Windows 7 Install On Your Laptop Without losing Important Files And Settings

Features and Usability
When I upgraded to Windows 7, it came to me as a nightmare because I was unable to install the compatible drivers and applications. My computer was almost unusable. However, with the support of a remote tech support provider, I am now happy with my decision to proceed with the Windows 7 installation.

Although, there are plethora of technical support providers, which are offering support program for Windows 7 installation, but I preferred the one, where I got the guarantee regarding the safe and secure migration. Now, I have my important files and setting with me under the new Windows 7 environment. This is the best deal, which I have ever made in my computing life.

I got registered with an organization for the technical support for complete 1 year. Along with the support for Windows 7 installation, they are also offering me other comprehensive tech support services, which include:

• Diagnostic & repair of hardware issues
• Troubleshoot software errors
• Update drivers and security to protect against online threats
• Connect to the Internet, devices and peripherals
• Optimize your PC’s speed and performance

Limitation

Although, tech support for Windows 7 is very helpful for giving best support, but if your computer is not well configured in terms of memory, processor, graphic card and other essential hardware components , then you can’t expect an overall good performance.

For smooth functioning of hardware devices and software applications on your computer, I would recommend to install only compatible devices and software application, which can be confirmed from Windows 7 Compatibility Center in Microsoft’s website. For getting real-time assistance pertaining to any hardware or software conflicts call your remotely enabled tech support provider.

Strengthen user experience with Windows 7

Windows 7 is expected to prove as one of the best operating system released by Microsoft as unofficial beta version fulfills the promise of being good. Though the percentage of the users who thinks that Windows Vista is good is less but there are users who believe that Windows Vista is far more stable and usable operating system than XP.

Microsoft released and made available beta and one release candidate for public testing process for Windows 7 which is the largest shareware trial period offered by any and it does not prove to be irritating as Vista was. Microsoft is providing the users with six versions of Windows 7: Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, OEM, and Enterprise but basically three versions are being promoted by Microsoft Research Redmond that are Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate.

According to the users experience, approximately all seems to be completely satisfied with beta version and it appears that in Windows 7 Microsoft has tried to built on Windows Vista strengths and addressed most of its weaknesses. Windows 7 installation is not a problem at all and it boots too quickly. In addition to its main partition, Windows 7 is also provided with 200MB partition that reduces the anxiety of the user by availing them extra space to store data without using any external drive.

Both 32-bit and 64-bit systems will be supported by Windows 7. The minimum system requirements for the 32-bit include a 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB available hard-disk space, and a DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver whereas 1 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, 20 GB of free space on your hard drive, and a DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver will be required by 64-bit system. Many ways to install Windows 7 has been offered by Microsoft. Computers are coming with installed operating system, the user can upgrade from Windows XP or Vista, or can do a clean installation. And if you are in a dilemma if your computer would support Windows 7, download and run Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to check the compatibility.

The desktop performance is very much enhanced in Windows 7. Many reports that are released and states that Windows 7 is faster than Vista seems to be true. As far the users experience, they are facing no problem in installation and in launching applications, downloading files, in web browsing and doing other tasks. The one of the selling point of Windows 7 is the more flexible and less irritating User Account Control (UAC). Microsoft has reduced the actions that prompt you resulting it making less annoying for the users. Microsoft has done many changes but the biggest change is the User Account Control “slider” setting which results in less annoyance and more security. But if you want it as it was you can easily do it with Windows 7 new Action Center.

Windows 7 is already coming with pre-installed anti-spyware package which provides security and defend your PC against malicious malwares. Microsoft has made Windows 7 more simplistic which provide unified experience to the users for common tasks. Business users, who rejected Vista and still working on XP, need to check how new operating system works in their environment.

How to Upgrate to Windows 7 Smoothly?

Upgrade Windows 7 smoothly with proper set of hardware configuration.


Microsoft’s latest operating system is quite demanding as far as hardware configuration is concerned. It needs fast processor and lots of free available space, without with it may freeze during booting or may not install at all.


You can take assistance of Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to see whether your system meets the minimum requirements. Get it downloaded from the official Microsoft website. You need following hardware for Windows 7 installation :

a) 1 GHZ or faster 32 bit or 64 bit processor
b) 1 GB RAM (32 bit)/2 GB RAM (64 bit)
c) 16 GB (32 bit) or 20 GB (64 bit) available free space.
d) DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

From above, you can easily decide which version of the Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit) your system processor can support. And also the virualization mode is available on your system or not. This allows you to run Windows XP software in Windows 7 ‘Compatibility mode’.
Windows 7 can be downloaded from Microsoft’s own e-store or from a DVD. After downloading Windows 7 you can create a bootable USB drive. You can follow step-by-step instructions how to create a bootable USB drive. You can also make use of your friend’s external DVD drive.

Always follow the clean install for Windows 7. Take a back up of all your data to CD’s or DVD’s. In most simple way you can take a disk image of your XP machine.

However you can make use of Macrium Reflect and DriveImageXML software to take back up of your computer. This software runs on XP and creates an image of your hard drive on CD’s or DVD’s.

The Windows version which are available in different prices are – Windows 7 Home Premium ($120), Windows 7 Professional ($200) and Ultimate ($220). These are the prices as of July 2009. The 32-bit and 64-bit versions are included. For step-by-step instructions how to perform the upgrade you can visit Microsoft’s step-by-step Windows 7 Upgrade and Migration site.

After the complete installation of the OS and all application software, check if all your XP software will run on Windows 7. If any software does not run, enter the ‘compatibility mode’ by right clicking on the program icon and select ‘Properties’, then click ‘Compatibility’ tab. Next check the ‘Run this program in compatibility mode’ box. In the drop-down list, choose Windows XP. Remember your processor has to support virtualization mode as outlined in step 1.

If your PC can’t run in ‘compatibility mode’ you can install free virtualization software on Windows 7, such as Sun’s VirtualBox.

Microsoft To Launch Windows Mobile 7 In Early 2010

Microsoft has been quiet about its plans for Windows Mobile 7, but Microsoft could launch the long-awaited mobile operating system next year.

A new product called Office Mobile 2010 is described as a "mobile companion" for Excel, Word, Powerpoint, OneNote and Sharepoint in a presentation shown to partners. Microsoft has said that Office Mobile 2010 will run on Windows Mobile 7 and Windows Mobile 7 will be launched to manufacturing in early 2010.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's has said that Microsoft would ship Windows Mobile 7 sometime in early 2010. Also, Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha has said that Motorola will focus on Windows Mobile at the time of Windows Mobile 7 launch.

Windows Mobile 6.5 was launched by Microsoft in May 2009, but the devices with Windows Mobile 6.5 were not available until October 2009. Windows Mobile 6.5 includes features such as 'Touch-Screen' user interface and navigation.

Some of the Microsoft partners have been unhappy with Windows Mobile 6.5 and they are hoping that Microsoft can deliver a better mobile operating system than Windows Mobile 6.5. One partner of Microsoft has said that everyone is trying to hold their breath for Windows Mobile 7.

Windows Mobile 7 devices won't arrive until spring 2010 unless Microsoft finds some way to speed up the time between RTM and devices hitting store shelves and that could cause Microsoft to comedown further back in the smartphone market.

In some ways, the situation is similar to the one Microsoft now faces with Windows 7. Microsoft had to come through with a solid follow-up with Windows 7 after giving a calamity of Windows Vista. Scott Stanfield, CEO of Vertigo Software, expects the same pattern to hold true with Windows Mobile 7 and also expects that Windows Mobile 7 will be well received as Windows 7 has been.