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No, Windows 7 Starter Edition

The intentionally crippled version for netbooks.

This is what it lacks WRT "standard" Win7:

- Aero Glass, meaning you can only use the “Windows Basic” or other opaque themes. It also means you do not get Taskbar Previews or Aero Peek.

- Personalization features for changing desktop backgrounds, window colors, or sound schemes.

- The ability to switch between users without having to log off.

- Multi-monitor support.

- DVD playback.

- Windows 7 starter Media Center for watching recorded TV or other media.

- Remote Media Streaming for streaming your music, videos, and recorded TV from your home computer.

- Domain support for business customers.

- XP Mode for those that want the ability to run older Windows XP programs on Windows 7 starter.