Windows 7 is out for sale.
The next installment of Microsoft Corp’s Windows wouldn’t be out until October, some version are available with a deep discounts. But before jumping into something make sure that it is the best deal for you and your PC.
Yes, there are tons and tons of reason why anyone would go for Windows 7. Its has a very cleaner and simpler interface. Windows 7 appears to be more stable, less prone to crashes than previous version of Microsoft Windows and it is definitely less annoying than Windows Vista which flood users with its security warning and other nagging reminders.
Microsoft said it tried to keep the options easy, but it seems that they didn’t kept there promise. That’s the only thing that we didn’t find simple in Windows 7. MS Win 7 will come in Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate version. Yes, there are also Starter and Enterprise, but none of them will be sold directly to consumers.
Now the story doesn’t ends here.
The consumer version comes in two packages.
1.Upgrade Version
2.Full Version
It you already have a windows computer, then you can go for the upgrade version. But if you are building a computer from scratch and don’t have an unused copy of Windows XP or Windows Vista, you’ll need the full version.
Big giants form retail word such as Amazon.com and Best Buy Co. are talking pr-orders for the Home Premium upgrade and the Professional upgrade, for $50 and $100, respectively. In the fall, those will cost $120 and $200.
Here is what our experts has to say on Window 7 upgrade, depending on various scenarios:
• If you have Windows Vista Home Premium or Business, and you want the equivalent Windows 7 edition, pre-ordering the upgrade makes sense. You can trade up from Home Premium, or down from Business, with no extra hassle during installation. When your disk or download arrives Oct. 22, your PC will get a makeover, but your files, programs and settings should remain intact. (Don't tempt fate. Back up everything anyway.)
• If you have Windows Vista Ultimate, you can pre-order the comparable version of Windows 7 for $220. There is no tantalizing upgrade deal and Microsoft won't say whether it's planning one.
• If you have Vista Ultimate but you want a lesser version of Windows 7, you can do that, too, even though this "upgrade" will be a bit of a downgrade. Depending on whether you switch to Home Premium or Professional for Windows 7, you'd have to give up features like BitLocker, which protects data if the PC is stolen, or Windows XP Mode, which lets you run older programs that aren't compatible with Windows 7.
• If you miss those high-end features you can upgrade back to Ultimate later. Microsoft hasn't said how much its "anytime upgrades" will cost, but for Vista, these prices ranged from $140 to $200.
• If you have Windows XP, upgrading to Windows 7 is possible if your PC is powerful enough. But it's a bit of extra work, requiring more care with the files on your machine.
First download and run Microsoft's Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to make sure your hardware meets minimum requirements. Among them: You need to have 1 gigabyte of RAM (or 2 gigs if your computer is a 64-bit machine, a reference to how much data it processes at once). You'll also need at least 16 gigabytes of hard disk space available (or 20 gigs on a 64-bit machine).
You can install any version of Windows 7 if your PC passes muster. Microsoft has a step-by-step guide online. It recommends you use a utility program on the Windows 7 disk, "Easy Transfer," to copy your files and settings onto an external drive. Then it walks you through a "custom" installation and helps you get your old files onto the updated PC.
The next installment of Microsoft Corp’s Windows wouldn’t be out until October, some version are available with a deep discounts. But before jumping into something make sure that it is the best deal for you and your PC.
Yes, there are tons and tons of reason why anyone would go for Windows 7. Its has a very cleaner and simpler interface. Windows 7 appears to be more stable, less prone to crashes than previous version of Microsoft Windows and it is definitely less annoying than Windows Vista which flood users with its security warning and other nagging reminders.
Microsoft said it tried to keep the options easy, but it seems that they didn’t kept there promise. That’s the only thing that we didn’t find simple in Windows 7. MS Win 7 will come in Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate version. Yes, there are also Starter and Enterprise, but none of them will be sold directly to consumers.
Now the story doesn’t ends here.
The consumer version comes in two packages.
1.Upgrade Version
2.Full Version
It you already have a windows computer, then you can go for the upgrade version. But if you are building a computer from scratch and don’t have an unused copy of Windows XP or Windows Vista, you’ll need the full version.
Big giants form retail word such as Amazon.com and Best Buy Co. are talking pr-orders for the Home Premium upgrade and the Professional upgrade, for $50 and $100, respectively. In the fall, those will cost $120 and $200.
Here is what our experts has to say on Window 7 upgrade, depending on various scenarios:
• If you have Windows Vista Home Premium or Business, and you want the equivalent Windows 7 edition, pre-ordering the upgrade makes sense. You can trade up from Home Premium, or down from Business, with no extra hassle during installation. When your disk or download arrives Oct. 22, your PC will get a makeover, but your files, programs and settings should remain intact. (Don't tempt fate. Back up everything anyway.)
• If you have Windows Vista Ultimate, you can pre-order the comparable version of Windows 7 for $220. There is no tantalizing upgrade deal and Microsoft won't say whether it's planning one.
• If you have Vista Ultimate but you want a lesser version of Windows 7, you can do that, too, even though this "upgrade" will be a bit of a downgrade. Depending on whether you switch to Home Premium or Professional for Windows 7, you'd have to give up features like BitLocker, which protects data if the PC is stolen, or Windows XP Mode, which lets you run older programs that aren't compatible with Windows 7.
• If you miss those high-end features you can upgrade back to Ultimate later. Microsoft hasn't said how much its "anytime upgrades" will cost, but for Vista, these prices ranged from $140 to $200.
• If you have Windows XP, upgrading to Windows 7 is possible if your PC is powerful enough. But it's a bit of extra work, requiring more care with the files on your machine.
First download and run Microsoft's Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to make sure your hardware meets minimum requirements. Among them: You need to have 1 gigabyte of RAM (or 2 gigs if your computer is a 64-bit machine, a reference to how much data it processes at once). You'll also need at least 16 gigabytes of hard disk space available (or 20 gigs on a 64-bit machine).
You can install any version of Windows 7 if your PC passes muster. Microsoft has a step-by-step guide online. It recommends you use a utility program on the Windows 7 disk, "Easy Transfer," to copy your files and settings onto an external drive. Then it walks you through a "custom" installation and helps you get your old files onto the updated PC.
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