Friday, October 30, 2009

A guide switching to Window 7 system

Windows 7 is now available on new PCs, but you can also but it for a computer you already own.

First, you would want to run a software exam called the Upgrade Advisor to see whether your machine has enough memory and computing power to handle Windows 7. Most computers that are running Windows Vista should be fine for Windows 7.

If your PC passes the test, then you would need to choose a version of Windows 7. You would pick from Home Premium ($12)), Professional ($200) or Ultimate ($220). Big businesses can also buy an even more feature-laden version, Enterprise.

For most people, Windows Home Premium will be fine. Microsoft will sell the software as a download on its Web store, but copies on disc are stocked at electronics retailers and available from such sites as Amazon.com.

Make sure you buy a copy that is compatible with your PC's microprocessor. There are two flavors, 32-bit and 64 bit. Microsoft offers help in figuring out which one is right for you.

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