Here is a comprehensive explanation of the differences between the IBM i Access Client Solutions - Windows Application Package and the IBM i Access for Windows product, based on the provided source document: IBM i Access Client Solutions - Windows Application Package vs. IBM i Access for Windows
The IBM i Access Client Solutions - Windows Application Package is a subset of the 7.1 IBM i Access for Windows product, containing specific functions available only on Windows operating systems. While based on IBM i Access for Windows, it doesn't include all of its features
Features Included in the Windows Application Package:
Features NOT Included in the Windows Application Package but Available in Other Packages:
Platform-independent IBM i Access Client Solution package:
IBM Navigator for i:
Microsoft's Remote Desktop Services:
Other Features from IBM i Access for Windows NOT Included in the Windows Application Package:
When installing IBM i Access Client Solutions on a supported 64-bit Windows operating system, both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of ODBC, OLE DB, ActiveX and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) are installed.