Introduction
Microsoft has introduced a bunch of features, such as JumpList and Windows Search, in its latest operating system edition Windows 7 Home Premium. Additional features, such as HomeGroup, Windows Media Center and Aero are also present in this edition, which were earlier meant for the business editions only.
Features, Usability and Recommendation
If you want to get all those exciting features on your computer then upgrade your computer to latest Windows 7 Home Premium. But before you upgrade you should know about eligibility factors, available upgrade options and compatibility of your computer’s hardware component.
Microsoft has given a smooth way to upgrade from current OS to latest Windows 7 Home Premium. Let’s start the upgrade with Windows Vista operating system. For the sake of understanding it will be mention ahead as “true upgrade”. It is offered in two modes, one is Free while the other one is paid service. Free upgrade has been offered in collaboration with some leading manufacturers like HP, Dell, and Lenovo etc. If you have purchased your PC with a Windows Vista license on or after July 1, 2009 to January 1, 2010, then you are shortlisted applicant for it. April 30, 2010, is the dead line within which the licensed copy of Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade shall be delivered to you.
Next, if you have a Visa operating system, but you don’t fall in the eligibility list of Free upgrade, you can purchase Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade CD/DVDs from an authentic source.
Important: Only Windows Vista Home Premium is supported for true upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium.
Installation procedure is pretty simple, just load your DVD-ROM with the CD/DVD of Windows 7 Home Premium and restart your computer to boot, sometimes you may need to change the boot order from BIOS, if required. Now, let the setup to execute and start the installation wizard. You need to follow the on-screen prompts and everything will be carried away in an automatic way. Enter your product activation key, which will be mentioned as a 25 digit alpha-numeric key above your DVD’s cover. In addition enter computer name and user name.
But, if your computer bears Windows XP or earlier version, then you need to do some extra effort. Understand the hardware compatibility of your computer with the help of Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. This program is available as free download from Microsoft’s website. It suggests if there is any requirement for hardware upgrade. Do as recommended.
For your convenience, I have mentioned the minimum hardware configuration for Windows 7 Home Premium as:
• Processor-1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
• Memory-1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
• Hard disk-16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• Graphic card-DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Only when you are assured that your PC meets the minimum system requirement, install Windows 7 Home Premium on your computer. Installation process remains the same, except when prompted for “Type of Installation”, and just click on “Clean Install”. But never forget to back up your previous hard disk in order to retain your important programs and settings in your new environment.
Microsoft has introduced a bunch of features, such as JumpList and Windows Search, in its latest operating system edition Windows 7 Home Premium. Additional features, such as HomeGroup, Windows Media Center and Aero are also present in this edition, which were earlier meant for the business editions only.
Features, Usability and Recommendation
If you want to get all those exciting features on your computer then upgrade your computer to latest Windows 7 Home Premium. But before you upgrade you should know about eligibility factors, available upgrade options and compatibility of your computer’s hardware component.
Microsoft has given a smooth way to upgrade from current OS to latest Windows 7 Home Premium. Let’s start the upgrade with Windows Vista operating system. For the sake of understanding it will be mention ahead as “true upgrade”. It is offered in two modes, one is Free while the other one is paid service. Free upgrade has been offered in collaboration with some leading manufacturers like HP, Dell, and Lenovo etc. If you have purchased your PC with a Windows Vista license on or after July 1, 2009 to January 1, 2010, then you are shortlisted applicant for it. April 30, 2010, is the dead line within which the licensed copy of Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade shall be delivered to you.
Next, if you have a Visa operating system, but you don’t fall in the eligibility list of Free upgrade, you can purchase Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade CD/DVDs from an authentic source.
Important: Only Windows Vista Home Premium is supported for true upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium.
Installation procedure is pretty simple, just load your DVD-ROM with the CD/DVD of Windows 7 Home Premium and restart your computer to boot, sometimes you may need to change the boot order from BIOS, if required. Now, let the setup to execute and start the installation wizard. You need to follow the on-screen prompts and everything will be carried away in an automatic way. Enter your product activation key, which will be mentioned as a 25 digit alpha-numeric key above your DVD’s cover. In addition enter computer name and user name.
But, if your computer bears Windows XP or earlier version, then you need to do some extra effort. Understand the hardware compatibility of your computer with the help of Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. This program is available as free download from Microsoft’s website. It suggests if there is any requirement for hardware upgrade. Do as recommended.
For your convenience, I have mentioned the minimum hardware configuration for Windows 7 Home Premium as:
• Processor-1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
• Memory-1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
• Hard disk-16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• Graphic card-DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Only when you are assured that your PC meets the minimum system requirement, install Windows 7 Home Premium on your computer. Installation process remains the same, except when prompted for “Type of Installation”, and just click on “Clean Install”. But never forget to back up your previous hard disk in order to retain your important programs and settings in your new environment.
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