Do you want to purchase Windows 10 to use with Parallels Desktop® but
aren’t sure whether to buy Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro?
Let me help you decide.
What fits better to your needs—Windows 10 Home or Pro?
Comparison Between Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro
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Windows 10 Home
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Windows 10 Pro
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Consumer-focused desktop
edition
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Desktop edition for prosumer
customers and small businesses
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PCs, tablets,
and 2-in-1s
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X
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X
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Cortana
assistant
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X
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X
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Microsoft
Edge web browser
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X
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X
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Continuum
tablet mode for touch-capable devices
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X
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X
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Windows Hello
face-recognition, iris, and fingerprint login
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X
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X
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Universal
Windows apps like Photos, Maps, Mail, Calendar, Music, and Video
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X
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X
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Ability to
capture and share game play for Xbox One owners
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X
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X
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Domain Join
services
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X
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BitLocker
Drive Encryption
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X
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Remote Access
Services
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X
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Group Policy
editor
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X
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Windows
Update for Business
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X
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Source: www.microsoft.com
After you have purchased Windows 10, please refer to these
step-by-step instructions on how to install Windows 10 in a Parallels Desktop
virtual machine.
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