Saturday, March 13, 2010

Windows 7

With the introduction of Windows 7 Microsoft has announced both XP and Vista will be phased out by mid 2014. For the time being you can count on Microsoft issuing the necessary critical and security updates but neither will be improved upon. Given this scenario it is doubtful hardware or software manufactures will devote time and effort into building on support for these two operating systems.

If you want to review your current hardware for a possible upgrade to Windows 7 Microsoft offers a free analysis tool; the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor will provide you with a detailed report of your current system.

Windows XP cannot be upgraded to Windows 7. This requires a clean install. If you have important data on your system to preserve you will have to transfer that to another location, install Windows 7 on your computer, and then bring your information back. Use the link below to buy your full install disk and call me for a quote on data preservation and transfers if it is something you are not comfortable with.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium DVD English

 With Vista you can do an in-place upgrade. I would still download and run the Upgrade Advisor, and personally, I would still backup "critical data" for safety's sake, but all should go well.
Windows 7 Home Premium - Upgrade with Free 4gb USB



Windows 7 is a great operating system. Use the Home Premium Version for home and the "Pro" Version for Office/Business.
Microsoft Windows Pro 7 UPGRADE Version - DVD

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