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What version of Windows 7 for .NET developers

I want to upgrade my laptop from Windows Vista to Windows 7. As a .NET developer, I am not interested in developing Windows 7 components at this stage, but I was curious which version would be enough to install Visual Studio / SQL Server and do some web testing development for a local instance of IIS.

I don’t care about the extra features of any release of Windows 7, I just need to know which one will support me correctly for running applications and writing code.

Also, does Windows 7 "run as administrator" against VS?

Any recommendations?

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If your equipment supports it; x64 is really the way to go (improved compilation time, a much higher maximum drum). RAM is terribly cheap these days, and if you finish working with Windows7 in a few years; it is very likely that you will like 8 + gigabytes of RAM.

I could not find Windows 7 32 bit versus 64 bit test, but here is one of them for Vista.

http://64-bit-computers.com/windows-vista-32-bit-vs-64-bit-benchmark.html

The 64-bit version is superior to the 32-bit OS.

In addition, the differences are quite superficial for your needs. At least from what you posted. Look below and see what something should be. Each progressive version includes all the features of the earlier ones - if you really want Windows 7 to encrypt the file system - you can go with a professional or something higher.

The following is a brief description ...

Windows 7 Home Premium

  • Aero Glass and the advanced navigation system Window
  • Windows Touch (Multi-touch and handwriting support) Video demo, Learn more here
  • Windows Media Center
  • Internet Explorer 8: Web Slices, Accelerators, InPrivate Browsing

Windows 7 Professional

  • Domain Registration (Walkthrough)
  • Group Policy Controls (more)
  • Location Aware Printing
  • Encrypted file system
  • Advanced backup (first look)
  • Offline folders (more)
  • transparent caching, background synchronization for offline files
  • Remote Desktop (more)
  • Windows Mobility Center: Presentation Mode

Windows 7 Enterprise

  • DirectAccess supports connecting mobile users on the go.
  • BranchCache Speeds File Access (TechNet Description)
  • Search for information on PC, mail or SharePoint
  • BitLocker protects data on PCs and portable devices
  • AppLocker lets you control which users can run
  • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Improved
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Any version will be sufficient for your requirement. Then you need to consider only the cost. :)

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You can refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions for the difference in detail between Win7 releases.

As for the question, which is enough for your development, I think it depends. For example, if you need to develop the functionality of Aero, obviously you cannot use Win7 Home Basic.

I have been using Win7 for some time, and my general experience is that Home Premium should be good enough for almost all kinds of development work if you do not need to have your own workstation in the domain. Otherwise, you will be offered a professional version.

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which version of Windows 7 you will get, remember this, before installing visual studio, first install sqlserver, this tip will save you a big headache ...

I need to format my computer twice before I hold it ... the first thing you install is the sql server and then the visual studio.

Hope this helps prevent future headaches.

Greetings

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I don’t think it matters much if you don’t have the Windows 7 “Basic” version and the hardware meets (or even better than) the recommended requirements.

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At least the professional version. Personally, I don’t see much point for the 64-bit version. It just uses more memory to run, and even the newer version of VS2010 will not support the 64-bit version in its initial launch. Therefore, if you just want a reliable workhorse, stick with 32-bit

Find a comparison here http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/compare/default.aspx

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