Which is lighter, Windows 8.1 Single Language or Pro?

MaXimus

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I have a license for both and am thinking to install Windows 8.1 again on my laptop.

Windows 7 Pro did offer me higher benchmarks, but I don't know, the laptop felt snappier in Windows 8.1 for some reason.

My laptop originally came with Windows 8.1 single Language

now before I format, shall I install Windows 8.1 Single Language that came with my laptop or my own copy of 8.1 Pro?

Is Pro heavier by any chance because it has Bitlocker, the ability to connect to a Workgroup, Hard Drive encryption, etc?

If the performance is the same then I'll install 8.1 Pro but if you think Single Language is lighter, then I'll stick to that

please advice
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ALIENWARE 18 Laptop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4940MX Extreme CPU @ 4 GHz
    Motherboard
    Alienware 0FT9KT
    Memory
    32 GB Kingston HyperX 1866MHz DDR3 PC3-14900 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Dual GeForce GTX 780M SLI 2x4GB GDDR5 RAM
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC668 HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 18.4" WLED FHD (1920 X 1080) TrueLife Display IPS 16:9 1080p [SDC4C48]
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2x SanDisk Extreme PRO 960GB SSDs + 850 EVO 1TB mSATA SSD
    Keyboard
    Alienware TactX Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse
    Internet Speed
    50 MBPS Download / 10 MBPS Upload
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    ESET NOD32 Antivirus
Personally, I don't see a difference between the two (both are Pro versions) except that you have only one language on the OEM version.

There are three versions of Windows 8/8.1; Core (mostly for consumers); Pro and Enterprise (mostly for multiple licenses). You will find comparisons between these versions here: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/32281-compare-windows-8-1-editions.html

If your system specs are correct, the OEM OS on your laptop is already Windows 8.1 Pro. No need to format and reinstall unless you have a specific need for multiple languages. Further, I'm pretty sure that, since the product key to Windows 8.1 Pro is embedded in your BIOS/UEFI, reinstallation will pick up that key for you and hopefully, you won't have to use your other key.

Also, although you didn't ask the question, if you format/write over your OEM version of Windows and you use the key with your multiple language version of Windows 8.1, you cannot use the OEM version from the laptop on another computer; thus, one license lost. My advice would be that unless you have a need for multiple languages, leave things as they are.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 500-056
    CPU
    AMD Elite Quad-Core A8-6500
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon HD 8570D
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 23"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 TB
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wave K350
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    Fast
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Thanks a lot man! very comprehensive reply even more than I expected!

Cheers
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ALIENWARE 18 Laptop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4940MX Extreme CPU @ 4 GHz
    Motherboard
    Alienware 0FT9KT
    Memory
    32 GB Kingston HyperX 1866MHz DDR3 PC3-14900 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Dual GeForce GTX 780M SLI 2x4GB GDDR5 RAM
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC668 HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 18.4" WLED FHD (1920 X 1080) TrueLife Display IPS 16:9 1080p [SDC4C48]
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2x SanDisk Extreme PRO 960GB SSDs + 850 EVO 1TB mSATA SSD
    Keyboard
    Alienware TactX Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse
    Internet Speed
    50 MBPS Download / 10 MBPS Upload
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    ESET NOD32 Antivirus
I wasn't aware there was a single-language version. My inexpensive Toshiba laptop came with Windows 8.1 in Spanish and I switched it to English. Then I bought a retail copy of Windows 8.1, again in Spanish, and put it on my desktop and switched to English. According to Microsoft, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Pro, and Windows 8.1 Enterprise all have language packs.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
I wasn't aware there was a single-language version. My inexpensive Toshiba laptop came with Windows 8.1 in Spanish and I switched it to English. Then I bought a retail copy of Windows 8.1, again in Spanish, and put it on my desktop and switched to English. According to Microsoft, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Pro, and Windows 8.1 Enterprise all have language packs.

Right, and you can install any LP very easily in the language control panel:

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10.0.10122
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    My Build - Vorttex Ultimate
    CPU
    Core i7 @ 4500 MHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z87-Plus
    Memory
    32GB DDR3 @ 1822 MHz (OC)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon R9 280X 3GB @ 1180 / 6800 MHz
    Sound Card
    7.1 HDA
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD LG 22" + CRT LG 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1760 x 1320 / 1280 x 960
    Hard Drives
    1 x 240 GB SSD (System)
    3 x 500 GB HDD (Data/Media)
    1 x 2000 GB e-HDD (Backup)
    PSU
    ThermalTake 1000W PSU
    Case
    Corsair Carbide R300
    Cooling
    Corsair H60 (Push-Pull)
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless Keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mouse
    Internet Speed
    60 Mbps (Down) 5 Mbps (Up)
    Browser
    IE, FF, Chrome
    Antivirus
    AVG Internet Security 2015
    Other Info
    Some wired stuff
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