View Full Version : Windows 7 Home Edition or Professional for video editing?


Peter Berger
January 31st, 2010, 01:25 PM
I want to buy Windows 7, but I don't know what version would be ok for using softwares like Sony Vegas, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe AfterEffects... I suppose it doesn't matter?

Bill Ward
January 31st, 2010, 01:30 PM
A better idea is to check and see what software OS is fully supported by the editing program.

Peter Berger
January 31st, 2010, 03:07 PM
In Sony Vegas System Requirements are just Windows 7. And Adobe says they tested their product on Windows 7 Ultimate...

Steve Kalle
January 31st, 2010, 03:45 PM
Most pro video software states Win 7 Pro as a minimum (eg. Matrox). Also, Win 7 Home Premium has artificial limits such as a max of 16GB of ram whereas 7 Pro does not.

Another good reason to get Pro is XP Mode, which is a virtual machine that enables you to use older software. I use it for non-professional programs so they don't interfere/cause problems with my expensive professional programs. (XP Mode is free but only available with 7 Pro & 7 Ultimate)