Windows 8.1. Comparison Sheet

Windows 8.1 Operating System Variances
When selecting an Operating System for your Windows 8.1 Tablet,
please consult the list below for information regarding features of
Bing, Pro and Industrial Pro Retail.
Key Variances
Windows Edition
Windows 8.1
with Bing
Windows 8.1
Pro
Windows Embedded Industry
Pro Retail
Management
Assigned Access
Domain Join
Group Policy
Client Hpyer-V
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Security
BitLocker & BitLocker to go
Networking
Remote Desktop (host)
System
VHD Boot
Irvington, NJ
US Headquarters
17 Camptown Rd.
Irvington, NJ 07111
888-408-6824
Pembroke Pines, FL
20904 Sheridan St.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33332
888-508-6824
Houston, TX
6630 Roxburgh Drive
Suite. #140
Houston, TX 77041
888-508-6824
Portland, OR
14937 Tualatin-Sherwood Rd.
Suite #305
Sherwood, OR 97140
888-508-6824
Shared Features
Windows Edition
Windows
8.1 with
Bing
Windows 8.1
Pro
Windows Embedded Industry
Pro Retail
User Experience
Apps Launch other Apps
Customize multiple tiles at once
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Lock screen photo slide show
Four Tile Sizes
Microsoft Account Login
Multiple Instances of same app
Touch Keyboard and thumb keyboard
Optional boot to the desktop
PC Settings Improvements
Portrait Mode Improvements
Search powered by Bing
The Start screen and live tiles
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Automatic app updates from Windows
store
Built-in apps (Mail, Calendar, People)
Install and run desktop apps
Internet Explorer 11
Windows Media Player iiii
Windows Store
Devices and Peripherals
3D Printing Support
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Biometric Enrollment
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Apps
InstantGo
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MicraCast Wireless Display Support
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Mobile hotspot/Wi-Fi Tethering
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Multiple Monitor Improvements
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Wi-Fi Direct Wireless Printing Support
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Reset and Refresh your PC
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Switch languages on the fly
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System
Mount ISO/VHDs
Windows Update
Irvington, NJ
US Headquarters
17 Camptown Rd.
Irvington, NJ 07111
888-408-6824
Pembroke Pines, FL
20904 Sheridan St.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33332
888-508-6824
Houston, TX
6630 Roxburgh Drive
Suite. #140
Houston, TX 77041
888-508-6824
Portland, OR
14937 Tualatin-Sherwood Rd.
Suite #305
Sherwood, OR 97140
888-508-6824
Shared Features Continued
Windows Edition
Windows
8.1 with
Bing
Windows 8.1
Pro
Windows Embedded Industry
Pro Retail
Management
Device Enrollment
Exchange ActiveSync
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Open MDM Support
Work Folders
Workplace join
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Remote Desktop (Client)
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InstantGo
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MicraCast Wireless Display Support
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Mobile hotspot/Wi-Fi Tethering
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Multiple Monitor Improvements
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Wi-Fi Direct Wireless Printing Support
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Security
Binary Extension Scanning
Device Encryption
Family Safety
Multi-Factor authentication for BYOD
Picture Password
Remote Business data Removal
Trusted Boot
Windows Defender
Windows SmartScreen
Networking
Irvington, NJ
US Headquarters
17 Camptown Rd.
Irvington, NJ 07111
888-408-6824
Pembroke Pines, FL
20904 Sheridan St.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33332
888-508-6824
Houston, TX
6630 Roxburgh Drive
Suite. #140
Houston, TX 77041
888-508-6824
Portland, OR
14937 Tualatin-Sherwood Rd.
Suite #305
Sherwood, OR 97140
888-508-6824