Windows 7 N, K, KN, E versions

There are a few version of Windows 7 available.

These are determined by geographic location and based on the ruling legislation.

Here is the break down of what they are:

Windows 7 N:
Meant for European market, and includes the same functionality as Windows 7,
except that it does not include Windows Media Player and related technologies such as Windows Movie Maker.

Windows 7 K:
Meant for Korean market, and includes the same functionality as ordinary Windows 7,
except that it includes links to a Media Player Center Website and a Messenger Center Website.

Windows 7 KN:
Meant for Korean market, and includes the same functionality as Windows 7 K,
except that it does not include Windows Media Player and related technologies such as Windows Movie Maker, links to download Windows Live Messenger, or links to a Media Player Center Website and a Messenger Center Website.

Windows 7 E:
Meant for European Commission countries, including UK, and includes the same functionality as ordinary standard flavor of Windows 7,
except that it does not include Internet Explorer 8 (IE8)

The missing Media Player and associated technologies can be add back by installing:
Media Feature Pack for Windows 7 N with Service Pack 1 and Windows 7 KN with Service Pack 1 (KB968211)

This is probably a good idea since there are a few things that do not work properly with these components removed. Here is the list of items that are removed and the list of impacts on other components. (from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968211)


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