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Pro vs Education - which is better.

Anonymous
2018-02-16T06:56:53+00:00

I have looked at the matrix charts, any questions I have gets referred back to the same charts.  My question is which version of Windows 10 is better?  I run multiple Virtual Machines, play some games, write programs, and of course surf the web.  I have multiple licenses for Windows 10 Pro and one license for Education.  When I originally installed it on my machine I noticed that the Education version did not update while the Pro version sitting next to it did.  So I wiped the drive and went back to Pro.  The matrix charts point out that Education is an upgrade of Pro, is it truly?  What is different about it that actually makes it an upgrade?  Does it run better?  In the last two years, has Education version gotten better?  I am just looking for information that the matrix charts don't cover.  

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-02-16T11:24:06+00:00

    Hi Richard,

    If you're running a small business and feel you need an assistant, Windows 10 Pro is suited for you. You're getting the same core features, same gaming perks, and same productivity apps as Windows 10 Home, plus a bunch of extras that professionals love, including Microsoft Hyper-V.

    Apps like Device Guard and Secure Boot, both exclusive to Windows 10 Pro, ensure that your devices aren't hijacked by malware and other malicious software no matter the user, and they provide some valuable added security for lone users. There is also the addition of BitLocker, a useful encryption tool that lets you put a lock down on all your drives.

    While Windows 10 Education, it builds on the security and update foundation found in Windows 10 Enterprise, but it focuses explicitly on providing tools for students, teachers, and administrators. One notable difference from Windows 10 Enterprise is the lack of ability to join Microsoft's LTSB, the security-over-function update method. Windows 10 Education is available only through academic licensing, and pricing is again based on volume.

    In summary, Windows 10 Education edition is geared toward academic institutions. Volume licensing and the focus on education apps and utilities are not for lone users.

    Based on the features, Windows 10 Education and Windows 10 Pro a closely similar. However, both Windows Education and Windows 10 Pro are two different versions.

    Let us know if you have other concerns.

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