has been a whole 2 years but oh my God; I have embarrassingly lost a few laptops because of BitLocker since I had always forgotten to export my key. Dell *sucks.*
well done and thanks for the info
Good introduction to the product, thanks.
I saved this video, you are clear and concise, thanks
i had windows 10 pro on my diy pc. i did the auto upgrade to windows 11. had it since launch. last night i reformatted my pc and reinstalled windows 11 pro from a flash drive and i am noticing all sorts of stuff thats different. i didnt even know what i had before was home. it just gave me whatever the version is they auto gave you. But i definitely have w11 pro now and i LOVE the new look. its way different than what i had before.. So now im watching this video trying to figure out everyuthing that different. Its like im experiencing windows 11 for the first time all over again.
Nice info. Thanx Kevin
Appreciate the video! Very concise, thanks! Thanks for leaving out a long winded explanation of business features most home users won't need. We do in fact not know what these features mean, so I'm pretty sure I can live without them 😂
Thank you for the information! 😊
For me... I will wait until at least a year to allow for all the bug fixes, tweaks, and adjustments based upon consumer reaction to settle down. Thus far 11 does appear to have some nice features but it also has eliminated some features that I use regularly. I wish they would quit messing around with the start button and taskbar. My take... changes that are mostly a solution in search of a problem. (Sort of like the ribbon, which they are now removing in Explorer) Overall it appears to be somewhat dumbed down for the masses looking to emulate the Mac OS.
One can resist the 11 upgrade for a time but at some point 10 will decay to the point many will need to make the move. I will be going with pro mostly to avoid having to deal with having to have an account to tie your machine back to the MS mothership. I wish there was a good way to run the apps I need in Linux well as I would have made that move a long time ago.
I got an Alienware in 2012 with Windows 7. It lasted me until 2023. I think that 11 years was the absolute longest time I could milk it. Now the lack of security updates and incompatibility with newer programs finally caught up to it. 😢
did you get it?
@@cherryartist17 Same for me. Built a great rig in 2011 and ran Win7 Pro until now when I am *_finally_* putting the finishing touches on a new machine, and with it a new OS. I was planning on going with Win10, but I've read that 11 is better at handling scheduling between performance / efficiency cores in intel 12th gen (and higher) cpus .. so time to take the plunge! I just need to weed out all the telemetry etc.
Really excited to turn this thing on! Going from an i7-2600K to an i7-12700K .. from 16 GB of DDR3 to 64 GB of DDR5 .. from a SATA 3 7200 RPM platter drive to a Gen 4 m.2 2280 NVMe SSD .. I hope the difference is as startling as I think it should be! 🤞
It will be painful leaving Win7 behind. Without a doubt my favorite OS ever! But, at this point .. like you said, the lack of security updates (and support for newer hardware .. DirectX versions, etc) .. just have to move on!
Best of luck to you. ☮
I loved the set up in Windows 7. I hate most of the changes!
Thanks for detailed information
Thank u bro
For explaining 🤗
Thanks for sharing, Kevin. I need to become familiar with window 10 first. A beginner! I just bought a PC window 10 from Costco 3 months ago. Bought it too early.😏😏
I purchased mine from costco with windows 10 and just upgraded to windows 11 pro after using it for two months.
You mean 11? Windows 10 has been out since forever.
Helpful vid @kevin If I buy from Microsoft store will that be a retail version that I can transfer indefinitely?
Amazing work Kevin!!!!!!!!!!! you taught a lot of tech in this quarantine
For that A big thank you and I love that line "tooddayy"😊😊
Thanks for Sharing this video 😊😊😊
Thanks naa daily for another windows 11 video hope there's more coming soon
More to come!
wouuuuuuuuuuuuuu ... I always want it to know the diference ...thank you kevin ... you are awesome .. saludos desde PERU!!
Very Clear explanations and alternative software explained in this video, Excellent video my friend, awesome job
I have the pro version and although I barely use the features that come with it, I do like the access to the group policy editor. I actually only use it to control how Windows update works so it is less annoying / disruptive.
I also tried Hyper-V but didn't really like it. I prefer Virtualbox for my usage.
i have it too
Which laptop do you have?cost of windows 11 professional please
@@bsmishra6922 free
@@bsmishra6922free to update to win 11 if you already have the lates version of win 10
how do i buy it
Hi Kevin, do you have a video about the importance of product keys in Windows, and what do you think is the impact on the future of the pc (if any) if you bought non-authorized key? Thank you!
Amazing Kevin 👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much for teaching this difference 🙌
I am impressed, Kevin! There is such a big difference in the functionality of Home and Pro. Also you are my inspiration and I have learnt something for you. You have taught me to take advantage of the situation and adjust accordingly. Right now Windows 11 is the trend and you are uploading many Windows 11 videos and they are getting lots of views! And I remember this thumbnail from the word to PDF video. Looking forward to more such eye-opening content!
holy crap I did not expect you here neil
@@ronykax im famous
Good to know. Thanks.
I always upgrade my OS. I have been there than that and I think Windows 11 is actually better than the launch of Windows 8 (no Start button lol). What I will miss with Windows 10 is my organized folders when pressing Start. Just waiting for Windows update to say that I can download and install. I think you can do it manually but I think it is better to wait until they fix all the performance issues since I am using AMD.
Very well explained video well done video
Well delivered 👏
todayyy" i love the new intro
Yes mine came with Window Pro 10 on my Dell 8940 XPS Desktop 🖥 I only used it for two month with ten pro on it before I upgraded to Windows 11 pro for free.
I have the same black sand wallpaper. Good choice!
Thank you! 🙂👍
Thank you for this overview, now I know that I need PRO =)
I am overexcited to join your discord I want to be first when you make xD
Appreciate the info. I am an IT guy but did not need to keep up on latest of the OSs because work for Gov and we are still back on win 10 and also have no input as to what we get and what it runs.
Thank you!
I paid for pro mainly for Sandbox and Application Guard as that allows me inherent freedoms. Plus its right to do so.
Thanks dude!
So if your a gamer with 1 cpu and only 64gb ram get HOME. THANKS MATE, very professional and informative.
@LSprunk ya I went with 7800mhz ddr5 so I’m only at 32gb right now.
I think for now I'm gonna stay on windows 10 pro until the updates and run out and just stay informed of Windows 11 if they release updates that would make me consider switching earlier than intended. The only Windows 11 pro feature I'd want is Bitlocker, but spending money for only 1 additional feature is not something I want to do unless I really have no choice in the future.
? Bitlocker has been around since at least Windows 7 Ultimate. You already have it if you have 10 pro.
I think I’m gonna stay with what’s freeeee
me tooooooooooooooooooo
@@blenderbay same
i have windows 11 pro and i didnt spend a penny
@@mrbrassballs7704 cracked version or genuine
Thank you for the overview! I am interested in both my wife and I using the same desktop computer SIMULTANEOUSLY.... will either of these products HOME or PRO, allow us to do so? When I note simultaneously, I dont mean on the same desktop, but just each of us accessing the computer and working on our separate files / accounts ? Thank you in advance
thanks for explanation
thank you, bro 😘
Toda-a-a-a-y.. What an incredible intro, bro!
just sandbox alone is enough for me to go pro everytime. Having that option built in with no added programs is great.
I beat my head against a wall for hours the other day trying to figure out how to use remote desktop to control my work computer with Pro with my home laptop. I ended up running out of time and just using a Team Viewer trial that just effortlessly worked. I guess I have to get our network admin involved to set up some port forwarding nonsense. So much harder than it needs to be.
Remote desktop is my main need. I have 4 dektops and 7 laptops 5 of them behind tvs. I love doing their maintenance stuff from my office desktop since a couple of the systems only have a mouse and no keyboard at all. very handy
I use windows 11 pro due to having sandboxed apps as well as virtualization... I use bit locker too and I have all the security features enabled. I use Linux on a laptop because I do love Linux but my main rig uses windows mostly for everything especially games. I use an alternative antivirus software just so that I have something dedicated to keeping my pc locked down away from issues. I also use a VPN pretty much all the time. I'm pretty much secure from most threats and yes I am also tech savvy I havnt had one virus or malware. And I make sure to never go to any links and run anything that I shouldnt run. If you can be careful when browsing the web then you can be sure to not get hacked or have malware.
I think sandbox feature is very neat .
I am in IT school so upgrading from home to pro was a good move for me, I also found a great deal that only cost me $12 CAD to upgrade :O
Thanks!
thanks for the explanations about Windows 11 pro and home, otherwise Russian blogs have no explanation of what the difference is windows
For me the single language limitation in home version was the reason why I changed to Pro.
If I switch UI from English to my native language I understand the words but I can't find anything anymore. I've been using English Windows since NT 4 which couldn't switch languages - you had to reinstall from a different CD 🙂
NOW that's a good video!!!!
you are the best I love you bro
Hello kevin, is there any performance improvement with pro version compared to home? Or is it just the features you mentioned?
Thanks Kevin, I Am the Pro "team", even when I knew I don't need it at all :D
Nice video man
Appreciate it
@@KevinStratvert omg I don't believe that you replied me !!!
thx Kevin I nv knew there was a windows sandbox installed on windows 11 pro thx :D
0:00 - Hi Kevin. 👋 7:34 - 1068th like from me. 👍 Cheers.
Excelent video
Hey! Does system spec with i7 processor, 32 gb of ram is good for windows 10 pro for workstation? Please explain about windows 10 pro for workstation and wat are it's specs and also its benefits. Pls. Thanks in advance
Need a video on how to set up Remote Desktop Connection so that multiple users can access it at once simultaneously
Thanks for the suggestion! I've added this to my list. Stay tuned. Cheers!
That requires a product like TS-Plus if you want access it at once simultaneously
@@grahame8032 Could you please elaborate or share a video?
I had Windows 10 professional. Today mine just upgraded to Windows 11 professional. I'm still tinkering with it.
now i know Thank you
All I needed was a group policy editor 🥲
well you can do something from registries
wow🥶🔥
I have to correct you on one thing: TeamViewer isnt the same thing as Remote Desktop.
If you want to use TeamViewer, the PC you want to connect to must be already logged in to Windows with a local user. Once youre connected to the other PC with TeamViewer you see it through the TeamViewer Window kind of like it was live streaming for you but with the addition that you can control it. This also means, that both, you and the user logged into your PC at home can see and to things at the same time.
Remote Desktop however is used to actually log into the remote PC using a local user on the PC you want to connect from (or any user from your domain, if youre in one). So the local user on your PC at home must be logged out of Windows since you cant be logged in with two users at once.
Im working as a IT supporter at a company and we have both Remote Desktop and TeamViewer and depending on the situation both programs can have their advantages.
Hey Kevin can you make a video about how to speed up wifi for all devices?
Hi Karen, I am using Windows 11 home addition and I was wondering what is a good antivirus besides Windows defender
you didn't even mentioned group policy, which is really a crucial thing to mention
When i eventually get a new desktop PC (my current desktop PC can run Windows 11, but i am holding off on upgrading for now), i have already decided i will be putting Windows 11 Pro on it (or whatever the most recent version of Windows is)
My current desktop PC has Windows 10 Pro on it, and two of the Pro only features i use are Hyper V and the group policy editor
I did previously use virtualbox, however, i have started to find that it windows virtual machines will randomly blue-screen when starting when i use virtualbox, whereas I don’t get that issue when using Hyper V
(And also, I can use Hyper V for Windows 11 VMs natively, whereas with virtualbox i would have to mess around bypassing some of the installation requirements)
Another thing, back when i had facial recognition set up on that desktop (i have since stopped using facial recognition since windows no longer likes the webcam that i got), i ran into an annoying issue where it would automatically sign in again after signing out if one of us was too slow moving away from the computer, and so to get around that, i set it to require CTRL + ALT + DELETE to log on in the group policy settings
Thank you Kevin - great information! Looking for one clarification - if I want to set up a home network that has two other PCs and a NAS, do I need to have W11 Pro on all PCs?
Windows 11 Home should be fine for your needs. In your NAS, you would just create the file shares and then connect to them on your PCs. Unless you need very granular control, the Home edition should be fine.
@Javier Flores Thank you so much! Did as you suggested- everything is good.
You look great :)
Hi! Please show me where to get that background? Obsessed with it! Thanks
Hey Kevin. I purchased a laptop with 11 home. Can I use Remote Desktop to connect to my desktop with the laptop and the desktop connect to the laptop on my home network?
4:20 great link right above
*Fianlly got windows 11 from ikeyzone*
I like some of the transitions, but sometimes they're a bit too much and are seemingly random. Since we use these persistent elements that transition across pages to indicate some kind of relationship between the previous and the next states, some of your transitions confuse me because I can't immediately see what the relationship is.
For example 2:23 of the selectable tiles (which weren't selected) transition into being two switches... does that mean anything? are they related in some way? I see this as random and a bad use of the design language. However, at 1:14 I like the transition from switches to the ticks on a paper, that makes sense to me. Epic presentation tho