Differences Each version of Windows 8.1

Windows RT 8.1 is not like any other Windows, RT running on ARM processors are low-power, aiming to build a device with a source of energy from the battery which has limited energy, but it is also based on the form factor (eg, a thin, lightweight and sleek device ). Both of these devices are pre-configured system, but still able to offer most of the same experience on others Windows 8. It can run applications from the Windows Store, but you can not install a desktop application. One great feature is Windows RT 8.1 is compatible with most peripherals.

Windows 8.1 is the most basic edition for home users. However, it includes some tweaks to interface with application upgradei. Most importantly, this includes the core features needed home users, but does not include major business features, business features such as support for the ability to join a domain, the Group Policy, and so forth.

Windows 8.1 Pro as the name suggests targets small and medium enterprises. It provides features that help to easily connect to the corporate network, access files anywhere, encrypts the data, and more.

Windows 8.1 Enterprise is available through Windows Software Assurance includes all of the capabilities of Windows 8.1 Pro, plus premium features like Windows To Go, DirectAccess, BranchCache, AppLocker, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and Windows 8 app deployment.

Here Features That Are Available In Each Series Windows 8.1

Features	Windows RT 8.1	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1 Pro	Windows 8.1 Enterprise
3D printing support (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
App automatic updates from Windows Store (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
AppLocker				Ya
Apps included (Alarms, Calculator, Calendar, Camera, Finance, Food & Drink, Games, Health & Fitness, Mail, Maps, Music, News, People, Photos, Reader, Reading List, SkyDrive, Sound Recorder, Sports, Travel, Video, and Weather)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Apps launch other apps (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Apps - Open multiple instances of same app (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Assigned access (new)	Ya		Ya	Ya
Binary extension scanning (Internet Explorer)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Biometric fingerprint enrollment (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
BitLocker and BitLocker To Go			Ya	Ya
BITS Support			Ya	Ya
BranchCache				Ya
BYOD Multi-factor authentication (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Connected standby	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
CPU Sockets supported	1	1	2	2
Desktop apps (x86/x64) install and run		Ya	Ya	Ya
Desktop Background (change)		Ya	Ya	Ya
Desktop wallpaper set as Start background (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Device Encryption	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Device enrollment (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
DirectAccess				Ya
Domain Join			Ya	Ya
Exchange ActiveSync	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Family Safety	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
File Explorer	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
File History	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Group Policy			Ya	Ya
HomeGroup (create)		Ya	Ya	Ya
HomeGroup (join)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Hyper-V (client)			Ya	Ya
InstantGo	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)		Ya	Ya	Ya
Internet Explorer 11 (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
ISO mount	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Languages switch on the fly (Language Packs)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Local accounts	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Local Security Policy Editor			Ya	Ya
Local Users and Groups Manager			Ya	Ya
Lock screen photo slide show (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Metered Connections	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Microsoft account sign in	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
MiraCast wireless display support (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Mobile hotspot / Wi-Fi tethering (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Mobility Center	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Multiple monitor improvements (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Network Bridging		Ya	Ya	Ya
Office Home & Student 2013 RT included	Ya
Offline Files			Ya	Ya
Open MDM support (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Open up to four variable sized windows at once (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
PC Settings improvements (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Picture password	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Pin Sign-in	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Play To	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Portrait mode improvements (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Presentation Mode	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Presentation Settings	Ya		Ya	Ya
Quiet Hours	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
RAM - maximum supported ( GB )	4	128	512	512
Recovery Drive
Refresh PC	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Remote business data removal (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Remote Desktop (Advanced Compression)				Ya
Remote Desktop (Audio Capture)			Ya	Ya
Remote Desktop (client)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Remote Desktop (Direct3D Rendering)				Ya
Remote Desktop (DWW Remoting)			Ya	Ya
Remote Desktop (Easy Print)			Ya	Ya
Remote Desktop (host)			Ya	Ya
Remote Desktop (Multiple Monitors)			Ya	Ya
Remote Desktop (PnP Device Redirection)				Ya
Remote Desktop (Remote Applications)				Ya
Reset PC	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Search powered by Bing (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Secure Sign-in (CTRL+ALT+DEL)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Semantic Zoom (Start/Apps screen)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Screenshot capture	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Sideloading LOB apps				Ya
Snipping Tool	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Start button (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Start screen and live tiles	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Start screen control (new)				Ya
Storage Spaces		Ya	Ya	Ya
System Image	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Tiles (Start/Apps) - customize multiple tiles at once (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Tiles (Start) - four sizes (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Touch keyboard and thumb keyboard	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Trusted Boot	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
VDI enhancements				Ya
VHD boot		Ya	Ya	Ya
VHD mount	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
VPN clients built-in	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Wi-Fi Direct wireless printing support (new)	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Windows Defender	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Windows Media Player		Ya	Ya	Ya
Windows PowerShell	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Windows SmartScreen	Ya	Ya	Ya	Ya
Windows To Go Creator				Ya
Wireless Adhoc Networking		Ya	Ya	Ya