Help Prevent Theft or Loss of DataUse BitLocker and BitLocker To Go to better protect your valuable files – even on removable drives like USB devices.
Windows XP ModeRun many existing productivity and business programs designed for Windows XP – additional necessary software is available for download, free-of-charge from Microsoft.
Save Time and Money Resolving IT IssuesTake advantage of the powerful diagnostics and troubleshooters built into Action Center to resolve many computer problems on your own.
Interact with any Compatible Device Connected to Your ComputerDevice Stage makes connecting and working with devices easier than ever with a single interface to manage devices and run common tasks. Plus, the new Devices and Printers folder shows you everything connected to your PC, making it a handy way to check on a printer, music player, camera, mouse, or digital picture frame (just to name a few).
Connect Multiple PCs, with or without a ServerUse Domain Join to connect PCs quickly and more securely to your wired or wireless domain network.
Automatically Back up Your FilesProtect your data from user error, hardware failure, and other problems. You can back up your files to an external hard drive, secondary hard drive, writable CD or DVD, or to a network location.
Learn more about the Windows 7 Ultimate
Model
Brand
Microsoft
Model
GLC-00182
Details
Name
Windows 7 Ultimate
Version
Ultimate
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
Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM, an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on
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
Feature
Windows 7 Ultimate (includes 32-bit & 64-bit versions)
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.
Easy to network (with or without a server).
Back up your complete system over a network.
Help protect data on your PC or portable storage device against loss or theft with BitLocker.
Faster and more flexible Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory.
Windows XP Mode gives you the business flexibility you need.
Switch between any of 35 languages.
Best PC entertainment experience Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center.
Do It Before It's Too Late...5/29/2012 11:42:35 PM
Pros: Full retail Ultimate version includes all bells and whistles and flexibility when updating hardware; my version included Service Pack 1. Key Windows features available now may no longer be available once Windows 8 launches...
Cons: none yet...and I have no plans to buy a touch screen monitor for my home desktop, not today, not tomorrow, not ever.
Overall Review: As of this writing, Windows 8 has been released as a customer preview. The "Start" key has been eliminated; discarding of natively installed codecs required to run MedPlayer are planned so that playing DVD's, as well as access to MediaCenter, might be available only as a premium paid for add-on; and Microsoft has recently announced that the Aero interface will no longer be supported, claiming it looks, "cheesy..." Windows 7 has been widely adopted by businesses everywhere while Windows 8 upgrades are not likely to be. Microsoft seems to figure that if they degrade the desktop operating system experience then users will want to jump up, whip out their credit cards and buy tablets. I find these recent developments troubling and now appreciate Windows 7 all the more and am concerned that Microsoft may risk sacrificing the goodwill of desktop customers to pursue mobile operating system development too aggressively. This is unfortunate since they probably could've easily achieved both.
Pros: Had to get this when my Vista Ultimate x86 crashed on me. It seems to be a good upgrade. I haven't had anything not work on it yet. Nice additional features not present in prior MS OS's.
Cons: The price. $300 for a retail copy???? No wonder Bill Gate's salary amounts to $200 per second. This should be what OEM costs and OEM should be half what it is.
Overall Review: I wanted to get the full retail version because I want to be able to use it more than once. I will build another PC in a few years and want to be able to reinstall this. With the OEM version it's a one time use. Also the retail version includes tech support but I'll never use that.
Overall Review: Tried Windows 8. It was okay but Win 7 is what I know. Didn't care much for the tiles and the lack of a start menu in Win 8. I know there are third party apps for menus but they just didn't work all that well for me. I will wait until MS releases something better than 8.
The XP..for the future gens...1/27/2013 12:44:50 PM
Pros: THis is windows xp on steroids. Microsoft finally got it right with this one. A bit pricey but well worth it. Buy it once and enjoy gaming, multitasking, socializing..etc. This OS really rocks. I really feel windows 7 is going to put a strain on Tech shops, on its ability to fix itself. That was one of the first things I noticed about WIn 7. Its unique abillity to fix itself on general errors which years before would require some tech help and lots of dollars to go with it. So for the gen user you have safe mode and some other options as well. I'll be using this for years to come.
They finally ................got it right.
Cons: If any still pricey....but buy it once and your set. You can keep upgrading your system with no problems. Different if you buy a OEM, cheaper but limited.
Just slightly better than Vista12/27/2010 6:20:49 AM
Pros: SSD support works great and doesn't require any user setup. Everything that Vista had, made better. Quick start-ups, shut downs, and resume.
Cons: Windows did away with the DreamScene that was in Vista Ultimate. Extremely long time to install on a filled SSD.
Overall Review: This is a good OS for any system. It is stable once loaded and supports a full range of hardware. User friendly GUI, and more flexible on controling programs that run (unlike Vista).
Pros: Full retail Ultimate version includes all bells and whistles and flexibility when updating hardware; my version included Service Pack 1. Key Windows features available now may no longer be available once Windows 8 launches...
Cons: none yet...and I have no plans to buy a touch screen monitor for my home desktop, not today, not tomorrow, not ever.
Overall Review: As of this writing, Windows 8 has been released as a customer preview. The "Start" key has been eliminated; discarding of natively installed codecs required to run MedPlayer are planned so that playing DVD's, as well as access to MediaCenter, might be available only as a premium paid for add-on; and Microsoft has recently announced that the Aero interface will no longer be supported, claiming it looks, "cheesy..." Windows 7 has been widely adopted by businesses everywhere while Windows 8 upgrades are not likely to be. Microsoft seems to figure that if they degrade the desktop operating system experience then users will want to jump up, whip out their credit cards and buy tablets. I find these recent developments troubling and now appreciate Windows 7 all the more and am concerned that Microsoft may risk sacrificing the goodwill of desktop customers to pursue mobile operating system development too aggressively. This is unfortunate since they probably could've easily achieved both.