Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise share a similar visual appearance, but they differ significantly in terms of functionality, with Windows 10 Enterprise offering advanced features tailored for large and midsize organizations.

Designed for IT professionals, Windows 10 Enterprise provides comprehensive device and app management tools, making it an ideal solution for businesses.
 

Features of Windows 10 Enterprise Edition:

While Windows 10 Enterprise retains all the features of Windows 10 Pro, it includes additional business-oriented tools that streamline day-to-day operations, enhance productivity, and provide better security. The version also ensures compatibility with touch devices, allowing users to be more flexible and productive in various environments. For instance, you can work seamlessly across devices, whether on a desktop PC or a tablet, as the interface adapts to the device's properties.
 

The system requirements for Windows 10 Enterprise remain similar to those of Windows 10 Pro, ensuring compatibility with older devices without the need for new hardware.

Exclusive Features in Windows 10 Enterprise Edition

DirectAccess: Provides transparent and secure access to the company network for mobile employees.
 

AppLocker: An extended version of Software Restriction Policies (SRP) that enables administrators to block the installation or execution of unauthorized software.

BranchCache: Works with a Windows Server 2012 or later to check if a local PC with a fast connection already holds a cached copy of a file on a remote server.
 

Device Guard: Allows you to define trusted sources for apps, increasing security by ensuring only trusted software is executed.
 

Windows To Go: Lets users install Windows 10 Enterprise on a USB stick, making it easier to work from multiple locations with a portable OS.
 

Windows 10 Enterprise: A Complete Business Solution

In addition to these exclusive features, Windows 10 Enterprise includes essential business tools such as:
 

• Domain Membership and Group Policy Management for enterprise-level management of PCs and users.
• BitLocker for enhanced data protection through full disk encryption.
• Enterprise Mode for Internet Explorer (EMIE) to ensure compatibility with older web apps.
• Remote Desktop for remote access to enterprise systems.
• Assigned Access 8.1 to restrict users to specific apps, ensuring a secure and controlled environment.
• Hyper-V Client for virtualization and running multiple OS instances on the same machine.
   

Windows 10 Enterprise also comes with the latest consumer-facing features, including the Cortana language assistant, Microsoft Edge browser, Continuum mode for touch devices, and biometric authentication like facial and fingerprint recognition for increased security.
 

In addition to these features, users can access cloud-based directory and identity management via Azure Active Directory, enabling single sign-on for a wide range of cloud applications such as Dropbox, Office 365, and Concur.
 

Enhanced Business Support and "Windows as a Service"

Windows 10 Enterprise aligns with Microsoft's "Windows as a Service" model, where the operating system is continuously updated with new features, security patches, and improvements, without the need for major new versions. This ensures that your system remains up-to-date with the latest innovations, providing long-term support for businesses without having to worry about future major version upgrades.

In summary, Windows 10 Enterprise offers all the features of Windows 10 Pro while adding powerful business and security tools, making it the ideal solution for organizations looking to enhance productivity, security, and IT management.