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Nowadays, fast-developing communication and information technologies trigger an explosion of data on a scale millions of times larger year-to-year, yet your effort and strain on data management also rises. So you might need to find ways to make your computer both more powerful and easier to use. That is what Microsoft's new Windows 7 Operating System was designed to do.
Windows 7 has better ways to find and manage files—like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews—to help you speed through everyday tasks. It's designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. With 64-bit support, you can take full advantage of the latest, most powerful processors. Great features like HomeGroup, Windows Media Center, and Windows Touch make new things possible.
Upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium, and enjoy all the new features today!
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Don't complain if you don't do a clean install!
- Pros: Well, it's a great OS. Runs smooth as silk, if not smoother! Runs my games better than XP or Vista did. Very intuitive interface. Everything is sleek, looks great, and really takes advantage of my high end hardware. I get the maximum benefit of my toys that I spent so much money on. However even if you don't have a high end system, you will get MORE out of what you DO have because it takes up very little resources and makes the most out of what you have. I just can't get over how much better the release to market version (this one) is even over the release candidate which I used for several months. It installs progs faster, reboots faster, starts up faster, and shuts down faster. I also like how the gadgets can be docked anywhere w/o that ugly sidebar, too! This OS is simply heads over heels better than Vista and XP, too. So don't listen to those who are complaining for shaky reasons to say the least. I am a pro when it comes to technology and this is the best Microsoft OS out there
- Cons: None, honestly. If you are running a very very old computer, you might have trouble running the OS. However if you were able to run Vista, then you will DEFINITELY be able to run this .. even if you have a lackluster PC. I would have liked to see a couple of minor other features included but they aren't important. I also can't understand why MS made this a "upgrade' version yet it did not ask me for an XP or Vista CD key or anything, either. I guess its just to make a few extra bux. Also they had been saying it wouldn't come with a 64 bit disc and that you'd have to download the 64 bit version. That wasn't the case either. Came with that AND the x32 bit, too. So those are two pleasant suprises to say the least. I made a complete backup to my external HDD just incase I ran into any future troubles .. but I don't think there will be any. So yeah these aren't really cons but actually pros. If these things WERE problems though .. I might have been a bit annoyed. Thankfully it wasn't so!
- Other Thoughts: Wow .. anyone who is calling Windows 7 buggy and then admits they did an UPGRADE instead of a clean install really needs to have their tech card taken away, to be honest. If you can do a clean install, and you can, you need to do that. Not an upgrade. Microsoft, Apple, and even the Linux people all say you need to do CLEAN installs. Upgrades leave old files behind. They can cause conflicts and bugs and errors. Not to mention rootkits and bad stuff like that, as well. They made it so you can do a clean install (by clicking 'custom' during the install) and they did it for a reason. So if you do that .. don't come giving the OS a bad review just because you don't know how to install an operating system. Go back up your key files and music or whatever else you want to save and then to a CLEAN .. FRESH install .. and I guarantee your issues with "bugs" will be gone. This OS is much better than Vista (which wasn't as awful as many noobs say) and anything else out there ATM. Nuff said.
sweeet
- Pros: I love the new taskbar. Stable as anything. I have the new release, but I have been using RC1 also since it was released. Benchmarks say it smokes the previous OS. It might be a tad bid faster on some test and tad bid slower on other test when it comes to XP, but you shouldn't notice it. Boots up on my laptop in like 30 seconds, shuts down crazy fast.
- Cons: I don't know of any.
| Model | GFC-00020 |
| Version | Upgrade |
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Windows 7 Premium
- Pros: Faster than Vista, uses memory much better. Smoooooooth.
- Cons: None
- Other Thoughts: Just get it
a good step forward
- Pros: as worked like i thought it would, i am usually scared of big change in stuff like this so i was somewhat nervous upon switching my os but all in all im glad i did, i do like many features this has added.
- Cons: biggest headache ever trying to get win7 to pick up my headset from my mic and headphone jacks in the front of my case. still havent got it fixed and its seriously making me very frustrated. didnt have this problem at all with vista 32
- Other Thoughts: i moved from vista 32 to win7 64. with a antec 900 case. used to have a realtek control panel but cannot get it back with win7.
Fast
- Pros: Upgraded from Vista. Seems to be a bit faster at starting up and shutting down. My screen looks brighter, clearer.
- Cons: Missed out on all the pre-release deals and had to pay near retail pricing.
- Other Thoughts: Came with 2 DVD's (32 and 64bit). I wish that you could install it on two computers.
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GFC-00020 |
| Spec |
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Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade |
| Version |
Upgrade |
| System Requirements |
If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here's what it takes:
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
Additional requirements to use certain features:
Internet access (fees may apply)
Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware
HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7
DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
Music and sound require audio output
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require advanced or additional hardware. |
| Packaging |
Retail |
| Features |
| Features |
Easier to use
Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap.
Customize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs.
Setting up a home network and connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever.
Windows 7 Home Premium supports the latest hardware and software.
It's faster
Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory.
Connecting to wireless networks is fast and easy.
Best PC entertainment experience
Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center.
Watch your favorite DVD movies.
Includes integrated video and Dolby audio codecs. |
Introduction
Nowadays, fast-developing communication and information technologies trigger an explosion of data on a scale millions of times larger year-to-year, yet your effort and strain on data management also rises. So you might need to find ways to make your computer both more powerful and easier to use. That is what Microsoft's new Windows 7 Operating System was designed to do.
Windows 7 has better ways to find and manage files—like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews—to help you speed through everyday tasks. It's designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. With 64-bit support, you can take full advantage of the latest, most powerful processors. Great features like HomeGroup, Windows Media Center, and Windows Touch make new things possible.
Upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium, and enjoy all the new features today!
Highlights
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Record TV on Your PC
Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV, movies, and other video content with Windows Media Center, updated to manage a single TV guide containing both standard and digital high definition TV shows (additional hardware required).
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Personalize Your Desktop
Easily change backgrounds, window colors, and sounds to reflect your personal style. You can even turn your desktop into a slide show of your favorite photos.
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Share Files across the Various PCs in Your Home
With HomeGroup, it’s simple to share music, documents, printers, and everything else with the other PCs running Windows 7 throughout your house.
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Pin Any Program to the Taskbar
Any program is always just a click away – and you can re-arrange the icons on the taskbar just by clicking and dragging.
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Stream Music Files on Any Network-connected Device
Just open Windows Media Player, right-click on what you'd like to hear, select Play To, and you'll see a list of devices and PCs on which you can play your music.
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Find Virtually Anything on Your PC
Just click on the Start button, and enter a word or few letters in the name or file you want into the search box, and you’ll get an organized list of results.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | Microsoft |
| Version | Upgrade |
| Packaging | Retail |
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Reviewed By: Steven on 10/26/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
