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Windows 7 StarterWindows 7 Starter is the edition of Windows 7 that contains the fewest features. The Windows Aero theme is not included in this version. Windows 7 Starter is only available in a 32-bit version. The desktop wallpaper, and Visual Styles (Windows 7 Basic) are also not user-changeable. Its functions are very limited. Microsoft originally intended to restrict the edition to running 3 simultaneous applications but this limitation was dropped.[7]
This edition is available pre-installed on computers, especially netbooks, through system integrators or computer manufacturers using OEM licences.[8][9][10]
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Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Basic is available in emerging markets such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, the People's Republic of China, Colombia, India, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Mexico, Russia, Thailand, and Turkey.[11] It is not available in first world countries including in Western and Central Europe, North America, Hong Kong, Australia and Saudi Arabia.[11] Some Aero options are excluded along with several new features.[11] Home Basic, along with other editions sold in emerging markets, include geographical activation restriction, which requires users to activate Windows within a certain region or country.[12] „