- How do I upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7?
- How do I upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7?
- How do I get my free upgrade to Windows 7?
- Can I upgrade to Windows 7 from an older version of Windows (ME, 98, 95, etc.)?
- Can my system handle Windows 7?
- Should I upgrade to Windows 7?
- I have more questions about Windows 7!
-
How do I upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7?
- To make the jump from XP to Windows 7, you'll need to backup your data and settings using the migration wizard on the Windows 7 disk. This will automatically save the important information from your old system and integrate your old settings into the new system. Depending on the age of your system, you may want to manually backup your data elsewhere in case there is an unforeseen issue with the upgrade process due to older hardware. One of our technicians can help you with this process if you need it.
- From Vista, all you need to do is insert your Windows 7 installation disk and choose the "upgrade" option.
- If you purchased a computer between June 26th and now and it had Vista installed, it may have also come with a free upgrade voucher. To redeem your free upgrade voucher, just visit Microsoft's upgrade site and follow the instructions there. If you don't know whether your system came with a free upgrade voucher, you can call the manufacturer or retail outlet and ask.
- Chances are that a system running versions of Windows older than XP is not going to be able to handle Windows 7. If your system meets the requirements for Windows 7 but is currently running an out of date operating system, you will need to purchase an entirely new license for Windows 7 and install from scratch, because older versions of Windows are not built on the same platform as 7, XP and Vista. This will also require you to manually backup all of your data and migrate it back on to your system after the installation. Manually backing up your data and installing can be a complicated process, especially without the proper hardware for temporary data storage. Our technicians can help you through the process, and make sure all of your data makes the move to Windows 7 with you.
- The minimum requirements for Windows 7 are:
- 1 Ghz CPU
- 1 GB of RAM
- 16 GB HDD
- If your system meets the requirements for Windows 7, we recommend making the switch. The new operating system has corrected many of the problems users experienced with Vista, and can be used with newer hardware that does not support XP. Being the newest of Microsoft's operating systems, it will also receive security updates on a regular basis, whereas XP and Vista will eventually become unsupported systems vulnerable to online attacks.
- You can visit Microsoft's official Windows 7 site or you can call the office and schedule an appointment to talk with one of our techs about the upgrade process and whether upgrading is the right choice for you and your computer.
How do I upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7?
How do I get my free upgrade to Windows 7?
Can I upgrade to Windows 7 from an older version of Windows (ME, 98, 95, etc.)?
Can my system handle Windows 7?
Should I upgrade to Windows 7?
I have more questions about Windows 7!
