(Yes, seven: Microsoft has added another!) While there are dozens of differences (check our original review of Windows 10 for the details), seven key aspects of Windows 10 Professional will help you decide whether the upgrade is worth it for you.

All of them have some relevance for power users and more traditional businesses alike. Microsoft created a useful webpage for comparing the different Windows 10 versions, breaking down the reasons to upgrade to Windows Pro into four categories: the fundamentals, management and deployment, security, and Windows updates. Enter Windows 10 Pro in the search box and follow the instructions Microsoft asks $99.99 for the privilege.) (Microsoft used to offer a “Pro Pack” to upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro that function is now handled by the Microsoft Store app within Windows 10. It’s cheaper: Windows 10 Home (OEM) Remove non-product link is $110 at Amazon while Windows 10 Pro (OEM) Remove non-product link is $129 from Amazon. This is usually the choice of enthusiasts, but it offers no support or even instructions from Microsoft. There’s one more option: buying a “system builder” license from an e-tailer.