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Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade
Microsoft Windows 7 will be the latest consumer based operating system from Microsoft replacing Windows Vista. Like Vista the new release of Windows 7 improves in several areas including the user interface and stability. Most users who remain running Windows XP will find skipping Vista a worthwhile decision.Windows 7 released October 22, 2009
Pricing
Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade): $119.99Windows 7 Professional (Upgrade): $199.99
Windows 7 Ultimate (Upgrade): $219.99
Windows 7 Home Premium (Full): $199.99
Windows 7 Professional (Full): $299.99
Windows 7 Ultimate (Full): $319.99
Windows 7 multi-license "family pack" for Windows 7 at $149.99 for up to 3 computers
Requirements
- 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor- 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
- 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
- DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
- Run Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to determine hardware requirements, http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/get/upgrade-advisor.aspx
- Existing Windows XP, plan on a clean install.
- Existing Windows Vista installations can be upgraded in-place to the equivalent Windows 7 version, otherwise a clean install is required.
- Certain vendors will offer free Windows 7 upgrades for those running Vista today.
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Questions and Answers About Windows 7 Upgrade
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What happens to my Windows Movie Maker if I upgrade to Windows 7? 1 AnswerThe obvious way to get Movie Maker is to download the Windows LIve Suite and include the Windows LIve Movie Maker option. That gets you the newest version from... read more -
How hard is it to go back to vista after upgrading to windows 7 beta? 2 AnswersIf you don't want to mess up your computer, a better way is using Virtual Machine. This way, should the Windows 7 Beta has reach its expiration date, you don't ... read more -
How popular will be the new Microsoft Windows 7? 2 AnswersI'd say very popular. Although there are not many new features added - there will be a much higher performance with better battery options and less memory being... read more -
Why is Microsoft ignoring India for Windows 7 Pre Order pricing? 3 AnswersIt's not just India. It's most of the world. The current pre-order offer is in limited markets: USA, Canada, UK, Japan, France, Germany. Most likely it is a g... read more
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