Differences between Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro?

What are the differences between Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro?

In this article I will explain the differences between Windows 10 Home and Pro. The pro version is mostly used on professional laptops and computers, as the name shows. Windows 10 Home is used on regular home systems. So, what’s the difference between these 2 versions? I will go into more detail and explain the differences between Windows 10 Home and Pro. By the end of this article, you will have a better understanding and be able to make an informed decision based on your needs.

In short

The game-changing difference between Windows 10 Home and Pro is security. The pro version is safer when it comes to protecting your PC and data. That’s why many home users prefer the pro version.

Overview  

Windows start menu	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Home
Cortana	Yes	Yes
Windows Store Apps	Yes	Yes
Windows Ink	Yes	Yes
Windows Hello	Yes	Yes
Programs outside the Windows Store	Yes	Yes
Hyper-V	Yes	No
BitLocker	Yes	No
Microsoft Update for Business	Yes	No
Remote Desktop	Yes	No
Assigned Access	Yes	No

What are the major differences between the Windows 10 Home & Pro?

As you can see from the above list, there are several features that the Pro version has over Home. The most important features include BitLocker, Update for Business, Remote Desktop, and Assigned Access.

BitLocker and updates

Windows 10 Pro Protect files with BitLocker

BitLocker is an encryption tool that protects the files on your hard drive or external USB flash drives. This feature is particularly useful if you have important private data on your PC or laptop.

Update via the Cloud

An advantage of the Pro version over Home is that it arranges updates via the cloud. With this, you can update multiple laptops and computers in a domain at the same time, from a central PC. That’s very time saving and easy. Partly because of this feature, many users prefer the Pro version over Home.

Remote Desktop and Assigned Access

Windows 10 Pro enables you to Connect remotely with Remote Desktop

Another advantage of Pro is that you can connect to another computer in the domain remotely. This feature is called Remote Desktop. How is that useful? With this feature, you can allow someone to work from home and access necessary files from the office.

Windows 10 Pro enables access only to certain apps via Assigned Access

Another difference between Pro and Home is the Assigned Access function, which only the Pro version has. You can select which apps other users are allowed to access. This means you can control what others can do on your computer or laptop, such as restricting them to only accessing the Internet.

Windows Sandbox 

While we usually advise against running unknown and suspicious files, some people are curious. The Pro version offers a solution. You can install a virtualization solution and run the program in a sandbox to prevent harm. This feature is included as part of the OS.

Hyper-V

Hyper-V is a Windows-only hypervisor used for running virtual machines on CPUs that support virtualization. If you plan on running VMs, then you should go for Pro. This feature might justify the cost of Pro. Although Hyper-V is included with your Windows 10 Pro license, it needs to be downloaded separately.

Also here are some other differences listed:

• Enterprise Mode Internet Explorer.
• Client Hyper-V.
• Group policy management.
• Enterprise state roaming with Azure Active Directory.
• Assigned Access.
• Dynamic Provisioning.
• Shared PC configuration

 

What Windows 10 Pro will cost

This section will give you an overview of the different costs and the value that Windows 10 can provide. Generally, you can pay around £110 to download Windows 10 Home via various online platforms. For Pro, you can pay around £200 to download it from different platforms or slightly less from an online retailer.