Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista)
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Product Highlights
- Improved Desktop Navigation
- Windows Search
- Internet Explorer 8
- Windows Media Center
- HomeGroup Networking
Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista) from Microsoft is the long-awaited successor to the ubiquitous Windows Vista operating system. Building upon Vista's impressive feature set, Windows 7 adds many features which simplify the way you use your PC, as well as the way that your PC connects to the world.
The Home Premium edition of Windows 7 is designed to meet the needs of the modern home. Designed with entertainment and Internet use in mind, the OS features improved desktop navigation, improved speed, the Internet Explorer 8 web browser, Windows Media Center, and HomeGroup networking. Both the 32-bit and 64-bit editions of the operating system are included on the disc, allowing you to install the edition which best suits your needs.
User Interface Enhancements
- An improved taskbar allows you to launch programs and switch between them when they're open. You can pin any program to the taskbar, making it just a click away. Rearrange icons via clicking and dragging, Icons are bigger than in previous versions, making them easier to identify. Hover over an icon and view thumbnails of every file or window that is currently open in that program; hover over the thumbnail and see a full-screen preview of that window. Move the cursor away, and the preview disappears.
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Jump Lists allow you to quickly reach files with which you've been working. Simply right-click an application icon to see which files it has recently opened. You can even pin files to a Jump List, ensuring they always appear on it, allowing you to access frequently-used files with only a few clicks.
Certain programs, including Windows Media Player, can pre-populate their Jump Lists with common tasks. You can play all of your music or resume the most recently played playlist via the Media Player Jump List. In Internet Explorer, frequently-visited and recently-visited websites will appear.
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There are numerous Desktop enhancements present in Windows 7. Snaps allows you to quickly grab a window and pull it to either edge of your screen, automatically resizing the window to occupy half of your screen.
You can also quickly view gadgets, or grab a file from your desktop. Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop and all open Windows will become transparent. Need to hide all but one window? Grab the one you would like to keep at the top and shake it, all other windows will hide. Shake the window again, and they'll return.
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Windows Search has been improved since its introduction in Windows Vista. You'll be able to find files, e-mail messages, and applications via the search box, conveniently located at the bottom of the Start menu. Simply enter a word or a string of letters from the file name: you'll receive an organized list of results.
Search results are organized by file type. Programs, items in your control panel, documents, music, and photos that match your search will be grouped together by file type. You can further customize search results via filters: filter by creation date, document author, and more.
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Windows 7 includes Internet Explorer 8, the latest iteration of Microsoft's popular web browser. Rendering web pages much faster than previous versions, IE8 includes an address bar, search tabs, and a Favorites bar to help you better navigate the web.
Instant Search starts returning results as soon as you start typing your query. In addition to searching the web, the search also looks through your browsing history, making it easier to locate a previously-visited page. There is no need to wait for a search to complete if you see your result beforehand: simply click on the page you'd like to visit and IE will take you there.
Accelerators allow you to highlight any part of a web page, and feed it into a frequently-used service as a search. See an address on a web page? Highlight it, and use an Accelerator to immediately display a map. You'll have access to Accelerators for e-mail, eBay, Facebook, blogging, mapping, search, translation, and more.
IE8 also supports Web Slices. Allowing you to capture only a portion of a web site, you can create web slices for auction items, sports scores, weather reports, and more. When the content contained in the slice changes, it will be highlighted in your Favorites Bar.
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Device management has been greatly enhanced in Windows 7. Rather than spreading devices across several different screens, as had been done in previous versions of Windows, you'll be able to access all of your devices from one screen. The Devices and Printers screen will allow you to manage all of your printers, phones, peripherals, MP3 players, and other devices.
Windows 7 also features Device Stage technology. Use Device Stage to interact with any compatible device that is connected to your computer. You'll be able to view device status, and run common tasks from a single window. Device icons reflect the type of peripheral, allowing you to easily see what is connected.
- While most folks with multiple computers already have a home network setup for Internet sharing, it is often difficult to share other files between computers. Enter HomeGroup. You'll be able to use this function to more easily setup a home network, allowing you to share printers and files among all of the computers in your home.
- Joining networks can often cause a headache, especially for users who have access to different networks in different locations. Whether it is a corporate network, a VPN, your home Wi-Fi, mobile broadband, or dial-up, all of your networks are visible in the View Available Networks (VAN) window. You'll have one-click access to any available network, and you can configure automatic connection to frequently-used networks.
Performance and Compatibility
- Windows 7 is optimized so that PCs start up, shut down, and resume from standby faster than previous versions. Added features, including the aforementioned Taskbar and Jump Lists, allow you to complete common tasks. You'll be able to use the Action Center to control how the OS notifies you of systems changes. Windows 7 helps you recover from problems when they occur, walking you through the steps necessary to address common issues.
- Mobile computers rely on an all-too-often anemic battery for power. Windows 7 features a number of power-saving enhancements, designed to prolong battery life. Adaptive display brightness dims a display when you've been away from your PC, and playing DVD movies requires less power than in previous versions of Windows.
- We all have existing hardware and software, and it is essential that they work with a new operating system as well as they did with the old. Most devices that work with Windows Vista will work with windows 7. Microsoft has implemented a "Compatible with Windows 7" program, which allows manufacturers to place a logo on devices and applications that are compatible with the OS.
- In past versions, Windows would notify you via a pop-up or other message if there was something that needed attention on your computer. Instead of using intrusive pop-up messages, Windows 7 simply adds an icon to the Action Center.
Entertainment Features
- Windows Media Center allows you to watch TV, movies, and other types of video on your computer. When used with TV tuner hardware, it allows you to record television programming. It features a streamlined programming guide, which contains both standard and digital HD program lists.
- With more and more media becoming available in digital formats, it is often desirable to stream media from your PC to your home theater. Windows 7 simplifies streaming, making it much easier to send media to compatible networked media devices.
- Windows Media Player features a "Play To" feature, which allows you to push media to a compatible network device, while maintaining playback control from your computer. Typing away on the laptop and in the mood to listen to some music, but not through a pair of tinny computer speakers? Play To can send music to a networked stereo, Xbox 360, or other compatible device. You'll have full control over playback from the familiar Windows Media Player interface.
- In a perfect world you could keep all of your movies, music, and photos on every computer you own. However, we all know that notebook hard drives are not always spacious enough to allow for this. With Windows 7, you can access media stored on your home computer from your laptop via the Internet. Simply connect to your home PC remotely and listen to music, view pictures, or watch videos over the Internet. Both systems must be using Windows 7, of course.
- Windows Live Essentials, a free download for Windows 7 users, adds several features that were present in Windows Vista, but have been omitted from Windows 7. It adds supports for multiple e-mail accounts, digital photo editing, instant messaging, and online security.
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Windows 7 adds support for touch-screen computers, including those that support multi-touch gestures. Larger, touch-friendly icons are present throughout the OS. Interact directly with the OS and applications via touch: control media playback, scroll through documents and web pages, resize windows, and pan and zoom across large photos.
Multi-touch technology allows you to control the screen with more than one finger. You can zoom in on an image by moving 2 fingers closer together, in a pinching motion, or zoom out by moving them apart. Rotate an image by rotating 1 finger around another, and right-click by holding 1 finger on your target and tapping the screen with a second.
| Application | Operating System |
| Compatibility | PC |
| System Requirements |
Computer: 1GHz Memory: 1GB (32-bit), 2GB (64-bit) Available Disk Space: 16GB (32-bit), 20GB (64-bit) Graphics: 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 BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1GB of RAM, an additional 15GB 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 |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 67 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to install (47)
- Easy to navigate (39)
- Useful features (38)
- Manages software collaboration well (26)
- Good power output (25)
Cons
- Hard to install or upgrade (7)
- Crashes or freezes (4)
- Difficult to navigate (3)
Best Uses
- Multimedia (25)
- Educational purposes (11)
- Graphics & publishing (10)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (48), Budget shopper (16)
- Primary use:
- Personal (60), Business (6)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (17)
Most Liked Positive Review
Seamless upgrade; far better than Vista
I installed this Windows 7 upgrade on a made-for-Vista laptop which didn't have vendor support for Windows 7 (with a Nvida Go 6150 graphics card, which had no drivers on the HP or Nvidia ...Read complete review
I installed this Windows 7 upgrade on a made-for-Vista laptop which didn't have vendor support for Windows 7 (with a Nvida Go 6150 graphics card, which had no drivers on the HP or Nvidia site).
Despite this, the Windows Updates brought in support for the graphics card, and an unofficial help site pointed to drivers for the other devices; it wasn't long before everything was up and running, and it just seems so much easier to use than Vista.
The only minor negative was that my laptop has a battery problem, so it thought it was 2006; when I updated the time during installation, Windows immediately told me I was overdue to activate, and I had not yet set up my networking to be able to do so. However I was able to ignore this for a while and finish setting things up, and then activate.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Better Than Vista
I didn't expect it to look like Vista. Disappointing. In Windows Explorer, the Search is not intuitive, to me. I couldn't get it to find files I know were in specific subfolders. ...Read complete review
I didn't expect it to look like Vista. Disappointing. In Windows Explorer, the Search is not intuitive, to me. I couldn't get it to find files I know were in specific subfolders. Also in Explorer, the view mode kept changing from details to icons or thumbnails. Puzzling.
Win7 performs faster than Vista, though I haven't done any measuring. All of my existing photo software fit right in. As I said in the headline, it's better than Vista, but instructions could be clearer.
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Pros
- None
Cons
- Crashes or Freezes
- Difficult To Navigate
- Hard To Install or Upgrade
- Not Powerful Enough
Best Uses
- None
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
Installed Win 7 upgrade to network two computers in my home. Instructions say that you can upgrade from Vista to Win 7 which will save all your software and settings but recommends replacing Vista. unfortunately, I chose to upgrade and get nothing but Blue Screen warnings and auto shutdowns due to PFL List Corrupt error. Started upgrade and got several bounce backs instructions to deinstalled several programs and drivers before installing and I followed all instructions. Install wen through and laptop worked for about one hour, then Got several updates from Microsoft and the trouble began.
Had to tale the laptop to a local geek to try to fix, but he says i will probably have to reinstall Win 7 replacement and lose mu software and settings. : - O
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Useful Features
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Everyday
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
Everything seems to work better in this version. I was impressed by the slick layout and many new features that I've used such as Family Safety for internet and the speech to text capability. I'm sorry I didn't upgrade sooner! I've got it working fine on only 3GB of RAM...
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Useful Features
Cons
- None Yet Anyway
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
I really don't know much about computers but was real happy on how easy it was for me to install myself...saved me $ to have it done. I was able to upgrade without having to have the expense of a new computer.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
- Take Little Longer No De
Best Uses
- Other For Used
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
EASY TO INSTALL AND ALL WORK WELL NO PROBLEM AT ALL
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Navigate
- Manages Software Collaboration Well
- Powerful
- Useful Features
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphics & Publishing
- Multimedia
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
I needed an OS upgrade from WinXP to enable a Pinnacle Studio 16 upgrade for digital photography. Also had a startup issue which was eliminated by mandatory uninstalling WinXP. Includes 32 and 64 bit versions, 5 free programs and Microsoft support services free for 90 days.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
- Recommended:
- Seagate Backuo Plus
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- General
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
What can you say about buying software....it's software, right? However, the service and price can make a difference. B&H provided everything you expect. How can you beat that?
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
Includes 64 bit and 32 bit DVDs. Note that if you are upgrading from XP, you have to back up your files, do a clean install, and reinstall of your applications.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
- Difficult To Navigate
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
It took about 6 hours to install, but I started it and went to bed, not an issue.
New learning curve, I was just getting used to Vista and Windows 7 requires relearning. Liked the Vista Task bar better, 7 hides too much and requires more steps to get to a pinned folder or application, especially Windows Explorer. As advertized, it seems to be a little quicker at times, never really clocked it, but it takes 3 minutes to boot up, I think Vista took 3 hours, so it seems.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Cured Vista Local Only
- Easy To Navigate
- Powerful
- Useful Features
Cons
- Hard To Install or Upgrade
Best Uses
- Graphics & Publishing
- Internet
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
This upgrade cured the Vista "local only" problem. Now I stay connected with confidence, and my Internet experience is much faster. I like the new desktop environment that I have created with Windows 7, and Internet navigation is improved. Not so Great: Installation. I had to hire a computer software specialist to uninstall/remove a factory-installed wireless driver from my Toshiba laptop. Windows 7 would not install until the driver was uninstalled. Ad/remove programs could not do the uninstall. Now Windows 7 is great, but lost one star for installation difficulties.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Useful Features
Cons
- Hard To Install or Upgrade
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
Switching my laptop OS from Vista to W7HP has not provided any quantifiable or operational improvements. (My other laptop runs W7Pro, which has proven to be more stable and fluid than any Apple OS I've used since 1999; I was hoping for a similar experience with W7HP.) The burr under the saddle may be the 'puter itself--an aging Sony Vaio NR430E limited to 2GB RAM, 32-bit, Intel 1.8 GHz CPU, 142 GB hard drive, DirectX 11.
Installation took nearly 3.5 hours and, after the cursory reboot, 119 updates and Windows 7 SP1 required another 3+ hours of download/install to ensure my new OS was copacetic. Once the lengthy prelude was complete it appeared as though there was no increase in boot or operation speed. In fact, the laptop seemed like it had run one furlong too many.
Power on time to the password screen was 57 seconds; 3 minutes, 10 seconds to a full desktop with WiFi ready--no improvement over Vista. I ran the Windows Experience Index and received a base score of 3.0, my operating range being 3.0-4.9 out of a possible 7.9--this ol' war horse was hobbled, indeed. Next I ran Disc Clean Up and then a Defrag. My experience rating stayed the same: 3.0.
Adding insult to potential injury, the install changed my default printer setting to a QB port, which took a while, and a few choice expletives, to figure out.
This laptop is used for pretty basic stuff--the interwebs, iTunes, photo editing, and MS Office, and the most demanding program we use is Photoshop Elements 10, which now takes nearly 87 seconds to load. In the first full week of use Mr. Vaio has locked up 3 times and doesn't run as smoothly, or as quickly, when loading or switching between open programs. If you have an older laptop with limited RAM an an older CPU, please take note when considering an upgrade to W7HP. As of this report, I should've left well enough alone.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Manages Software Collaboration Well
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
had malware problems and couldn't get online so i bought this to update my xp. It cleaned up the junk and now my pc works.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Graphics & Publishing
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
I really like my current Dell computer but the software was Windows Vista and I needed more space and a faster run time. So I talked with a B&H computer person and they advised me to purchase the Windows 7 Home Premium. I did and it was one of the best buys I have made. It was very easy to install, my computer is faster, I have so much more space for the projects I am doing. I feel like I came out of this deal shining. Thank you sales people at B&H and Windows 7. It meets all my expectations.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Corrected a Vista issue
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
Upgraded to correct a weird Vista issue. W7 works as I expected.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Useful Features
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
it's a great product
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Useful Features
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Multimedia
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
Windows 7 is soooo much better than Vista that I'm amazed. Win Live, add on tool to download after loading Win 7, is a very sophisticated tool for photo editing and printing. This from a total Photoshop Elements user.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
I purchased Windows 7 to upgrade from Vista. I am very happy with my decision. I price shopped on many different sites before finally pressing the buy button on bhphotovideo.com. They had exactly what I was looking for at the price I wanted.[...] the product was as advertised. I have no complaints.
Pros
- Easy To Navigate
- Useful Features
Cons
- 1 hr install
- Hard To Install or Upgrade
Best Uses
- To soon to tell
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
Even though my first attempt to upgrade to 7 from Vista online failed and cost me [$], without remedy, I did purchase the proper upgrade after talking with a consultant. Installation went well and I am satisfied to date. The price for this proper upgrade was lower than other sources and that was the only good aspect of this deal. Windows 7 is a good upgrade.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Manages Software Collaboration Well
- Useful Features
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
Windows 7 is a big improvement over Vista and solved several issues I was having. Disk management and speed have improved. It is a shame to have to pay for an upgrade on a poorly designed Vista.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Navigate
- Powerful
- Sped up my computer
- Useful Features
Cons
- Some functions lost
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
The installation takes time - five hours in my case, but I am very happy with the results. User interface is much better plus my computer is faster now.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Hard To Install or Upgrade
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
This product was not compatible with DELL Inspiron 1420 which utilizes Windows Vista. Would have been nice to know prior to the purchase.
- Primary use:
- Business
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 67 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to install (47)
- Easy to navigate (39)
- Useful features (38)
- Manages software collaboration well (26)
- Good power output (25)
Cons
- Hard to install or upgrade (7)
- Crashes or freezes (4)
- Difficult to navigate (3)
Best Uses
- Multimedia (25)
- Educational purposes (11)
- Graphics & publishing (10)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (48), Budget shopper (16)
- Primary use:
- Personal (60), Business (6)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (17)
Most Liked Positive Review
Seamless upgrade; far better than Vista
I installed this Windows 7 upgrade on a made-for-Vista laptop which didn't have vendor support for Windows 7 (with a Nvida Go 6150 graphics card, which had no drivers on the HP or Nvidia ...Read complete review
I installed this Windows 7 upgrade on a made-for-Vista laptop which didn't have vendor support for Windows 7 (with a Nvida Go 6150 graphics card, which had no drivers on the HP or Nvidia site).
Despite this, the Windows Updates brought in support for the graphics card, and an unofficial help site pointed to drivers for the other devices; it wasn't long before everything was up and running, and it just seems so much easier to use than Vista.
The only minor negative was that my laptop has a battery problem, so it thought it was 2006; when I updated the time during installation, Windows immediately told me I was overdue to activate, and I had not yet set up my networking to be able to do so. However I was able to ignore this for a while and finish setting things up, and then activate.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Better Than Vista
I didn't expect it to look like Vista. Disappointing. In Windows Explorer, the Search is not intuitive, to me. I couldn't get it to find files I know were in specific subfolders. ...Read complete review
I didn't expect it to look like Vista. Disappointing. In Windows Explorer, the Search is not intuitive, to me. I couldn't get it to find files I know were in specific subfolders. Also in Explorer, the view mode kept changing from details to icons or thumbnails. Puzzling.
Win7 performs faster than Vista, though I haven't done any measuring. All of my existing photo software fit right in. As I said in the headline, it's better than Vista, but instructions could be clearer.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 67 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- None
Cons
- Crashes or Freezes
- Difficult To Navigate
- Hard To Install or Upgrade
- Not Powerful Enough
Best Uses
- None
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
Installed Win 7 upgrade to network two computers in my home. Instructions say that you can upgrade from Vista to Win 7 which will save all your software and settings but recommends replacing Vista. unfortunately, I chose to upgrade and get nothing but Blue Screen warnings and auto shutdowns due to PFL List Corrupt error. Started upgrade and got several bounce backs instructions to deinstalled several programs and drivers before installing and I followed all instructions. Install wen through and laptop worked for about one hour, then Got several updates from Microsoft and the trouble began.
Had to tale the laptop to a local geek to try to fix, but he says i will probably have to reinstall Win 7 replacement and lose mu software and settings. : - O
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Useful Features
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Everyday
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
Everything seems to work better in this version. I was impressed by the slick layout and many new features that I've used such as Family Safety for internet and the speech to text capability. I'm sorry I didn't upgrade sooner! I've got it working fine on only 3GB of RAM...
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Useful Features
Cons
- None Yet Anyway
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
I really don't know much about computers but was real happy on how easy it was for me to install myself...saved me $ to have it done. I was able to upgrade without having to have the expense of a new computer.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
- Take Little Longer No De
Best Uses
- Other For Used
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
EASY TO INSTALL AND ALL WORK WELL NO PROBLEM AT ALL
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Navigate
- Manages Software Collaboration Well
- Powerful
- Useful Features
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphics & Publishing
- Multimedia
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
I needed an OS upgrade from WinXP to enable a Pinnacle Studio 16 upgrade for digital photography. Also had a startup issue which was eliminated by mandatory uninstalling WinXP. Includes 32 and 64 bit versions, 5 free programs and Microsoft support services free for 90 days.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
- Recommended:
- Seagate Backuo Plus
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- General
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
What can you say about buying software....it's software, right? However, the service and price can make a difference. B&H provided everything you expect. How can you beat that?
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
Includes 64 bit and 32 bit DVDs. Note that if you are upgrading from XP, you have to back up your files, do a clean install, and reinstall of your applications.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
- Difficult To Navigate
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
It took about 6 hours to install, but I started it and went to bed, not an issue.
New learning curve, I was just getting used to Vista and Windows 7 requires relearning. Liked the Vista Task bar better, 7 hides too much and requires more steps to get to a pinned folder or application, especially Windows Explorer. As advertized, it seems to be a little quicker at times, never really clocked it, but it takes 3 minutes to boot up, I think Vista took 3 hours, so it seems.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Cured Vista Local Only
- Easy To Navigate
- Powerful
- Useful Features
Cons
- Hard To Install or Upgrade
Best Uses
- Graphics & Publishing
- Internet
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
This upgrade cured the Vista "local only" problem. Now I stay connected with confidence, and my Internet experience is much faster. I like the new desktop environment that I have created with Windows 7, and Internet navigation is improved. Not so Great: Installation. I had to hire a computer software specialist to uninstall/remove a factory-installed wireless driver from my Toshiba laptop. Windows 7 would not install until the driver was uninstalled. Ad/remove programs could not do the uninstall. Now Windows 7 is great, but lost one star for installation difficulties.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Useful Features
Cons
- Hard To Install or Upgrade
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
Switching my laptop OS from Vista to W7HP has not provided any quantifiable or operational improvements. (My other laptop runs W7Pro, which has proven to be more stable and fluid than any Apple OS I've used since 1999; I was hoping for a similar experience with W7HP.) The burr under the saddle may be the 'puter itself--an aging Sony Vaio NR430E limited to 2GB RAM, 32-bit, Intel 1.8 GHz CPU, 142 GB hard drive, DirectX 11.
Installation took nearly 3.5 hours and, after the cursory reboot, 119 updates and Windows 7 SP1 required another 3+ hours of download/install to ensure my new OS was copacetic. Once the lengthy prelude was complete it appeared as though there was no increase in boot or operation speed. In fact, the laptop seemed like it had run one furlong too many.
Power on time to the password screen was 57 seconds; 3 minutes, 10 seconds to a full desktop with WiFi ready--no improvement over Vista. I ran the Windows Experience Index and received a base score of 3.0, my operating range being 3.0-4.9 out of a possible 7.9--this ol' war horse was hobbled, indeed. Next I ran Disc Clean Up and then a Defrag. My experience rating stayed the same: 3.0.
Adding insult to potential injury, the install changed my default printer setting to a QB port, which took a while, and a few choice expletives, to figure out.
This laptop is used for pretty basic stuff--the interwebs, iTunes, photo editing, and MS Office, and the most demanding program we use is Photoshop Elements 10, which now takes nearly 87 seconds to load. In the first full week of use Mr. Vaio has locked up 3 times and doesn't run as smoothly, or as quickly, when loading or switching between open programs. If you have an older laptop with limited RAM an an older CPU, please take note when considering an upgrade to W7HP. As of this report, I should've left well enough alone.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Manages Software Collaboration Well
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
had malware problems and couldn't get online so i bought this to update my xp. It cleaned up the junk and now my pc works.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Graphics & Publishing
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
I really like my current Dell computer but the software was Windows Vista and I needed more space and a faster run time. So I talked with a B&H computer person and they advised me to purchase the Windows 7 Home Premium. I did and it was one of the best buys I have made. It was very easy to install, my computer is faster, I have so much more space for the projects I am doing. I feel like I came out of this deal shining. Thank you sales people at B&H and Windows 7. It meets all my expectations.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Corrected a Vista issue
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
Upgraded to correct a weird Vista issue. W7 works as I expected.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Useful Features
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
it's a great product
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Useful Features
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Multimedia
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
Windows 7 is soooo much better than Vista that I'm amazed. Win Live, add on tool to download after loading Win 7, is a very sophisticated tool for photo editing and printing. This from a total Photoshop Elements user.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
I purchased Windows 7 to upgrade from Vista. I am very happy with my decision. I price shopped on many different sites before finally pressing the buy button on bhphotovideo.com. They had exactly what I was looking for at the price I wanted.[...] the product was as advertised. I have no complaints.
Pros
- Easy To Navigate
- Useful Features
Cons
- 1 hr install
- Hard To Install or Upgrade
Best Uses
- To soon to tell
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
Even though my first attempt to upgrade to 7 from Vista online failed and cost me [$], without remedy, I did purchase the proper upgrade after talking with a consultant. Installation went well and I am satisfied to date. The price for this proper upgrade was lower than other sources and that was the only good aspect of this deal. Windows 7 is a good upgrade.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Manages Software Collaboration Well
- Useful Features
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
Windows 7 is a big improvement over Vista and solved several issues I was having. Disk management and speed have improved. It is a shame to have to pay for an upgrade on a poorly designed Vista.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Navigate
- Powerful
- Sped up my computer
- Useful Features
Cons
- Some functions lost
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
The installation takes time - five hours in my case, but I am very happy with the results. User interface is much better plus my computer is faster now.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Hard To Install or Upgrade
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32- or 64-bit) (Upgrade from XP or Vista):
This product was not compatible with DELL Inspiron 1420 which utilizes Windows Vista. Would have been nice to know prior to the purchase.
- Primary use:
- Business
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